41 Washington Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 (518) 584-5980
PARISH ACTIVITIES
The Service League
The Service League at Bethesda is a group of parishioners, both men
and women, who work together to create an atmosphere of Christian fellowship
by sponsoring events and fund raisers during the church year. All funds
raised benefit Bethesda in various ways. A very popular event is the Lenten
potluck supper and program by Father Parke. Also popular is the Christmas
Bazaar as well as various other events , receptions and dinners. All are
invited to join. For more information, please call Virginia McMorris at the
parish office (518) 584-5980.
The Shepherds
The Shepherds is a group of parishioners who assist the Rector in
his pastoral care of the sick, shut-in, and bereaved of the parish. The
Shepherds main purpose is to keep and maintain regular contact with those
housebound and hospitalized in the parish. They receive altar flowers
as well as visits and telephone calls on a regular schedule.
The Altar Guild
The Altar Guild serves at the invitation of the rector and assists
the clergy by preparing the sanctuary for worship prior to Sunday and
weekday services, weddings, funerals and other special services. The Altar
Guild is also responsible for the care of the silver and brass, the altar
vessels, the linens, the altar hangings and the vestments.
The Altar Guild provides a means of quietly serving God while enjoying
the fellowship of other members of our church family. Members serve on
a rotating basis according to a flexible schedule. For further information,
please leave a message for Emily Crawford in the parish office at
(518) 584-5980.
Acolytes
Boys and girls who are at least in kindergarten may begin serving
on the altar. Children are trained by Bob Bullock and T.J. Pettigrew for
specific tasks and the children are frequently paired with more experienced
servers until comfortable with their own roles. Acolytes serve on specific
Sundays according to the schedule mailed out from the parish office. Acolyte
roles grow with each child, and a formal induction service is held every
June. Leave a message for TJ at the church office 584-5980
Ushers
For information on how to become an usher, please leave a message for
Doug Houston through our parish office at (518)584-5980.
Community Outreach
Alcoholics Anonymous
5-6 meetings of AA are held in Bethesda's Parish House each week. For more information on these meetings, please contact AA at 587-0407.
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