Parish Committees
Parish Council - The Parish Council is an advisory group to the Pastor composed of representatives of the various groups
within the Parish. They meet four times a year and their responsibilities are to advise the Pastor and help with the planning of
activities spiritual and material.

Finance Committee -

Stewardship Committee
- A Committee that works closely with the Pastor to help promote Stewardship as a Way of Life by
sharing our Time, Talent and Treasure. See:
Stewardship in Action

Sacred Heart of Jesus Society - (Cofradía) is a group of ladies that meet on the fourth Sunday of the month. They attend the
8:30 a.m. Mass and meet in the Parish Hall. Their purpose is to venerate  the Sacred Heart of Jesus, pray, visit the sick, help
those in need and assist the parish in its various activities.

The Holy Name Society - (Santo Nombre) is a group of men that meets the second Sunday of the month. They attend the 8:30
a.m. Mass and meet in the Parish Hall after Mass. They take care of maintaining the buildings and grounds, they visit the sick,
and help out in whatever way they can, those in need.
those in need.

Charismatic Group - Gathers every Friday at our Parish Hall for Mass at 6:30 p.m. followed by prayer and worship.

"AMP" Accomplishing the Master’s Plan Youth Group - Our Youth Group consists of youth ages 14+. They meet on
every other Sundays afternoon to pray and sing, plan for different activities.

Parish Choir - Sings at special celebrations of the year. For more information contact Fr. Matthew Bernelli.

Restaurant Ministry - Twelve teams of volunteers give of their Time and Talent selling food every Sunday after Masses at
the Parish Hall. Their Ministry greatly supports the parish financially and helps forming a sense of community among
parishioners.

Maintenance Ministry - The Maintenance Ministry is in charge of maintaining and cleaning the church, hall and
surroundings of our Parish. Interested call Janette Ortiz 203-520-9843.

Guards Ministry - Our guards are in charge of traffic, parking and watching our automobiles during the Masses and special
occasions, (Festivals, Dances, etc.).

Ministry “Food for the Poor” All the first Sundays of the month food is collected for the poor at the entrance of the Church.
“I was hungry…” (Matthew 25:35)
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Saint Mary R. C. Church
25 Sherman Street, Bridgeport, CT 06608
Office: (203) 334-8811       Fax: (203) 334-8574
E-Mail:
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