Organizations at St. Edward's

Boy Scouts

Cub Scouts

Contact: pack205syosset@yahoo.com


Boy Scouts

Website: http://www.syossettroop205.com/ 


Contact Info: scouttroop205@gmail.com


Scout Oath 

On my honor I will do my best

To do my duty to God and my country

and to obey the Scout Law;

To help other people at all times;

To keep myself physically strong,  

Mentally awake and morally straight.


Scout Law

A Scout is: Trustworthy, Obedient, Loyal, Cheerful, Helpful, Thrifty, Friendly, Brave, Courteous, Clean, Kind, Reverent  

CYO

Catholic Youth Organization (CY0)

Basketball - Softball - Track


Click here to go to the CYO website.

Knights of Columbus

Joseph Gorman Council #5091 

Website under construction

Columbiettes

A unified body of Catholic women who work together to make a difference by touching hearts and changing lives.  

Catholic Daughters

Formed more than 100 years ago, The Catholic Daughters of the Americas is one of the oldest and largest organizations of Catholic women in the Americas. The CDA motto is “Unity and Charity.” Members work together for their parish, donate to charities, administer scholarship programs and strive “to be helping hands where there is pain, poverty, sorrow or sickness.”  St. Edward’s CDA members meet monthly and host several events and activities throughout the year to help them fulfill the CDA Mission. To join, contact the Rectory. All are welcome.   

Parish Groups

Men's Club

Service, socialization, and sharing our faith are all part of St. Edward’s Men’s Club. New members are always welcomed. Monthly meetings. Guest speakers. Meetings and special events are announced in the bulletin.   

Women's Group

Social gathering for ladies of all ages with a common interest in promoting sociability, education, spirituality, and charity. Meetings are the third Thursday of the month in the Holy Family Room at 10 AM. Announcements are in the bulletin. Join us at any time. No dues or applications.   

Parish Purls

Volunteers crochet and knit prayer shawls and lap blankets that are available at the Rectory, Pantry, Anointing of the Sick Masses, Cold Spring Hills Nursing Home, and Mercy Hospital. Shawls and blankets are free of charge. The Purls meet once a month.  

Yarn donations are appreciated.     

Mommy & Me Play

Arts & Crafts, Storytime, Music/Movement, Snack time, Parachute Play, Mommy Talk Registration Required & Limited

 Call Olga at (917) 686 -5695

 or Christine at (631) 398-4002 

Bridge League

Whether you are a beginner or seasoned bridge player, all are welcome to take part in St. Edward’s Bridge League. Friendly games are arranged at participants’ convenience. Contact the rectory for details.   

Environment

Volunteers come together to beautify our Church for various liturgies and services throughout the year, including Christmas and Easter. Helpers are always needed.  If you want to become involved, leave your name and phone number in the Rectory.   

Parish Committees

Enrichment Speakers Series

The SEC Enrichment Committee plans and hosts several guest speakers for the benefit of our parishioners and the surrounding community. Topics vary and have included “Wills, Trusts, & Estate Planning for Everyone,” “Tax Planning for Today & Tomorrow,” and “Prepare, Respond & Recover: What to Do When Disaster Strikes.”

Call the rectory for information.

Parish Festival

This annual event is sponsored by our local Knights of Columbus Joseph J. Gorman #5091 Council. This four day event, generally held in August in the Long Island Railroad parking lot in Syosset, is fun for the whole family and relies on the generosity of volunteers, local businesses, parish groups, and the Syosset community to make it a success. See the bulletin for details closer to the event.

Annual Parish BBQ

Our “Celebrate the Spirit” annual barbecue brings together the generations for an afternoon of delicious food, great music, raffles, and fun & games for our younger parishioners. This joyful celebration is usually scheduled after 11:30 AM Mass on a Sunday in late June. Plenty of volunteers are needed. Get involved by contacting the rectory and leaving your name and number.  

Parish Council

Please feel free to contact any council member at any time regarding your “needs, feelings, hopes, and reactions.” All members can be reached through the Rectory office.  Pastoral Council: Fr. Michael T. Maffeo, Pastor; Deacon James Murphy; Jo Ann Bonasera; Kathy DeNatale; Cliare Kapey; David Krieg; and Donna Zaino 

Finance Committee

Advisory committee to the Pastor. Parish Trustees: Fran Scally and Tom Drennan.