St. Peter's Church
1327 Port Washington Blvd.
Port Washington, NY 11050


Parish of St. Peter of Alcantara


Ministries

Administrative | Education | Liturgical | Service

Each of these ministries is open to anyone who wishes to serve God through serving parish community. If you think God has given you a gift to serve, please call the Rectory: (516)883-6675.

Administrative

Finance Ministry - Is made up of the Finance Committee, Counters, and Tuition Committee. Each committee has its own select group of parishioners who assist the pastor with the financial needs of the parish.
Ministries Appeal Committee - Is composed of parishioners who help coordinate the local response to the Annual Diocesan Bishop's Appeal.
Immaculate Heart of Mary(IHM) League - Is responsible for raising funds to meet the needs of the IHM Sisters of St. Peter's. The three annual fundraisers are, The Holly Fair, Family Photo Day and The Spring Plant Sale.
Dinner Dance - Is the largest fund raiser for the parish each year. Funds are raised through ticket sales, auctions, raffles, and journal sales. The money is used to support our parish needs.
Golf/Tennis Outing - Is the major fund raiser event for St. Peter's School sponsored by the Parents Club.
Pastoral Council - Is an advisory committee to the Pastor. They assist in determining the needs and objectives of our parish community.
School Board - is composed of parents of our parochial school children who are elected to oversee the implementation of Diocesan school policy.
Parents Club - is composed of parents of our school children who support the school administration.

Education

St. Peter's School - is dedicated to educating our students in a supportive, caring and spiritual environment. For additional information please contact: St Peter's School (516)944-3772.
Religious Formation - is a process through which adults, children and families are invited into a deepening experience of the way of life expressed by God through, with and in Jesus. 
Classes in Religious Formation are condcted for 1st. - 8th levels on Monday evenings from 7:15-8:30 pm; for K - 8th levels on Tuesday or Wednesday afternoons from 4:15-5:30 pm.
There are approximately 700 children enrolled inour program.
You may contact the Director: Mary Christine O. Thomsen at (516) 883-5584 during regular business hours. In addition, you may contact the Office Administrator: Florence Wheeler via e-mail at fwheeler@stpeterspw.org
Evangelization Ministry - assists other parish ministries so that they may become instruments for the sharing of the Gospel message. They also develop and support parish wide faith sharing efforts. For additional information please contact: Gloria Gebel.
Small Faith Communities - are groups of parishioners who gather in homes to pray, to share in the Scriptures and grow together in faith. For additional information please contact: Cathleen McCarthy

Liturgical

Adoration Society - offers an opportunity to spend time in private prayer before the Blessed Sacrament, every Wednesday. Exposition starts at 11:00 A.M., and concludes with Benediction at 5:30 P.M.
The Altar Society - is composed of dedicated parishioners who clean the altars and care for the altar cloths, vestments and linens. They assist in the care of the floral arrangements.
The Liturgy Committee - is a working group of parishioners who are responsible for assisting the pastor and pastoral staff in the preparation and presentation of meaningful special events for the honor and glory of God.
Lectors - are parishioners who are trained to proclaim the Word of God at all Masses and other liturgical events.
Eucharistic Ministers - are a trained group of parishioners who assist the priest in the distribution of Communion at Mass, at the Sands Point Nursing Home, to the homebound and hospitalized.
Music Ministry - enhances our liturgical prayer. The choir supports the singing at the 10:30 A.M. Sunday Mass and participates in various other liturgical celebrations throughout the year. Cantors lead the congregation in the singing at our other Masses. A children's choir meets each fall and sings at the 4:00 P.M. Christmas Liturgy.
Ushers - are men and women who assist in the welcoming and seating of the congregation at all liturgical celebrations. They also take up the monetary collection and assist in maintaining proper decorum for services.
Altar Servers - are boys and girls 4th grade and above. They serve at Mass and other Liturgical celebrations.
Family Mass - is offered during the school year at the 9:00 A.M. Sunday Mass in the School Church where the focus is on celebrating with families.
Pre-Cana - is a program of spiritual and moral guidance to help prepare engaged couples for a Christina married life.
Wedding Rehearsals - are overseen by volunteers who assist with the needs in preparation for the ceremony.
Baptism Ministry - prepares parents to baptize their child into our faith. On the day of the ceremony we welcome each person and direct them to their appropriate seats in the church.
Baptisms: are celebrated on the 1st and 3rd Sundays at 1:30 pm. In order to better appreciate this sacrament, parents meet with Sr. Peggy for an interview and then attend our Baptismal Program. The Baptismal Program is offerec on the first Wednesday at 7:30 pm. from September to June (second Wednesday during July). Godparents are also welcome to attend. Please call Sr. Peggy at 883-2782 to make arrangements.
Bautizos en Español se celebran el segundo Domingo del mes  a la 1:30 pm. Favor de llamar a la Hmna. Connie Kelly al Apostolado Hispano 883-5534
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) - is a process for adults and children 8 years and older who wish to become Catholic or have been Baptized and need to receive Confirmation and /or First Eucharist.

Service

Social Ministry - attempts to carry our love of God into action in service of our neighbors. Volunteers staff our office to assist in meeting the needs of those who come to us.
Bereavement - is a support group that provides comfort and support for anyone who has recently experienced a loss. A Children's Bereavement group, that meets in 8 week cycles, is offered by a certified social worker. Parent consultation is also available.
Consolation Ministry - assists grieving families with the planning of the Funeral Liturgy and the members serve as greeters, lectors, Eucharistic ministers, and cake bakers.
Spanish Apostolate - serves the spiritual and temporal needs of our growing Hispanic family. For more please visit the Apostolado Hispano page.
St. Vincent de Paul Society - is a dedicated parish group of men and women have joined together to help their neighbors in need. They visit the homes of those in need in our parish and assist them materially and spiritually.
Knights of Columbus & Columbiettes - are Catholic service organizations that sponsor fund raising events. They provide scholarships to Catholic High Schools and to our diocesan seminary.
The Guild of St. Peter's - is a community of women parishioners who come together for spiritual, social and service programs.
Gargoyle - is our parish magazine that is published quarterly. Parishioners provide the articles and pictures.
Thrift Shop - is a parish run project. The proceeds help supplement the parish income.
Respect Life - is committee that strives to educate people on the dignity of all life from the moment of conception to the time of natural death.
Book Rack - provides literature for sale on various spiritual topics, including books for children.
Girl Scouts - provides an atmosphere that develops healthy self esteem, independence and the ability for girls to learn good communication skills.
Boy Scouts - is committed to promote family togetherness and to provide an educational program for boys, building character, responsibility and promoting physical fitness.
Christian Youth Organization (CYO) - is an athletic program for youth that is coordinated and coached by adults in the parish.
Home/Hospital Visitation - visits and comforts parishioners in hospitals and homebound.
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