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8 Wickford Way, Fairport, New York 14450
Phone: 585-248-5993
Fax: 585-387-0517
E-Mail:  fstjohno@dor.org

St. John of Rochester Is A Stewardship Parish

"Living Our Strengths"

Every Catholic has gifts and talents to live as the Body of Christ.
How is God calling you to live your strengths as His disciple?

Sharing Your gifts of Time & Talent

Ministry Fair

Worship

Liturgy Committee - Research, develop and plan liturgical celebrations. For more information  Liturgy Committee

Communion Ministry For more information  Communion Ministry

Nursing Home Communion Ministers - (3 choices)
-At Sunday Mass
-At Crest Manor Nursing Home
-Lead Communion Service at Maplewood / Perinton Park Manor. For more information Communion Ministry

Lectors - Proclaim the Word at Mass. For more information Lectors

Altar Servers - 4th grader and older to assist the Priest at Mass once a month. For more information  Altar Servers

Art & Environment Team - Plan and implement the decorating of the church, including the sanctuary. For more information  Art & Environment Team

Children's Liturgy of the Word - Leads the Sunday worship of Pre-K & K or Elementary age children, once a month at either 9:00 or 10:30 Mass. For more information Children's Liturgy of the Word

Children's Choir - Rehearses weekly during school year; once a month leads congregational singing at Mass. For more information  Music Ministry

Handchime/Handbell Choir - Multi-generational group (gr.4- adult) that leads & sustains the assembly’s singing at Mass, using handchimes or handbells. For more information Handchime/Handbell Choir

9:00 AM Choir - Support the assembly in sung responses and hymns. For more information Music Ministry

10:30 AM Choir - The choir’s ministerial role is to sing the various parts of the Mass with the assembly. Enriching the music with harmony. For more information Music Ministry

Cantors - Skilled musicians who are leaders of congregational song, psalms, and responses. For more information  Music Ministry

Ushers - Assist in seating parishioners and taking the offertory collection (women/families welcome). For more information Ushers

Greeters - Welcoming parishioners as they enter for Mass. For more information Greeters



Faith Formation

R.C.I.A. Team - Guide adults in process of full sacramental initiation into the Catholic Church; discusses Catholic theology and discipleship. For more information RCIA/RCIA

R.C.I.C. Team – Prepare uncatechized children for Sacraments of Initiation. For more information RCIA/RCIA

Religious Education - Teach and share Catholic Faith with K-12th graders each week Sept.- May. For more information Religious Education

Vacation Bible School - Assist the week-long summer program as teachers, aides, musicians and babysitters for PreK – 7th graders. For more information Vacation Bible School

Baptism Preparation Team - Assist in the monthly session for parents preparing for Sacrament of Baptism. For more information Baptism Preparation Team

Pre-Cana Team - Assist in leading annual Retreat for engaged couples. For more information Pre-Cana Team

Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday Bible Studies – Read/Discuss/Unlock the Word of God’s power in daily life. For more information  Bible Studies

Youth Ministry - Assist 6th – 12th graders to mature as Christ’s disciples. For more information Youth Ministry

Saints' Place - Provides refugees in need with the comforts of "home" by collecting and distributing furniture, clothing and household items. For more information Saint's Place



Mission

Parish Pastoral Council - Provide strategic advice & guidance to pastor on matters relevant to all parish life. For more information Parish Pastoral Council

Finance Council - Provide guidance and oversight regarding the parish’s financial stability and growth. For more information Finance Council

Christian Service Committee - Provide for the needy through the Sharing Tree, Project Hunger, home meals and the Perinton Food Shelf. For more information  Christian Service Committee

Stewardship - Promote awareness & activities for the good stewardship of all parishioners. For more information  Stewardship Committee

Peace & Justice Committee - Educate, legislate, activate Catholic social justice principles by various petitions/projects/events. For more information Peace & Justice Committee

Respect Life Committee - Promote the dignity & respect of all life from conception to natural death. For more information  Respect Life Committee

Parish Tithing Committee - Fulfill the Church’s response to exercising the ministry of charity. For more information Parish Tithing Committee



Spiritual Services

Stephen Ministry - “Christ Caring for Others through Others”; listen, comfort, support people during a difficult time of life. For more information Stephen Ministry

Funeral Luncheon Committee - Provide a meal for bereaved family & friends following a funeral Mass; bake at home and/or serve with a Team to purchase food and host the event. For more information Funeral Luncheon Committee

Women's and Men's Retreats - Assist in planning and organizing the annual retreats at Notre Dame Retreat House in Canandaigua. For more information Women's Retreat

Youth Retreats - Assist in planning and staffing of youth retreats. For more information  Youth Ministry

Prayer Shawl Ministry - Use God’s gifts to create shawls that will warm and comfort those in need. For more information  Prayer Shawl MInistry

Prayer Chain - Unite parishioners by phone and e-mail to pray for the needs of others. For more information Prayer Chain

Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration - Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in the chapel for one hour each week. For more information Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration



Community Life

Men's Club - v. Provide support for parish activities. For more informationMen's Club

Women's Club - Strengthen the spiritual fitness of women in the parish through service and fellowship. For more information Women's Club

Silver Club - Twice monthly lunch and social activities for age 55 and up. For more information Silver Club

Health Ministry - Provide resources and opportunities for the spiritual, mental and physical wellness of all. For more information Health Ministry

Parish Picnic Committee - Assist in the planning and running of the annual parish picnic in September. For more information  Parish Picnic Committee

Community Sunday - Facilitate the monthly donuts/coffee get-together after the 7:30, 9:00 & 10:30 Masses. For more information Community Sundays

Sports Committee - CYO BB - Planning, organizing, and fundraising to support CYO basketball. For more informationSJR CYO BB



Church Operations

Maids of Martha - Serve God & parish by cleaning chapel & sacristy. For more information Maids of Martha

Sacristy Laundry - Launder and iron the purificators used at Mass. For more information Sacristy Laundry

Facilities & Maintenance - Provide guidance on the operation of parish facilities and property. For more information Facilities and Maintenance

Garden Committee - Assist in the planting and care of the grounds. For more information Garden Committee

Office Volunteers - Assist with administrative tasks in the Office. For more information Office Volunteers