MINISTRIES
St. Mary Star of the Sea
Blue Knights
Adult Choir
Mission: New membership to the Adult Choir is open at all times. The choir, consisting of 4-part harmonization, (Sopranos, Altos, Tenors and Basses - SATB) participates in our weekend liturgies from September through May of each year. Members do not necessarily need to know how to read music. Learning to harmonize is easy and fun. We presently have 38 members.
Meets: Wednesday evenings from 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Contact: Rick Daddario, Director of Music
Phone: 793-2737
Email: rickdaddario@hotmail.com
Building and Grounds
Mission: To provide planning of short and long term maintenance to facilities.
Meets: As needed
Contact: Bob Archer
Phone: 673-9941
Email: bobarcher@att.net
Religious Education
Mission: Our mission is to instruct the children of the parish in the beliefs and practices of the Catholic faith and the teachings of Jesus so as to support parents in their role as the primary teachers of our faith as promised at Baptism.
Meets: Hart House Monday-Friday 9:00am-12:00pm
Contact: Deacon Tom Sutak
Phone: 675-8522
Email: st.mary.re@sbcglobal.net
Cemetery Committee
Mission: To provide planning of short and long term maintenance to the cemetery.
Meets: As needed
Contact: Bob Archer
Phone: 678-9318
Email: carrier078@aol.com
LEAP
Mission: Youth Ministry program to foster social activity.
Contact: Karen Herbert
Phone: 675-7970
Email: kherbertct@comcast.net
Deacons
Mission: To support the pastor and church in liturgical actions.
Contact: Michael Sponzo, Thomas Sutak
Phone: 673-5160;675-3614
Email: msponzo@sbcglobal.net; st.mary.re@sbcglobal.net
Décor
Mission: To furnish the new church with needed accessories and old church memorabilia.
Meets: As needed
Contact: Lynda Bonato
Phone: 673-5251
Email: lynda@bonatodesign.com
Decorations
Mission: To provide decorations for mass and particularly holidays.
Meets: As needed
Contact: Sandy Purrier
Phone: 673-4989
Education Committee
Mission: The purpose is the Catholic education of all parishioners and to respond to those seeking greater understanding of the Catholic Church and its beliefs.
Finance Committee
Mission: Canon Law requires each parish to have a Finance Committee to assist the pastor in fulfilling his administrative and financial responsibilities. St. Mary's Finance Committee meets at least quarterly to develop the annual budget, monitor and control expenditures, and prepare the year-end financial report.
Meets: Quarterly or as needed
Contact: Kenneth Muccino, Chairperson
Phone: 673-5087
Email: muccinokc@aol.com
Fun Committee
Mission: The purpose is to plan and implement a broad range of social activities which serve to unify the parish community and create a sense of belonging, identity and charity of all parishioners for one another while having FUN.
Meets: As needed
Contact: Alan Norris
Phone: 675-5952
Email: anorris@steeltechbp.com
Historian
Mission: To maintain a written record of St. Mary's Church for future generations.
Contact: Cornelius Lynch
Phone: 673-2487
Email: corneliuslynch@gmail.com
Human Needs
Mission: The name of the Human Needs Committee pretty much defines our mission - serve the human needs of our less fortunate brothers and sisters, and our parish family. We are a fairly small and dedicated group but are involved in many projects throughout the year.
Meets: As needed
Contact: Marlene Lindquist
Phone: 673-2350
Email: jon_lindquist@snet.net
Knights of Columbus
Mission: The Order has been called "the strong right arm of the Church," and has been praised by popes, presidents and other world leaders for support of the Church, programs of evangelization and Catholic education, civic involvement and aid to those in need.
Meets: First Tuesday, Uncas Council, New Britain Ave.
Contact: Raymond Crozier, Grand Knight
Phone: 673.4282
Email: Raycroz@sbcglobal.net
Ladies Guild
Mission: To promote the spiritual and social welfare of the church, to assist in rasing funds to be used for various projects within the parish, and to perform special works as assigned by the Reverend Pastor or his delegate.
Meets: Monthly
Contact: Marilyn Slabinski, President
Phone: 673-4669
Email: mslabinski1841@aol.com
Lectors
Mission: To present the old and new testament reading and prayers in a meaningful way at mass.
Meets: As needed
Contact: Brian Beisel
Phone: 674-1874
Legion of Mary
Mission: To do spiritual works in the parish including visitations.
Meets: 9:30 am Hart House and 7:30 Gathering, Mon.,Wkly
Contact: Fr. John Golas
Phone: 673-2422
Email: st.marys.church.corp@snet.net
Little Flowers of St. Therese
Mission: To foster the virtues and with positive role models and by doing crafts with girls age 6-12.
Meets: Monthly
Contact: Dee Dee Mihaliak
Phone: 409-0588
Email: edkld@aol.com
Liturgy Committee
Mission: The purpose of this committee is to encourage participation in religious activities, enhancing the spiritual development of the parishioners.
Meets: As needed
Contact: Jon LeBlanc
Phone: 673-3471
Email: jleblanc@vhb.com
Mens Retreat
Mission: It's a time-out or a pause in your regular day-to-day activities and responsibilities. Time to stop, look, listen to God and to examine your relation with God. A retreat is organized with enough flexibility to help you deepen your faith in your own way.
Meets: Annual Retreat, Feb. 25-27, 2005
Contact: Charles Herbert
Phone: 675-7970
Email: cjherbert678@hotmail.com
Old Church Landscape Committee
Mission: In Development.
Parish Council
Mission: The mission of the St. Mary's Parish Council is to act as a communication link between the clergy and the parishioners regarding spiritual, material, and human resource needs of the parish. The Parish Council serves in an advisory capacity and is primarily concerned with pastoral life and parish ministry.
Meets: Every Other Month
Contact: Robert Bonato, President
Phone: 673-5251
Email: bob@bonatodesign.com
Prayer Chain
Mission: To coordinate a prayer chain for those in special need of prayer.
Contact: Joyce Cruess
Phone: 673-2945
Email: ecruess@snet.net
RCIA
Mission: To conduct education programs to persons wishing to join Roman Catholicism.
Meets: Monthly
Contact: Deacon Michael Sponzo
Phone: 673-5160
Email: sponzo_michael_dr@sbcglobal.net
Respect Life Committee
Mission: To foster protection and respect of human life from conception until natural death.
Meets: Every third Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m. in the
Contact: Bob McGinnis
Phone: 673-0064.
Email: mcbarbob@comcast.net
Small Christian Communities
Mission: To encourage a more caring parish community in part by beginning committee meetings with readings, meditation and conversation.
Contact: Fr. John Golas
Phone: 673-2422
Email: st.marys.church.corp@snet.net
Social Justice
Mission: To bring an awareness of social justice issues and help to promote same.
Meets: As needed
Contact: Pat Messina
Phone: 675-7163
Email: patty@messina.com
Trustees
Mission: To support the pastor and the parishioners of St. Mary's Church to maintain a healthy parish.
Contact: Ed Cruess Sr., Clare Archer
Phone: 673-2945; 673-9941
Email: ecruess@snet.net; bobarcher@att.net
Website
Mission: To communicate effectivly to the parish through a website.
Meets: as required
Contact: Ed OReilly
Phone: 860-675-9097
Email: oreilly@basici.com
Womens Retreat
Mission: To provide a time away from the daily routine to assess oneself practically and spiritually with a loving, christian group.
Meets: Jan 21, 2005
Contact: Sylvia Doyle
Phone: 674-8454
Email: jasydo@snet.net