Saint Anthony of Padua R.C. Church
Beautiful Rocky Point, NY
Love one another as I have loved you.
Pastoral Council 2010 - 2011
Saint Anthony of Padua Pastoral Council Mission Statement
“Love one another, as I love you.”
(John 15:12)
As faithful parishioners and the Pastor of St. Anthony of Padua, we are called and guided by the Holy Spirit to nurture and enrich our Parish family through prayerful discernment and collaboration, thus bringing glory to God.
5/19/08
September 2011 - Meet our Pastoral Council Members!
Name: William M. Heberer Jr.
Year you joined the Pastoral Council?: 2009
How many years have you been a member of Saint Anthony’s Parish?: Less than I year
Other Parish involvement: my wife and I plan to join Lazarus Ministry
When I’m not at Saint Anthony’s, I’m retired, but run a small cemetery in Commack.
What Saint Anthony’s Parish means to me: a place that I can call home. Fr. Richard is a gentle man that guides us. He set the tone of the Parish and it is shown by the generous support of the Parish community.
Name: Pattie Hulmes
Year joined the Pastoral Council?: 2009
How many years have you been a member of Saint Anthony’s Parish?: 3
Other parish involvement: Lector
When I’m not at Saint Anthony’s, I’m employed at Good Shepherd Hospice in Market development. And a mom of three children: 22, 20, 12.
What Saint Anthony’s Parish means to me: a place to feel welcomed and part of community where I can grow as a child of Christ to be the best I can be.
Name: Kay O’Brien
Year you joined the Pastoral Council?; 2009
How many years have you been a member of Saint Anthony’s Parish?: 3 years
Other Parish involvement: Family Liturgy committee, Spaghetti dinner team
When I’m not at Saint Anthony’s, I’m: enjoying being with my family, volunteering Good Shepherd Hospice.
What Saint Anthony’s Parish means to me: I love the spirit of the parish –m the people – the pastor. The Eucharist is central!
Name: Frieda Casini
Year you join the Pastoral Council? 2010
How many years have you been a member of Saint Anthony’s Parish: 8 years
Other Parish involvement: I teach 5th Grade CCD. Help Sister Jo with Spaghetti Dinner. Supply food for pantry & items for the thrift shop.
When I’m not at Saint Anthony’s, I’m…At different Doctors for my husband and myself. Active at Leisure Glen Garden Club, Pottery Club & Acting. Decorate & clean-up for different affairs in Clubhouse.
What Saint Anthony’s Parish means to me: St. Anthony’s is my lifeline to God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit. I fell “at home”. The warmth of this Church surrounds me with the people within.
Name: Lee McAllister
Year you join the Pastoral Council? 2010
How many years have you been a member of Saint Anthony’s Parish: 24 years
Other Parish involvement: My wife, Rosemary, and I are both Eucharistic Ministers
When I’m not at Saint Anthony’s, I’m… Spending time with my family & working locally as an Insurance Agent. I also run the local trails to stay in shape & like to hike with family & friends the year round.
What Saint Anthony’s Parish means to me: A place to pray, worship & celebrate the Eucharist with my extended family of St. Anthony’s. We raised 3 daughters here & this wonderful family atmosphere is what brought us into the Parish & makes us feel at home here.
Name: Marilyn Sledjeski
Year you join the Pastoral Council? 2010
How many years have you been a member of Saint Anthony’s Parish: 12 years
Other Parish involvement: Adult Choir, Lector, Spaghetti Dinner, Parish Picnic, Unity Sunday, Ecumenical Service, RCIA, Small Community Prayer Group
When I’m not at Saint Anthony’s, I’m…Working full time in the capacity of Account Clerk for the East Hampton School District’s Unified Arts Department. With my remaining time, I enjoy spending time with my husband, family & friends
What Saint Anthony’s Parish means to me: St. Anthony’s is a place to give prayerful thanks for all the good things. I have received and for the other times that have enabled me to grow spiritually. St. Anthony has become an integral part of my family life.
Name: Greg Kush
Year you join the Pastoral Council? 2010
How many years have you been a member of Saint Anthony’s Parish: 6 years
Other Parish involvement: RCIA, Prayer Group
When I’m not at Saint Anthony’s, I’m…St. Mark’s, St. Francis, St. Patrick’s, St. Peter & Paul, St. Louis deMonfort
What Saint Anthony’s Parish means to me: It is more then just a building for me, it is where we come together as the body of Christ, where we all worship together as one.
Name: Susan Haywood
Year you joined the Pastoral council? 2011
How many years have you been a member of Saint Anthony’s Parish?: 9 years
Other Parish involvement: I teach CCD
When I’m not at Saint Anthony’s I’m: raising three chldren, ages 6,7,9
What Saint Anthony’s Parish means to me: Saint Anthony's is a special place for me to pray. I bring my children to celebrate the Eucharist and listen to the gospel. I am so happy my children have a warm and loving Parish to grow up in.
September 2011
