We have many opportunities for you to serve within our Church community. If you are interested in learning more about any of these ministries, contact information is listed in the descriptions below or you can talk to any member of our Parish Council. We would love to have you join us, and all training is provided!
+Altar Rosary Society
+Altar Server
+Annunciation Family Volunteers
+Buildings and Grounds
+Eucharistic Minister
+Lector
+Music Ministry
~Cantors
~Choir Members
~Instrumentalists
+Sacristan
+Usher
MusicMINISTRY DESCRIPTION and CONTACTS
Altar Rosary Society
This women's group is dedicated to the devotion of our Blessed Mother Mary in prayer and service to the Church. Our primary responsibilities include weekly care and cleaning of the altar and linen and cleaning pews quarterly. We also prepare the Church for Christmas, Easter and special feast days. Altar Rosary prays the Divine Mercy and Rosary on the first Saturday of each month. We also enjoy excursions and have visited Rosa Mystica House of prayer several times, the Shriners at Northeast Martyrs in Auriesville and the St. Kateri Tekakwitha Shrine. Altar Rosary would love to welcome new members! You may contact Nina Nelson at [email protected] or call 315-368-3911.
Altar Server
The altar server can be a young person or adult. We asked that children have received their First Communion before serving as an altar server. This role supports the Priest at the altar by carrying the cross, helping receive the gifts, ringing the bells and retrieving items for the Priest during the Mass. They will also put out the candles after Mass. They are asked to be at church just 15 minutes prior to Mass. If you are interested in being a server, please contact Karen Acee at 315-853-6138 or [email protected].
Annunciation Family Volunteers
Our mission statement:
"We are an organization that comes together as individuals to serve our Parish and give back to the Community."
We raise fund's by hosting parish and community dinners, breakfasts, bake sales and Basket BINGO. We also assist with other parish events such as the Lenten Ecumenical Service, Altar Rosary Receptions and All Soul's Day Receptions. We meet the first Wednesday of the month, Sept thru May in the Parish Hall at 6:00 pm. Everyone is welcome to join us! No experience is necessary. Many hands might light work! Please contact the rectory to be put in touch with our Annunciation Family Volunteers by calling 315-853-6138 or emailing [email protected].
Building and Grounds
The Building & Grounds Committee assists the Pastor and parish staff and oversees all volunteer activities associated with the operation, maintenance, safety and security of parish buildings, grounds, furnishings and equipment. This committee is generally responsible for identifying, prioritizing, scheduling and supervising execution of preventive maintenance, renovation and landscaping tasks by parish volunteers. It will work closely with the parish staff, pastoral and finance councils, and other parish organizations to assist developing short- and long-range plans for maintaining parish grounds and facilities. If interested in joining our team, please contact the parish office at 315-853-6138.
The Ministry of Eucharistic Minister
The role of the Eucharistic Minister is to help with the distribution of communion. We administer both species, the consecrated host, the Body of Christ, and precious blood, the Blood of Christ at both of our masses. Training is provided for anyone interested in becoming a Eucharistic Minister. We are always in need of and welcome new Eucharistic Ministers, especially at our 4:00pm anticipated mass on Saturday. If you are interested in becoming part of our ministry team at our 4:00pm mass on Saturday or 9:30am mass on Sunday please contact Kathy Meus at [email protected] or call 315-336-3634.
The Ministry of Lector
The role of the lector is to proclaim the Word of God at mass during the Liturgy of the Word. To aid in this ministry new lectors receive training and every lector receives, annually, a new Workbook for Lectors. We are always in need of and welcome new Lectors, especially at our 4:00pm anticipated mass on Saturday. Perhaps God is calling you or you’re interested in knowing more about this ministry for either our Saturday 4:00pm mass or Sunday 9:30am mass. If so please contact Kathy Meus at [email protected] or call 315-336-3634.
Sacristan
The role of the Sacristan is to prepare the Altar prior to Mass. They will ensure the chalice, hosts, cups, etc. are put in their appropriate places prior to Mass starting. They will also light the candles on the Altar and ensure the proper materials are laid out for both the Priest and Lector. Complete training and support are provided. If you are interested in becoming a Sacristan, please contact Karen Acee at the office, 315-853-6138 or [email protected].
