Pastoral Organizations & Activities
Baptism Bib Sewers
Contact Kathy Raniere (368-1133)
This is a new ministry. Some members cut out the forms for the bibs, others do
the simple embroidering of the symbol on the bib and others attach the solid
backs to the bibs. Members choose what they would like to do - cut, embroider or
finish. Team members volunteer their time and talent to help make the Baptism
experience special by giving babies a special remembrance hand-made especially
for them. New volunteers are welcome.
Commitment: The group has just started meeting on Saturday mornings after the
8:30 Mass.
Beautification Program
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Contact: Msgr. John Dreasen (261-1077)
In the spring, parishioners are invited to contribute to the beauty of our
parish grounds by
volunteering to plant flowers in areas that have not been planted by our
landscaper and care
for them during the year. You will be reimbursed for the cost of the plants by
the parish.
This may be done by individuals or by families! Approval by the pastor is a
requirement.
Bingo Back
Contact: Dorothy J. Camey (266-2607)
Money is raised for parish maintenance and repairs.
Commitment: 3 to 4 hours on Thursday morning or Friday night once a month.
Boy Scouts Back
Contact: Jim Soria (368- 6627)
Provide a Scouting program for boys ages 10 1/2 years -17 years old that will
help them
develop into the kind of men who can fulfill important responsibilities in their
communities
and the nation. The program provides both indoor and outdoor activities that
entail skill and
leadership development.
Commitment: Weekly meetings are held on Wednesday nights at the school gymnasium
from
7:15 PM - 9:00 PM during the school calendar year from September to June.
Outdoor activi-
ties are monthly camp outs from September to June, week-long Summer Camp in July
and a
two week long outing in the summer for the older scouts. Ongoing training is
available to
adult leaders from the Suffolk County Council, Boy Scouts of America
Boy Scout Sunday
Contact: Jackie Schaefer (368- 8782) or Rich Boyle (368-4398)
We plan and carry out the gathering of Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts from the
surrounding area. In the context of the Mass boys will receive religious awards
they have earned in the past year. Boy Scout Sunday is celebrated each year in
February during the 12:00 noon Mass.
Commitment: Help is needed the day of Boy Scout Sunday along with 2 days
of
preparation for the Mass.
The Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court Momingstar #899
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Contact: Eileen Gillen 266-2996
From it's inception in 1993, Catholic Daughters of the Americas has grown and
developed into the largest organization of Catholic women in the Americas. Under
the patronage of the Blessed Mother, it's members are united by their faith in
Jesus Christ and their devotion to the Church and the Holy See. The purposes of
the organization are to participate in the religious, charitable and educational
Apostolate of the Church. Mission statement: "Catholic Daughters of the Americas
strive to embrace the principal of faith working through the love in the
promotion of justice, equality and the advancement of human rights and human
dignity for all"
Commitment: CDA meets on the second Monday of every
month at 7:30PM in the
church alcove from
September through June.
Catholic Youth Organization (CYO)
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Contact: Cliff O'Shea 261-9143
Our CYO Basketball Ministry provides a physical, social and spiritual growing
experience for
all Parish children from Grades 3 thru 12. One hour of practice and one hour for
games per
week from November thru March. Our Parish is proudly represented by our Travel
and
Intramural programs. We need Coaches and coordinators to share their time and
talents with
our children.
Charismatic Prayer Group
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Contact: Austin M. Finley Sr. (261-6576)
A group of parishioners meet weekly on Thursday evenings at 7:30PM in Parish
Outreach to
give praise to God in prayer, song and sharing. We reflect and share on the
upcoming
Sunday's Liturgy of the Word. We have an active prayer chain for the needs of
the parish. Life
in the Spirit Seminars are offered! All are welcome! Come pray and praise God
with us.
Columbiettes Back
Contact: Linda Crowley (368-2005)
The Columbiettes are a unified body of Catholic women who work side-by-side with
the Knights
of Columbus to promote the ideals of Columbianism. Membership is open to
Catholic women
over 18. The benefits of membership are many: spiritual, social and moral. We
are a volunteer
and fraternal order that makes charitable contributions and perform many diverse
services for
and to the community.
Commitment: We meet on the 3rd Thursday of each month from September to June.
Cub Scouts Back
Contact: Beth Carney (262-8878)
Cub Scout Pack 5 is open to boys in grades 1-5. Any adult wishing to be involved
can volun-
teer as an assistant leader, leader, or committee member. Den meetings are held
every other
week. Committee meetings, which include the leaders, are held once a month.
Leaders must
be trained.
Family Feast and Festival Back
Contact: Fred Leonardo (271-4000) Office, (754-5220) Home, (262-1891)
K of C Hall
Each year at the end of June the Father Judge Knights of Columbus Council
sponsors, along
with Saint Anthony's Parish a "Family Feast & Festival" on our school grounds.
Volunteer
workers are needed for security, food service, games of chance, cleanup and
maintenance.
Fifties Plus Back
Contact: Helen Farrell (757-1823)
"Fifties Plus" has progressed to a point where we can offer Seniors a chance to
meet and
exchange ideas and to be informed about such subjects as Medications, Elder Law
and
important topics of the day "Fifties Plus" also offers the possibility of
outside extra-curricular activities.
