Diocese of Rochester
Our Lady of the Valley Parish St. Ann, Hornell · St. Mary, Rexville

Ministries

Ministries

Browse the ministries and groups below.

Altar Server Ministry

Altar servers  are a vital part of the liturgical ministry. They are vital because altar servers perform not just a functional role but a…

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Bereavement Ministry

“Blessed are they who mourn for they will be comforted”  –  Matthew 5:4

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Cemetery Committee

The purpose of the Cemetery Committee is to look after the day-to-day operation of the parish cemeteries as well as their perpetual care. …

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Children's Liturgy of the Word

Many Sundays during the year the parish offers Children’s liturgy of the Word at the 10:45 am Mass. After the opening prayer children…

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EMHC Ministry

The United States Catholic Conference of Bishops instruct:  In every celebration of the Eucharist, there should be a sufficient number of…

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Finance Committee

The Finance Committee  is responsible for the coordination and preparation of the annual budget, completion of the diocesan annual…

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Funeral Server Ministry

Interested in assisting as a Funeral Altar Server? Please contact the Parish Office or See Father Stan.

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Lector Ministry

If you believe you may be called to serve the community in this ministry please contact the Parish Office

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Liturgy Committee

What is “Liturgy?” “Liturgy,” (from the Greek leitourgia ) –  the work of the people or work on behalf of the people,  is…

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Mom's Support Group

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Music Ministry

Make no mistake about it: the most important musical group in the church is the congregation. Worship is for all of God’s people. The…

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Parish Pastoral Council

Because it is a community of the Christian faithful, it is essential that the parish structures serve the community in carrying out the…

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Usher Ministry

They are entrusted with promoting a sense of welcoming and belonging to all the faithful assembled for worship. They are the first point of…

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