Rosary Altar Society

About Us
Formed on July 19th, 1960, the main purpose of this Society is the personal sanctification of its members through devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary, primarily through the recitation of the Rosary. The Rosarian Society maintains membership in the National Council of Catholic Women — Diocese of Brooklyn. 

Each meeting begins with a  recitation of the Holy Rosary in the church, immediately followed by a a Mass, and finally a social gathering with refreshments in the cafeteria (guest speaker/presentation).

The Rosarians help clean the church, make donations to charitable causes, go Christmas caroling at the Midway Nursing Home and write Christmas cards to the seminarians.

Social gatherings include a Christmas party in December, a Communion Dinner in May, and an end of season gathering in June.

Special Events

• Annual Induction Ceremony
  The ceremony is conducted in the Church during which the prospective member is asked: “Do you promise to promote in every way possible the honor of Our Blessed Lady and devotion to her Rosary?” Each new member is presented with a rose, a candle, and a Blessed Mother medal.
• Annual Memorial Mass and Breakfast
  Deceased Rosarians are remembered at a special Mass held on a Sunday in November. Memorial Plaque (instituted by the late Catherine Galantino, past Rosarian President) is updated yearly.  

Meetings
The Group meets on the first Wednesday after the first Sunday of each month from September to December, and from February to June.  There are NO meetings in January, July, or August.

Group Leadership
President: Patty Mendolia 
Vice President: Jean Foris
Secretary: Fran Rao