Commitment: This group meets on the 4th Tuesday of each month at
the Parish
Outreach Center.
Girl Scouts Back
Contact: Linda Garvey (266-3072)
Largest youth service organization in Suffolk County. Membership ages: 5-17
yrs., Grades K-12.
Leadership Positions: Meetings once a week or twice a month during the school
year for all
levels of Girl Scouting. Leaders meet once a month. Free training given by Girl
Scout Council.
Many trips and events sponsored by Girl Scout Council. Camping opportunities are
available
at Girl Scout Camps.
Girl Scout Sunday
Contact: Karen O'Neill (368-0213) or Nancy Rapp (757-1)358)
We plan and carry out the gathering of Brownies and Girl Scouts from the
surrounding area. In the context of the Mass girls will receive religious awards
they have earned in the past year. Girl Scout Sunday is celebrated each year in
March during the 12:00 noon Mass.
Commitment: Help is needed the day of Girl Scout Sunday along with 2 days
of preparation for the Mass.
Graduation Mass
Contact: Carol Crowley (368-4207)
We plan and carry out this Mass celebration for all those who graduate trom
high school or college. The graduates who attend will take part in the celebra-
tion by bringing forth the gifts and participating in the Readings and the
Prayer
of the Faithful. They will also receive a special blessing from the celebrant.
The Graduation Mass is celebrated scholarship is also awarded to a
graduating teen at the Mass. Following mass, coffee and cake will be served.
Commitment: Planning for the Mass
of the Mass is expected. Also set-up and
clean-up of coffee and cake.
Knights of Columbus Back
Contact: Richard Ronde (262-1891)
The purpose is to provide opportunity for Christian men and their families to be
directly
involved in service to the Church, community, Council, family and youth. We meet
on the 1st
and 3rd Monday of every month at 8:OOPM
The Legion of Mary
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Contact: Maureen James (368-0132)
We go to retirement homes, nursing homes and say the Rosary and other prayers.
We meet
every Wednesday at 11:00 AM in the Rectory, where we say the rosary, have
spiritual read-
ings, record the works of mercy we did during the week. Our meeting is about an
hour with
prayers from our Legion of Mary handbook
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Mailing Ministry
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Contact: Patricia Seibert (261-1306 x226)
Ministers are asked to share their time in parish wide mailings by stuffing,
sealing, stamping
and sorting more than 5,000 envelopes.
Commitment: Parish wide mailings occur approximately 3-4 times a year in the
lower church
starting at 12:00 noon. Dates of mailings are announced in the church bulletin.
Nocturnal Adoration Society
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Contact: Jim Levens (261-1619)
The Nocturnal Adoration Society is an international prayer organization
dedicated to the
greater love and honor of our Lord, present in the Blessed Sacrament. Membership
entails
spending one hour, once a month, during the hours of the night of the First
Friday into
Saturday, morning. The hour is in answer to the appeal of Jesus to "watch one
hour with me."
Parent/Child Play Group
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Contact: Barbara Capri 368-6881
We are a consistent support & playgroup from September-June for mothers &
fathers of
pre-school age children (6wks - 4 years). The group combines both social &
charitable
activities for parents & children. (A $20 registration fee is requested to defray
costs of crafts
& activities)
Commitment: Group meets on weekly basis for both planned and informal
activities.
Schedule is provided to members on a quarterly basis. Group meets Thursday from
10AM -
12noon @ Parish Outreach. Members may "drop in" at anytime during that slot.
Parent/Child Play Group
Contact: Kara Persoons (368-4824)
We are a consistent support & playgroup from September-June for mothers &
fathers of pre-school age children (6 weeks - 4 years). The group combines both
social & charitable activities for parents & children. (A $20 registration fee
is requested to defray costs of crafts & activities).
Commitment: Group meets on weekly basis for both planned and informal
activities. Schedule is provided to members on a quarterly basis. Group meets
Thursday from 10 am — 12 noon at Parish Outreach. Members may "drop in" at
anytime during that slot.
Respect Life Committee
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Contact: Marianne Wright (368-5612)
We strive to encourage a deeper respect for the sacredness of human life from
conception to
natural death. We educate and raise the awareness of parishioners as to what can
threaten,
cheapen or destroy the most vulnerable members of the human family, i.e. the
unborn, the
handicapped and the frail elderly
Commitment: We only meet about 2 times a year (but each member is encouraged to partici-
pate in any letter writing campaign or distribution of pamphlets after Masses,
etc.)
Senior Group Back
Contact: Bernadette Morrison (754-5255)
We are a social gathering for Seniors to enjoy volunteer and missionary
projects, games and
refreshments.
Commitment: Alternate Wednesdays from 1-4 PM, September to June.
Social Activities Committee
Contact: Betty and Tom Ingalls 368-8266
We are a group of parishioners who are on call to set up and serve refreshments
for various church socials, including Workers Appreciation Night. There are no
scheduled meetings. You are contacted by phone when needed to serve.
Super Raffle Back
Contact: Flo Natuzzi (261-1077)
Our Parish Super Raffle takes place once a year. It is a fund raising event that
involves only
2 meetings at most, and one intensive weekend of decorating the Parish Hall for
the Raffle
Party, and then removing the decorations the next day It takes many hands to put
this
together and new members are warmly welcome.