Who We Are
Elevate is a ministry serving adults 30 years and older in the Diocese of Rochester and beyond. The ministry seeks to build fellowship, grow the spiritual life of its members, and serve the community.
No matter who you are, no matter where you’ve been, no matter what you’ve done, you are
Invited & Welcome
Join in!
We would love to see you at one of our upcoming events.
Come as you are; no registration required.
Although our ministry resides in the Catholic church, you don't need to be a member of any particular church or even Catholic to participate.
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All are welcome
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Upcoming Events
Friday, August 16th -- 6pm
St. Josaphat's Rochester Ukrainian Festival
Free admission and parking!
From the website: “The Ukrainian Festival was established in 1973 as an effort to introduce Ukrainian Arts and Crafts, Ukrainian food, and Ukrainian music and dance to the Greater Rochester community.”
More information can be found here.
We will meet at 6pm at the festival. Food available to purchase. RSVP via email or text Merlyn at 214-707-5986 to meet up with the group.
Questions? Contact Merlyn at 214-707-5986
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Sunday August 25th --1pm
Church Tour & Live Music
St. Michael’s Church
849 N. Clinton Ave, Rochester
Optional 11:45am Mass in Spanish at St. Michael’s Church, followed up Church tours. Join us across the street for live music and socializing.
Questions or RSVP?
Sponsored By Friends:
These events are not “sponsored” by Elevate, but join our friends in these great events in our area!
Help Serve at Rochester Hope
Join friends to help our neighbors in need at Rochester Hope. Accompany neighbors through this unique pantry which allows a “take as much as you want” method, trusting that God will provide the food... and He does!
St. Michael’s Church
Pantry: 869 N Clinton Ave, Rochester, NY
Parking: 355 Clifford Ave, Rochester, NY
(Volunteer Parking Lot on corner of N Clinton and Clifford, may be blocked off, but mention you are a volunteer and they will let you park!)
You can choose to volunteer anytime
between 9:30am-3:30pm!
We are encouraging friends to serve with us on the following Saturdays from 9:30am-12:30pm:
August 3rd
September 7th
Questions? Contact Brian at 585-953-2324
Learn more about the pantry in this news story.
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Pop Up Food Pantry
Once a month at St. Ambrose Church
25 Empire Blvd. Rochester
4:30-7:30pm
Join us to serve our neighbors, drive thru style! We need help loading up neighbors’ cars with free food delivered by Foodlink. This monthly service opportunity is an uplifiting way to serve our neighbors in need. Help anytime between 2:30-6:30pm, but help is especially needed for set up (around 2:30pm) and breakdown (6:30/7pm) if you’re available.
Interested?
Contact Will at (585) 371-5204
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Pick up Volleyball
Charlotte Beach
Weekly on Mondays, 6pm
August and September
Free!
Interested in playing volleyball? Never played but want to learn? Want to meet new friends?
Join us Mondays at 6pm on Charlotte Beach. No cost. Come as you can, when you can.
Interested?
Contact Will at (585) 371-5204
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Friday’s Open Community Dinner
Everyone is always welcome to Friday dinner at Miguel and Kate Dominguez’ house:
288 Marion St, Rochester, NY 14610
Doors open at 5:30pm, dinner at 6pm, ends around 7:15pm.
Bringing a dish is admired but not required. Bring yourself (and a friend)!
Questions? Contact Kate Dominguez at 713-319-8391
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Rochester Food Truck Rodeo
Description from website: food on four wheels featuring the community's creative mobile cuisine! Just about everything and anything that could be served from a truck can be found at Food Truck Rodeos!
While you experience Rochester's best food trucks at Rodeos, you'll also enjoy local music, dancing and entertainment. See you at the Rodeos!
The Food Truck Rodeos are on the last Wednesday of the Month, April-September!
Dates: July 31,
August 28 and September 25
Interested?
Reach out to Mark at 585-506-8962
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Coming this Fall 2024!
Faith and Film Series
Quarterly film screenings and discussion
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More offerings to come!
Event Examples
Elevate hosts a variety of events throughout the year
We would love your help coming up with more! Please email ideas to elevate@dor.org
Bible Studies
Community Service
Meals & Fellowship
Speaking Engagements
Fun Trips
Small Groups
Looking For Resources?
Visit our friends at CONVERGE Young Adult Ministry to discover a treasure trove of resources, including:
- Mass Times
- Confession Schedules
- Online Resources
- Local Support Groups
- Health & Wellness Resources
- Men & Women Specific Resources
And More!
Contact Us
Elevate is an Initiative within the Roman Catholic Diocese of Rochester
