Adult Choir
Contact: Jennifer Cardoni
Phone: (914) 779-7345
Email: Anna.caruso@annunciation-fatima.com
The adult choir rehearses on Tuesday nights at 7:00 p.m. and leads song at the high Mass Sunday on morning (12 noon at Annunciation Church). Please consider joining our choir. It is a wonderful opportunity to learn, worship, and grow in this great parish community.
Adult Faith Formation
Contact: The Rectory
Phone: (914) 779-7345
Email:
Purpose, mission, outreach, using my gifts and talents, serving others, understanding how God works in my life, living life with peace and joy, accepting and moving on from past mistakes, growing spiritually and feeling fulfilled in my daily life — these are some of the benefits that come from participating in adult faith formation activities, courses, ministries and retreats.
You are not alone if you have doubts or questions about your faith or God. You are not alone if you are enthusiastic about your faith, while others around you are not. Check out some of our parish groups/ministries and the various events that are advertised throughout the year.
Annunciation-OLF Players
Contact: Frank D’Erasmo
Phone: (914) 723-3842
Email: fabd@optonline.net
The Annunciation Players was created in 1980. Initially, it was the brainstorm of the Home School Association and other interested parishioners. The purpose was to present a musical talent show with chorus and production numbers and a cast consisting of children and adults performing songs, musical numbers and comic skits. Every production has been a smash hit!
Now known as the Annunciation-Our Lady of Fatima Players, the group has grown to become a family with close ties to one another. Many friendships have been created and we enjoy performing for the parish. We invite you to join our family of players or come watch our next production.
Bridge
Contact: The Rectory
Phone: (914) 779-7345
Email: anna.caruso@annunciation-fatima.com
Bridge players gather each week on Wednesday in the Parish Room from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. for a friendly game. Come and join the fun whether you are a beginner or long-time player. Don’t know how to play? There is Bridge instruction by Eugene Donovan a few times a year for those who want to learn the game or polish up on their skills. Watch the bulletin for instruction dates.
Holy Name Society
Contact: Joe LoBono
Phone: (914) 500-5591
Email: jnmlobono@optonline.net
The Annunciation-Our Lady of Fatima Holy Name Society is comprised of men of the parish interested in supporting the parish’s spiritual needs. This group gathers once a month, excluding summer, to worship either at the 9:00 a.m. Sunday Mass at Our Lady of Fatima Church or the 12:00 pm Sunday Mass at Annunciation Church, followed by breakfast, fellowship and a business meeting. This group seeks to provide a witness to their fellow parishioners through dedication to the Sacraments, service as lectors, Eucharistic ministers and ushers, and sponsorship of spiritual enrichment programs in the parish. The group sponsors an annual retreat for the men of the parish, a Notte della Famiglia pasta and meatball dinner dance in October and a St. Patrick’s dinner dance in March.
Hospitality Ministry
Contact: Rectory
Phone: (914) 779-7345
Email: anna.caruso@annunciation-fatima.com
The Hospitality Ministry is comprised of a group of parishioners who help to welcome the parish community to parish-based events. A welcome reception for a new parish priest or thank you reception for a departing priest, the expectant family Mass and wedding anniversary Mass receptions, annual volunteers thank you reception and the bi-annual Treasures Dinner are just some examples of the events that the Hospitality Ministry helps to organize.
Knights of Columbus: Blessed Mother Council
Contact: Tom Fitzpatrick
Phone: (914) 980-9027
Email: blessedmothercouncil@yahoo.com
The Knights of Columbus: Blessed Mother Council was formed in June 2009 and consists of members from Annunciation-Our Lady of Fatima parish. The Knights of Columbus is the world’s largest Catholic family fraternal service organization. Membership is open to practicing Catholic men who are at least 18 years of age. The Knights sponsor various events, including the parish blood drive, an annual trip to a West Point football game and the Keep Christ in Christmas campaign. They raise funds for sponsoring a seminarian, local scholarships, etc. Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of the month.
Ladies' Guild
Contact: Kristen McDermott
Phone: (914) 779-6347
Email: annunciationlg@gmail.com
The Annunciation Ladies’ Guild is a social, philanthropic and service organization open to all women of the parish. Scheduled meetings are held in the Parish Room throughout the year. Planned events include movie night, an evening of yoga, cooking classes, wine tastings and a night on Broadway. All meetings or planned events will be announced through Flocknote and the bulletin. In addition to our social events, the Ladies’ Guild hosts parish events such as Breakfast with Santa, the Palm Sunday bake sale, and more. The funds raised through our various activities and events are donated to Annunciation Church and Annunciation School. We also provide an annual Christian merit graduation award to two eighth-graders from Annunciation School. Participation in Ladies’ Guild is a wonderful way to meet the women of our parish and to get involved with our church and school. Volunteerism has never been so much fun!
