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Stewardship

Time and Talent Opportunities

 

We welcome you and your God-given gifts, talents and abilities!

If you are inspired to participate

in any of the ministries or organizations of our parish,

please let us know.

We can use all the help we can get!

 

 

The Finance Council

 

Members: Father Forsyth, Jim Tessman,  Don Duman,

Matt Fortney, Vern Maxwell (Trustee), and Karen Rock (Trustee)

 

The 1983 Canon Law of the Church prescribes that every parish establish a Finance Council (canon 537) directly responsible for the parish finances. 

Membership consists of no less than 3 and no more than 7 members directly appointed by the Pastor and should include persons skilled in business, finance, law, and accounting.

The council should meet quarterly at the call of the Pastor and is advisory to him.

 

Presently, we are searching for a member educated in the law.

If you would like to serve on the Finance Council, speak with our pastor.

 

 

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The Pastoral Council

Members: Father Forsyth (President),

Cornell Bialicki, Stephen Kenny, Patricia Meehan, Karen Rock (Trustee),

Judi McKinney (Ladies Guild), Don Duman (Holy Name), Jackie Duman,

Tom Festa, Carol Ford, Anita Gawronski, Helen Northrup, Paul Paloski,

Bob Perugini, Barbara Salerno, Christina Scappini,

Marti Tito, Albert Tuscano, Ellen Zalewski.

 

The Pastoral Council is a consultative body of the parish,

elected and appointed to advise the Pastor on present and future goals. 

The Pastoral Council gives direction

and serves as a catalyst for development.

The Pastoral Council is concerned with the pastoral life and parish ministries.

 

 

The five standing committees of the Pastoral Council are:

 

1

Buildings & Grounds

Chair: Tom Festa

 

Laborers

People who possess skills in carpentry, plumbing, electrical, welding, and general handymen;

to assist in the preventative care, maintenance and repairs of our buildings.

Laborers: Don Duman, Vern Maxwell, Rich Urbanowitz, Vinny Cascella

 

Gardeners

Women and men who enjoy planting, gardening,

and tending to the general appearance of the flower gardens and scrubs of the property.

Gardeners: Barbara Salerno, Valerie Fortney, Vern Maxwell

 

 

2

Education & Formation

Chair: Stephen Kenny

 

CCD Catechist

A teacher in our religious education program.

Catechists: Erin Rocha, Morgan Russo, Cindy Russo, Bernie Kane, Kassie DeFala,

Elizabeth O’Neill, Nicole Himmelberger, Tina Monck, Jill Monck, Emily Fanzutti,

Maureen Murray, Serena Brylewski, Linda Rice, Donna Cairns, Kristine Pakalnis,

Don Duman, Jackie Duman, Paige Wilde, Bob Perugini, Brett Phillips,

Kathleen Naimo, Jack Nork, Barbara Daniels, Kim Petrillo, Ellen Brochard,

Corinne Brochard, Mary Chromik, Lisa O’Connor, Denis O’Connor,

Al Tuscano, Christina Scappini, Carmen Rodriguez, Melissa Anderson,

Earl White, Veronica Murteza, Barbara Pellicano, Bob McVeigh, Mike Garnett,

Helen Northrup, Dave Whidden, Annette Whidden,

Judi McKinney, Ellen Zalewski, and Matt Fortney

 

Fall 2010 TBA

 

CCD Aide (Assistant)

Teens & adults who assist the teachers in our religious education program.

Assistants: Fall 2010 TBA

 

RCIA & Adult Education

Adults desiring the Sacraments of Baptism, First Communion or Confirmation.

Director: Father Forsyth; Assistant: Carol Ford

 

 

3

Worship & Hospitality

Chair: Father Forsyth

 

Altar Servers

Girls and boys in grades 4 through 10 who assist the priest at Mass.

Servers: Jeremy Edmond, Joseph Fernandes, Kimberly Fernandes, Zack Festa,

 Zachery Mason, Mitchell O’Neil

 

Adult Choir

A choir provides music for Sunday Mass as well as all special celebrations in church.

Members: Don Barth, Nora Barth, Cornell Bialicki, Andrew Brochu, Andy Brochu,

Jane Curina, Paul Cyr, Kelley Donovan, Donald Duman, Amber Dumphy,

Helen Finateri, Sabina Franco, Jack Kane, Emma Kendrioski, Cindy LaBranche,

Lorraine Sagnella, Heather Stocking, John Swasey, Mary Welsh

 

Cantors

The cantor sings the special parts of the Mass and leads the congregation in song.

