Holy
Name of Mary Parish
110 Grand Street
Croton on
Parish Organizations -
Alcoholics
Anonymous, Al-Anon, Croton
Food Bank, Facilities Management Committee,
Finance Committee, Food
Certificate Program, Knights of Columbus,
Parish Council, Sacristan
Parish Ministries -
Baptismal Ministry, Catechumenate (RCIA), Cornerstone
Retreats, Ministers of Holy Communion,
Hospital Ministry, Sick &
Homebound Ministry, Giving Tree, Parish Prayer Network, Liturgical
Support Ministers, Bereavement Ministry, Hospitality & Social Event Planning, Lectors, Liturgical Music, Liturgy/Spiritual Needs, Liturgical
Art and Environment, Loaves and Fish, Marriage Preparation, Spiritual
Direction, Ushers & Greeters, Parish
Playgroups, Prison Ministry, Respect
Life Society, Religious Education, Surprised By God, Holy Name of Mary
Montessori Preschool and Kindergarten, Adult Small
Groups for Faith Sharing, Hispanic Outreach
Young Peoples' Activities -
Altar Servers, Summer Outreach, Boy Scouts, CYO Basketball, CYO Teen Club, Parenting Program, Jan Peek Outreach
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Parish Organizations
We meet on Fridays from
Contact: Bill (914) 589-6608
Alternate contact: Chris W. (914) 552-8491
Al anon is a place where
members who are affected by alcohol through a friend or relative can share and
find they are not alone. Meeting time: Thursdays
Contact: Jan S. 944-8417
Alternate contact: Susan 737-8647
We are a non-denominational,
non-sectarian, non-profit, community-run organization. We are located in the
basement of the
Contact: Susan Merrill 862-2165
Alternate contact: Shirley Gillis 271-5309
FACILITIES MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
We maintain the physical
well-being of the church, chapel, school and grounds. We manage the properties
and help with remodeling and upgrading of the grounds. We meet on the 3rd
Tuesday of the month at
Contact: Al Mazza
271-6120
The Finance Committee
develops and recommends the annual budget to the pastor. It reviews spending
and revenue on a regular basis, offers advise on financial issues brought to
the committee, including capital spending. Meetings are held on the 4th Tuesday of the month, at
Contact: Bill Pohlmann 739-5012
The A&P and Shoprite provide gift cards
to the Parish at a 5% discount. The
cards are offered for sale at their full face value after mass and at the
Parish House.They are sold in denominations of $20, $50, & $100, and they
are redeemable at A&P or Shoprite. The parish tithes 10% of the profit to
help "Loaves and Fish."
Contact:
Mary Roche 271-4797 ext. 23
KNIGHTS OF
We are an organization of
Catholic men who strive to conserve and develop the Catholic faith among lay
men of all backgrounds and to spread the practice of charitable good works
among its members and their families.
Contact: Patrick
DeLasho – 261-3965
The Sacristan is responsible
for general preparations for
Contact: Tom Nolan
271-3706
The Parish Council is composed of elected and
volunteer parishioners. It serves to advise the pastor/administrator on issues
of concern to the parish, and to formulate plans and activities that will
enhance the mission of the parish. We meet on the 3rd Monday of each month,
September -June, in the parish meeting rooms 1 and 2.
Contact: Bill Pohlmann (739-5012)
Alternate contact: John Lally (271-5628)
PARISH MINISTRIES
The Baptism Ministry welcomes
the parents and families of children who are to be baptized into the HNM
community. We conduct monthly classes explaining the sacrament and assist at
every baptism held at the church and chapel. Meetings are held on the 2nd
Monday of every month at
Contact: Maggie Barbieri 271-4104
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS - RCIA
For those who want to know more about the
Catholic faith, or who want to become full-fledged Catholics, RCIA provides
what is needed. It is a process that focuses on the reception of the Sacrament
of Baptism, Confirmation, and the Eucharist. We meet on Thursday evenings in
the director's office at
Contact:
Marge Byrne (271-4797)
ext. 29 or (737-4429)
Alternate contact: Bill Wojnar (271-5676)
Playgroup─Tuesday
Playgroup is for children
ages 0-5 and their caregivers. This is an open, unstructured group with plenty
of toys for the little ones and space to run around for the older ones. We
meet, September through May, at
Contact: Una Andrews
Alternate contact: Shannon Verakemp (271-2087)
Playgroup─Friday
Playgroup is for children
ages 0-5. We provide toys and oversee crafts and activities. Because parents
stay during playgroup, it is a great
opportunity for all to meet and interact with other parents and children. We
meet Friday mornings from
Contact: Muriel Grimes (862-4000)
Cornerstone─Women
The Cornerstone Retreat
provides a concentrated atmosphere for members of the parish to revitalize
their relationship with God. It is an invitation to engage in quiet reflective
time; to become more actively involved in one's spiritual development; and a
time to meet new parishioners which will enhance the building of community. We
meet on Wednesday evenings at the Mazza residence.
