Ministries of our Parish

- Ministries
  - ST.VINCENT DE PAUL

St. Theresa Parish is blessed with many ministries through which our parishioners serve the Church in the Lord’s name. For information about any of these ministries, please call the Rectory at 718-892-1900 or Email at rectorystc@aol.com.

Religious Education: Our CCD Classes for public school children, our preparation for the sacraments of Penance, First Communion and Confirmation and our Adult Sacramental Class (called RCIA—Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) are under the direction of our Religious Education Director Mrs. Marie McCarrick.
- Children in CCD Classes attend classes on Sundays at 9AM or Wednesdays at 7PM, depending on the age group. Children from Grades 1 through High School are eligible.
- The Sacramental Program for children in St. Theresa School and our CCD Program is announced to those who are eligible and who are in their second year of religious instruction.
- Adults in RCIA meet each week under the direction of Mrs. McCarrick and Father Joseph Ligory. For further information you may Email Mrs. McCarrick at sainttheresa.religioused@gmail.com.
Music Ministry: Our Music Ministry at St. Theresa’s Church is under the direction of our Director of Music Ms. Nadia Papayani and consists of three choirs:
* *English Choir*- The adult choir signs at the 12:15 p.m. Mass each Sunday. The Choir also participates in other Church events and Concerts.
* Spanish Choir* - This Choir assists with music at the 1:30PM Spanish Mass each Sunday.
* *Children's Choir* - This choir is comprised of St. Theresa School and CCD students, grades 2-8 and sings at the 10:30 a.m. Family Mass each Sunday and at other special occasions and concerts. The Children’s Choir is under the direction of Ms. Gina Gentile with the assistance of Stephen DiFiore

Altar Servers – Moderator, Msgr. Thomas B. Derivan. Boys and girls from St. Theresa School or religious education program who are in the fourth grade through high school assist at the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass and other religious celebrations and events.

Altar Society –The mission of the Altar Society is to bring the women of the parish together spiritually and socially. The Society cares for the needs of the church, i.e. wash and iron all altar cloths and assist in other church preparations as needed.

Gift Shop – The “Little Flower” Gift Shop, located in the vestibule of the church, is open on Saturday evening at the 5PM Mass and on Sundays from 10AM to 1PM. Religious articles and other material are available. Manager: Ms. Loretta Monahan.

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion. assist in the distribution of Holy Communion at Mass as needed. Extraordinary Ministers also assist in bringing Holy Communion to the sick, under the direction of one of our priests.

St. Vincent de Paul Society – President: Julius DiFiore. The St. Vincent de Paul Society is a world wide effort to help those in need. It was begun in Paris over one hundred and fifty years ago by Blessed Frederic Ozanam and has helped the needy with food, clothing, burial of indigents, and summer camping for children. The particular mission of our St. Vincent de Paul Conference is the Food Pantry which assists those in need of food. Parishioners are asked to leave food donations in the back of the church.

Home-School Association – The HSA is made up of parents of students in our parish school. They meet throughout the year to plan and organize numerous family-oriented events for the St. Theresa School community.

Lectors –The lector is entrusted with the crucial task of proclaiming the Word of God at Mass. Candidates for the ministry of Lector participate in a training session before beginning their service.

Sport’s Program - Our program consists of basketball, cheerleading, track and other sports activities. It is open to all children in our school and CCD Program. Our mission is to teach children how to play a variety of sports while promoting sportsmanship, teamwork and Christian values. Please contact Msgr. Thomas Derivan at 718-892-1900 for more information.

Ushers – Ushers come together on Saturday evenings and Sundays to greet parishioners, monitor the collection, and distribute bulletins.

Bible Class – Every Wednesday night at 7:00 PM in the Rectory Meeting Room, a group gathers seeking to grow closer to Christ by meditating on Holy Scripture. Father Joseph Ligory conducts this Bible Class.

PLEASE NOTE:
Because of the current Covid 19 pandemic, many of these ministries have not been able to function at this time. They plan to resume when circumstances allow. Please consult the Rectory for specific information.