Ladies Of Charity
Contact: Anne Martyn
Phone: (914) 793-1879
Email: amartyn@verizon.net
Established in 1953, the Crestwood Council of the Ladies of Charity has about 80 members. Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month and there is an annual trip to St. Joseph’s seminary for a meeting of all the Westchester councils. There is also a fall tea where money is raised through the raffle of a quilt and pillows. A speaker is invited to some meetings, and refreshments are served. To conclude the year’s activities, a June luncheon is held. Volunteers serve in a number of institutions and service programs in our area. Many women knit, crochet or sew on a continuing basis for places such as Rosary Hill, Pregnancy Care Center, The Catholic Home Bureau and Bedford Hills Children’s Center. Some of the ladies participate in the various hospice programs in the area. The ladies also help prepare food for the soup kitchen, and participate as lectors, as Eucharistic ministers, in the Ministry to Elders, Sick and Homebound and on the Parish Council.
Martha and Mary Network
Contact: Donna Butler
Phone: (914) 725-9002
Email: donna.m.butler3@gmail.com
Contact: Patty Gast
Phone: (914) 723-0489
Email: patrigst@aol.com
Contact: Marion Whiting
Phone: (914) 725-1447
Email: Marion.whiting@verizon.net
“Women of spirituality, service and hospitality” is the mission statement of this organization. It seeks to respond to the spiritual and social needs of the women in the parish and addresses the needs of people in the local and extended community through charitable outreach.
Meetings are generally held in the Lower Meeting Room after the 9:00 a.m. Mass on the second Sunday of each month. Guest speakers are frequently featured at meetings. The group organizes an annual Communion breakfast and an afternoon of reflection. The Thanksgiving food drive and St. Joseph’s Table support the Franciscan Sisters of the Renewal, while their mitten tree at Christmas time supports the Saint Elizabeth Seton Pediatric Center. Trips are arranged to places such as the Cloisters, the United Nations, Westchester Broadway Theatre and the Bronx Botanical Garden.
Men's Club
Contact: Brian Duffy
Phone: (914) 310-8090
Contact: Brian Mullery
Phone: (914) 441-0463
The Men’s Club is open to all men of the parish and holds most meetings on Fridays at 9 p.m. You can play basketball, cards, darts or just socialize. Some of the events sponsored by the Men’s Club are the Super Bowl party (January), Mother’s Day coffee (May), annual golf outing (June), parish picnic (September), and decorating of Annunciation Church for Christmas. We also team up with the Ladies’ Guild to host events such as Casino Night. Every Tuesday evening at 9:00 p.m., the Men’s Club sponsors adult basketball in the school gymnasium for all men of the parish. The proceeds of Men’s Club fundraising events goes to support Annunciation School. In addition, the Men’s Club sponsors two scholarships for graduating eighth-graders from Annunciation School. Please keep an eye on the Bulletin for our scheduled meetings and activities.
Respect Life
Contact: Joe Leddy
Phone: (845) 367-1853
Email: jleddy196@optonline.net
The members of Respect Life, working under directives issued by the Archdiocese, organize letter-writing campaigns and other actions in response to pending Federal and State legislation. The rosary is said for the intention of Respect Life at Our Lady of Fatima Church every Wednesday after the 9:00 a.m. Mass.
Senior Program (60+)
Contact: The Rectory
Phone: (914) 779-7345
The Annunciation Senior Program, called “60 Plus,” meets every Thursday from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. in the Parish Room. This program is open to all who enjoy getting together to share refreshments, play cards, or other games of choice, or just to sit and chat. A committee meets periodically to plan other events. These activities are printed in the Bulletin.
SOLOS
Contact: Marie Postner
Phone: (914) 337-3555
Email: mpostner@hotmail.com
Contact: Betty Conlon
Phone: (914) 961-4656
Email: elizconlon@optonline.net
SOLOS is a newly-formed group for those living alone and widows or widowers. SOLOS seeks to provide a network of support, be it social interaction, practical help with the little things in life or spiritual enrichment. SOLOS meets every second and fourth Thursday of the month in the Parish Room at 4 p.m.