Called To Serve
Liturgical Ministries
Is God calling you to Serve in a Liturgical Ministry? Each one of us has gifts that we were given by God. Gifts unearned, undeserved, yet freely given. Please prayerfully consider your gifts and how you are called to use them – we need you!
Pope Francis said, “The closer you are to the altar, the more you will remember to speak with Jesus in daily prayer; the more you will be nourished by the Word and the Body of the Lord, the better able you will be to go out to other, bringing them the gift that you have received, giving in turn with enthusiasm the joy you have received”.
Please prayerfully consider signing up to serve in a Liturgical Ministry.
Lectors
Through this ministry, you will grow closer to the Lord and deepen your faith by proclaiming God’s Word to the community. As a Lector, you can learn to appreciate Sacred Scripture through the Old and New Testament readings at Mass.
Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist (Eucharistic Ministers)
Feel God’s presence through the gift of service. Eucharistic Ministers have the privilege of assisting the priest and deacon by administering the Holy Eucharist, the Body and Blood of our Lord, Jesus Christ to our brothers and sisters in the congregation.
Altar Servers
An Altar Server assists the priest and deacon on the altar during Mass. The ministry is open to children and adults who have received the Sacrament of Holy Communion.
Why become an Altar Server?
- You can develop a deeper relationship with God.
- You will make a difference by serving and performing an important ministry.
- You will become a new leader in our parish.
Music Ministry
Love to sing? Do you want to serve with the gift of your voice? Please consider joining our choir as a cantor and/or a choir member. Members in this ministry serve by leading the congregation in prayer through hymns, songs, and psalms during Mass and special occasions.
Catechists and Children's Liturgy Leaders
Called to Serve? Catechists, substitute teachers, and Children’s Liturgy Leaders are needed to share their love of the Faith by teaching St. Rocco’s young disciples. The vocation of the Catechist calls one to serve by assisting families in teaching their children to know, love, and serve God through our Catholic faith, traditions, and values. Children’s Liturgy Leaders help children to hear and learn the Gospel at Mass through the Children’s Liturgy of the Word (CLOW) program.
Please prayerfully consider this vocation. Certain Safe Environment clearances are required through the Diocese of Allentown.
Organizations
Altar & Rosary Society
It is the mission of the Altar & Rosary Society of St. Rocco’s Church to promote the spiritual life of its members, to praise and honor the Blessed Virgin Mary, to secure her patronage by the recitation of the Rosary, and to promote her honor by performing activities under the Chaplain’s guidance.
We meet the first Wednesday of each month at 7:00 pm (September through July).
We begin each gathering by praying the Rosary. After praying the Rosary, we assemble in the Church basement to discuss old and new business, while enjoying refreshments provided by members. We conclude each meeting with an “Act of Consecration to Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal” for the benefit of individuals on our Circle of Prayer list.
In Addition To Our Monthly Meetings, We Provide Many Other Activities
- Two Sodality breakfasts per year
- Month of May Sodality dinner at St. Rocco's and attend dinners sponsored by other Sodalities
- Annual Christmas Party
- Crocheted / Knitted Prayer Shawls
- Year-end Sodality Celebration (June)
- Parish Women's Retreat
We invite all women of St. Rocco’s Church, ages 18 and older, to become members of our society, which is over 40 years “young”.
The Altar & Rosary Society Has Four Objectives
- Spirituality - Assembling once per month to pray the Rosary in devotion to the Blessed Mother, prior to our monthly meetings.
- Parish Needs - Contributing to the care and maintenance of the Church and Liturgical celebrations, as well as, participating in fundraising projects for this purpose.
- Charity - Pledging to assist the poor and needy within and without the parish, when possible, and fundraise as needed.
- Social - Plan social and fellowship activities throughout the year.
Fundraisers
Numerous fundraising projects are held throughout the year, to raise money for various charitable organizations, parish functions, and parish needs.
Some of the fundraisers are:
- Turkey Bingo (our largest fundraiser)
- Craft and Bake Sales (Easter and Christmas Season)
Below are some of the items purchased and donations we have made in the past.
Donations To
- 3rd Street Alliance
- Safe Harbor
- Cay Galgon Life House
- LMBT Fire Department
- Salvation Army
Purchases
- Pastor's Vestments
- Church Chimes
- Pascal Candle & Holder
- Banner Stands
- Church Banners
- Altar Flowers and Cloths
- Gifts for our Parish Shut-ins during Christmas and Easter visits
- Refreshments for First Holy Communion and Confirmation receptions
In addition, we coordinate the Parish food drives held during the Easter and Thanksgiving seasons.
Knights of Columbus
The below statement is the Mission Statement of the Knights of Columbus:
“The Knights of Columbus was established in 1882 to provide a means by which Catholic men could support the Catholic Church, provide financial protection to protect their families, and engage in works of charity to benefit the less fortunate.”
Here Are Some Facts About Knights Of Columbus Organization
- You must be Catholic and 18 years of age.
- You should be a practicing Catholic by attending Mass on a regular basis.
- There are multiple ways to join the Knights of Columbus, so if anyone is interested, please speak with one of our members.
- To become an Officer within the Knights of Columbus, you must be a Third-Degree Member.
- The Knights of Columbus also have an Honor Guard group who attend funerals and formal ceremonies representing the Knights in formal attire.
St. Rocco’s Council 14082 was founded in May of 2006. We have seventy-five members. We meet twice a month (2nd and 4th Thursday evening) at 7:30 in the Church Hall at St. Rocco’s. The annual dues is $30.00 per member.
Activities We Do To Support The Church & Community at St. Rocco's
- Provide approximately $6,000 per year to school age students attending Catholic education.
- Pay the tuition for all students attending St. Rocco's CCD program (approximately $2,000 annually).
- Feed Safe Harbor residents in Easton twice a month.
- Provide Coffee and Donuts to Parishioners after Sunday Masses on the first week of each month.
- We usher at weekly Masses.
- We assist with the annual festival at St. Rocco's.
- We assist with holiday decorations at the Church and in the center of town with the Nativity setting.
- We hold fund raising events such as Dinners, Breakfasts, Fish Fry's, St. Patrick Dinner, Bingo, etc. during the course of the year.
- We perform Spring clean-up on the Church property grounds each year.
- We support the AED device at the Church and schedule periodic CPR training for Parishioners.
- We contribute funds to Seminarians and Novices attending vocations.