Cantors: Andrew Brochu & Amber Dumphy

 

Children’s Choir

Enthusiastic youths who enjoy music and singing who assist our parish in song at Mass.

Director: Jennifer Zembruski

Members: TBA Fall 2010

 

Teen Choir

Teens who enjoy music and singing who assist our parish in song at Mass.

Director:

Members: TBA Fall 2010

 

Lectors

People (high school & older) who proclaim the Scriptures at Mass.

Lectors: Paul Beauchemin, Anne Turner-Boffen, Karen Cusick, Anne Dembski,

Carol Ford, Bob Harkey, Annette Hughes, Sean Leahy,

Jeanine LeVasseur and Mary Ann Sopoliga.

 

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

Men and women who assist at weekly Mass with the distribution of Holy Communion

as well as the weekly visitation of the nursing homes and parishioners who are homebound.

 

Ministers: Florentine Debski, Jacqueline Duman, Michael Garnett, Anita Gawronski,

Mary Ellen Harkey, Helen Kelly, Myra McGettigan, Judi McKinney, Cynthia McVeigh,

Patricia Meehan, Kim Petrillo, Helen Phillips, Barbara Salerno, Christina Scappini,

Al Tuscano,  Richard Urbanowitz,  Earl & Shirley White, Dave Whidden, Ellen Zalewski,

Paul Paloski (Acolyte) & Jim Tessman (Acolyte).

 

Musicians & Organists

Talented people who enhance the celebration of the Mass.

Organists: Cornell Bialicki & Joseph Zembruski

 

Sacristy Guild

Parishioners who care for the Altar and Mass accoutrements.

Sacristans: Cathy Rouillard, Father Forsyth

 

Ushers & Collectors

People who assist in finding a seat and in taking up the collection at Mass.

Ushers: Tom Festa, Carl Tartaglia, Andy Hansen, Brian Gunther, Anthony Calendrillo,

Vern Maxwell, Jack Deitelbaum, Rich Urbanowitz,

 

 

4

Spiritual Life & Evangelization

Chair: TBA

 

Small Christian Communities

Small groups of parishioners gather to reflect on the Sunday Scriptures

and how it applies to our lives

Coordinator: Judi McKinney

 

Retreats & Missions

Persons responsible for planning the annual parish retreat and mission.

Men’s Coordinator: Anthony Calendrillo

Ladies Coordinator: Mary Welch

 

 

5

Stewardship & Service

Chair: TBA

 

Advent Giving Tree

Parishioners who plan the annual Advent Giving Program

for the needy children and adults of the greater Naugatuck community.

Saint Nicholas’ elves: Confirmation classes

 

Food Drives

On the first Sunday of the month, the parish collects donations of non-perishable foods

 to help supply the town’s Ecumenical Food Bank.

Drivers:

 

Good Grief

Two parishioners, commissioned by the Archdiocese in Bereavement Ministry,

utilizing the “New Day” program of Sister Mauryeen O'Brien, O.P.,

Director of Separated Divorced and Bereaved Ministry of the Archdiocese of Hartford.

Facilitators: Myra McGettigan & Mary Lou Fuller

 

Homecare Visitations

People who visit and run errands for those homebound by age or illness.

Visitors: Karen McCormick

 

Parish Socials

A committee responsible for organizing social events

as well as monthly coffee and gatherings after the Sunday Masses.

Party Planners: Anita Gawronski, Ellen Zalewski

 

Parish Nurse

A parishioner who is a registered nurse and as part of her stewardship to God,

provides certain Archdiocesan approved services to the parish, such as blood pressure screenings,

blood sugar tests, and coordinates Blood Drives with the American Red Cross.

Nurse: Kim Petrillo, R. N.

 

Prayer Shawl Ministry

Parishioners who crochet or knit shawls for the shut-ins and nursing homes residents

to be used for prayer or to warm their bones and souls. 

Shawl Coordinator:

 

Respect Life

Advocates on behalf of Pro-Life activities and issues pending in the federal and state government.

Pro-Life Advocate: Dottie Deitelbaum

 

 

 



1006 New Haven Road (Route 63), Naugatuck, Connecticut 06770-4731 USA
Phone: 203-723-7497 Fax: 203-729-2978
Reverend Father Kevin J. Forsyth, Pastor

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