Ministry Opportunities

Lectors assist in the proclamation of Sacred Scripture during the Liturgy.  A lector must have a passion for Scripture and be proficient in public speaking. Training is required and will be provided for those who would like to serve in this ministry.

For more information please contact:

Deacon Bill | wwilson@syrdio.org 

Altar Servers assist the priest and deacon in the celebration of Sunday Mass, funerals, weddings, and other liturgies. Altar Serves range in age from 4th grade up to college age. Adult servers are used sometimes for weekdays and funeral masses. Training is required and will be provided for those who would like to serve in this ministry.

For more information please contact: 

Michael Bielak | msbielak6@gmail.com

Geoffrey Reck | reckgg@gmail.com

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion assist with the distribution of the Eucharist at Masses when the amount of people to receive requires. They must be 18 years of age, have received the Sacrament of Confirmation in the Catholic Church, and attend mass regularly even when not scheduled. Training is required and will be provided for those who would like to serve in this ministry.

For more information please contact: 

Deacon Bill | wwilson@syrdio.org 

Extraordinary Ministers for the homebound visit and bring Holy Communion to those in need. The duties of an Extraordinary Minister for the Homebound may also include phone calls, writing notes and/or cards, and staying connected with our homebound parishioners.

For more information please contact: 

Deacon Bill | wwilson@syrdio.org 

Eucharistic Guardians serve to keep watch of our Eucharistic Lord for one hour during monthly First Friday Adoration. Click HERE  to sign up to be a Guardian. 

For more information please contact:

Kate Montanaro | kateshomecare@yahoo.com

Join together in song, under the talented direction of our choir director, Michael Stephan. Rehearsals on Monday evenings, 6pm in the Choir Loft located at the back of the church. Sing at 4:00pm Saturday, 8:00am & 10:30am Sunday Masses, as your schedule allows. 

Please contact the choir director if interested:

Michael Stephan | mstephan@syrdio.org

The Gardening Committee serves to plant and maintain the landscaping. The duties for this committee include: watering, deadheading, weed whacking, weeding, trimming the bushes, edging, mulching, separating plants, and Spring/Fall clean-up. 

For more information please contact:

Deacon Bill | wwilson@syrdio.org 

The Welcome Desk, located in the Kennedy Room, is an extension of the parish office as well as a place for parishioners and visitors to be greeted by parish volunteers. It is open before and after weekend masses. Volunteers can help answer parishioners' questions regarding upcoming events, ministries, sacramental preparation, prayer intentions, mass cards, etc. 

For more information please contact:

Mike Beckett | beckett@twcny.rr.com 

This is a group of young adults (ages 18-39) who follow the example of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati through faith formation, prayer, service, fellowship, and adventure in the Catholic tradition. Meetings are held weekly every Wednesday from 7-8 pm at St Rose.

For more information please contact:

Anna, Steve & Mark at syracusefrassatifellowship@gmail.com

The Men’s Group serves to provide an opportunity for prayer, formation, and fellowship for the men within our St. Rose community. The Men’s Group currently meets on Wednesday evenings from 7-8:30 pm at St. Rose. 

For more information please contact:

Mike Marafino | (315) 882-4967 | majplastic@gmail.com