The Altar Rosary Society is a spiritual and service-based ministry dedicated to honoring the Blessed Virgin Mary. As one of the longest-standing traditions in our Catholic community, we combine our devotion to the Rosary with a practical commitment to the beauty and sanctity of our worship space. We are a community of faith-filled individuals who support one another in our spiritual journeys while serving the needs of the parish.

Our mission is twofold: spiritual devotion and stewardship of the sanctuary. Our activities include:

Sanctuary Care: Maintaining and laundering altar linens, caring for vestments, and ensuring the altar is beautifully prepared for Mass and special liturgical seasons.

Spiritual Devotion: Promoting the recitation of the Rosary and hosting monthly "Corporate Communion" Masses for the intentions of our members.

Parish Service: Hosting funeral luncheons, supporting sacramental receptions (First Communion and Confirmation), and coordinating the annual May Crowning.

Fundraising: Organizing events like bake sales, basket raffles, and  other events to provide for liturgical supplies such as candles, incense, and altar bread.

Membership is open to all women and men of the Holy Trinity and St. Stephen parishes who have a desire to honor our Blessed Mother and serve the Church. Whether you are a longtime parishioner or new to our community, we welcome your unique talents and your presence.

The Holy Trinity Altar Rosary Society serves our parish and wider community through a variety of prayerful, hands‑on, and fellowship‑centered projects. Throughout the year, our members help coordinate and support:

• Host Trivia Night, one of our parish’s most beloved community events .
• Arrange Easter flowers, bringing beauty and reverence to our worship spaces.
• Care for the Alter, ensuring our sanctuary is prepared with dignity and devotion.
• Create Family Fun Festival baskets for our annual parish celebration.
• Maintain flower pots for deceased priestsat St. Mary’s Cemetery, honoring their lives and ministry.

These projects reflect our mission of service, hospitality, and prayerful stewardship.

We gather hree times in the spring and three times in the fall, offering a gentle, seasonal rhythm that fits easily into busy lives.  

Each meeting begins with praying the Rosary in Chapel Mary, followed by coffee, dessert, and a short meeting where we plan upcoming projects and enjoy one another’s company.

We warmly welcome new members at any time of the year—both men and women who feel called to serve, pray, and build community. Whether you’re looking to volunteer occasionally or become more involved, there is a place for you here.

If you’d like to learn more, please call Nancy Phelps at 315‑391‑8475 or  Bobbie Smith at 315-341-4949.

Our Mission Statement:

The Altar & Rosary Society, women and men of the Parish, working under the protection and guidance of Mary, our Blessed Mother, will strive to promote devotion, love and dedication through prayer, reflection and service including care of the altar. We reach out to the parish women and men every second Tuesday of the month by inviting them to join us in recitation of the Rosary, refreshments and fellowship; while encouraging them to become members of the Society.

Officers:

• President Sue Shatrau 315-529-3832 (C) sueshat@hotmail.com
• Vice-President Cherie Edwards 315-297-9813 (C) edwards.ch@yahoo.com
• Secretary Emily Reilley 315-200-3500 (C) emilyreilley03@aol.com
• Treasurer Laurie Mogilewski 315-695-2333 lauriephoenix@aol.com
• Cheerperson Terry Iorio 315-506-8341
• Publicity Sue Shatrau 315-529-3832(c)

2025-2026 Meeting Dates/Agenda:

