Altar Servers
Boys and girls above Grade 3 are welcome to become Altar Servers. Servers assist at Mass and other special Liturgical Celebrations. View Altar Server Schedules
Children’s Choir
The Children’s Choir sings at the 10 a.m. Sunday Family Mass and practices immediately before that Mass.
Parish Councils
Parish Finance Council The Parish Finance Council is comprised of parishioners with some financial expertise. The Finance Council meets three times a year to advise the pastor on matters relating...
Liturgy Committee:
This committee is representative of the multi-ethnic diversity of the parish and is responsible for planning and coordinating the liturgical celebration of various feast days.
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
Extraordinary Ministers have attended Diocesan Training Sessions and have been approved by the Bishop to assist in the distribution of the Eucharist during Mass and to bring Holy Communion to...
Lectors
Lectors have attended Diocesan Training Sessions and proclaim the Scripture readings at Sunday and weekday Masses. Meetings for lectors are scheduled as needed. Click to View Lector Schedule
Ushers
The ushers give evidence of our parish hospitality as they welcome worshipers to Sunday Mass and facilitate the smooth running of our liturgical celebrations. Meetings are held as needed.
Altar Guild
Members assist with preparing the altar linens, cleaning the Church and decorating the sanctuary.
Adult Choir
The Adult Choir sings at the Sunday Noon Mass and practices in the Church at 7 p.m. on Tuesday evenings.
Holy Name Society
This organization is open to men of the parish who are committed to honoring the name of “Jesus.” The society gathers for the Noon Mass on the 2nd Sunday of the month and meets the 2nd Monday of...
Rosary Society
This organization in open to women who are committed to honoring Mary, Our Blessed Mother. members participate in a variety of spiritual and social events throughout the year. The society gathers...
Prayer Group
Using the Cenacle Prayer, the prayer group meets Thursday evenings at 7:30 p.m. in the Parish Center.
Charismatic Prayer Group
This group meets every Friday evening at 7:00 p.m. in the Parish Center.
Scripture Faith Sharers
Twice a year for a six-week period, small groups meet to reflect on and discuss the readings for the upcoming Sunday Mass. The groups have a volunteer leader and meet once a week at the parish.
Bereavement Support Group
Please contact the Rectory Office of St. Thomas Aquinas at 718-253-4404 to join scheduled bereavement meetings.
St. Vincent de Paul Society
Following in the footsteps of St. Vincent de Paul, this group of women and men is committed to assisting the poor and needy of the surrounding neighborhood my maintaining a food pantry.
Outreach to the Elderly & Hospitalized
The parish priests and Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion are available to bring Holy Communion to the homebound sick.
Ministry to the Homebound
The main focus of the MQH Ministry to the Homebound is to increase the awareness of God’s love and presence in the lives of individuals with special needs. This can be accomplished by sharing the...
Girl Scouts
Membership in the Girl Scouts is open to girls age 5 to 13. They meet in the Parish Center most Sundays from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Senior Citizens
If you are a senior (“55” or over), wish to remain active, and enjoy the company of others then this is the group for you! The Seniors meet on Wednesdays from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Parish...
Youth Group
The Youth Group meets the First and Third Thursday of each month from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the Parish Center Youth Room.
Religious Education
MQH Faith Formation Program aims to bring the Good News to all of its students and their parents/guardians in person. School of Religion Our religious education program provides sacramental...
