Parish Ministries - continued

EMs—Special Ministers of the Eucharist

Faith Formation (Religious Education)

Knights of Columbus – Heart of the Island Council
The Knights of Columbus is a fraternal, charitable organization founded in 1882 by Father Michael J. McGivney. Our Heart of the Island Council embellishes their foundational principles of charity, unity, fraternity and patriotism with a spirit of family. They strive to help our parish in any way possible, e.g., providing vouchers to our Human Services Office, preparing baskets with food and gifts at Thanksgiving and Christmas time for those less fortunate, and participating in the various ministries offered at St. Margaret’s. New members are always welcome and actively recruited by our council family. For further information contact Joe Callari at 736-3825 or 696-0226.

Lectors

Legion of Mary
Do you try to get closer to Jesus through our Blessed Mother Mary? Well, so do we, the members of the Legion of Mary. We meet every Friday in the rectory at 9:45 a.m. Why not consider joining us as we try to increase our own spirituality while assisting the parish in any way possible. If you can’t attend Friday morning meetings, we also have an auxiliary group that does not have to attend meetings. As legionnaires we visit nursing and adult homes, primarily to lead the rosary and conduct one-hour rosary classes when invited by religious education instructors. For further information please contact Rectory 732-3131.

Ministry of Hope
The Ministry of Hope offers a complete aftercare program beginning with wake prayer services at funeral homes and assisting with the funeral mass. Care continues with direct personal contact with the bereaved, regular mailings of materials on grief and healing, counseling, library, and support groups. If you would like to volunteer to help in any of these areas, or would like additional information, contact Barbara Mahon at 732-3131 ext. 113.

Music Ministry

Parish Social Ministry (Outreach)

Pre-Cana
Couples in this ministry share their married-life experiences with engaged couples who are preparing for the sacrament of marriage. In this way we are able to assist engaged couples in identifying their personal values, opinions, and faith in light of the gospel, and the impact this will have on their growth as a married couple in the Christian community. Each team consists of two married couples who act as discussion group facilitators for three-to five engaged couples. The program runs three times a year. Each session contains six weekly meetings, two at the church, and four in a team member’s home. If you would like to learn more or volunteer for this exciting ministry contact Kerry & Donna Cramer at 736-0825.

Preschool Program

Our program is geared to support parents nurturing their 2½ to 4 year old children. We hope to accomplish our goals by teaching basic socialization skills with an age-appropriate readiness program in a positive learning environment. Our main focus is to help both parent and child move toward a deeper experience of God. It can really happen at this early age!

A $50 nonrefundable registration fee, plus the last month’s tuition, and completed registration forms guarantee your child a place in our program.

We will not offer makeup days. In the unfortunate event that your child is out sick or on vacation, you must continue to pay your  tuition or you chance forfeiting your child’s place in the program

A certificate of immunization completed by your doctor must be returned to St. Margaret’s no later than the first day of school, Wednesday, September 7, 2011.

To set up an appointment to see the program in session, or for further information, please call Mrs. Jenny Tranfaglia, 732-3131 x124.

Our program is academically age appropriate. We offer a readiness program where concepts are introduced, integrated, reinforced and reviewed. Our goal is to give the children a foundation in faith and academics.

 

We offer:
- A prayerful environment to enable the child to deepen their experience of
  God
- Clean, safe, nurturing environment
- Small class size (14 students)
- Teacher, assistant and parent volunteer in each class
- Computers in the class
- Science and Social Studies
- Music, Art and Drama
- Reading/Math Readiness
- Social Development
- Physical Education
- Monthly Guest Speakers (Community Helpers)
- Special Holiday Events
- Affordable Tuition

Our Faith Formation Program, the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, is open to three and four year olds. if you are interested, please call (631) 732-3131 or visit us at CGS page.

Program Schedules
2½ to 3½ Year olds
Half Day Classes
Wednesdays & Fridays: 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. or 12:15 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
$1,500 a year; $150 each payment

3½ to 4½ Year olds
Half Day Classes
Wednesdays & Fridays: 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. or 12:15 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
$1,500 a year; $150 each payment

To set an appointment to see the program in session, or for further information, please call Mrs. Jenny Tranfaglia (631) 732-3131 ext. 124
we welcome you to visit our classrooms, speak with our teachers, browse through our books, and ask questions.

Regional School—Holy Angels
Established as a regional school in 1977, Holy Angels (formerly Patchogue Regional Catholic School) provides an elementary education in an atmosphere of Christian concern and faith values. The school strives to provide a learning environment where values and good judgment are as important as reading and math skills. Religious education, both taught and lived, permeates the entire curriculum. For further information contact the school at 475-0422.
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Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)

Spirituality of Sobriety (SOS)
All are welcome for Bible sharing and group prayer as a way of discovering the healing mercy of our God. Group meets in the rectory on Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. For more information contact the Parish Receptionist at 732-3131 ext. 10.

Ushers

Women’s Group
Check bulletin after Labor Day for future plans.