Acolytes

Acolytes serve at the altar and assist the priest.  They are assigned for each Sunday.  Any baptized member in good standing may serve as an acolyte. Youth are especially encouraged to be trained.

Altar Guild

The Altar Guild is a dedicated group that care for and prepare the altar for Sunday, Weekly and Holy Day worship. They usually meet monthly on the second Saturday.  Meetings begin with mass and consist of teaching by the Rector or other members and business. After the formal meeting, there is a period of fellowship and lunch. While altar guilds have traditionally been mostly women, men are invited and encouraged to be part of the altar guild, as well as youth, so that the traditions of this vital ministry are passed on.  Rowena Chester is the directress.

Hospitality

This ministry prepares the coffee hour after masses on Sundays. Coffee hours at All Saints tend to be rather substantial, from sandwiches and cake or cookies to an elaborate breakfast or lunch that showcases the diverse, international culinary talents of our parish. Individual parishioners and families often sponsor coffee hours to celebrate important life events. Shanie Buchhan is the 8:00 coordinator; Aura Troche and María Jaya are the 9:30 coordinators; and, Luci Baijnath and Angela Telfer are the 11:00 coordinators. Please email the church office if you would like to sponsor a coffee hour.

Lay Eucharistic Ministers

Lay Eucharistic Ministers assist the priest during the Mass, including serving as chalice bearers during the communion. This ministry requires formal training by the Rector and other current Eucharistic Minsters. Marion Brown is the coordinator.

Lectors

Lectors read the Old Testament and Epistle readings during the Mass. All members are invited to be trained and participate as a lector, especially youth.

 The Wyckoff-Snedicker Cemetery

The Wyckoff-Snedicker Cemetery is a historic cemetery originally owned by several of the founding Dutch families of Queens and Brooklyn. When the cemetery fell into neglect in the mid-20th Century, it was purchased by St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church and has been maintained by the church ever since. All Saints inherited the care of the cemetery when we moved to this location in 2013. The long-range plan for the cemetery includes beautification of the grounds, landscaping, and creation of a quiet space for meditation. Visitors are welcome to visit the cemetery and help with the efforts of the project. Click here for a history of the cemetery.

Pastoral Care Ministry & Lay Eucharistic Visitors

This is team of people who help the priest in visiting the sick and shut-ins, often bringing them communion. Marion Brown is the coordinator.

Cell of Our Lady of Walsingham

All Saints is a cell of The Holy House of Our Lady of Walsingham and St. Martin de Porres. The cell meets formally on the first Thursday of the month to pray the rosary. At the present time, the group meets over Zoom.  Fr. Whitmire is the Priest Associate.

St. Hilda’s Guild

St. Hilda’s Guild consists of a group of women of All Saints committed to outreach and service. The Guild also participates in the activities of Episcopal Church Women (ECW), both within the Diocese and nationally, and raises funds for the United Thank Offering (UTO). Annette Rodrigues-Goorahoo is the president.

Senior Lunch Program

“The vision of All Saints Senior Lunch Program is to provide home cooked, nutritional meals to senior citizens in our community and provide a safe environment to congregate and socialize.”

The Senior Lunch Program is put on by a dedicated group of people monthly on the second (2nd) Saturday of the month. The lunches are sponsored by individuals, groups of members, and families. Lunches begin at 12:15 PM. Marion Brown is the coordinator. The cost to sponsor a lunch is $300. Please email the church office if you would like to sponsor a lunch.

Transportation

This faithful group of parishioners provide rides to parishioners who do not drive and are unable to take other means of public transportation. Marion Brown is the coordinator.

Ushers/Greeters

Ushers and greeters meet people as they come into the church, hand out bulletins, answer questions, help visitors with seating, and take up the collection. Norma Kellman & Nandy Harripersaud are the coordinators.

Tuesday Evening Bible Study

This group meets from September through May for Bible Study or discussion of other topics in church history, church doctrine, and theology. It meets weekly over Zoom.

Young Adults

Young adults 18 and older get together occasionally for events at the church or at other venues.