Ministries

Liturgical Ministers (Lectors)

It is preferable for the liturgical ministers to read the readings of the day before they attend Mass.  You can find the readings at the home   You may modify your Mass availability and enter dates you are unable to serve.

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

  You may modify your Mass availability and enter dates you are unable to serve.

Ushers (Ministry of Hospitality)

Ushers are the group of individuals who welcome worshipers to the weekend Masses. They provide a count of the congregation for the parish record, take up the collections, arrange for parishioners to participate in the Eucharistic celebration by selecting worshipers to present the gifts, and give out bulletins, flyers and, any current materials which the parish or diocese may wish to be distributed. 
 
Ushers should make a commitment to attend a particular Mass as much as possible and to let the head usher know in advance if they will not be able to be present on a particular weekend. To become an usher speak to the head usher of the Mass, which you attend, or call the rectory: 718-238-2900.

 

Catechists

Catechists are volunteer teachers in our School of Religion. They are Catholics who educate the children of our parish in the love of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Classes are on Sundays at 8:30 a.m. from September to June. Catechists must be fully initiated in the church, complete Virtus child safety training and participate in ongoing faith formation. We also have volunteer positions for catechist assistants. 

Music Ministry

Adult Choir, led by Therese Panicali, Director of Music Ministry.  Call (718) 238-2900 for more information.

Come Sing and Praise the Lord!
 
Join the Adult Choir
Rehearsals Wed. 7:30 and performance at the 12 noon Mass
Email your name to :  stanselmrectory@aol.com  Subject LIne: Adult Choir 
Or call the Rectory 718-238-2900
 
Or just stop by.
 
Join the Youth Choir
Rehearsals Sun. 9:30a.m. and perform at the 10.00 Mass
Email your name to :  stanselmrectory@aol.com  Subject LIne:  Youth Choir 
Or call the Rectory 718-238-2900
 
Consolation Ministry
Our Ministry offers comfort, unassuming support and hope to our parishioners who have suffered the loss of a loved one. Coordinators call and may visit with the families to help them prepare for the funeral liturgy, and parishioners who volunteer take turns attending and assisting at the Funeral Masses. Usually, the time commitment is approximately 2 hours per month. If you would like to learn more, please call the Rectory at 718-238-2900.
 

Pastoral Ministries

Holy Communion for the Homebound – A parish priest will visit, followed by scheduled visits from our Ministers of Communion.

Anointing of the Sick

Other Pastoral Ministry Activities

  • Blood Drives
  • Clothing Drives
  • Lenten Food Collection
  • Thanksgiving Food Collection
  • Parish Christmas Giving Tree