Our Lady Queen Of Peace
210 Princetown Rd.
Schenectady, New York 12306
(518) 346-4926
Mission Church: Saint Margaret of Cortona
Rotterdam Junction, New York 12150
MINISTRIES AND PROGRAMS
​GETTING INVOLVED AT OUR LADY QUEEN OF PEACE/SAINT MARGARET OF CORTONA CHURCHES
ALL ARE WELCOME:
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We are dedicated to creating a place for everyone to make a connection and grow in faith through prayer, lifelong learning, service, discipleship and pastoral support. We at OLQP and St Margaret of Cortona parish strive to bring God's reconciling love to the world. We are blessed with individuals that willingly give of their time to help others.
We are always looking for new people to join!!
If you are interested in joining one of the ministries listed below, please call or email the contact person to schedule a time to talk. Click on any of the ministries listed below to be directed to that page.
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Vocations If you believe our Lord may be calling you to be a priest, deacon, or religious we encourage you to contact Fr. Belogi or Fr. Onu for help in your discernment.
OLQP Altar Rosary Society The Altar Rosary Society supports the Church, priests, and deacons in prayer and in buying and maintaining items used in Mass – purificators, flowers, pyx, altar cloths, etc. We also hold several fundraisers for the parish each year, including a spring drawing, chicken BBQ, fall fun fair, bake sale, and card parties. We support our Faith Formation program in whatever may be their need, including purchasing bibles and bears for Confirmation and Communion. If you are in joining us, contact [President] Donna Denny olqpsmoffice@gmail.com
St. Margaret's Rosary Altar Society The Rosary Altar Society wear many hats and have many interests, and bring those talents to the table in many ways. We act as individuals as well as a group by participating in or acting in a leading role. Please take a look at our page to see the many activities [FUN EVENTS] we engage in. Contact us if you think you might be interested in joining us. We hope you join us as we continue to create and strengthen our church community with open arms and reaching out. That includes working with our sister Rosarians from our
parish network. Contact: Marge Clancy margeawh@aol.com
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Altar Servers Altar Servers are assigned to assist the priest and deacon at The Celebration of the Eucharist on Sunday and Holy Days on a regularly scheduled basis. The ministry is open to all adults and youth of the parish who have made their First Communion and who attend The Celebration of the Eucharist each week. Training is provided. If you have questions of would like training to serve at Mass, contact OLQP Parish Office 518 346 4926 x 122
Bereavement Ministry We are a group of parishioners who come together to help at funeral Masses, supporting those who are mourning the loss of a loved one. Our roles can include lecturing, serving as Eucharistic ministers at the funeral Mass, and then cleaning up the altar, the vessels, and the church after a funeral. Our ministry also sends a card to the families afterwards, letting them know they are in our thoughts and prayers. If you are interested in this healing ministry, contact Kathy Stagnitti 518 355-6880
Building & Grounds Maintain buildings and grounds throughout the year. If you are handy and would like to join this ministry.
[OLQP] Contact Frank Ranucci frankranucci@aol.com
[St Margaret's] Contact Linda Vaughn lvaughn23@outlook.com
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OLQP - We read in Psalm 95 that the purpose of music and singing is to rejoice in and worship the Lord. The OLQP Music Ministry does this by leading the congregation in song at all of our weekend and holy day liturgies. We are always looking for new voices and instrumentalists. If you are interested in joining us, please reach out!
Contact Brian Litz briandlitz@gmail.com
St Margaret's Traditional Choir Come make a joyful noise as we lift our voices in praise to God every other week at the 10 am St Margaret mass. Contact Pam Zilka 518 3772653
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Eucharistic Ministers Also known as Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion at Mass, they have the awesome responsibility of helping the priest and deacon distribute the body and blood of Jesus Christ during Holy Communion. If you ae interested, Contact OLQP Parish Office 518 346 4926 x 122
Faith Formation [K-8 and High School]
Elementary & Middle School Katie Grogan 518 346-4926 x 121
High School and Confirmation Coordinator Donna Simone 518 346 4926 x 134
Youth Ministry Katie Grogan 518 346-4926 x 121
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Greeter/Usher Ministry Often the usher is the first face people see when entering a church. If you are someone who likes to meet people, appreciates the value of a warm smile and a friendly hello, this may be the perfect role for you. Ushers also pass the basket during the Offertory, designate people to carry the gifts up to the altar, guide people during and after Communion and straighten up the pews after Mass. If you are interested,
OLQP Contact OLQP Parish Office 518 346-4926 x 122
​St Margaret's Contact Ann Kulkus 518 346-4417
Hospitality [St Margaret's] Help to set up the weekly coffee hour, which has become quite the event. If you help with set-up, you arrive at church at 9 am. Mass begins at 10 am. Coffee hour [which has really become more of a weekly brunch] follows. Join the fun and fellowship as you help to make it all possible. Clean up crews are also appreciated. It is a great community and great fun. Contact Pam Urbanski 518 902 8219 or pamurbanski1@msn.com
Hospitality [OLQP] After Mass coffee hours on the third weekend of every month [except January, April, July, August and December]. On a rotating basis, volunteers from the various ministries are asked to bring a sweet treat or a food item to share.
Lectors What a blessing to be able to share the word of God during the Mass. Each lector
receives a guidebook with the Sunday readings, tips on how to present the readings, and
thoughts on the meaning of the readings. Sharing in this ministry can enrich your Mass
experience as you help to enrich the experience for others contact the OLQP Parish Office 518 346-4926 x 122
Debbie Male, Director 518 346-4926 x 201
Rebecca Keough Assistant Director 518 346-4926 x 201
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Pastoral Council Kathy Barrans 518 3718693 kathybarrans@gmail.com
St. Margaret's Prayer Shawl Ministry We are a group of people who give comfort to those afflicted with chronic or terminal illness and loss through the offering of their time in prayer and knitting or crocheting shawls for them. People taking part in this expression of compassion are inspired by prayers and stories of faith and hope. Please contact us if you know someone who could be a recipient of a shawl. If you would like to join the group, all levels of crafters are welcome. Patterns and help provided. We also have a large supply of donated yarn.
Contact Pam Urbanski 518 9028219 or pamurbanski1@msn.com
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Social Committee [OLQP] If you like to bake, cook and socialize, this may be right up your alley. From Receptions to First Communions, and any other event involving social time and good food, we are the go-to-group. Volunteers are asked to bring a sweet treat of food item to share. They also help to set up, serve and clean up. It may sound like a lot of work, but it is a lot of fun with this group. If you have any questions or just want to sign up, Contact Maria Cimino 518 355 5162
Greeting Card Ministry Are you looking for a creative way to share love and encouragement with others? If you are looking for a creative way to share love and encouragement with others, please contact Linda Wilday at 518 701-1520.