Ministries

Altar Servers assist the priest and deacon at masses, weddings, funerals and other special liturgies and services. Contact 203.869.9393.

The Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion (EMHC) is a lay member of the faithful who has been appointed to help distribute Holy Communion. 

The term “reader” refers to any member of the faithful has been appointed to proclaim the readings from Sacred Scripture at Mass, except the Gospel. 

The Saint Mary Music Ministry is devoted to inspiring the sung prayer of the worshipping assembly. Join together in song, under the direction 

of Marjorie Donalds. Contact the choir director at 203.869.9393 x116 or saintmarymusicgreenwich@gmail.com

Responsible for the good order in the Liturgical Celebration. Ushers meet and greet the people at the door, lead them to their places and to Communion stations, hand out bulletins, and take up collections. Any parishioner, 18 years or older, contact 203.869.9393.

Provides hot meals on a monthly basis to New Covenant House. Organizes ongoing food pantry efforts for local charities. 

Please contact Cathy Lavaty clavaty@aol.com or Walter Kelly at 203.869.0256.

Every Friday the Blessed Sacrament is exposed from 10:00am to 4:00pm. Sign up sheet located in the Parish Center.

Rite of Christian Initiation – preparation of adult candidates for Catholic sacraments. Please call 203.869.9393.

Our offertory counters are responsible for counting the funds collected at Mass each week. Each group volunteers about once a month.

Ideally a Parish Pastoral Council helps the pastor direct the mission of the parish. It does so out of charity as well as from Canon Law. The PPC is involved in most activities and programs effecting the liturgical and spiritual life of St. Mary Parish.

The Parish Finance Council is a consultative body of lay persons mandated by Canon law to advise the Pastor in matters pertaining to the financial affairs of the Parish. Responsible for monitoring all income and expenses, and approving the annual budgets.