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Parish Groups - The Life of the Parish |
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"There is diversity of gifts, but the Spirit is the same. There is diversity of ministries, but the Lord is the same. There is diversity of works, but the same God works in all." 1 Corinthians 12:4,5,6
All volunteers who work with children on a regular basis are required to complete a release
form for an Archdiocesan background check and attend a
1-hour
"Safer Spaces" Seminar. Since we dealing with our
children's safety there are no exceptions.
Contact: Penny Gonzeles (via message at the Rectory: 914-528-3547) The Adult Faith Formation committee was formed in response to a program initiated by the Archdiocese of New York. The mission of this group is:
After reviewing the Parish Surveys, the group decided to sponsor two activities--a Book Club and a Dessert Discussion group with Father Fred Nicole OFM. The Book Club gives readers the opportunity to get together and discuss current books of their choosing in light of their Catholic faith. The Dessert Discussion group gives all members of the parish the chance to discuss any questions or problems they are having in an informal way over coffee and dessert. Meetings: Book Club: Third Sunday at 2:00 P.M. in the Seton Chapel, through June. Dessert Discussion: Watch the Parish Bulletin, usually on a Monday evening at 7:30 P.M. in Little Sorrento restaurant. Contacts: President - Gerarda Brown (914-245-6995) As the parish women's group, we promote devotion to our Blessed Mother through praying the Rosary and caring for the sanctuary, sacristy, and liturgical vestments. Among many other things, we organize a Living Rosary, an annual women's retreat, and/or Day of Recollection, an annual Tag Sale, raffles, an annual Communion Breakfast, Birthright baby showers, pilgrimages to Marian shrines, trips to Broadway shows, and engage guest speakers. Meetings: 1st Mon after 1st Sun, Chapel 7:30 PM (check the bulletin) Monthly Mass: 3rd Sundays, 9:30 Mass
Contact: Richard Juliano (via message at the Rectory: 914-528-3547) Children from Grade 6 assist the clergy and people at the celebrations of the Eucharist, weddings, funerals, and other special liturgies. Once in high school teenagers become Senior Servers. New servers are trained in the fall. Those who may have served in this ministry in other parishes will be accommodated at once.
Contact: Gwendolyn Briggs (via message at the Rectory: 914-528-3547) Seton’s Bereavement Group is an informal support group which helps those who are grieving deal with the loss of a loved one within the context of Catholicism. We invite participants to share their feelings with one another or simply sit in prayerful silence. Meetings: twice a month (check bulletin for date)
Contact: Rectory: 914-528-3547 Parents' instructions precede Baptism on the second Saturday of the month at 11:00 AM. For more information on Infant Baptism click see "Mass & Sacraments". Contact: (via message at the Rectory: 914-528-3547) An informal group gathers for bible study in Our Lady Memorial Chapel each Tuesday morning (Sept. - May) to reflect on the Scriptures and the Christian life. Anyone may participate in this aid to our spiritual growth.
Contact: Anne Marie and Joe Mozdzierz (845-528-0405) Blood drives are hosted to support the NY Blood Center.
Contacts: Scoutmaster - Mike White (914-528-8420) Cubmaster - Phil Donnelly (914-424-7024) The parish sponsors Boy Scout Troop 238(Grades 6 - 12), and Cub Scout Pack 238(Grades 1 - 5). Scouting endeavors to develop American citizens who are physically, mentally, and emotionally fit; have a high degree of self-reliance as evidenced in such qualities as initiative, courage, and resourcefulness; have personal values based on religious concepts; have the desire and skills to help others; understand the principles of the American social, economic, and governmental systems; are knowledgeable about and take pride in their American heritage and understand our nation's role in the world; have a keen respect for the basic rights of all people; and are prepared to participate in and give leadership to American society. Scouts have weekly meetings as well as several trips, camp-outs or community service projects through-out the year. Seton's Boy Scout Troop currently has over 30 active members, and the Cub Scout Pack has over 50 active members Cub Scout - Pack 238 Calendar (PDF file; requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)
Catholic Youth Organization
(CYO) Basketball Contacts: Chris
Elser (845-528-5378) and Tim Reilly (914-962-8661) Our parish basketball
program provides an opportunity for youngsters of our parish (Grade
3 to 8) to develop their skill and leadership abilities, as well as
learn teamwork. Regularly fielding championship boys and girls
teams, we have been respected for many years as one of the outstanding
programs in the Archdiocese.
Contact:
Carmela
DeNobile (845-526-4748)
Centering Prayer is an ancient prayer
method in our Christian tradition that opens mind and heart - our whole
being - to God. Here at Seton, our Centering Prayer group assembles
weekly to place themselves before God for 20 minutes of silent prayer.
This silent prayer then leads the group into Lectio Divina, a prayerful
reading of the Scriptures.
Meetings:
Mondays at 10AM to 11AM
Location:
Chapel
Children's Liturgy of the Word Contact: 1st Sunday of the Month at the 9:30AM Mass.
