Ladies Guild/Rosary-Altar Society: With the Blessed Mother as its model, this society helps to promote the spiritual, philanthropic, social and civil welfare of the parish. Meetings are held once a month on Wednesday evenings. After the recitation of the rosary, a spiritual or social program is offered. All women are encouraged to join. Dues are collected. Contact: Anne Crocitto (631) 598-2037
Respect Life Committee: Meets the first Thursday evening of every month in the Outreach Office to discuss Pro-Life issues such as abortion, euthanasia, embryonic stem cell research, medical morality, and the death penalty. Contact: Anne Crocitto (631) 598-2037
Knights of Columbus/Columbiettes: The Knights of Columbus and Columbiettes form an international service organization which provides assistance to members of their families, the community and the Catholic Church with charitable donations to the Church, Catholic Schools and the needy. Contact: Patrick Woods, Grand Knight 516-238-0984/Contact: Linda Liszewski (Head Columbiette) 516-473-1307
Care of the Sick: Volunteers provide compassionate, personal and immediate attention to the human needs of the hospitalized and homebound through personal visits. They provide a listening ear, words of comfort, encouragement, and the Eucharist. The Pastoral Care Team meets four times a year for spirituality. Eucharistic Ministers preferred but not required. Training is provided. A Diocesan program, Compassionate Care I, is required for the hospital team. Contact: Rectory Office, 631-264-0124
Ministry of Consolation: Parishioners provide support to bereaved families by assisting them in funeral preparations, by offering the condolences of the parish family through cake and sympathy card and by serving at the funeral Mass or service as greeters, lectors, Eucharistic Ministers and companions. Volunteers must be available for morning funeral Masses. Bakers must be available to deliver. Training is provided. Please call the Rectory at 631-264-0124 if you are interested.
Living Parish Committees in parish life
Every household approaches parish life from a different place, so a helpful page should offer both welcome and clarity. For Parish Committees, that often begins with a little preparation: reading the information carefully, speaking with someone who can help, and allowing enough time for a thoughtful decision. No one needs to arrive with every answer. A parish community exists so that questions can be asked openly and people can move forward at a pace that is realistic for their family and circumstances.
It is useful to connect this topic with the ordinary rhythm of worship. Sunday Mass, quiet prayer during the week, and small acts of service give information a lived context. They also help children, visitors, and longtime members see that parish life is not a collection of separate programs. It is a shared practice of listening, learning, celebrating, and caring for one another. When the next step is clear, it becomes easier to participate with confidence.
A practical way to begin
Start with what is already possible. Read the relevant page, write down any detail that needs clarification, and contact the parish office when a conversation would be more helpful than a form. Share this information with someone who may be looking for a welcoming next step. A small, specific step is more likely to become a lasting habit than an ambitious plan that cannot fit into ordinary responsibilities.
- Review the information before making a commitment.
- Bring practical questions to a parish contact or ministry leader.
- Choose one way to stay connected through worship, learning, or service.
Staying connected
Parish resources are most helpful when they lead people toward relationship rather than leaving them to navigate alone. You can consult Mass times when planning a visit, explore prayer and devotions for ongoing spiritual support, or use the parish contact page for a question that needs a personal response. These links are meant as useful next steps, not as a substitute for conversation.
As needs change, return to this information and check for updates. Some people will be ready to volunteer, while others may simply need a place to pray quietly or learn more. Both are meaningful forms of participation. The parish welcomes each person with patience, respect, and room to grow. By taking one faithful step at a time, Parish Committees can become part of a deeper and more connected life of faith.