Contact: Helen Mazza 271-6119
deaconm@aol.com
Alternate contact: Parish Secretary 271-4797
Cornerstone─Men
The Cornerstone Retreat
provides a concentrated atmosphere for members of the parish to revitalize
their relationship with God. It is an invitation to engage in quiet reflective
time; to become more actively involved in one's spiritual development; and a
time to meet new parishioners which will enhance the building of community. We
meet on Wednesday evenings at the Mazza residence.
Contact: Al Mazza
271-6120 Cell: 980-1809
Alternate contact:
MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION
Moderator: Al Mazza (271-6120 Cell:
9801809)
MOHC training sessions, held
in the church or chapel, teach candidates about the history and theology of the
Eucharist, Q&A about why we do what
we do, and a "hands on" practicum. Those who complete two 90-minute
classes are commissioned at a Sunday Mass and are able to serve at Mass, bring
Eucharist to the homebound, to hospitals, and to nursing homes.
Alternate contact: Parish Secretary (271-4797)
The priests, deacons, and lay members of the
parish visit parishioners weekly at hospitals. We pray with them, invite them
to be mentioned in our weekly prayer list, and offer to visit them when they
return home. If anyone is interested in being part of our hospital ministry,
please call the parish house. We also encourage anyone who is planning to enter
the hospital for treatment or surgery to call us and arrange to receive the
Sacrament of the Sick (anointing) before they enter the hospital.
SICK & HOMEBOUND MINISTRY
We visit parishioners who are
homebound, ill, or in nursing homes,
often bringing them the Eucharist. We meet on the 2nd Tuesday of every other month at
Contact: John Lally (271-5628)
Alternate contact: Sylvia Constantini (271-4390)
This is a program during Christmas
to benefit underprivileged children who are enrolled at Holy Spirit Church in
the
Contact: Helen Mazza
271-6119
Alternate contact: Parish Secretary 271-4797
We managae church supplies of
items used in liturgical celebrations. We prepare the church and altar in
appropriate seasonal liturgical colors. We organize the annual Anointing
Service and Seniors Luncheon, as well as maintain non-holiday church floral
decorations.
Contact: Marjorie
Gilbert 271-3212
Alternate contact: Parish Secretary 271-4797
PARISH PRAYER NETWORK
The prayer network is a group
of parishioners who pray for the intentions and needs of others. If you have a
prayer request or wish to join the network, please contact:
Contact: Peg
Condon (739-1759)
Alternate contact: Ronnie McNally (271-9711)
We assist individuals who have experienced the death of a loved one, and we conduct support groups in
eight-week sessions. We conduct memorial liturgies, attend wakes and funerals
when appropriate, and help with funeral
arrangements in special funeral situations. The Bereavement Committee meets on
the 4th Monday of the month at 7:30 p.m. in the Reconciliation Room.
Contact: Pat Mackin 271-3904
Alternate contact: Barbara Ulrich 271-4430
HOSPITALITY & SOCIAL EVENT PLANNING
Our parish hospitality committee reaches out with those of our parish who are celebrating special events in their lives. Celebrations include: expectant families, open house, 1st, 25th, and 50th wedding anniversaries, and Senior Baccalaureate Mass. We look for volunteers to provide "coffee and…", as well as fresh ideas and suggestions.
Lectors proclaim The Word at
masses, funerals, and other liturgies. Meeting times are arranged by season.
