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 

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:

Steve Grausgruber | smgraus@gmail.com 

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:

Betsy Amico | eamico@syrdio.org 

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

The Martha Ministry enhances our worship by helping to maintain a clean church and gathering space. Each team spends one Saturday a month cleaning the main Church and The Kennedy Room.

For more information please contact:

Josh Pasquariello | joshua.pasquariello@gmail.com

All moms are invited to join for prayer, faith sharing, and community building on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, from 6:00-7:30pm in the youth room in the school.

For more information please contact:

Wendy Abbe & Rachel Kilpatrick | stmonicamomscny@gmail.com

This ministry serves fellow parishioners that may be experiencing a big life event and are in need of assistance with meals (ex: surgery, loss of a loved one, birth of a child, etc.). Volunteers are added to an email list and decide individually when a meal request is received whether or not to provide a meal at that time.

For more information please contact:

Betsy Amico | eamico@syrdio.org

The hospitality team helps set up, serve at, and clean up after parish events (ex: coffee hour, special occasions, etc.). 

For more information please contact:

Betsy Amico | eamico@syrdio.org