Ways to Serve
Regular parish life at the Church of St. Vincent Ferrer offers members many opportunities to put their unique talents at the service of both their fellow Christians and the wider community.
As a Lector, a registered parishioner has the privilege of
proclaiming the Word of God at weekend Masses. You will be asked to prepare
thoughtfully, to proclaim the Scripture readings reverently, to be flexible
in accepting assignments, and to be timely in fulfilling them.
To request to be commissioned as a lector, contact:
Lectors@csvfrcc.com
As an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion, a registered
parishioner has the privilege of assisting the priest-celebrant by distributing
Communion at weekend Masses. In providing this liturgical service, you
will have the opportunity to renew your own faith in the Eucharist each time
you say the words, “The Body of Christ.”
To request to be commissioned as an extraordinary minister of Holy Communion,
contact:
EucharisticMinister@csvfrcc.com
As an Altar Server, young
parishioners in Grades 5-12 have the privilege of serving at the altar at selected
weekend Masses. Initially,
you will be asked to follow a period of instruction in order to become familiar
with the ceremonies of the Church. Reverent serving provides the opportunity
to worship God and to assist with prayer of the whole congregation.
To request to be commissioned as an altar server, contact: AltarServers@csvfrcc.com
As a member of the acclaimed Saint Vincent Ferrer Chorale,
one of the finest liturgical choirs in New York, you will join over twenty-five
dedicated amateur and professional singers under the direction of Dr. Mark
Bani, the parish music director. From September through early June, the
Chorale rehearses one or two evenings weekly and sings at the Sunday Noon Choral
Mass. The Chorale also assists at liturgical celebrations on major feast
days, such as Christmas and Easter, and it performs periodically in special
concerts. Dr. Bani describes this musical service as “a unique opportunity
for growing in one’s faith through the profound expression of artistry
in worship and wonderful camaraderie.” Interested singers are welcome
to sit in on rehearsals.
Please contact Dr. Bani for more information:
MusicDirector@csvfrcc.com
As a member of the Hospitality Committee, you will have the opportunity to help plan and host various parish functions throughout the year, such as monthly coffee hours, afternoon teas, and special holiday fêtes.
Interested individuals should contact:
HospitalityCommittee@csvfrcc.com
- The Women’s Shelter at the Park
Avenue Armory - Here members conduct weekly
bingo games and host various holiday parties, including a festive Christmas
luncheon.
- The Yorkville Common Pantry – At
the Church, members assist with the monthly collection of food and cash,
as well as with special holiday collections and distributions.
- Jan Hus Presbyterian Church – Here members assist with
feeding the homeless and hungry on Tuesday evenings.
- ESCHJ (East Side Congregations for Housing Justice) – ESCHJ is an inter-faith organization in Manhattan seeking to educate and engage members of our congregations on issues of homelessness and affordable housing. ESCHJ is especially active in advocating affordable housing for all New Yorkers.
Parishioners Interested in joining the Social Concerns Committee should contact:
SocialConcerns@csvfrcc.com
As a member of the St James School Committee, you
will be asked to lend your support in the form of time and/or money to provide
needed resources to St. James Parochial School in Lower Manhattan. Since partnering
with St. James in 1996, parishioners at St. Vincent Ferrer have assisted the
school in keeping its doors open to disadvantaged families in the area. In
addition to financial support, opportunities exist for tutoring and other services.
Interested individuals should contact: StJamesSchool@csvfrcc.com
