Rosary Altar Society

On Thursday, October 1, 2020, at 7 p.m., the St. Pius X Rosary Altar Society held its first meeting since the Covid-19 pandemic forced all parish ministries to shut down last March. This meeting was held in the Parish Hall to enable social distancing.   All recommended health guidelines were followed.  

During this special meeting Father Richard installed our new slate of officers and new members.  All officers hold office for two years. The officers for 2020 – 2022 are: President, Rosemarie Senkeleski; Vice President, Elaine Tirella (former treasurer); Recording Secretary, Peggy Zebrun and Treasurer, Connie Bimonte.  Our newest members are Suzy Sherman and Ana Boyd.

We remember the dedicated service of our outgoing officers and thank them for their time and talent:  President Robin Caroselli, Vice President Patricia Lucchesi, Secretary Jacqueline Lopardo and Treasurer Elaine Tirella. 

How fitting that we were able to finally hold a meeting during October – the month of the most Holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary!  Our next meeting will take place on Thursday, November 5^th at 7 p.m. in the Parish Hall.

The Confraternity of the Most Holy Rosary is an international association of the Catholic faithful established to “praise and honor the Blessed Virgin Mary and to secure her patronage by the recitation of the Rosary.” In our parish, the Confraternity of the Most Holy Rosary was established under the name of Rosary Altar Society of St. Pius X

The main mission of this society is:

• To honor our Blessed Mother and to promote devotion to the Rosary and regular reception of the Holy Eucharist in corporate communion on the first Saturday of each month.
• To encourage a spirit of friendliness and cooperation among its members.
• To provide ways and means of raising money for projects initiated by the Society and to assist in major Parish activities.

As Mary lovingly tended the Holy Family's home in Nazareth, members of our group also regularly undertake the cleaning and decoration of the altar and sanctuary as well as the laundering of the altar linens. The money we raise through various fundraisers throughout the year often goes to purchase things for the parish that benefits every parishioner, either directly or indirectly. We are a group of women who support one another in time of need.  We all have one thing in common and that is our love for our Blessed Mother and our Church and a willing heart to assist when and where we are needed. 

Please join us for a spiritually enriching experience.  All women of our Parish are welcomed to join our Altar and Rosary Society.  You won't be disappointed.  It's such a special way to honor our Blessed Mother.  You are always welcome to attend our monthly meetings. 

Fall and spring meetings are held the first Thursday of each month, at 7:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall.   Winter meetings take place after the 8 a.m. mass on the first Saturday of the month in the Parish Hall.  Check the Weekly Bulletins for actual dates. 

Examples of Spiritual Events supported by the Altar Rosary Society:

Nursing Home Visits with Rosary and Divine Mercy Recitation

Special Intentions Prayed at Monthly Meetings

Flowers for the Church, Chapel and Blessed Mother

Hosting Spiritual Events for the CCD students and the Parish

May Crowning

Samaritans’ Gift Baskets

Host Spiritual Retreats and Pilgrimages

Baby item donations to Birthright

Rosary Recitation after 8:00 a.m. daily Mass

Miraculous Medal Novena recited on Saturdays

Five First Saturdays Devotion

2020-2022 Officers 
President - Rosemarie Senkeleski
Vice President - Elaine Tirella
Recording Secretary - Peggy Zebrun
Treasurer - Connie Bimonte.
Chaplain - Deacon Tony Martucci