The Liturgical Ministries
Use buttons at left to scroll to specific ministry
Altar Servers
Jim Kenyon, 234 7235
Boys and girls, 3rd grade and above, are eligible for this ministry.
Training sessions are held from time to time. Servers should arrive 15
minutes before Mass to help prepare the altar and remain for a few minutes
afterward in order to leave things tidy.
The Children's Liturgy
Catherine Bannon 276 0641 & Louise Paolicelli 764 8451
Small children are invited to come to the Church Meeting Room during
the Liturgy of the Word at the 9:00AM Sunday Mass. They return to the Mass
during the presentation of the gifts. While in the Meeting Room, members
of this ministry read and discuss the Mass readings on a child's level.
This ministry is open to adults and high school students who may volunteer
as assistants.
Eucharistic Ministers
Ann Marie Borelli, 763 1996
Eucharistic Ministers assist with distribution of Holy Communion during
Mass and by bringing the Eucharist to people who cannot attend Mass. To
be involved in this ministry, you must be an adult in good standing with
the Church. Training and schedules are provided.
Lectors
Jim Dowling, 232 4828
Lectors proclaim the Word of God within the context of liturgical worship
at St. Patrick's. Ministry members read the assigned readings at Sunday
Masses and at other special liturgical celebrations. It helps to be a good
communicator with a strong voice. To be involved in this ministry, you
must be in good standing with the Church. Training and schedules are provided.
Music Ministry
Music ministers are welcomed-both as singers and instrumentalists-to
enhance the beauty of the liturgies. Different types of music are offered
at the various Masses. Those willing to lend their skill should note the
particular music type.
5:30PM Saturday and 9:00AM Sunday, Contemporary/Folk
Patti Rosati, 234 9177
10:30AM and 12:00 Noon Sunday, Organ/Traditional
Anthony LoBalbo 548 5450
5:30PM Sunday, Contemporary/Youth
Mark Adamy, (845) 356 0047
Usher Society
Parish Office, 234 3344
The ushers help with seating, collections, greeting and the distribution
of bulletins as the end of Mass. They are the faces that say "Welcome!"
each Sunday
Eucharistic Adoration
Parish Office, 234 3344
The people of St. Patrick's Parish maintain a ministry of adoration
in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament. The Chapel of Eucharistic Adoration
in located in St. Patrick's Cenacle. Adoration is daily. Adorers are needed
in the various time slots to maintain this vital service of prayer.
Immaculate Heart of Mary Rosary
Group
Ingrid Climis, 234 3344
This is a ministry of prayer for the parish, the Church, and the world,
in response to Mary's request that the Rosary be prayer. The group meets
Monday through Saturday at 7:45AM in the church and recites the complete
rosary of twenty mysteries.