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| "Some seed, finally, landed on good soil and yielded grain that sprang up to produce at a rate of thirty-and sixty-and a hundred-fold." Mark 4:8 Our parish is blessed with many active organizations, listed alphabetically below. Please select individual organizations for more information. Altar & Rosary | Altar Servers | Basketball (CYO) | Bible Study (Parish) | Boy Scouts | Religious Education (CCD) | Centering Prayer | Choir & Cantors | Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist | Finance Council | Girl Scouts | Helping Hands | High School Ministry (God's TYM) | Holy Name Society | Hospitality Committee | Lectors | Legion of Mary | Liturgy and Spiritual Life | Living Rosary | Medjugorie Rosary Guild | Midnight Run Committee | Parenting Program | Parish Council | RCIA | Respect Life Committee | Third Order of St. Francis | Ushers Contacts: Co-Presidents - Josephine Lewis (845-528-7987) / Noreen Donnellan (914-962-4419) The Altar and Rosary Society promotes devotion to our Blessed Mother through the praying the Rosary. Love for the house of God is expressed by caring for the needs of the altar, sacristy, and vestments. The Altar and Rosary Society was formed in 1963 and has grown in membership while developing a beautiful bond of friendship and loyalty among its members. The members organize various activities. Past activities have included a parish living Rosary in October, an annual retreat and/or Day of Recollection, annual Communion Breakfast, baby shower for the support of the work of Birthright, trips to shrines and shows, and guest speakers at the meetings.
Contact: Deacon Michael Wilson (Rectory: 914-528-3547) Children from the fifth grade are encouraged to serve as assistants to the priests in the celebrations of Sunday Mass, weddings, and funerals. They also serve at paraliturgical ceremonies. Once in high school young men and women become members of the Senior Servers. Training sessions begin each fall for first time servers. Those who may have served in other parishes are immediately eligible. Altar Server Schedule (PDF file; requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)
Contacts: Chris Elser (845-528-5378) and Tim Reilly (914-962-8661) The Seton Catholic Youth Organization Basketball program has been respected for many years as one of the outstanding programs in the area. In addition to regularly fielding championship boys and girls teams, it provides an opportunity for the youngsters of our parish to develop their skill and leadership abilities, as well as learn teamwork. Contact: Deacon Frank Bruno (Rectory: 914-528-3547) Each Tuesday morning an informal bible study group gathers in the chapel to reflect upon the Scriptures and the Christian life. All are most cordially welcomed to come and to participate in this aid to our spiritual growth. Boy Scouts Troup 238 / Cub Scouts Pack 238 Contact: Tom Engelhart / Carol Velardi For over 30 years, Seton parish has been the proud sponsor of Boy Scout Troop 238 and Cub Scout Pack 238. The Pack is open to young men in Grades 1-5, and the Troop is open to young man in Grades 6-12. Seton's Boy Scout Troop currently has over 30 active members, and the Cub Scout Pack has over 50 active members. These organizations are chartered through the National Boy Scouts of America.
These groups work to prepare young men to make ethical and moral choices
over their lifetimes by instilling in them key values. The Troop and
the Pack offer these young men opportunities for responsible fun and
adventure, while at the same time training them in Citizenship, Service,
and Leadership. These organizations offer year round activities and
service projects for the Scouts to help the parish and the community.
Both organizations are run by trained Adult Volunteer Leaders. TROOP 238
(PDF file; requires Adobe
Acrobat Reader) Contacts:
Elementary School - Laura Gleeson (914-528-8553); Middle
School - Sara Koshofer (914-528-8553) Children from grades
1 through 8, who attend public school can receive religious education
training and formation in our Religious Education Program. The primary
responsibility for the handing on of our faith is that of the parents.
Our program seeks to assist them in this privilege and duty. Religious
Education students attend classes once a week from mid-September to
mid-May. Registration takes place in June (dates are announced in
the weekly parish bulletin). Classes are held on Sunday mornings once a month.
On Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, class is scheduled from 4:00
- 5:15 pm and on Wednesday and Thursday evenings from 7:30 - 8:45 pm. Further information
may be obtained directly by calling our Coordinators
of Religious Education. (For early child formation see
our parenting programs). Volunteer Catechists:
Approximately 75 volunteer catechists are the backbone and heart of
our Religious Education Program. Their commitment to assisting parents
in handing on the gift of our faith to our youngsters is a blessing
beyond measure. Those interested in this ministry, especially those
with teaching experience, are most welcomed. Professional training
is provided.
Contact:
Carmela
DeNobile (845-526-4748) The
Seton Centering Prayer group meets every Wednesday morning at 10AM.
All are welcome to join and participate in this beautiful
form of quiet prayer.
Contact:
Director of Sacred Music - Lana
Kollath (Rectory: 914-528-3547) The celebration of the
Eucharist is the central act of the parish. Our worship is enhanced by
the Ministry of Sacred Music, which sustains our prayer. Our Adult Choir sings
each Sunday at the 11:00 am Mass, as well as on special occasions.
