All Saints Church Parish Ministries

Cluster Parish Council

The Cluster Parish Council is a consultative body to the pastor. Made up of members from All Saints Church, Holy Cross Church and St. Anthony Church, the purpose of the Council is to provide recommendations to the pastor for parish priorities and directions, and to promote communication and understanding among the various parish organizations and between parishes, our diocese and universal church.

Faith Formation

Andra Benson
A program of religious education is provided for Pre-K to eighth grade for children not enrolled in a Catholic School. Children's Liturgy of the Word is provided for children pre-K to 2nd grade during Mass on Sunday. Also, opportunities for Adult Faith Formation are offered at various times during the year.

Youth Group

Andra Benson

The Youth Ministry Program involves Senior High Youth in grades 9-12. Our Youth group is involved in many activities including Volunteer work in Guatemala.

Music Ministry

Doreen Alsen
Our Music Ministry provides music and singing at our Sunday celebrations and at other special events. Music instruction is provides and participation of our Children as singers and instrumentalists is encouraged.

Sacramental Preparation

Andra Benson
A program of preparation exists for each of the Sacraments. Participation in the preparation program is neccessary before receiving any of the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, Reconciliation, and Marriage. Reception of the Sacraments is readiness based and presumes the candidate is participating in ongoing formation.

Bible Study

Deacon George Kozak
During Advent and Lent, Bible Study is provided for the whole Cluster. A book or books from the Bible are chosen and discussed. Times vary, so please check the Bulletin for dates and time.

Liturgy Committee

This Committee has the responsibility for assessing the spiritual needs of the people of the parish and making recommendations on sacramental policies and practices consistent with the norms established by the diocese and the universal church. Members for this Committee are drawn from those involved in the various liturgical ministries of the parish. Members of the All Saints Liturgy Committee are also members of the Cluster Liturgy Committee headed by Deacon George Kozak.

Altar Servers

Boys and girls from Grade 3, who have received their first Eucharist, are invited to become altar servers for Sunday Masses and other special liturgical celebrations. Adults often serve at funerals and holy days.

Lectors

Women and men volunteers, both young and old, who are prepared and comissioned are scheduled to proclaim the Word at Sunday Mass and special liturgies.

Ministers of Communion

Men and women volunteers who are prepared and commissioned, distribute the consecrated bread and wine at the Liturgy at Sunday Masses and special Eucharistic Liturgies. They bring Holy Communion to the Nursing Homes and Hospitals and the Homebound.

Ministers of Hospitality and Ushers

Women and men volunteers prepare the church for the celebration of the Mass, cordially welcome all who arrive for Mass, and invite people to participate in the presentation of the gifts at Offertory time, take up the collection, secure it in security bags amd lock it up at the end of the celebration. After Mass they also turn off the lights and tidy up the ody of the church.

Pastoral Care of the Sick

Hospitals in Cortland and Ithaca are visited on an as needed basis. Nursing Home ministry takes place on a regular basis in facilities in Groton, Ithaca, and Cortland. Those who are homebound are visited with Holy Communion on a regular basis and arrangements are made for the celebration of the Sacraments of reconciliation and the Anointing of the Sick.

Social Ministry (Justice & Peace) Committee

The Cluster Social Ministry Committee recommends strategic policies and programs, which address the social mission of the church. The Committee is engaged in careful study of church teaching and monitors social needs present in the area.

Hospitality/Coffee Hour

From time to time, coffee and baked goods are served in the Parish Hall after Mass on Sunday.

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is a consultative body, which provides advice concerning the administration of parish financial and material resources.

Spiritual Book Club

The Spiritual Book Club meets regularly to read and discuss books that enhance our Faith and help us in our spiritual growth.

Rosary Makers and Knots of Love

A group of Parishioners meets on a regular basis to build rosaries and make blankets and comforters that are then donated to various groups and organization.

Rosary Group

A group of Parishioners meets on a regular meets to pray the rosary for various intentions.

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