Adult Choir:
Adults who participate in the 10 a.m. Sunday Masses. (September-June) Rehearses Thursdays from 7-9 p.m.
Head of Ministry:
Elizabeth Trainer – 860-666-1591 x306
Altar Servers for Children and Adults:
Girls and boys (grade 5 – high school) who assist the priests during weekend and special Masses.
Head of Ministry:
CherieLee Bell – 860-666-7183
Adults who assist the priests during funeral and special Masses.
Head of Ministry:
Call the Rectory – 860-666-1591
Altar Society:
Teams of 2 parishioners who help to clean the church each week on a rotating schedule.
Head of Ministry:
Madeline Scanlon – 860-666-9329
Baptism Preparation:
Prepare the parents and godparents who are baptizing their children within the Catholic faith.
Head of Ministry:
Tony and Lynn Banach – 860-666-6132
Baptismal Robes:
Make baptismal robes for infants receiving baptism
Head of Ministry:
Albertine Anest – 860-666-9795
Bereavement Ministry:
To help families who have experienced a death, plan funeral liturgy and offer ongoing support.
Head of Ministry:
Doris Stevens – 860-666-5183
Building and Grounds Committee:
Responsible for advising the Pastor on matter of maintenance, repair, upgrade and management of physical facilities of the parish.
Head of Ministry:
Tim Luddy – 860-667-1730 86timot.luddy@sbcglobal.net
Chamber Orchestra:
Intermediate and advanced instrumental ensemble that performs periodically throughout the Liturgical year.
Head of Ministry:
Elizabeth Trainer – 860-666-1591 x306
Cherubim Choir:
A choir made up of children ages 6-12 who participate in singing at the 10 a.m. Children’s Mass one a month from September – June. Rehearses on Wednesdays from 4-5:15 p.m.
Head of Ministry:
Elizabeth Trainer – 860-666-1591 x306
Children’s Liturgy:
Worded and geared to children in Grades K-5 allowing them to celebrate God’s word at their own pace. It introduces the children to important aspects of God’s message, gives them the opportunity to offer their thoughts and reflections following the pattern of normal congregational liturgy and helps them discover ways in which the Word of God has meaning in their daily lives.
Head of Ministry:
Laura Larese-Therrien – 860-667-4818
Loralyn Callahan – 860-665-7796
Coffee and… Program:
Provide coffee and light refreshments after the 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Masses.
Head of Ministry:
Sheryl Watson – 860-523-9249
Culture of Life Ministry:
Increase awareness of pro-life issues and participates in activities to uphold the dignity of all life.
Head of Ministry:
Eleanore Marchand – 860-667-7660
Al Cala – 860-594-8661
Eucharist Ministers:
People who assist with the distribution of the Eucharist to parishioners during Mass, at home and in nursing homes.
Head of Ministry:
Lucy Zocco – 860-521-7436
Finance Committee:
Look over the finances of the church and school. Appointed by Pastor.
Head of Ministry:
Tim Luddy – 860-667-1730 86timot.luddy@sbcglobal.net
Floral Committee:
Add atmosphere and beautify the church with seasonal décor. Teams of two are responsible for watering and removing of flowers on a weekly rotating
schedule.
Head of Minsitry:
Contact the Rectory – 860-666-1591
Greeters:
To welcome people as they come into the church for Mass and give them a sense of belonging to St. Mary.
Head of Ministry:
Debbie Belliveau – 860-666-8215
Knights of Columbus:
Laymen’s organization which supports the work of the Catholic Church.
Head of Ministry:
Richard Losh - www.kofcnewington.com
Lector Committee:
Assist the priests during Mass by reading the announcements and sharing the word.
Head of Ministry:
MaryLee O’Reilly – 860-667-2072
Legion of Mary:
Members offer spiritual and social support to those at Jefferson House by weekly visitation, rosary and distribution of Communion. They meet on
Tuesday afternoons at 12:30 p.m. in the Lower Rectory.
