Christian Service Committee (Next meeting January 23 @ 7 pm).
Chairpersons: Kathy Kosier and Ruth Van Deusen
The Christian Service Committee members are parish members who have committed themselves to the many charitable functions and outreach activities of the parish. Among its varied activities are: the annual Harvest dinner to welcome new parishioners; the Advent Giving Tree that benefits Catholic Charities, Community Maternity Services and the Cobleskill-Richmondville School District; Thanksgiving and Christmas Food Baskets; stocking the local Food Pantry; the annual Father’s Day Baby Shower to benefit Community Maternity Services; and the annual drive for school supplies. This committee also organizes and provides food for after-funeral receptions.
This Committeee is seeking new members! Please contact Ruth or Kathy through the parish office if interested (518-234-2892).
Prayer and Worship Committee (Next meeting June 18 @ 7 PM )
Chairperson: Janice DeSando
The Prayer and Worship Committee is responsible for the planning, recruitment and training necessary for the spiritual life of the parish. They also are the planners and facilitators of the environment for the seasons and special celebrations throughout the year. Training for Lectors and Communion ministers is offered several times a year on an as needed basis.
Homebound parishioners may contact the office if there is a desire to have a Communion Minister visit you so that he or she may receive Eucharist. Training for Lectors and Ministers of Communion is provided through this Committee on an as needed basis.Volunteers are always welcome in our Hospitality Ministry (ushers and greeters) and to launder the altar linens.
This Committee is also seeking new Members! Please contact Jan through the parish office (518-234-2892).
Choir/Music Ministry
Music Director: Kathy Burgin
The choir leads the congregation in singing at Sunday and Holy Day Masses throughout the year, as well as some special celebrations. Choir practice is weekly (bi-weekly in the summer) on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 p.m.
All are welcome to join the choir and must be willing to commit to rehearsal. Cantors schedule their rehearsals with the Music Director.
Music selection for seasonal and special celebrations is done season to season by an Ad Hoc Committee.
Christmas Boutique (November 18, 2017)
Chairperson: Dawn Fiorillo
The Christmas Boutique is our major fundraising event of the year. It takes place the Saturday before Thanksgiving from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Volunteers are always needed for every phase from planning to set-up through clean-up.
The Christmas Boutique raffle has 20-22 quality items for every one of every age! Tickets are available for selling in mid-October.
Baked goods and craft items are always needed and welcome. A special “Children’s Table” features items created by the young men and women of our parish.