Altar Server
for students in grades 4 -12
Boys and girls are invited to serve as Altar Servers at all Liturgies. It is a very important ministry in our parish. It instills the importance of commitment, responsibility, and prayer into the lives of the young people who serve. There are many and various duties performed before, during, and after Mass. Training provided.
Training sessions are held several times a year.
Contact the Rectory Office at 845-473-4222 for more information and/or to sign up.
Teen Lectors and Ushers
for Students in grades 8 - 12.
Students participate in liturgical ministries as Lectors and as Ushers at 5:00 PM Mass on the 2nd Sunday of the month.
Youth Lectors
for children grades 2 - 7
Students participate in liturgical ministries (as Lectors) at the 9:30 AM Family Mass.Mass.
Contact Carolyn Iorio at firstschooloffaith@gmail.com for more information or if interested in being a Lector at 9:30 AM Family Mass.
Students in Grades 9 and older who have been Confirmed may be Assistant Catechists in our Religious Education Program.
Please feel free to contact the Religious Education Office if you are interested or complete the Interest Form below.
Thank you so much! All are WELCOME!
Interest Form
Children's Ministry supports families with children up to grade 5 with programs centered around the 9:30 AM Family Mass. Students participate in liturgical ministries (as Lectors) at this Mass, and join in special processions and events throughout the year. There are also activities at our monthly Coffee Sundays and prayer kits to take home during certain seasons of the year.
Contact Carolyn Iorio at firstschooloffaith@gmail.com for more information or if interested in being a Lector at 9:30 AM Family Mass.
Our Faith Ambassadors Program is for families with students in grades 6 and 7. In addition to participating at Mass, receiving prayer kits, and having activities specifically for them at Coffee Sundays, they also have the opportunity for fun with peers through meetings, trips, and service projects.
Contact Carolyn Iorio at firstschooloffaith@gmail.com for more information or if interested in being a Lector at 9:30 AM Family Mass.
Teen Choir for students in grades 6 - 12.
Directed by Mrs. Jackie Hourani and accompanied by Mrs. Nickie Collins
Rehearsals: 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month from 3:30-4:45 PM in the Church
Proform at the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month at the 5:00 PM Masses (October- June)
Combining excellent musical and liturgical training with an opportunity to serve the church. Members develop their voices and pray through song. Instrumentalists are welcome!
This is a wonderful way to earn service hours for Confirmation Preparation and the National Honor Society.
Contact Jackie Hourani at jackiehourani@optonline.net for more information or to join.
Youth Group: Reach Christ is an energized and dynamic group of young people who are striving to deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ and to share their faith in the world. The group is open to all high school students. This group meets on Sunday evenings.
Contact Mrs. Shannon Gauzza for more information by leaving a message for her at the Rectory Office at 845-473-4222.