Head of Minsitry:
Marge Albert – 860-666-4420
Men’s Club:
To offer socialization and camaraderie for the men of the parish through various activities and get more men involved in the life of our parish. They meet on the 2nd
Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. in the Lower Rectory.
Head of Ministry:
Joe Bajek – 860-666-1309
New Day Social Group:
After a loss of a family member, the group provides an opportunity to meet new friends and have a social network to process their grief. They
meet one time per month with various activities planned.
Head of Ministry:
Kathy Golec – 860-953-9795
Office Volunteers:
People willing to help with parish mailings, bulletin inserts and other office tasks as the needs arise.
Head of Ministry:
Call Rectory – 860-666-1591
Parish Council:
Members advise the Pastor in implementing and coordinating various parish activities. Nomination required.
Head of Ministry:
Al Cala – 860-594-8661
Prayer Line:
To offer immediate/continuous prayers for those on the sick list or in any need.
Head of Ministry:
Margaret Pelletier – 860-667-3287 Margaret.pelletier@snet.net
Julie Carta – 860-667-3714 cartamatt@cox.net
Prayer Shawl:
combines caring and the love of knitting into a prayerful ministry of making shawls that are given as a gesture of love in times of sorrow and fear, as well as,
celebration and joy. Blessings and prayers are knitted into each shawl and
passed on to the recipient.
Head of Ministry:
Mary Costa – 860-666-1286
Religious Education:
Men and women committed to the religious formation of the young of our parish (1st to 10th grade).
Head of Ministry:
Joan Guerrera/Cathy Bowen – 860-666-6347
Resurrection Choir:
A group of vocalists who sing at funerals.
Head of Ministry:
Elizabeth Trainer – 860-666-1591 x306
RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults):
Men and women who implement RCIA process in our parish for adults wishing to become fully participating Catholics.
Head of Ministry:
Call Rectory – 860-666-1591
School Board:
Advisory Board to the Pastor and school principal consisting of parishioners and parents of St. Mary School students, who assist with decision-making and policy
implementation related to the operations of St. Mary School.
Small Christian Community:
Small groups that meet to reinforce the knowledge of their faith.
Meeting times and locations vary according to the groups.
Head of Ministry:
Cathy Modena – 860-561-0022
Solo Instrumentalists:
Add musical interest to the Liturgy through harmonies, descants and solos.
Head of Ministry:
Elizabeth Trainer – 860-666-1591 x306
St. Mary School:
Our parish school, K-8th grade, where children receive a quality education focused on spiritual, intellectual, social and physical development.
Principal:
Marge McDonald – 860-666-3844
Visit the school’s website
St. Vincent de Paul Society:
Is an international Catholic lay organization that helps the poor and those temporarily in need of aid and are having problems
with the basic necessities of life: rent, water, electricity, food and
clothing. They meet on the last Tuesday of each month in the
Lower Rectory at 7 p.m.
Head of Ministry:
Doris Ouimette – 860-953-6943
Teen Choir:
a choir made up of youth ages 13-18 who participate in the 11:30 a.m. Sunday Mass twice a month from September – June. Rehearses weekly.
Head of Ministry:
Elizabeth Trainer – 860-6661591 x306
Ushers:
Men and women who provided assistance to people attending Mass, as well as collecting offertory envelopes during Mass. Ushers play a vital role in making sure our
parishioners and visitors feel welcome and comfortable as they worship at St. Mary
Church.
Welcoming Committee:
Extends a welcome to new parishioners.
Women’s Club:
To encourage and promote spirituality and sociability among the women of the parish. We also give financial support to the Parish and other outreach
programs throughout the year. Meetings are held on the 2nd Monday of the
month unless otherwise noted.
Head of Minsitry:
Susan Haynes – 860-233-0167
Youth Ensemble:
A Summer program for beginning instrumentalists.
Head of Ministry:
Elizabeth Trainer – 860-666-1591 x306
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