Pastoral Care

St. Ann’s Community welcomes people of all faiths. Our long and rich history follows the Catholic tradition, dating back to our founding by the Sisters of St. Joseph in 1873. The tradition continues to this day with daily Mass, the presence of Priests who provide the Sacraments to our Catholic residents, and on-site pastoral care for all of our residents.

We invite all residents and their loved ones to participate in services in the beautiful Walter and Barbara Parkes Family Chapel at St. Ann’s Community on our Irondequoit campus. Information is available in the weekly bulletin available at the Parkes Family Chapel entrance. You can also call our Chapel Information Line at (585) 697-6070 for information on services.

View our weekly bulletin here.

Chapel services are broadcast on Channel 28 at St. Ann’s Home, Chapel Oaks and Cherry Ridge.

Pastoral Care Staff for St. Ann’s Community 

  • Rose Callea, Director of Pastoral Care
  • Jennifer Abdalla, Administrative Coordinator
  • Monika Karna, Spiritual Care Coordinator
  • Sister Karen Dietz, PT Pastoral Care Coordinator
  • John “Jack” Ruppert, PT Pastoral Care Coordinator

St. Ann’s Pastoral Services at the Walter & Barbara Parkes Family Chapel at St. Ann’s Home

Mass is celebrated:
Monday–Thursday, 10:30 a.m.
Saturday, 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, 10:00 a.m.

(Please note: Times may change during religious holidays)

Confessions

By appointment

Communion Service

Fridays, 10:30 a.m.

Eucharist is regularly distributed to Catholic residents on the Cherry Ridge and Portland campuses.

The Sacrament of Anointing the Sick and the Sacrament of Reconciliation are always available upon request.

Interfaith Worship Services
Held in the Chapel on the third Tuesday of the month at 11:15 a.m. Visiting clergy celebrate this service.

The Chapel is used for resident funerals, memorial services and for regular bereavement services, seasonal services of Anointing of the Sick and Reconciliation and prayer services for special occasions or events.

The Chapel is always open for quiet reflection and meditation.

Priests in Residence on the Portland Avenue Campus

  • Father Al Delmonte, Resident Retired Priest Chaplain
  • Father Bill Donnelly, Resident Retired Priest Chaplain
  • Father Dan Holland, Resident Retired Priest Chaplain

St. Ann’s Pastoral Services at Cherry Ridge Chapel/Community Room

Mass is celebrated:
Wednesday, 10:30 a.m.
Saturday, 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, 11:15am

(Please note: Times may change during religious holidays.)

Eucharist is regularly distributed to Catholic residents. 

Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick
Services are held during Lent and Advent. The sacrament is also available upon request at any time.

The Eucharist is reserved in the Meditation Room. This room is always open for quiet meditation and reflection.

Interfaith Worship Service
Held in the Chapel on the second Thursday of every month at 11:00 a.m. Visiting clergy celebrate this service.

Priests in Resident on the Cherry Ridge Campus

  • Father Ted Auble, Resident Retired Priest Chaplain
  • Father Peter Bayer, Retired Priest Chaplain
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