Usher
The role of the usher is to assist at Mass by collecting the offering from parishioners. In addition, they will facilitate the gift bearers at each Mass. If you are interested in becoming an usher, please contact Karen Acee at the office, 315-853-6138 or [email protected].
Altar Rosary Society
This women's group is dedicated to the devotion of our Blessed Mother Mary in prayer and service to the Church. Our primary responsibilities include weekly care and cleaning of the altar and linen and cleaning pews quarterly. We also prepare the Church for Christmas, Easter and special feast days. Altar Rosary prays the Divine Mercy and Rosary on the first Saturday of each month. We also enjoy excursions and have visited Rosa Mystica House of prayer several times, the Shriners at Northeast Martyrs in Auriesville and the St. Kateri Tekakwitha Shrine. Altar Rosary would love to welcome new members! You may contact Nina Nelson at [email protected] or call 315-368-3911.
Altar Server
The altar server can be a young person or adult. We asked that children have received their First Communion before serving as an altar server. This role supports the Priest at the altar by carrying the cross, helping receive the gifts, ringing the bells and retrieving items for the Priest during the Mass. They will also put out the candles after Mass. They are asked to be at church just 15 minutes prior to Mass. If you are interested in being a server, please contact Karen Acee at 315-853-6138 or [email protected].
Annunciation Family Volunteers
Our mission statement:
"We are an organization that comes together as individuals to serve our Parish and give back to the Community."
We raise fund's by hosting parish and community dinners, breakfasts, bake sales and Basket BINGO. We also assist with other parish events such as the Lenten Ecumenical Service, Altar Rosary Receptions and All Soul's Day Receptions. We meet the first Wednesday of the month, Sept thru May in the Parish Hall at 6:00 pm. Everyone is welcome to join us! No experience is necessary. Many hands might light work! Please contact the rectory to be put in touch with our Annunciation Family Volunteers by calling 315-853-6138 or emailing [email protected].
Building and Grounds
The Building & Grounds Committee assists the Pastor and parish staff and oversees all volunteer activities associated with the operation, maintenance, safety and security of parish buildings, grounds, furnishings and equipment. This committee is generally responsible for identifying, prioritizing, scheduling and supervising execution of preventive maintenance, renovation and landscaping tasks by parish volunteers. It will work closely with the parish staff, pastoral and finance councils, and other parish organizations to assist developing short- and long-range plans for maintaining parish grounds and facilities. If interested in joining our team, please contact the parish office at 315-853-6138.
The Ministry of Eucharistic Minister
The role of the Eucharistic Minister is to help with the distribution of communion. We administer both species, the consecrated host, the Body of Christ, and precious blood, the Blood of Christ at both of our masses. Training is provided for anyone interested in becoming a Eucharistic Minister. We are always in need of and welcome new Eucharistic Ministers, especially at our 4:00pm anticipated mass on Saturday. If you are interested in becoming part of our ministry team at our 4:00pm mass on Saturday or 9:30am mass on Sunday please contact Kathy Meus at [email protected] or call 315-336-3634.
The Ministry of Lector
The role of the lector is to proclaim the Word of God at mass during the Liturgy of the Word. To aid in this ministry new lectors receive training and every lector receives, annually, a new Workbook for Lectors. We are always in need of and welcome new Lectors, especially at our 4:00pm anticipated mass on Saturday. Perhaps God is calling you or you’re interested in knowing more about this ministry for either our Saturday 4:00pm mass or Sunday 9:30am mass. If so please contact Kathy Meus at [email protected] or call 315-336-3634.
Sacristan
The role of the Sacristan is to prepare the Altar prior to Mass. They will ensure the chalice, hosts, cups, etc. are put in their appropriate places prior to Mass starting. They will also light the candles on the Altar and ensure the proper materials are laid out for both the Priest and Lector. Complete training and support are provided. If you are interested in becoming a Sacristan, please contact Karen Acee at the office, 315-853-6138 or [email protected].
Usher
The role of the usher is to assist at Mass by collecting the offering from parishioners. In addition, they will facilitate the gift bearers at each Mass. If you are interested in becoming an usher, please contact Karen Acee at the office, 315-853-6138 or [email protected].
