Altar Guild
Volunteer teams prepare the Altar and related areas in the Church for Mass and other services including organizing, restocking, dusting and light cleaning according to a checklist. Teams are responsible for one week (Monday through Sunday) approximately once every quarter. The teams schedule these activities themselves within the assigned week to be completed prior to weekend Mass. Schedules are published annually and subject to change.
Contact:Rich Zdrowski 203-734-7915
Altar Servers
Boys and girls, grades three through high school, have the opportunity to assist at Masses by serving at the altar.
Contact:Rachel Sosnovich 203-735-7857 x32 rsosnovich@assumptionschool.net
Campus Set-up & Clean-up
Handy men and women who help set-up and clean-up for activities and events in the church, hall, gym or rectory.
Church Art and Environment Committee
A group of people who decorate the church for weekly liturgies as well as special holy days.
Contact:Kim Ferencz 203-393-3952
Knights of Columbus Council #23
The pre-eminent Catholic laymen’s organization which supports the work of the church and the local parish. Meeting is every 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the Rectory.
Contact:Carl Stevens 203-881-5585
Master’s Table Community Meals
This committee prepares and serves free meals for the community-at-large.
Contact:Jim Fedak 203-732-7792 masterstablect@gmail.com
Ministers of Holy Communion
Men and women who assist the priest in distributing Communion at Mass and bring Communion to the sick.
Contact: Deacon Mike
Homeless Shelter Meals
A group of people, working in teams, who plan, prepare, and serve monthly meals for residents of Spooner House.
Contact: Rich Zdrowski 203-734-7915
Lectors
Men, women, and teens of the parish who proclaim the Scriptures at Mass. Training required.
Contact: Jessica Pinto 203-732-2512
Maintenance & Safety Committee
A group of people who assist with various maintenance projects throughout the parish and address safety concerns according to best practices and insurance guidelines. Duties include quarterly meetings, safety inspections and safety communications.
Contact: Rich Zdrowski 203-734-7915
Music Ministry
A diverse group of women and men who enhance the spiritual life of the parish through music, either as a cantor, choir member, or both. A combination of traditional and contemporary music is offered.
Contact: Anthony J. Burke, M.M.
Music Director/Organist
203-735-7857×29
RCIA Ministry
Dedicated to executing the RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) program for our parish family – helping those who desire to become Catholic. It includes people who wish to become sponsors or to be confirmed.
Contact: Maureen Lowman 203-734-1092 maureenlowman@sbcglobal.net
Religious Education Grades 1-6
Volunteers are welcomed to be a teacher or classroom aid in our Sunday morning elementary education program.
Contact: Anne Lynch 203-736-2663 annelynch0401@yahoo.com
Religious Education Grades 7-10
Volunteers are welcomed to be a teacher in our Monday evening middle school education program.
Contact: Kim Ginex Kimginex32@gmail.com
St. Francis Food Pantry
Open each Tuesday and Thursday from 10-11:30pm, and on Saturdays 12-1:30. Parishioners can help stock the pantry by selecting a bag from the back of the church and following the list provided.
Social Justice Committee
Community breakfasts, second Saturday every month. Catholic Relief Services Rice Bowl once a year beginning of Lent. Dorothy Day two weekends in October to collect linens for Spooner House, Feast Day Picnic work with other committees. Simple Suppers the Fridays during Lent: organize organizations within the parish to prepare soup, salad, bread and water before The Stations of the Cross.
Contact: Susan Olmsted 203-231-5208 or Judy Simpson 203-736-1676
Ushers and Greeters Committee
A group of men and women who greet parishioners and visitors at each Mass, take the collection, distribute bulletins and make sure that the church is prepared for the following Mass.
Contact: Tom Bennett 203-735-1578
Youth & Young Adult
Adults who would like to support the youth ministry in its mission.
Contact: Torin Bourke 203-735-7857×32 ValleyCY@gmail.com
Administration Committee
This group supports the parish administrative needs. Tasks include computer work, web and social media maintenance. Participating on the Parish Safety Committee or providing expertise in a variety of other areas.
Contact: Rich Zdrowski 203-734-7915
Bereavement
Grief support group that runs for 9 weeks on Monday evenings in the rectory.
Contact: Mary Tokarz, Barbara O’Grodnick, and Marcia Burkitt 203-231-0460 jeffrey_w_burkitt@sbcglobal.net
Bereavement Quilts
Quilts are made and provided to children, ages 5-15, at Camp Erin Bereavement Camp, who have lost a parent or a sibling.
Contact: Judy Simpson 203-736-1676 judys45@sbcglobal.net
Bereavement Group
They meet and discuss funeral arrangements with the family, offering parish condolences, help with readings, music, readers, etc.
Contact: Judy Simpson 203-736-1676 judys45@sbcglobal.net
Annulment
Assistance for anyone seeking to apply for a marriage annulment and provide support and counseling during the entire application process.
Contact: Jim Tottenham 203-735-7857 james@terryjamesart.com
Spooner House Homeless Shelter Meals
A group of people, working in teams, who plan, prepare, and serve monthly meals for residents of Spooner House.
Contact: Judy Simpson 203-736-1676 judys45@sbcglobal.net
Assumption Parish Swaddling Blankets Ministry
To provide infants in need with blankets to feel the warmth and comfort of His love. Blankets are donated to Carolyn’s Place Pregnancy Care Centre in Waterbury and the Childbirth Center at Griffin Hospital.
Contact: Carrie Stephen 203-804-7743 carriestephen77@gmail.com
Knit Wits Prayer Shawl Ministry
A group of volunteers who meet one day a week to crochet prayer shawls for those facing medical challenges. Hats and scarves are also created for Brian Bags. No experience needed.
Contact: Margaret Casey 203-736-9346 caseym782@gmail.com
Margherita del Castello Prayer Society
Contact: Armida Oradei armidaoradei@gmail.com
Silvana Monaco 203-734-5236
Monthly Eucharistic Adoration
First Friday 7pm – midnight, First Saturday 8am – 12 noon. Volunteers needed to sign up for an hour of adoration.
Contact: Bridget and Gabe Sielicki gabesielicki@gmail.com
203-731-0593 (Gabe) 661-713-4952 (Bridget)
Parish Grounds/Garden Ministry
Contact: Mike Petrillo uriah179@yahoo.com
Parish Nurses
Attends monthly community breakfast for blood pressure checks
Contact: Mary Tokarz and Marcia Burkitt 203-231-0460 jeffrey_w_burkitt@sbcglobal.net
Pro-Life Ministry
Contact: Lorraine Greski 203-736-9606
Welcoming/Hospitality Committee