PARISH MINISTRIES
How is God calling you to use your gifts
for the renewal of St. Agnes parish?
The Divine Renovation of our parish will move us to a Ministry-based leadership model with these six ministry groups. Consider where God might be calling you to get involved.
Worship: As Catholics this is an obvious priority. We are a Sacramental people, and our worship is key to our lives of faith. This area of ministry will oversee our Sacramental & Eucharistic celebrations, church environment, the selection and training of lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, altar servers, liturgical music, opportunities for prayer and praise, Adoration, and prayer ministry.
Evangelization: This is the proclamation of the Good News of God’s love revealed in Jesus Christ. It is proclaimed to those who do not know Jesus and leads them to a decision to trust, follow and become his disciples. It is aimed at those outside the Church but may also be directed at those within the Church who know about Jesus but do not know him personally. Alpha is a large part of this ministry, as is our school.
Discipleship: It is the lifelong process of growing, maturing and learning that the believer eagerly enters into if truly evangelized. It includes but is not limited to: religious education of youth and adults, OCIA, retreats, small faith Connect groups, Bible Studies, selection of spiritual materials, and prayer groups.
Fellowship: Our faith is a community faith, and we share life in common. Fellowship creates meaningful community where people are known and loved, called by name, and supported in their call to living a holy life. It includes socializing, serving on Alpha nights, greeting and welcoming parishioners and visitors to Mass, and generating a spirit of belonging in our parish at all times.
Outreach: Outreach is service to others. It includes service within the parish, but it also means going out and serving those in need. Pope Francis said, “I prefer a Church which is bruised, hurting and dirty because it has been out on the streets.” Outreach will include our commitment to the Ecumenical Charity Program, Mercy Care, ADK Bridges to Empowerment, visiting the sick, social justice initiatives, the Ghana Clinic, prison ministry, service projects, and more.
Stewardship and Buildings: This ministry works with the Pastor and trustees to oversee the financial needs of the parish to support our major ministry components. It also coordinates the physical aspect of our beautiful buildings and grounds to keep them maintained, clean, accessible, and visually appealing to everyone.
FAITH FORMATION
We bring the unity of the family together to receive the richness of the teachings of the Catholic Church to that we may all grow in holiness in the Body of Christ.
Our Christian Formation Director Marcia Bugbee can be reached at 518-523-2200 ext. 18 or religious.director@gmail.com.
LITURGICAL MUSIC
Music touches the heart in profound ways. Our Music Director is Joey Izzo. He can be reached at (518)-524-8042.
ECUMENICAL CHARITY
The Gospel of Jesus Christ makes it clear that Christians are called to live compassionate lives of service. In the lower church our parish hosts the community's ecumenical food pantry that assists countless families and individuals in their time of need. Our parish contact person is Linda Young. She can be reached at 518-523-9620.
MERCY CARE FOR THE ADIRONDACKS
St. Agnes is very involved with ministry to elders in helping them "age in place." Mercy Care also is key in a Parish Nurse Program.