Parish Ministries
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Parish Ministries
St. Francis of Assisi Elizabeth Ministry
Sr. Pat Hogan
ph: (845) 634-4957 e: sfaphogan@gmail.comOur mission is to welcome our newly baptized babies and their families into the community of St. Francis and to affirm the first sacrament of Baptism as an initiation into a life in Christ.
St. Francis Bread
Jim Russell
ph: (845) 300-2930 | e: russe340@aol.comIn the "spirit" of St. Francis, one weekend a month, team members will organize food donations after all of the masses and distribute the food to a local food pantry.
M.O.M.S.
Sr. Pat Hogan
ph: (845) 634-4957The Ministry of Mothers Sharing (MOMS) is a seven-week program of self-awareness and awakening to the spirituality of motherhood, which brings about a sense of belonging, hospitality, faith sharing, and genuine community. It is a seven-week experience for mothers to come together once a week for two hours to share their stories and bond by gaining insight into their current experiences.
Women's Book Discussion
Sr. Pat Hogan
ph: (845) 634-4957 | e: sfaphogan@gmail.comWomen of the parish are warmly welcomed to come together, discuss a book read by all and share insights, refreshments and companionship. The purpose of these gatherings is to read and enjoy literature! So, if you love books, and you're ready to discuss them. . . you're in the right place.
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Sr. Pat Hogan
ph: (845) 634-4957 | e: sfaphogan@gmail.comCare and the love of knitting and crocheting have been combined into a prayerful ministry that reaches out to those in need of comfort, healing, and solace. Many blessings are woven into every shawl. The knitter begins each shawl with prayers for the recipient and intentions are continued throughout the creation of the shawl.
Scripture Study
Sr. Pat Hogan
ph: (845) 634-4957 | e: sfaphogan@gmail.comParishioners meet weekly to assist each other in reading and studying the scripture and improve our ability to hear the voice of God in the words of the Bible. Through study, adults come to see that the Bible is God's living word, inspired by the Holy Spirit, revealing God's plan of salvation for humankind.
St Francis CYO Basketball
Dan Grijalva
e: [email protected]St Francis, the largest CYO basketball program in the county, offers instructional basketball clinics for first and second grade boys and girls, as well as competitive teams for the third through eighth grade girls and boys.
The website for the St Francis CYO basketball program is www.sfacyohoops.com.
Ministry of Consolation
Sr. Pat Hogan
ph: (845) 634-4957 | e: sfaphogan@gmail.comThe purpose of the Ministry of Consolation is to ensure that no member of our faith community
grieves alone. This ministry offers support to families in mourning immediately following a loved one's death.Bereavement Support Group
If you have lost a loved one, come for discussion, understanding and faith in healing. Please call the rectory at (845)634-4957 to register.St. Francis Faith and Light Prayer Group
Sr. Pat Hogan
ph: (845) 634-4957 | e: sfaphogan@gmail.comFaith and Light is a monthly prayer group consisting of adult persons with developmental disabilities. This group offers friendship, support, opportunities to share our God-given gifts, and spiritual enrichment. The meetings are held on the third Thursday of the month from 6:30 – 8 PM.
St. Francis of Assisi Youth Group
Jim Russell
ph: (845) 300-2930 | e: [email protected]This ministry, for youth in the parish from grades 9-12, generally meets every Sunday from 7-8pm in Rader Hall. The youth design and run each meeting. Besides our meetings, The Youth Group organizes and sponsors service projects and participates in various parish events.
Christian Service Committee
Terri McCullagh
ph: (914) 309-8646 | e: [email protected]The Christian Service Committee coordinates opportunities for the parish to provide service to those less fortunate in our community. Each year we coordinate the Thanksgiving Food drive, Christmas gift drive, Easter Food drive, and take on other projects that come to our attention.
Liturgy and Spirituality Committee
Liturgy is the prayer of the Church – our public worship. The purpose of the Liturgy Committee is to facilitate this worship by educating, sharing information, and assisting in the planning of parish liturgies. Spirituality seeks to provide opportunities for our parishioners to learn more about how God works with us and through us. Our actions and activities are ideas generated by our members.
Cornerstone:
Patti Crowley: crowlp@verizen.net
Paul Rapisardo: rapidshutter1@aol.com
Please prayerfully consider blocking out this time to spend 26 hours with Jesus. Cornerstone is open to all women/men. This retreat not only delivers a break from the routines and demands of everyday life, but also promises the rest as you really need it - in the Lord’s presence. We encourage you to consider attending this years’ program for a truly enlightening experience. This can be a special gift that is yours to keep now and always.
Discovering Christ:
GiGi Sico, [email protected]
A seven week series designed to help participants enter or renew a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, to experience the love of the Father, and be empowered by the Holy Spirit to live as his children and serve as his disciples in the Catholic Church and to help the participants begin to receive the relational support necessary to live for Christ in their daily life. Each week consists of dinner, prayer, teaching and small group discussion.
American Heritage Girls Troop NY1315:
Kerri Bennett, (Troop Coordinator)
[email protected]
845-304-5899
American Heritage Girls is a Christ-centered character development program which focuses on “Faith-Service-Fun.” It is open to girls in grades K-12 and the troop generally meets on scheduled Friday nights, about twice each month. The girls focus on community service projects, growing in their faith and earning badges from various frontiers.
Camp Assisi:
Camp Assisi is a Bible Camp for children entering grades K-5. Our volunteer camp counselors range from grades 6-12 and adults. The camp is usually held the 2nd or 3rd week of August from 9:30-12:30. Each day the children have an assembly, then travel with their age group to lessons, snack, games, skits and arts & crafts.
Men's Ministry:
Deacon Tom [email protected]
John Inzeo [email protected]
All men ages 18+ are welcome to join us any Saturday morning in Classroom 15 from 7:45 to 8:45AM. We gather each week (before most family time activities start) for fellowship, prayer, and to discuss that Sunday’s Gospel reading. We offer mutual support and discuss the challenges of being faithful Catholic men, husbands, fathers, sons, co-workers, and members of the community.