Membership is open to all, with weekly practices usually conducted
on Wednesday evenings. Designated members of the choir are scheduled
to assist as cantors at designated Sunday Masses.
Our Children’s Choir
sings at the 5:30PM Mass on the first Saturday of each month and
other special occasions. Their practice is also conducted on
Wednesdays after school.
Extraordinary
Ministers of the Eucharist Contacts: Coordinator - Stan
Suleski; Pastoral Minister - Sr. Edmund McGourty (Rectory:
914-528-3547) A group of trained men and women
assist the priests and deacons in the distribution of Holy Communion at Sunday Masses
and certain scheduled weekday Masses. Each Sunday during the 9:30 AM Mass, Homebound
Extraordinary Ministers are blessed after receiving communion and bring the
Holy Eucharist to our homebound parishioners. The Extraordinary Ministers
also visit the neighborhood nursing facilities during the week. There
they conduct a prayer service and distribute Holy Communion to our
brothers and sisters bringing them spiritual comfort. Of special note is our
pastoral minister, Sr. Edmund McGourty. Sister Edmund visits the homebound
of our parish each week, bringing with her the Blessed Sacrament and
the consolation of our Lord. July Schedule (PDF
file; requires Adobe
Acrobat Reader)
Notes (PDF
file; requires Adobe
Acrobat Reader) Chairman: Arthur
Bortz (Rectory: 914-528-3547) Ensuring the financial
stability of the parish, the finance council members provide counsel
to the pastor on parish financial matters. This counsel includes,
but is not necessarily limited to the following: assistance in the
development of the annual parish budget; review of the monthly
financial statements (actual versus budget); the review and approval
of requests for major capital expenditures. They also assist the
pastor in other special income requirements. This committee has been
in existence since the parish’s inception and exercised a major role
in the building of the Church, school, rectory and chapel. The
committee meets regularly and continually seeks new ideas and
insights toward the challenge of ongoing parish fiscal stability. Contact: Cathy
Higgins Seton is a sponsor and
host of Scout activities for girls of all ages.
Contact: Cathy
Bomba (845-526-2214) Let us lift a burden in your time of need. If you
or someone you know is experiencing a life-changing event, i.e. new
baby, surgery, bereavement, let us help with a meal. The Hospitality
Committee will supply and deliver a meal each day for 1 week for those
in need. High
School Ministry (God's TYM) Contact:
Vacant (Rectory: 914-528-3547) The Youth Ministry
Office provides various spiritual, social and service events for the
teenagers of the parish to experience and share their faith. From
God's TYM (the high school youth group) to Lock-Ins, service projects
to Teen Masses, the High School Ministry Office provides opportunities
for High School teens to take responsibility for their faith and make it "real."
Contact:
President - Frank
Inzirillo The Holy Name Society
was founded in 1963 together with the Altar and Rosary Society. The
Holy Name Society promotes reverence and love for the name of Jesus
by spreading and increasing love for the sacred name of Jesus through
word and example, while avoiding disrespect to the name of God, of
Jesus and of holy things, through the abstention from improper language.
The Society prudently strives to encourage others to abstain from
insults to God and all immoral speech. Whenever possible HNS members
join together to receive Holy Communion at the 9:30 am Mass on Holy
Name Sunday, the second Sunday of each month. Following the Mass,
society matters are discussed and refreshment and camaraderie is offered.
The Society pays respect to their deceased members with visits to
waking services and praying the Rosary. The deceased members of the
HNS are remembered at an annual memorial Mass. Members visit those
of their number who are ill in hospitals or at home. During the Advent-Christmas
season gifts are delivered to homebound parishioners. A highpoint
of the year is the annual "Retreat Weekend," which is usually
conducted in January. Contact: Geraldine
Inzirillo (845-628-6141) We are responsible for many kinds
of special receptions throughout the year. Volunteers are always welcome. Contact: Judy
Van Riper
(914-302-6324) Lectors assist at Mass
by proclaiming God’s Word to His people. Parishioners who are
interested in serving the parish in this ministry are welcomed and
encouraged to contact Judy Van Riper. May-June (PDF
file; requires Adobe
Acrobat Reader) July-August (PDF file; requires Adobe Acrobat Reader) Contacts: Rosemary Tortorici / Loretta Mozeleski The Legion of Mary is the largest apostolic organization in the Church, with well over three million active members in almost every country in the world. The main purpose of the Legion is to give glory to God through the sanctification of its member. This is developed by prayer and active cooperation in Mary's work and that of the Church. Our praesidium at Seton is "Mary, Heart of Believers." Active members are asked to do two hours of apostolic work each week which may include teaching Religious Education, reciting the rosary with Mohegan Park residents, and organizing pilgrimages. We meet every Thursday in Our Lady Memorial Chapel at 7:30 PM. Our Spiritual Director is Fr. Rajan. Everyone is welcome to "come and see" as a guest and, perhaps later, as a member.
