Our celebration of the Mass and the prayer life of our parish communities are made possible through the generous service of many parishioners.
At St. Jude the Apostle and St. Michael the Archangel, there are many ways to participate more deeply in our liturgical and prayer life—from proclaiming God's Word and serving at the altar to welcoming those who enter our churches, sharing the gift of music, and praying for the needs of others.
Interested in serving? We would love to help you find a place to use the gifts God has given you.
We are currently updating ministry information and contacts for both parish communities. Additional St. Jude the Apostle information will be added as it becomes available.
Altar Servers assist the priest and deacon during the celebration of Mass and other liturgical celebrations. Opportunities are available for both young people and adults, and training is provided.
St. Michael the Archangel: Contact the Parish Office at 518-283-6110.
St. Jude the Apostle: Contact the Parish Office for information about serving.
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion assist with the distribution of the Body and Blood of Christ during Mass. Some ministers also bring Holy Communion to parishioners who are homebound or living in nursing or care facilities.
This is a beautiful ministry of service centered on the Eucharist and care for members of our parish communities.
St. Michael the Archangel: Contact Marie at [email protected].
St. Jude the Apostle: Contact the Parish Office for information about serving.
A warm welcome can make an enormous difference—especially to someone visiting our church for the first time.
Ministers of Hospitality welcome people as they arrive for Mass, help visitors feel at home, and help foster a spirit of Christian hospitality within our parish communities.
St. Michael the Archangel: Contact Margaret at [email protected].
St. Jude the Apostle: Contact the Parish Office for information about serving.
Music is an important part of our worship, helping the assembly lift our hearts and voices to God.
Music Ministry may include cantors, choir members, instrumentalists, and others who help lead the sung prayer of the Church.
St. Michael the Archangel: Contact Joe at [email protected].
St. Jude the Apostle: Contact the Parish Office for information about Music Ministry.
Prayer & Worship Ministry helps support the liturgical and spiritual life of the parish, including special celebrations and seasonal opportunities for prayer during Advent, Lent, and throughout the liturgical year.
St. Michael the Archangel: Contact Marie at [email protected].
St. Jude the Apostle: Contact the Parish Office for information about this ministry.
Prayer is one of the most important ways we can care for one another.
Members of the Prayer Chain faithfully pray for the needs and intentions entrusted to them, including those who are sick, grieving, facing difficulties, or simply in need of prayer.
St. Michael the Archangel: Contact Marilyn at [email protected] or Liz at [email protected].
St. Jude the Apostle: Contact the Parish Office for information about prayer ministries.
Proclaimers of the Word serve the Church by proclaiming Sacred Scripture during Mass and other liturgical celebrations.
Those interested in this ministry receive preparation and training before serving.
St. Michael the Archangel: Contact Marie at [email protected].
St. Jude the Apostle: Contact the Parish Office for information about serving.
Ushers offer practical hospitality before, during, and after Mass. They may assist with seating, help those who need additional assistance, take up the collection, guide the congregation during Communion, distribute bulletins, and respond when someone needs help.
Most importantly, ushers help create an environment in which everyone who enters our churches knows that they are welcome.
St. Michael the Archangel: Contact Lou at [email protected].
St. Jude the Apostle: Contact the Parish Office for information about serving.
You don't need to know exactly where you belong before reaching out.
If one of these ministries interests you or if you simply want to learn more about ways to participate in the prayer and worship life of St. Jude the Apostle or St. Michael the Archangel please contact us.
There is a place for your gifts in the life of our parish communities.