MINISTRIES
St. Mary Star of the Sea
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MINISTRIES St. Mary Star of the Sea |
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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 pmContact: 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 neededContact: 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-12:00pmContact: 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 neededContact: Bob Archer Phone: 678-9318 Email: carrier078@aol.com | LEAP Mission: Youth Ministry program to foster social activity. Contact: Karen HerbertPhone: 675-7970 Email: kherbertct@comcast.net |
Deacons Mission: To support the pastor and church in liturgical actions. Contact: Michael Sponzo, Thomas SutakPhone: 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 neededContact: Lynda Bonato Phone: 673-5251 Email: lynda@bonatodesign.com | Decorations Mission: To provide decorations for mass and particularly holidays. Meets: As neededContact: 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 neededContact: 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 neededContact: 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 LynchPhone: 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 neededContact: 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: MonthlyContact: 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 neededContact: 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.,WklyContact: 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: MonthlyContact: 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 neededContact: 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, 2005Contact: 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 MonthContact: 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 CruessPhone: 673-2945 Email: ecruess@snet.net |
RCIA Mission: To conduct education programs to persons wishing to join Roman Catholicism. Meets: MonthlyContact: 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 theContact: 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 GolasPhone: 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 neededContact: 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 ArcherPhone: 673-2945; 673-9941 Email: ecruess@snet.net; bobarcher@att.net | Website Mission: To communicate effectivly to the parish through a website. Meets: as requiredContact: 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, 2005Contact: Sylvia Doyle Phone: 674-8454 Email: jasydo@snet.net |