Deacons gather for annual assembly

Deacons and their wives from around the diocese gathered in Lake Placid May 4-6 for the annual Deacon Assembly. In addition to workshops and meetings, the deacons and their wives enjoyed time for fellowship and fun, as well as prayer and Mass. (Left) Deacon Peter Woolschlager (Croghan & Harrisville) provided music for the Mass. (Right) Deacons Thomas Yousey (Lowville), Deacon Garry Stevens (Carthage, Copenhagen), Deacon Frank Sczerzenie (Lake Pleasant) and Deacon Roderic Roca (Ogdensbug) sing the opening hymn at the Mass. Click here for more photos.