Altar Servers
Those who serve at the altar assist the priest and the sacred administration of his responsibilities during the sacrifice of the Mass. Typically, they are the cross bearer, those who carry the...
Youth Faith Formation
This program is designed to serve students that are baptized but did not make First Penance and Holy Eucharist in the second grade. Therefore, it is necessary to include them in a specially...
Sea Breeze - Golden Age Club
The Sea Breeze Golden Age Club meets from September to June at the SFDS Catholic Academy at 219 Beach 129th Street. We meet the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month from 12PM to 3PM. Come join us!...
Monday Evening Rosaries
St. Francis de Sales Church Rosary Prayer Group Mondays at 7:00 PM in Church We hope you can join us in Church on Mondays at 7:00 PM. Attached are the prayers for you to follow along. The...
Active Military in Our Parish
PLEASE KEEP OUR BRAVE MEN AND WOMEN IN YOUR PRAYERS, ESPECIALLY: United States Army Major Thomas Boggiano Cadet Molly Murtaugh, USMA, West Point Sergeant First Class Patrick O’Leary 2nd...
Office of Religious Education
2026 Communion Times: Saturday, May 2nd, 11:00 am and 1:00 pm Saturday, May 9th, 11:00 am 2025 Communion Photos! May 3rd 11AM May 3rd 1PM May 10th 12PM 2025 Confirmation Photos! 10/24...
CYO
The MISSION of the SFDS CYO Program is to provide participants from Grades K-9th Grade (based on grade in September-grade 9 is Swimming ONLY) a variety of sports activities with the primary...
Summer Classic
The Summer Classic is a basketball league that runs from June through August in the St. Francis de Sales schoolyard and gym. Games are played Monday through Friday between 5:30 and 10:00. The...
Family Life Ministry
The story of the life and death of New York City fireman Timothy Stackpole is a testament to what a true life of faith and service means. Timmy, a father of five children, perished in the...
Online Catholic Homeschool
For information on our Catholic Homeschooling programs please see below: Welcome to Online Catholic Homeschooling Orientation MCFD Preview Video (Click to download and play) MCFD Faith and...
RCIC
This program is designed to serve children who are beyond their 7th birthday and have not been baptized into the Catholic Church. The program is similar to RCIA and the child will be prepared to be...
Lectors
The Lector Ministry calls for volunteers to grow in a warm and loving knowledge of Scripture, which is the living Word of God. Lectors proclaim the Word of God at Mass and other liturgical...
Bereavement
Assists those who are suffering or troubled about the death of a loved one. Trained facilitators gently guide the participant through the bereavement process.
Alcoholics Anonymous
Alcoholics Anonymous Assisting people with problems related to alcohol abuse.Thursdays – 9 P.M. Open MeetingSundays – 8 P.M. Closed Meeting Alcoholics Anonymous (Clean and Dry Group) To assist...
Parish Council
Council Members Co-Chair Mrs. Meghan Flanagan Co-Chair Mr. Timothy Henning Mr. Jamie Agoglia Mrs. Janice Ameruso Mrs. Noelle Hutton Burns Mrs. Claire Conti Mr. Mike Coughlin Mr. Joseph Courtney...
RCIA
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is a program for people interested in the Catholic faith, whether they are non-Catholics thinking about becoming Catholic, or Catholics who wish to...
Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist
The role of an extraordinary minister of Holy Communion is to assist the priest in serving communion during the celebration of Mass. Communion ministers are scheduled to serve communion at a...
Music/Choir
Click Here for Newest info on Joining the Choir! Additional Information The choir enhances the liturgical celebrations by leading the music ministry at Sunday Masses through hymns and...
