Neighborhood Ministry

Following the completion of St. Mary's Parish Center in 1986, Joan Souser organized and brought together a small group of parishoners to provide coffee hours/luncheon receptions for families and friends following funeral services at our Church. Besides Joan, the other friends were Ann Duff, Anna Gottschalk, Anne McCarthy and Angie Saunders. Sadly, Angie's reception would be the first held.

Today, we also provide Rosary and Communion service Monday mornings at the Livingston County Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Mount Morris. Contact Anne McCarthy.

We deliver Christmas poinsettias to our shut-ins. Contact Georgene Ehmann

By far, the ministry requiring the most resources is the coffee hour/luncheon reception following funerals. The parish is divided into four neighborhood groups, each headed by a coordinator(s), and each reception is truly a team effort. We are always in need of those willing to provide food, make calls, shop and of course the biggest gift of all to work, or do dishes the day of the funeral so that this ministry may always continue for those in need.

Contact Nancy Lackey, 585-243-0901