Contact: Director of Sacred Music - Lana Kollath (914-736-0372) Our worship is enhanced by the Ministry of Sacred Music, which sustains our prayer. Our Adult Choir sings each Sunday at the 11:00am Mass and on special occasions. Membership is open to all, with weekly practices conducted on Wednesday evenings from 7:30-9:00pm. Our Cantors lead congregational singing at all weekend Masses and rehearse once every 4-6 weeks on Monday evening in the Church from 7:30-8:30pm. Our Children’s Choir sings at the 5:30pm Mass on the first Saturday of each month and other special occasions. Their practice is conducted on Tuesdays from 3:30-4:30pm. Meetings: Adult Choir Wednesday, 7:30-9:00pm Cantors once every 4-6 weeks on a Monday evening Children’s Choir Tuesday, 3:30-4:30
Development Committee
Chairperson
This brand-new parish group charts all fundraising activities of the
parish, and dreams up fundraising venues that allow the spiritual
mission of the parish to thrive unhindered. Extraordinary
Ministers of the Eucharist Contacts:
Coordinator - Stan
Suleski (914-962-5230)
Pastoral Minister - Sr. Edmund McGourty,
S.A.
(via message at the Rectory: 914-528-3547)
Homebound Visitation - Jim McGraw; Sr. Edmund McGourty, S.A.
(via message at the 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.
Chairman: Arthur
Bortz (via message at the Rectory: 914-528-3547) Ensuring the
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: review 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 periodically and
continually seeks new ideas and insights toward parish fiscal stability.
Contact: Carol Velardi (6-12) (914-788-9207) The Girl Scout organization is dedicated solely to girls where, in an accepting and nurturing environment, girls are offered opportunities for responsible fun and adventure while building character and skills for success in the real world. In partnership with committed, trained, adult volunteers, girls develop qualities that will serve them all their lives — like strong values, social conscience, and conviction about their own potential and self-worth. This organization offers year round activities and service projects for the Scouts to help the parish and the community.
Contact: Cathy Bomba (845-526-2214) This ministry assists people during life-changing experiences. Volunteer parishioners help lift burdens from those who have given birth to a new baby, had surgery, are dealing with the loss of a loved one, etc. We will gladly supply and deliver a hot meal each day for one week for any parishioner in need.
Contact: President - Joe Mozdzierz (845-528-0405) The Holy Name Society is the parish men’s group. We promote reverence and love for the name of Jesus by word and example, and avoidance of disrespect to the name of God and sacred things. We gather for a monthly Sunday Mass, after which we have a business meeting, discussing Society service to the parish, and sharing refreshments and camaraderie. We visit members who are ill, attend wake services for our deceased, and participate at an annual November memorial Mass for our deceased. In mid-December, we visit and present Christmas gifts to all Seton homebound parishioners. The spiritual highpoint of our year is the January Men’s Retreat Weekend, which all Seton men are invited to attend.
Men's Retreat 2010 (Click on picture for an enlarged view)
Contact: Geraldine Inzirillo (845-628-6141) We work together to organize and serve refreshments at informal and formal parish receptions. Volunteers are always needed.
Contact: Fr. George Lodi (914-528-3547)Schedule: Judy Van Riper (914-302-6324) Lectors (or Readers) in our parish constitute one of several Eucharist ministries employed to serve God and the congregation. They proclaim the Scripture Reading in a clear and meaningful manner during the Liturgy of the Word. Whoever wishes to serve must love the Word of God, be a person of prayer, and be willing and able to speak to large groups of parishioners at Mass. Copies of the current schedule are also available in the Sacristy.
Contacts: Loretta Mozeleski / Lisa Kepler (914) 962-1359 Meetings: Thursdays, 7:30PM in the Holland Room The main purpose of the Legion is to give glory to God through the sanctification of its members as developed by prayer and active cooperation in Mary's work and that of the Church. Our praesidium (group) name at Seton is "Mary, Heart of Believers." Active members are asked to do two hours of apostolic work each week (e.g., Religious Education, visiting and reciting the rosary with local nursing home residents, bringing the Eucharist to Seton homebound). Everyone is welcome to "come and see" as a guest or potential member.
Contact: Wanda Diulio (914) 589-9213 We are a 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: Tom Carney (914-245-6479) / Walter Krisa (914-248-5192) / Joe Mozdzierz (845) 528-0405 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. The Midnight Run Organization is based in Dobbs Ferry, NY.
Contact: Denise and Joseph Zaleski (via the rectory, 914-528-3547) Parish priests celebrate two Masses a month at the Northern Westchester Rehabilitation Center (Treetops). A parish deacon visits the rehabilitation center and Mohegan Manor quarterly. Eucharistic Ministers bring the Eucharist to Northern Westchester Rehabilitation Center (Treetops) and Mohegan Manor every Saturday.
Contact: Sue DiSisto (914-528-6990), Elizabeth Merriam Meetings: Fridays, Holland Room, 9:45-11:00 AM, when school is in session Parents of infants, toddlers and pre-schoolers meet weekly to learn and share information, ideas, and skills to help nurture our sacred vocation of raising “God’s children.” We gain encouragement and support from each other’s presence and in what we learn. Children are welcome and have supervised play in the same room with parents.
