Ministers of Holy Communion
What we do: Assist the priests by distributing the Eucharist at the weekend Masses, on holy days and other special feasts. We distribute the Eucharist under both forms of bread and wine. Ministers are scheduled at variable intervals and for a specific Mass. Training is provided on a diocesan level and also on the parish level. With specialized training, we can also bring the Eucharist to those who are ill at home, who are unable to get to Mass. You need to be in good standing with the Church, write a letter to our Pastor, in order to begin the process. Join us to help bring the Body and Blood of Jesus to the People of God.

Lectors
“Be doers of the word and not hearers only.” (James 1:22) Being a lector is a very important form of liturgical ministry. The essence of our particular ministry is to proclaim the word of God to the assembly; not recite words. We do not merely read a printed page, such as a telephone book or a restaurant menu-we proclaim the word of God. When the Sacred Scriptures are read in the Church, God himself speaks to his people. You are responsible for helping to form the community at Mass. This is an awesome ministry guided by the Holy Spirit. Please consider joining us. 

Prayer Blanket Ministry
a/k/a Ladies of the Wool
This Ministry involves the creation of small blankets, knitted or crocheted, that are given to people who are ill, in hospice care, in nursing homes, moving away from the parish, to unwed mothers for their babies, etc... All those involved in the process commit to praying for those who receive teh blankets. The group meets twice a month on Saturdays from 9:30am to 12:30pm. New members are always needed and welcomed. Presently we have over 35 members who range in age from 14 to 80+! For more information, see the bulletin for information regarding our next gathering.

Altar Servers
Open to boys and girls, grades 4 and up to serve at the altar for Masses on the weekends, weddings and other special services during the year. Training is provided. If you want to understand the Mass better and offer service to the parish, please call the office 737-4388.

Marriage Ministry
Married couples help engaged couples to prepare for some of the challenges of marriage through Pre Cana sessions and the FOCCUS inventory. the total commitment for a couple is about 12 hours a year, including two ministry meetings. Come and be part of a fun, rewarding and enriching ministry. For more information please call 631-737-4388.

Ushers
" Whoever welcomes one in my name, welcomes me." (Mark 9:37)
Ushers are like the welcoming committee of the Church, opening doors to greet people as they enter into God's house each weekend for Mass. We are first to offer the parishioners a friendly hello, a smile, and at times a few words of comfort. We also assist with the collection, set up the vessels for each Mass and make sure the Church is clean after each liturgy.

Parish Outreach
Parish Outreach is the community's response to the message of the Gospel that we "feed the hungry, shelter the homeless, and clothe the naked".    Volunteers could assist with:    -Food Pantry, -Thanksgiving Baskets, -Advent Giving Tree, -Christmas food baskets and gifts, -Easter Baskets,  -Back-to-school supplies . Call to volunteer at 631-737-4416.
 
 Faith Formation
(“Be doers of the Word”…James 2:22)
With 500 young people registered in our parish program, many hands are needed to help pass on our Catholic Faith, maintain a safe environment at the Church, in the home and in our parking area.  Specifically, we always need Catechists (teachers of the faith) for levels 1 through 7, hall monitors/receptionists for the Church classes and parking lot assistants to supervise the drop off and pick up of the children from Monday through Wednesday during class session times.
All parish volunteers must participate in a background check, as well as attend a session concerning child safety/abuse awareness.  Those who teach are also  expected to attend Catechist training sessions applicable to their grade level.    Come and join our team.  We have a wonderful support system in place. Feel free to contact Briana Maggio the Director, at 737-8915, who is always happy to answer your questions.

R.C.I.A. (R.ite of C.hristian I.nitiation of A.dults)
It is the process for welcoming adult newcomers into the Roman Catholic Church. Also it is the process for the following: those baptized but never completing their full initiation (receiving Communion and Confirmation) or those baptized in another Christian Church wishing full communion with the Catholic Church. It is both a personal journey and a community journey. If you wish to deepen or re-ignite your Faith or inquire about being a Catholic, please give the Parish Office (737-4388) a call to begin your journey. Questions are always welcomed.  Team members to guide those seeking the Faith are always needed. If you enjoy sharing your Faith with other adults in a community setting, you would enjoy this ministry.

Families Activities Committee
The Family Activities Committee of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton is a committee dedicated to creating fun-filled family events for St. Elizabeth Seton’s parishioners, their families and friends, and is also open to all who would like to participate in some good wholesome family fun. The events will be geared to ensure that those attending will get to know their fellow parishioners and their guests. It is the committee's hope that those who attend an event, but do not regularly attend mass, feel the genuine warmth of our parishioners and be inspired to start attending mass at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton on a regular basis. For more information call the office at 737-4388

Baptism Greeters
A team of parishioners who assist the celebrant at our parish Baptismal celebrations. Baptisms are held once a month beginning at 12:30 PM on Saturday afternoon. Assistants work in "twos" setting up the Church and seating families who are celebrating Baptism. The time commitment is a little more than one hour per session. 

Fund Raising Committee
This committee primarily sponsors events that assist monetarily in supporting the many good works of our parish. They meet monthly to plan and carry out the details for the social events being planned. The group is always looking for more hands and more ideas. Please call Helen and Sal Sapienza Chairpeople, at 648-3947.


Knights of Columbus

The Knights of Columbus is the largest Catholic Men’s organization in the world! Some of the things they support include the church, Catholic Education, hold food drives to feed the poor, run clothing drives for those less fortunate, just to name a few! Membership is open to any man who is a practicing Catholic and over the age of 18!   You can  join online by going to kofc.org/join and enter in council 17159 when submitting the application. You can also reach us directly at kofc17159@gmail.com or call/text us at 631-406-9374.