The Parish Council is comprised of our Pastor (Fr. Collins), Vice President (Rafael Mora), Secretary (Holly Walsh), Trustees (Mark Bronzo and Raymond Tocci), and leaders of some of our Parish Organizations. The Parish Council generally meets monthly between September through May. If any Parishioner has a question or comment for the Parish Council, please email us at OLSPC@OPTONLINE.NET.
Parish Organizations
All Parishioners are warmly welcomed and strongly encouraged to be engaged members of our faith community. Here are some of the ways you can get involved and contribute your time & talents to the ministries of the OLS Parish family:
Lectors & Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
Lectors proclaim the Word of God at Mass, including an introduction, two readings, the responsorial psalm, Prayer of the Faithful, and announcements. Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion (EM) assist in the distribution of Holy Communion at Mass when there are not a sufficient number of ordinary ministers of Holy Communion present (bishops, priests or deacons). Also, we are always looking for EMs to bring Holy Communion to the patients at Burke Rehabilitation Hospital or to parishioners who are homebound; this involves one afternoon or evening every other week, and takes about one hour. All who wish to serve as a Lector or EM must be a registered parishioner, lead a holy life, and attend Mass regularly. The Pastor must approve any one interested in serving in this ministry. All ministers will be trained by a parish priest and may express preferences for Mass days/times most frequently attended by your family. For more information, contact the OLS Rectory at (914) 949-9819. Any questions about the seasonal schedule of Lectors and EMs should be directed to Jeanie McHale at (914) 949-9819 (or by email at olswp@optonline.net).
Ushers
An informal group of Parishioners serve as ushers at each Saturday/Sunday liturgy. They assist the Parish by taking up the collection(s) and ensuring there are Parishioners available to bring the gifts of bread and wine to the altar during each Mass. Ushers make themselves available at the back of the Church to help with the Offertory. For more information, contact the Rectory at (914) 949-9819.
Men's Club
The OLS Men's Club primarily serves to raise funds for the sports program at Our Lady of Sorrows School, including the CYO sports programs within the Parish, as well as many charitable organizations in our community. The Men's Club also serves as the Charter for the Scouting programs at OLS. The club is open to all adult men of the Parish. For more information, contact: olsmensclub@gmail.com).
Our Lady's Guild
We are a group of women aged 21+. We strive to provide women of the Parish with opportunities for service, socials and spirituality. Annual events include the Fall Fest (bake & craft sale), Morning of Recollection, My Sister's Place benefit, the Parish Easter Egg Hunt, and monthly philanthropy projects. We welcome your suggestions for new programs and events . . . please join us! For more information, contact Margaret Kamna at (914) 826-5890 (or by email at mkamna1210@gmail.com).