Contact: Noreen
Donnellan (914-962-4419)
Meetings: As an umbrella organization, composed of the leader (or his/her representative) of each parish organization, the Parish Council, is the principal advisory body to the pastor. We advance the mission of the Church by fostering the spiritual and corporal works of mercy. Garnering the gifts of individual parishioners within parish groups/committees, we coordinate all activities on the Master Calendar, and organize efforts in support of the Pastoral Staff. It is a forum to which all parishioners are invited, and in which everyone may be heard.
Contact:
(via message at the Rectory: 914-528-3547)
Contact: Mary Ellen Modico (845) 528-5593 In coordination with the interfaith association of Peekskill, known as the Peekskill Area Pastors’ Association (PAPA), various Seton groups cook, deliver and serve a hot lunch for the needy each month at the Salvation Army in Peekskill.
Meetings: 2nd Tuesday of
the month
Contacts: (914-528-8553) Elementary School - Louise Frangella (seaslf@bestweb.net) Middle School - Sara Koshofer (seassk@bestweb.net) We offer training and formation for our children who attend public schools (Gr. 1-8). Of course, the primary responsibility for the “handing on of our faith” belongs to parents. Our extensive program seeks to assist them in this privilege and duty. Over 75 volunteer catechists are the backbone and heart of our program. Professional training is provided. Meetings: Sun mornings twice a month; Mon, Wed, Thu afternoons; Wed, Thu eves; Sat mornings
For early childhood formation, see Parentcare Program Contact: (via message at the Rectory: 914-528-3547) In the early 1970s, this process was reestablished in the Church to prepare adults for the sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, and Communion). Responding to the call for evangelization, our parish process prepares non-Christians and baptized non-Catholics for admission to the Catholic Church. In addition, we assist teenage and adult Catholics in completing their Christian Initiation by receiving the Sacraments of First Eucharist and/or Confirmation, depending on their need. Meetings: 7:00 PM, Tuesdays, September through Easter time
Contact: Sara Koshofer, 845-528-7465 We pray, study, inform, and otherwise mobilize, others on behalf of the sacredness of life in all its forms, but especially innocent human life. Since 1990, we have striven to make our Catholic moral presence felt among our local, state and national legislators, especially in regard to public policy issues. Over the years, our activities have included: Birthright and Alternative Pregnancy diaper drive, Respect Life Sunday activities, a Night of Prayer for Life, the weekly Cenacle of Life, the March for Life in Washington, post card drives, an annual school essay contest, a bulletin update on a Spiritually Adopted Baby, Mother’s Day and Father’s Day gifts to parishioners, and even a table at our parish Blessing of Pets near St. Francis Day. Come join us. Meetings: 1st Tuesday, 7:30pm, every other month
Contact: Monsignor Sandi (914-528-3547) An experimental, small group of parishioners who gather each month to discuss current news events in light of faith. In a respectful and non-judgmental manner, we listen to one another and hope to “hear God’s voice.” Meetings: 7:45 AM, last Saturday, Chapel
Contact: Victoria Amoruso (via message at the Rectory: 914-528-3547)
All those who work with children on a regular basis are required to complete a release
form for an Archdiocesan background check and attend a
1-hour
"Safer Spaces" Seminar. Since we dealing with our
children's safety there are no exceptions.
Contact: Kristen Meola, 914-245-8331, Elizabeth Merriam, 914-528-4561 We are young families trying to build up the spirit of our parish by means of various social events such as the Lenten “Simple Supper”, BUNCO game night, and Meet the Real St. Nicholas. Meetings: As announced
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School (Grades Pre-K-8) For more information see our Parochial School pages. Contact: School Office (914-528-3563)
Contacts: Joe Pikula / Bill Lewis (845-528-7987) Two groups are responsible for counting most of the Offertory donations each week. It is a tedious yet rewarding ministry, and we love doing it for the parish.
Third Order of St. Francis (Secular Franciscans) Contact: Nick Oliverio (845-528-4236) 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. Our members, called Tertiaries, build on the four cornerstones of Franciscan spirituality: humility, simplicity, poverty, and prayer. We come together in community once a month to share and renew our Franciscan spirituality. Meetings: Fourth Sunday, 2:00, Our Lady Memorial Chapel
Ushers (Ministry of Hospitality) Contact: Jim Arena, Charlie Liggio 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. Contact:
Mary Beth Bumbolow, Michael DeNobile, & Anthony Iraola (via message at the Rectory:
914-528-3547) Our parish God’s TYM (Teen Youth Ministry) provides fun events and field trips, creative spiritual experiences, and meaningful service opportunities (Sept. - May) for our teenagers. Through a professional connection to Capuchin Youth and Family Ministry (CYFM) on a local level, trained parish volunteers, with the support of parents, provide opportunities for teens to make their faith “real” and take responsibility for it. |
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