Ministries

Liturgical Ministries

Assist in liturgy as a sacristan, usher, altar server, communion minister, lector.  Join the liturgy committee at each parish or the cluster wide liturgy committee to help plan and prepare for liturgy.  Get involved behind the scenes cleaning linens or arranging flowers and environment.  Contact our pastor for more information.

Music Ministry

Join together to help lead the music at liturgy. Contacts are listed below.

• St Columba 4pm - Steve Clary or Vicki Carpino
• St Mary 9am - Paula Gallo
• St Vincent 11am - Jeanne Dudek

Teen Music

Singers and instrumentalists interested in leading music for liturgy can contact one of the specific music contacts listed above.

Prayer Shawl

Morning and evening meetings.  Contact Kathy Kuntz at 585-748-3865.

Finance Council

Advises the Pastor/pastoral administrator on financial matters of the parish and school. Responsible for monitoring all income and expenses, and approving the annual budgets.

 Pastoral Council

An advisory council to the pastoral leader on matters relating to the cluster.

Five Saints West Planning Group

Advisory and planning group that facilitates communication between the planning group parishes: St. Christopher, St. Columba , St. Mary, St. Vincent.  Guided the clustering process.  Collaborates on Lenten retreat.

Faith Formation

Get involved teaching children's religion classes, Liturgy of the Word, sacramental preparation.  Contact Anna Steele, our Faith Formation Coordinator.  Get involved working with adults through RCIA - contact St. Columba.

Bible Study

St Columba -

St Mary -  Scripture Study - Thursday mornings at 10 am (Sept- June)

St Vincent - Scripture Study - Wednesday mornings 10:30-12:00

Book Studies

Held at various times throughout the year. Watch the bulletin for information on upcoming events.

Human Development/Social Ministry

We have a Social Justice committee that helps raise awareness of needs and coordinates our parish response, through tithing and charitable donations.  See Cluster Social Action or contact Deacon Matt Dudek for more information.

Holy Hour

Adoration First Sunday of the month at St. Columba following the 9 am Mass.

Stewardship Committee

Group that faciliates parishioners becoming aware of and utilizing their gifts. Contact the church office for more information. 

Building & Grounds

Volunteers who care for and beautify the grounds and church.

Knights of Columbus

Council 7980 - Father William Devereaux

Cemetery

Each parish has a cemetery - more info can be found on the cemetery page.