Contact: Helen Mazza
(271-6119)
Alternate contact: Frank Clarke (271- 3729)
Director of Music - Eve Steier – 271-4797
Cantors
The cantors lead song at the
5 p.m. Saturday and 8 a.m., 9:15 a.m., and 12:15 p.m. Sunday masses. We rehearse on Thursdays, 7-8 p.m., and sing
on a rotating basis, averaging 2-3 times a month. We include a study of the
Psalms as part of our training.
Choir
We sing choral music for
Christmas Midnight Mass and Triduum. Rehearsals: Thursdays before Christmas,
for 4 weeks and Thursdays before Easter for 6 weeks, from 8:10-9:15 p.m. in the
church.
Contemporary Ensemble
We perform church music, using
contemporary media such as guitars, drums, and vocalists. We sing at the 10:30
mass on Sundays, some funerals, and other church functions. Practice is at 9:30
on Sunday mornings.
Contact: Rosemarie Raffa (271-0246)
Alternate contact: Cindy Ambrogio (271-3256)
We plan and coordinate all
aspects of liturgies as well as plan other spiritual opportunities, such as
Evenings of Reflections, retreats, and scripture study. We meet on the first Monday of each month, September through
May.
Contact: Ceil
Tuman (271-8397)
LITURGICAL ART AND ENVIRONMENT
We create a positive and appropriate
worship experience through handling of environmental factors such as flower
arrangements and drapes. Because maintenance and housekeeping practices affect
environment, these are addressed as well. We arrange decorations for special
liturgical seasons such as Lent, Holy Week, Advent, and Christmas at the church, and Sue Moga takes care of the
chapel's environment.
Contact: Maria and Charles Abonnel (737-6347)
Alternate contact: Parish Secretary (271-4797)
This is an outreach program aimed at
providing nutritious meals in a dignified manner to homeless and low-income
families in our area, regardless of race, religion, or ethnicity. Trinity
Episcopal Church in Ossining provides dining and kitchen space. A hot meal is served every
Saturday from 5 to 6 p.m. Volunteers are always welcome.
Contact: Cecilia
(271-4718)
Alternate contact: Fran Gennarelli (271-4154)
MARRIAGE PREPARATION
Moderators: Deacon Al and Helen Mazza
(271-6120)
Married couples share their
own experiences of married life with couples preparing for marriage to provide
a very practical and challenging day of reflection.
The sessions are conducted here
at Holy Name of Mary all day Saturday five times per year and fulfill the
Archdiocesan "Pre-Cana" requirement.
Alternate contact: Fran Kelly 271-4797
Our parish offers Spiritual
Direction for those who wish to deepen their personal relationship with God.
One person helps another to be aware of the way God is moving in one's life
through experiences and prayer. Group Spiritual Direction is a similar process,
where four or five people meet monthly with a facilitator and, through
prayerful listening and responding to each person's journey, the group seeks to
discover God's movement in the lives of the participants. Dates and times vary.
Contact: Gaynell Cronin (271-8812)
Alternate contact: Helen Mazza (271-6119)
This rewarding ministry
involves taking the Eucharist to inmates in jail. Volunteers are needed to help
with bible studies, religious services, and religious education. Some donations
are welcome, for information, please contact:
Contact: Don or Dagmar Simons (739-6041)
Alternate contact: Carol Burton (271-4423)
To promote a consistent
ethic, we unite the task of protecting life to that of promoting life.
Specifically, we aim to:1) increase the parish and community awareness of
Catholic teaching regarding the sanctity of life and social and economic
justice, 2) take concrete action to protect the poor, weak, and vulnerable in
society, and 3) reclaim and advance the primacy of prayer in our lives and in
the cause for life. We meet on the 2nd Sunday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the
Reconciliation Room.
Contact: Tom Faranda
(271-4598)
Alternate contact: Judy Anderson (271-4627)
USHERS & GREETERS
Ushers greet the parishioners at the door, show them to a place for worship, and direct them to Communion stations. The ushers take up the weekly collection and present this offering at the altar. They are on hand to assist at First Communion, Confirmation, Baptisms, and other special occasions. They distribute the weekly missalette and church bulletin. The ushers assist other ministries with timely handouts and are responsible for good order during the liturgical celebrations.
Contact: Jack Callaghan.
This program is for children
between the ages of 3 1/2 and 14. It begins with Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
for children aged 3 1/2 to 5. Our Sacramental Program is for first, second, and
third graders. We celebrate the Sacrament of
Reconciliation in second grade and First Eucharist in third grade.
