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Altar and Rosary Society

The Altar and Rosary Society oversees the care and adornment of our chapel and church.

Contact:  Marge Farrington (914) 666-3960

 

 

Altar Servers

Boys and girls ages 8 and up participate as servers in Sunday Mass, Holy Day Masses and weddings. Altar Servers arrive 15 minutes early and stay a few minutes after Mass to help prepare the altar for the next Mass.  The Altar Servers meet several times a year for training and social functions.  A monthly schedule is prepared by the rectory.

Contact:  Fr. Clark (914) 666-5986   

 

 

Adult Mass Servers

Servers minister at parish funerals and special liturgical functions.

Contact:  Fr. Clark (914) 666-5986

 

 

Eucharistic Adoration

Those desiring to adore Jesus through Eucharistic Adoration are welcomed in the chapel following the 8:00 am Mass. Eucharistic Adoration occurs between 8:30 am and 12:30 pm. 

 

Our committee is looking to expand the timeframe of this beautiful ministy to include hours where children and working individuals can attend.  These hours can only be realized by growing our membership.

 

If you are interested in dedicating any time, please call Sandy Matos at (954) 732-4570 or Jessica Cambareri at (914) 474-8477.

 

 

Eucharistic Ministers

Eucharistic Ministers assist with the distribution of Holy Communion during Mass and by bringing the Eucharist to the homebound and to the sick in Northern Westchester Hospital.

Contact:  Elise Baum  (914) 666-5986        

     

 

Lectors

Lectors proclaim the Word of God at Mass and other special liturgical celebrations.

Contact:  Fr. Clark  (914) 666-5986  

       

 

Liturgy Committee

The Liturgy Committee meets once a month to discuss and plan upcoming liturgies, paraliturgical services, and other events relating to the prayer and worship of our parish family.

Contact:  Doris Johannssen (914) 241-1698

 

 

Music Ministries

The role of the parish music ministries is to enhance the liturgy through song, to encourage active participation of the congregation, and to help build community in our parish.

 

The Contemporary Choir and instrumentalists provide music at the 9:30 Sunday Mass and at special celebrations during the year. The group meets Sundays before Mass and practices after Mass in St. Clare’s Room.

Contact: Claude Preece

 

The Spanish Choir provides music at the 1:00 pm Sunday Mass and at special celebrations during the year. This choir meets Sundays at 10:30 am for rehersal.

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Cantors lead the congregation in song on Saturday at the 5:30 pm Mass and on Sunday at the 11:30 am Mass, as well as other special celebrations during the year.

Contact: Timothy Lyons (914) 591-7959

 

 

Prayer Group (Spanish)

The Prayer Group meets Monday evenings in the Church Hall at 7:30 p.m. The coordinating group meets Wednesday evenings at 7:30 p.m.

Contact:  Fr. Clark (914) 666-5986

 

 

The Teen Prayer Group (Spanish)

The Teen Prayer Group meets Wednesday evenings in the Church Hall at 7:30 p.m.

Contact:  Fr. Clark (914) 666-5986

 

 

Ushers

Ushers welcome and assist parishioners at the liturgies, are responsible for the collections and the presentation of the gifts by parishioners.

Contact: Fr. Clark (914) 666-5986