St. Elizabeth

Liturgy and Music Ministries

Liturgy Committee

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This Committee offers advice and recommendations to the pastor, and in particular helps prepare liturgies for the seasons in the Church year by faithfulness to the various instructions, Rites and rubrics provided by the Church. Members of the Liturgy Committee are willing to be trained and familiar with the various liturgical documents which guide us as a Church in our public worship. The Liturgy Committee meets about once a month and for various subcommittee assignments. The Committee meets four times a year for prayer and planning and are present to coordinate at the Family Mass.

Pre-Cana Committee

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Ann & Dennis Marchsiello

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The Pre-Cana Group offers engaged couples supportive companionship and their insight into married life through the prism of their personal experiences as committed Christians. Pre-Cana members are open to sharing themselves, to listening well, to growing in discipleship through the exchange of stories which are especially useful to deepen the faith and commitment of the engaged couple. Pre-Cana takes place in the spring and fall for six sessions each time.

If you are thinking about getting married at St. Elizabeth Church the first step in planning a wedding is to call the parish secretary (631-271- 4455) to arrange for an appointment with a priest or deacon. During that meeting you will discuss the rest of the process, including rules and regulations and information on Pre-Cana. We encourage you to read our Marriage FAQ as well.

Wedding Rehearsal Committee

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Jill Schwartz

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The Wedding Rehearsal Group assists the bride, groom, bridal party and guests at our parish weddings and conducts the wedding rehearsals. At each wedding, two Wedding Rehearsal Coordinators offer a calm presence, awareness of propriety, knowledge of liturgical and other needs and a sense of joy to all present. There are usually about twenty weddings per year and the Coordinators divide them among themselves (five or fewer per year).

If you are thinking about getting married at St. Elizabeth's the first step in planning a wedding is to call the parish secretary (631-271- 4455 x 113) to arrange for an appointment with a priest, pastoral associate or deacon. During that meeting you will discuss the rest of the process, including rules and regulations and information on Pre-Cana. We encourage you to read our Marriage FAQ as well.

Ushers and Greeters

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Joe Arnone

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Youth Sign-Up Form

Ushers/Greeters, “ministers of hospitality,” are men, women and young adults who welcome all those who come for Mass and gather as a community to give Glory and Praise to God. Members are outgoing and welcoming, ready to greet parishioners in the gathering area, assist in finding seats, help with the collection and the gifts at the presentation of the gifts, assure an orderly communion procession, and respond to the special needs of parishioners. Most ushers/greeters are part of a regular “team” at a particular Sunday Mass. They also are ready to help at larger parish celebrations, including Christmas and Easter.

RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults)

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Virginia Marchesiello

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Members of this ministry journey with those adults who are unbaptized and those who have been baptized into another Christian tradition. They provide scripture and plan entry rites into the Catholic Church.