• September 07: Friendly Hour
• September 09: Kick Off – put in bulletin - 6:00 – NO MASS – covered dish – officer host
• September 11: Henley Park 911 memorial celebration 6:30 (bring a candle and chair)
• October 05: Friendly Hour
• October 11: Rosary rally at Henley Park from 11:30 – 1pm.
• October 14: 6:30 Rosary – Sam Raponi – Executive Director – Habitat for Humanity, Collect for the food pantry – Make checks payable to Phoenix Area Food Pantry Inc.
• October 25: Catholic Women’s Conference Speakers Antonella Di Piazza, Fr. Jacinto Mary and Sr. Pia Jude. Father is purchasing a table of 10 for St. Stephen’s.
• October 26: Tentative date Chili Cook Off Sunday from 11:30-3 Team Awesomeness Jr High Youth Group
• October 01: Anointing of the sick Mass – Holy Trinity 4 ,00, 8:30 and 10:30 at St. Stephens - Altar Rosary will help pass out bulletins at St. Stephens.
• November 02: Monetary donations are due this weekend. Make checks out to Phoenix Area Food Pantry; drop in the collection marked Mary Orr food pantry.
• November 02: All Souls Day - Celebrating on Sunday 10:30 Mass;  Friendly Hour
• November 04: Election Day Spaghetti Dinner 11:30-1:30 {check polling spots); 4-6 chairperson–Mark Reilley
• November 11: 6:30 Rosary 7:00 Meeting to follow Presentation by Trooper Whitney’s presentation will focus on how scammers target the elderly, how to recognize scams, and what to do if you fall victim to one.
• November 23: Holiday Bake Sale – Chairpersons, friendly hour after Mass– ask for donations in Sept. (Make sure the date is the weekend before thanksgiving)
• November 23: Put giving tree up after Mass items due back on Dec 14
• November 27: Thanksgiving Day Mass @ 9 am Holy Trinity
• December 07:  Friendly hour
• December 09:  Rosary 7:00 Meeting 
• December 11: Christmas Cantata 3pm Holy Trinity
• December 26: St. Stephen our patron saint – Mass at 9am followed by coffee and donuts
• January 04: No Friendly hour; Epiphany Party–Chairperson–Sue, Sunday 1-2 cocktail & appetizers 2:00 dinner Church hall w/buffet by Beth Edic Price will be $25; Emily will be in charge of game.
• February 01: Friendly Hour; After Mass with youth group-Do Valentine bags for shut-ins 9:30 St. Stephens & Holy Trinity; Cherie-chairperson-bags for shut-ins w/a Valentines theme (Emily is checking)
• February 10: 6:30 Rosary; At this meeting decide what amount to give (Phoenix Youth Council)The Bridge House for the fireworks. 2024 - $350.00
• February 15:  Blessing of married couples at Mass – have friendly hour after Mass with heart shaped cookies and donuts
• February 18: Ash Wednesday – Fish Dinner – Mark Reilley, Terry Iorio & Sue Shatrau 4-6
• February 20: Altar Rosary Mary’s Way Stations of the Cross–chairperson Cherie Edwards
• March 01: Friendly Hour
• March 6: Lenten luncheon
• March 10:  6:30 Rosary 7:00 Meeting to follow
• March 29: Palm Sunday craft, bake & cutlery sale Chairperson Host friendly hour after all Mass
• April 02: Holy Thursday – 7pm Mass at St. Stephen’s
• April 03: Good Friday – 3pm celebration of the Passion of Christ St. Stephen’s
• April 04:  Easter Vigil at 8 pm
• April 05: Easter
• April 2026: High School Senior recognition awards put on card table w/envelope to be mailed to 
• the parish or dropped in collection basket
• April 12: Friendly Hour
• April 14: Paine’s - 6:00 go to Paine’s to do your own basket (Bring gardening gloves-all else will be provided) Paine’s will provide coffee and hot water (Cost $30.00 A/R member $35.00 non-member)Call Cindy(592-2773) a week in advance w/count(Price not confirmed)
• May: 1 st Communion
• May 03, 2026 Friendly Hour (reception for confirmation class – cake with picture of class on cake)
• May 12: 6:30 Rosary 7:00 Meeting & nomination of officers
• May 24: Confirmation
• June 07: Friendly Hour
• June 09: 6:00 Mass Decade of the Rosary; Covered Dish Supper, Election of officers, Officers to host Installation of Altar; Rosary Officer @ Mass 
• June 26:  25th Annual Strawberry Festival
• August 08: St. Stephens’s A/R 15th Annual Community Garage Sale – Chairperson Emily Reilley; August 2026 Altar Rosary dues $10.00