St. Louis de Montfort offers a variety of Family Faith ministries
and opportunities to volunteer with these ministries. Please contact
the designated person listed if you would like more information
about a particular ministry.
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Deacon Joe Bartolotto and Bob
& Jane Mullane
744-8566
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The Sacrament of
Baptism is the first step in a lifelong journey of commitment
and discipleship in the Catholic Church. Whether we are baptized
as infants or adults, Baptism is the Church's way of celebrating
and enacting the embrace of God. Baptism celebrates a family’s and community's
experience of God’s love in the baptized.
Volunteers who are involved with the ministry of Baptism
help prepare parents and godparents for their role in this
Sacrament, as well as their role in the future faith development
of the baptized, and they assist at the baptismal celebrations
on Sundays.
Meetings are held on the first Monday of each
month at 8:00 p.m. in the Chapel. Members of this ministry
attend meetings and baptism celebrations on a rotating basis. |
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John McNamara
744-9515
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Catechists are those people who are called to
serve through teaching, witness, prayer, service and building
community. At St. Louis de Montfort, a catechist is someone
who utilizes their gifts of faith, patience and creativity to
teach children in a particular grade about the Gospel.
The catechist prepares age-appropriate
lessons and activities for the children, and is guided by
a coordinator of religious education, who provides resources,
ideas, suggestions and support. Classes take place in the
catechist’s home
once a week for one hour. Training for catechists is given
at several meetings throughout the year. |
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John McNamara
744-9515
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First Communion is considered
one of the most important, holiest events in a Catholic
person’s life.
It means that person has received the Sacrament of the Eucharist,
the body and blood of Jesus Christ. Most Catholic children
receive their First Communion when they're seven or eight
years of age because this is considered the “age of
reason.” Others can receive communion for the first
time when they have met the Church's specific requirements.
Members of the St. Louis de Montfort First Holy Communion
Committee are a vital part of the celebrations of the Sacrament
of First Holy Communion. |
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Jeanne Cain
744-9515 x500
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The environment during
a child’s first
years of life are extremely important to the child’s
spiritual, physical, social, creative, cognitive and language
development. This environment includes persons outside the
child’s home who have an impact on the child’s
life. The St. Louis de Montfort Pre-School teachers and volunteers
help prepare children for the rest of their school years,
as well as surround them with a caring, supportive, spiritual
environment in which to learn and interact with other students.
Pre-School volunteers help with seasonal school and Church
activities and assist the teachers on a daily basis. |
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114-116 Myrtle Avenue
Port Jefferson, NY
473-1211
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Our
Lady of Wisdom School is the regional Catholic school supported by our parish and
three neighboring parishes. The mission of Our Lady of Wisdom
School is “to ensure
a high quality of education in a loving, caring, environment,
highlighting the positive influence of God within the learning
experience.” The school educates students from Kindergarten
through 8th grade.
Please contact the school directly to find out about volunteer
ministry opportunities. |
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Donna McCauley
744-9515
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Vacation Bible School is a Catholic two-week-long
summer day-camp for children in pre-school through 5th grade.
It is held at the beginning of the summer, and teaches children
about Jesus and the Catholic faith through fun activities
like art, drama and music.
Members of this energetic ministry serve as teachers and
assistants throughout the day-camp. |
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John McNamara
744-9515
Sundays, 9:00 a.m.
at the Pre-School
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Sunshine House is a religion-readiness program
for 3 and 4 year-old children. These Sunday sessions celebrate
Mass especially for young minds with song, liturgy, prayer
and scripture.
Volunteers with this ministry help children realize their
uniqueness as children of God, and assist the teachers. |
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John McNamara and
Jim Harrison
744-9515
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Our Youth Ministry helps teens develop a lifelong
vocation in Christ, providing a balance of educational, social,
prayerful and charitable opportunities for them. Our teens
have many activities available to participate in: Tuesday
night youth groups (RAP), trips, dances, a youth Mass, service
opportunities and prayer groups.
Members of this ministry assist in planning, organizing and
attending the various youth activities. |
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John McNamara and
Jim Harrison
744-9515
Meets every Tuesday,
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Religious Education Meeting Room
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The RAP program is available
to high school teenagers (9th grade – 12th grade)
every Tuesday night, as a safe haven to gather and share
their own personal stories of faith.
Volunteers in this ministry act as small group discussion
leaders who facilitate, listen and support. |
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John McNamara
744-9515
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Women’s Prayer Group – Tuesday
mornings at 10:00 a.m. in Classroom #3
Men & Women’s Prayer Group – Thursday evenings
at 7:15 p.m. in the Chapel
Prayer is a way of talking to God. Members of these prayer
groups join together on a weekly basis to pray, read scripture,
make petitions, give thanks, and share how God works in their
lives. |
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Deacon Joe Bartolotto
744-9515
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This spiritual ministry is open
to all parishioners who want to praise the Lord, give thanks,
make petitions, and intercede for others. Members of this ministry
receive a monthly mailing and pray from their homes for the
petitions listed each month. |
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Joan Stenson
473-3475
Meets weekly or bi-weekly |
A Small Christian Community is a group of 8-12
adults who meet in homes to share their faith stories with one
another and to share God’s story through Sunday scriptures.
Noticing one’s story and the story of God, listening appreciatively
to the story of another, people help each other to make connections
with everyday life and faith. Small communities make a difference
in the lives of those who participate in them and in the parish
that develops them. Please call for more information. |