Grades 4-8 concentrate on the sacraments, church history, and Old Testament. The Sacrament of
Confirmation is celebrated in the fall of the 9th grade year. A parenting
program is an integral component of grades 1-3. We meet on Sunday mornings and
Wednesday afternoon and evenings.
Contact: Regina O'Leary (271-4254)
Alternate contact: Eileen Brown (271-4254)
This is a monthly program
presented by parishioners on topics that relate to our everyday living out of
faith. Surprised by God is a monthly series.
Contact: Fran Holt
739-1720
Alternate contact: Florence Purcell 737-0692
HOLY NAME OF MARY
MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL AND KINDERGARTEN
Contact:
Mrs. Jeanne Marie Gagnon 271-5182
Alternate contact: Mrs. Donna Giglio secretary 271-5182
Holy Name of Mary Montessori School is the parish's school. Our goal is
to strengthen the existing union with and love of God through the teaching of
the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd which implements the Montessori philosophy
and methodology. Respect for a child's mind, individuality, and particular
needs is the driving concern in teaching our children. School is in session
September through June, Monday through Friday, from
ADULT SMALL GROUPS FOR FAITH SHARING
Small, member-directed groups
meet for prayer, faith-filled reading of scripture, and sharing of life stories
with the intent of nurturing experiences of the holy. Events are also held
during the year that offer spiritual formation in a variety of ways. Daytime
and evening meetings, depending on the group.
Contact: Gaynell Cronin 271-4254
This ministry was created to provide a welcoming environment to the
Spanish-speaking community and to celebrate some social events that will
incorporate both cultures. We will introduce some Spanish services and devotions
to our faith community.
Contact: Luz Stella Kochiss 271-2953
Alternate contact: Lee Colon 862-4194
YOUNG PEOPLES' ACTIVITIES
ALTAR SERVERS
Moderator: Deacon Al Mazza (271-6120)
Senior Server: Frank Ronci (271-9510)
Open to the young people of the parish in
grades 5-12. Servers are placed on a rotating schedule to serve the five Sunday
masses. Servers are also scheduled to serve at weddings, and other liturgical
and paraliturgical celebrations (e.g. Anointing of the Sick, Reconciliation
services, etc.)
SUMMER OUTREACH
Moderator: Suzanne Luntz (271-2625)
Youth from the parish are invited to spend
one week, during the summer, working among the poor in a disadvantaged area
such as West Virginia, Camden, NJ, and upstate NY. Besides service to the poor,
simplistic lifestyles are stressed and reflective prayer is included.
The scouting program is
outdoor oriented with emphasis on camping, woodlore, and swimming. The other
main directive of the program is community service. Our Scouts participate in
many projects which benefit Croton in general and Holy Name of Mary Parish in
particular. Boy Scouts meet on Tuesdays 7:30-9:00 p.m. in the gym.
Contact: Frank Ronci 271-9510
CYO basketball is open to
boys and girls in grades 3-8. The 12-game season runs from November to February
with games at Holy Name and other locations in Westchester County. Teams
practice weekly.
Contact: Jim Tuman
(271-8397)
Alternate contact: Michael Johnson (271-4608)
CYO TEEN CLUB Grades 9-12
Moderators: Suzanne Luntz (271-2625)
High school youth are invited to participate
in social and service activities throughout the year. Social activities include
parties, outings, and weekend ski trips. Service activities (funded through
bake sales, pancake breakfasts and car washes) include roller skating parties
for younger students, and participation in parish outreaches, such as Summer
Outreach, Jan Peek House, etc.
The church is a family, and
families are churches. This clear teaching of our faith is the foundation of
the parenting program. We believe that helping families to heal and feed one
another at home and in the parish will provide a strong ground for faith life in the 21st century.
The Parenting Program is held on Sunday mornings, 9:00-10:15 in the Church Hall
for different grade levels.
Contact: Gaynell Cronin 271-8812 or 271-4254
The Ministry to Jan Peek
meets on the last Wednesday of every month, 3:30 to 6:15 p.m. We meet in the
Parish Hall kitchen to prepare meals which we then deliver and serve to residents
of Jan Peek House.
Contact: Michael
Johnson 271-4608