Ministries

Altar Servers must have received the sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Communion, and be good practicing Catholics. Many of us, active in the Church, started off as altar servers! It’s an enjoyable experience that brings the youth closer to God. If you would like to be an altar server, please...

Join Us! An extraordinary minister of Holy Communion is an un-ordained person appointed by the bishop or his delegate to assist ordained ministers in the distribution of Holy Communion. The “ordinary” ministers of Holy Communion are bishops, priests and deacons, all of whom have received the sacrament of Holy Orders....

Join Us! Open to all men of both Mary, Mother of the Church Parish and St. Basil the Great Parish, this group of volunteers meets monthly on the first Tuesday evening of the month. The Men’s Club sponsors the monthly Set Back Card Tournament the first Friday of the month....

Our parish music ministry / youth choir is under the direction of Rosemary DeFeo. Singing is praying. Saint Augustine said that when one sings, one prays twice. Praise the Lord with your singing! If your child(ren) are interested in joining the youth choir please contact the office at 203-756-7919.

Join Us! The Ladies Guild of Mary, Mother of the Church Parish and St. Basil the Great Parish is an organization that meets monthly from fall to spring. The Guild is involved in various fundraising efforts throughout the year that support the parishes. Their objective is to unite the women...

Join Us! Members of this ministry meet weekly to knit or crochet shawls, small blankets, hats / scarves (in the winter) and more as a tangible sign of God’s love, comfort and care. The prayer shawl team donates their items to hospitals and other charitable organizations. As Mary, who is...