Contact: Vacant Members of this committee assist the clergy in the preparation of our liturgies, as well as devotions, which aid in the growth of our spiritual life. Additionally the committee organizes the parish celebration honoring the 25th and 50th wedding jubilees of parish couples. An annual Mass for the Anointing of the Sick takes place on Ascension Thursday and for Expectant Parents on the Sunday following Christmas. The committee meets monthly.
Contact: Marie Mathis (914-245-2624) One of the great assets of Seton is the group of parishioners who participate in teams of five persons in privately reciting a decade of the rosary each day. Anyone may join us. No meetings! The decade may be prayed whenever and wherever you like.
Contact: Jim McGraw Through this prayer group, Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton parishioners are offered a spiritual path to help their growth in holiness by prayers and the Rosary. The Rosary Guild was established in 1989, about two years after six youths became visionaries in Medjugorie. The group encourages new members to join together in offering prayers and supplications to our Mother Mary so that all may come together and pray for peace in themselves, their families, and the world. The group prays the Rosary every Monday night at 6PM in the church. They also meet in the church to pray at 5AM on the 2nd day of each month.
Contact: Richard Brunton (914-243-0288) / Tom Carney (914-245-6479) Seton has joined with other groups in the Metropolitan area by participating in the distribution of food and clothing to our homeless brothers and sisters in New York City. The children of our school and parish, the High School Ministry, adult volunteers and many others help with this effort which takes place three or four times each year.
Contact: Sue DiSisto (914-528-6990) Parents of infants toddlers, and preschoolers are invited to attend the Seton Parentcare Program. The group meets in the Holland Room from 9:45 to 11AM on Friday mornings during the school year.
Contact: Frank Inzirillo (845-628-6141) As an umbrella organization composed of a member from each parish organization, the Parish Council is the principal advisory committee for the pastor. Any parish action that is substantive and affects the mission and direction of the parish is brought before the Council for its consideration. The Council advances the mission of the Church within the parish by being an advisory body fostering the spiritual and corporal works of mercy by the various parish organizations, adding legitimacy to the actions of these organizations, and aiding in the implementation of the parish goals. It is a forum in which all parishioners may be heard and have input and acts as an information source to all parishioners concerning parish matters.
Contact: Deacon Frank Bruno (Rectory: 914-528-3547) RCIA exists to prepare converts to the Faith and to assist those Catholics wishing to participate more fully in the life of the Church and thus be in full communion with Christ. Shortly after Vatican II, RCIA was reestablished to prepare adults especially for the sacraments of Baptism, Communion, and Confirmation. Responding to the call for evangelization, the RCIA program meets weekly for 2 hour classes that are held from the end of August through the Easter season. Anyone interested in converting to Catholicism or in receiving all the Sacraments, please contact Deacon Frank Bruno.
Contact: Sara Koshofer The Respect Life Committee seeks to educate parishioners and people in the community about public policy concerning pro-life issues and to mobilize all as quickly as possible to inform and advise legislators through letters, visits, and phone calls. Under the guidance of Monsignor Fogarty, parishioners formed the Respect Life Committee in 1990. The committee’s activities have included a diaper drive to benefit "Birthright" and "Alternative Pregnancy" and special prayers during Respect Life Month in October. Also offered is a monthly Holy Hour for Life; a March for Life in Washington; the Saint Patrick’s Day Parade and an annual Seton School essay contest. The Respect Life Committee is always seeking new members and welcomes your ideas. The parish is an ideal place for Catholics to gather for effective action, to promote change, and to motivate others in the belief that all life is sacred. Meetings are held once a month. Please contact Sara Koshofer.
Third Order of St. Francis (Secular Franciscans) Contact: Arthur Bortz The Franciscan Order, founded by Saint Francis of Assisi in 1209, seeks to enrich the entire life of the Christian whose daily life is the living of the Gospel message as an example to others. The Order members, called Tertiaries, build on the four cornerstones of Franciscan spirituality: humility, simplicity, poverty, and prayer. Third Order Tertiaries come together in community once a month to share and renew their Franciscan spirituality. The General Meeting is held at 2:00 pm in Our Lady Memorial Chapel on the fourth Sunday of each month.
Ushers (Ministry of Hospitality) Contact: Jim Arena We perform a critical function in assisting all our parishioners and visitors. The ushers welcome and assist in seating those participating in liturgical services and special events. Among the ushers’ many duties is to distribute current bulletins and other documents relevant to that service, as well as to answer or appropriately direct questions. The usher also makes every effort to minimize possible distractions, aid parishioners when necessary, assist standees when seating is available and to direct the flow of communicants. New usher volunteers are always needed and welcomed.
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