Ministries
List of Services
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Liturgical MinistriesList Item 1
Assist in liturgy as a sacristan, usher, altar server, communion minister, or lector. Join the liturgy committee at each church or the parish 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.
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Faith FormationList Item 2
Contact our Faith Formation Coordinator to register for Family Faith Formation or prepare for sacraments. Get involved working with adults through RCIA - contact St. Columba.
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Music MinistryList Item 3
Join together to help lead the music at liturgy. Contacts are listed below.
- St Columba 4pm - Maria Neale, Steve Clary or Vicki Carpino
- St Mary 9am - Paula Gallo
- St Vincent 11am - Jeanne Dudek
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Bible StudyList Item 4
St Columba -
St Mary - Scripture Study - Thursday mornings at 10 am (Sept- June)
St Vincent - Rosary Group weekly at 10 am on Tuesdays.
Book Studies
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Teen Music
Singers and instrumentalists interested in leading music for liturgy can contact one of the specific music contacts listed above.
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Book Studies
Held at various times throughout the year. Watch the bulletin or website for information on upcoming events.
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Prayer Shawl
Morning and evening meetings. Contact Kathy Kuntz at 585-748-3865.
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Finance Council
Advises the Pastor on financial matters of the parish. Responsible for monitoring all income and expenses, and approving the annual budgets.
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Human Development/Social Ministry
We have a Social Ministry committee that helps raise awareness of needs and coordinates our parish response, through tithing and charitable donations. Contact Deacon Matt Dudek for more information.
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Pastoral Council
An advisory council to the pastoral leader on matters relating to the parish.
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Five Saints West Planning Group
Advisory and planning group that facilitated communication between the planning group parishes: St. Christopher, St. Columba, St. Mary, and St. Vincent. Guided the clustering process. Collaborated on Lenten retreat.
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First Friday Faith Gathering
Adoration and Rosary are alternating during First Friday Gatherings, on the first Friday of the month at St. Mary's.
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Building & Grounds
Volunteers who care for and beautify the grounds and church.
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Knights of Columbus
Council 7980 - Father William Devereaux. Please contact St. Columba Church if interested.
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Cemetery
Each parish has a cemetery - more info can be found on the cemetery page.