Ministries

We Need You! Altar Servers must have received the sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist, and be good practicing Catholics. Many of us, active in the Church, started off as altar servers! It’s an enjoyable experience that brings the youth closer to God. If you would like to be an altar...

Join Us! Please call the parish office at 203-879-2544 to learn about the Ministry or talk to a Grief Minister. 

Join Us! An extraordinary minister of Holy Communion is an un-ordained person appointed by the bishop or his delegate to assist ordained ministers in the distribution of Communion. The “ordinary” ministers of Holy Communion are bishops, priests, and deacons, all of whom have received the sacrament of Holy Orders. The...

The Parish and the board members of the parish meet. The Trustees also attend the meetings. The parish is very fortunate to have such an outstanding group of people in these capacities and we are grateful for their counsel and advice.

Join Us! Thanks to the efforts of Father Michael J. McGivney, assistant pastor of St. Mary’s Church in New Haven and some of his parishioners, the Connecticut state legislature on March 29, 1882, officially chartered the Knights of Columbus as a fraternal benefit society. The Order is still true to...

Join Us! The Ladies Guild of St. Basil the Great Parish and Mary, Mother of the Church Parish is an organization that meets monthly from fall to spring. The Guild is involved in various fundraising efforts throughout the year that support the parishes. Their objective is to unite the women...

Proclaimers of the Word It is a great honor to be able to proclaim the word of God!  Our parish is always looking for more lectors.  If you would like to be a lector, contact Monsignor Ginty at 203-879-2544. Lectors proclaim the first reading, usually from the Old Testament, and...

Join Us! Our parish music ministry is under the direction of Jason Alderuccio and Judy Ball.  Singing is praying.  Saint Augustine said that when one sings, one prays twice.  Praise the Lord with your singing!  The choir is always open to new voices. Contact the rectory at 203-879-2544 to learn...

Join Us! The Rosary Society fosters devotion to the blessed mother, Mary, and prays for world peace. St. Basil the Great Parish has a dedicated group that recites the rosary after morning Mass each Monday. Many members also say the rosary at home. The Rosary Society sponsors Devotions to our...