Altar Servers

The role of an Altar Server is to assist the Priest during the celebration of Mass.  Boys and girls who are in the Third Grade and up are eligible to take part in this ministry.  Training is offered on an ongoing basis throughout the year. Children in both public and parochial school are encouraged to be involved.

Contact: Maureen TenEyck  (518) 674-3157 email:  [email protected]

Counting Team

This group of parish volunteers meet weekly to count collection donations, prepare and make bank deposits.

Contact: Marty Hoyt  (518) 272-4576 email:  [email protected]

Contact: Emmanuela Castle  (518) 273-9042 email:  [email protected]

Eucharistic Ministers/Lectors

Eucharistic Ministers distribute the Eucharist (Body and Blood of the Lord) at parish Masses and to the sick and homebound.  Lectors proclaim the Word of the Lord at weekend liturgies and on holy days.  Volunteers serving in these ministries are trained and then assigned to a Mass of their choice.

Monthly Lector & Eucharistic Ministers Schedules

Contact: Nancy Donohue (518) 274-1363 email:  [email protected]

Eucharistic Minister Trainer:  Janet Derby (518) 274-1363 email: [email protected]

Lector Trainer: TBD

Lazarus Group

Also known as the Parish Bereavement Committee, members of the Lazarus Group provide pastoral care and support to families and persons in time of death and grief. Members help to plan and assist at funeral liturgies throughout the year. They are also an integral part in the planning of an annual Memorial Mass for those who have been buried from Sacred heart during the past year.

Contact: Rich Haldeman  (518) 283-1066 email:  [email protected]

Liturgy Committee

The Sacred Heart Liturgy Committee plans, prepares and evaluates all aspects of weekly and special liturgies, in order for our community to fully, actively and consciously worship. The Sacred Heart Liturgy Committee meets 3-4 times per year.

Contact: Parish Office 274-1363 email:  [email protected]

Perpetual Adoration

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament takes place continually (24/7) in the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Chapel at Saint Augustine’s Church in Lansingburgh, NY. Visitors are welcome for prayer at any time, day or night.  Adorers are typically scheduled in one hour blocks of time at all hours of the day and evening, 365 days of the year.  (Substitutes are also needed for adorers who cannot make their hour.)  If interested in exploring the possibility of a regular weekly hour, or serving as a substitute please respond to the contact person listed below.

Contact: Kathy Curtin  (518) 274-5925 email:  [email protected]

Prayer Group - Temporarily Suspended

The Sacred Heart Prayer Group meets weekly on Monday evenings from 7:30 to 9:00 pm in the Rectory for Praise and Worship Music, Intercessory Healing Prayer and Scripture sharing. The Prayer Group welcomes prayer intentions from parishioners.  All are welcome to attend.

Contact: Sally Dunbar  (518) 273-1708 email:  [email protected]

Ushers

Ushers are ministers of hospitality, tasked with ensuring “All Are Welcome” at Sacred Heart Church.  Ushers help seat people or assist the physically disabled or elderly and coordinate with those needing to receive communion in their seat.  Ushers assist in handing out worship aids for Mass, take up collections, ensure there are people ready to bring the gifts to the altar and, when necessary, help direct the congregation at communion time.  They greet mass attendees upon their arrival and distribute bulletins and other materials as needed before and after each liturgy.

Contact: Bernie Leach  272-3103 email:  [email protected]