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 St. Cecilia's Parish Council
The Parish Council serves as an advisory group to the pastor. Members
include the parish staff, a representative from each of the standing committees,
five members selected from nominees from the Parish, and one youth representative
(age 13 -18).
Any parishioner interested in serving on the Parish Council may nominate
themselves (or be nominated by someone else) each Spring. Watch the weekly
bulletin for information and nomination forms.
The Council meets the third Tuesday of each month from September through
June at 7 p.m. in meeting room B. Any registered parishioner may address
the Parish Council on a parish matter. Interested parishioners need to
call the Chairperson by Monday of the week of the Council meeting to be
informed of the timing and guidelines.
The following are standing committees of the Council.
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Development Committee. This committee provides key input to our
long-range planning process and prepares a Development Plan for
obtaining the
financial resources necessary to accomplish our Five-Year Plan. The
committee assures that the Development Plan is successfully implemented
both by conducting fundraising activities and by coordinating and
monitoring the fundraising activities of other Parish committees and
organizations.
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Faith Formation
Committee. This
group is a working, advisory committee that meets throughout the year
to assist the staff in creating, implementing and evaluating the religious
educational opportunities for all St. Cecilia's parishioners from cradle
to grave. The group is composed of parishioners representative of all
aspects of our educational focus such as classroom catechesis, sacramental
preparation, adult education, R.C.I.A., Catholic Schools, Bible study,
etc.
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Finance Council.
This council advises the pastor on matters concerning the
material resources of the parish. This group of individuals, knowledgeable
in matters of finance, is guided by Canon Law and Diocesan policies.
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Liturgy Committee.
The purpose of this group is to bring the Parish community together
through meaningful worship. They help plan the Liturgical celebrations
for the various seasons and feasts of the Church year including music,
decorations, and the scheduling and training of Lectors and Eucharistic
Ministers. They also sponsor Marriage Preparation.
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Parish Life Committee.
This committee is responsible to develop a spirit of community
and belonging in the parish. They plan opportunities for parishioners
to gather to celebrate, socialize and communicate such as Family Life,
Parish Picnic, Parish Dinner and Pancake Breakfast, and Spring Clean-up. They also coordinate
communications between and among parish groups, calendar planning and
coffee hour socials.
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Parish Outreach Committee.
This committee focuses on parishioners with special needs such as
the grieving, sick, homebound and elderly. They organize volunteers
to reach out to those in need through visits, cards and phone calls,
as well as to deliver plants at Christmas and Easter. They host the
"Circle Of Friends" bereavement, a special
breakfast for Senior Citizens during the month of May and an annual
Memorial Mass for the deceased in November.
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Social Justice Ministry. There are many social injustices in this 21st Century that need our attention for justice. Our ministry aims to connect our faith to the needs of the needy, the outcast, those having the sorrowful face of the Lord. We are looking to become active in this ministry within the bounds of our Faith and Church. If you are interested, please contact Deacon Bob at 671-5275.
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Social Ministry Committee.
This group is responsible to offer assistance to those in
need in our parish and in the wider community. They conduct several
fundraising projects for the hungry, the homeless and the disadvantaged.
They are guided by the social teachings of the Church, and work to raise
awareness of justice in the world.
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Stewardship Committee. This Committee's responsibility is to support our St. Cecilia's Mission Statement, which is to encourage all to actively participate in the life of the church by sharing God's gifts. This committee organizes, identifies and provides formal gratitude to those who give of their time, talent and treasure.
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Youth
Ministry. This group participate in Teen Social Activities, Family
Socials, Youth Fundraising Activities. The group is assisted by adult
supervision, staffing of Teen Retreats, and helping with teen activities
(drive, phone, cook, etc.)
For details about the Parish Council or its committees, please contact
the Ministry Coordinator at 467-4286, x104.
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Parish
Organizations & Clubs
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Men's Club meets on the second
Monday of the month September through May. In May a Gala Dinner Dance
is held every year. All the men of the Parish are invited to join.
The meetings feature delicious dinners, speakers, Euchre tournaments
and a Communion supper. They also sponsor a retreat that is held in
the Notre Dame Retreat House in Canandaigua.
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Ladies' Guild
meets on the second Thursday of the month. All women of the
Parish are invited to join. Activities include delicious dinners, guest
speakers, social opportunities and a fundraising project for the good
of the Parish.
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Young at Heart
is a social organization for men and women over 50 years of age.
They meet the first Thursday of each month in rooms A and B
at 12 noon. Meetings usually begin with a brown bag lunch or an occasional special
luncheon celebration. Activities include games, crafts, bingo, picnics
and day trips, or just chatting and having a cup of coffee for a
couple of hours once a month. Dues are $15 per year. Also dues cover
donations for Masses or to the Memorial Fund for a Deceased member or
for a close relative of a member. All are welcome.
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God's Housekeepers are dedicated
men and women who clean the Church each Monday morning. They provide
clean altar linens and oversee the neatness and atmosphere of the Church
on a regular basis. We are grateful to all of them for this important
service.
For details, contact our Ministry Coordinator
at 467-4286, x104.
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Newcomb Friendship Hall. Area is air conditioned, have a large display board
for numbers and use a computer verifier to check winning boards. We
also have installed a security system for your safety and that of our
volunteers. This important fundraising resource for the parish is made
available through the dedicated efforts of volunteers. In addition,
the Ladies Guild staffs a kitchen where refreshments and supplies are
sold. If you could spare a few hours once a month to help at Bingo,
we would be most grateful. For details, call the rectory at
585-467-4286.
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Other Activities
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Alanon and Alateen
meet at 7 p.m. Tuesdays in Rooms A and B of the Parish Center.
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Alcoholics Anonymous meets 7 p.m.
on Tuesday in the portable classroom.
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Bingo
is played each Friday evening (except Good Friday) at 7:30 p.m.
in
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Circle of Friends
is a facilitated gathering of men and women who are at various stages of loss in their lives who come together to pray with one another, and support one another.
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Communications Committee
is committed to deepen lifelong Faith Formation and
Spiritual Transformation, to strengthen the commitment to Christian
Stewardship for all Catholics, to follow Christ's witness for
Outreach and Justice, to develop and nurture lay ministry that uses
the gifts of all for the service of all, and to build up
reconciliation and unity within the Irondequoit faith communities.
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Garden Club
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Mitten
Club
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St. Joseph's Table is held
on the Feast of St. Joseph. Please watch for our weekly St. Cecilia's Connection
for more information.
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