Saint William the Abbot Parish Council

The diocesan Guidelines for Pastoral Councils states that the role of the Council, is, through ongoing long range pastoral planning, to maintain the integrity of the parish mission and the objectives and goals  related to it, not to run the day-to-day activities of the parish.  Within this model, the events and programs that take place in the course of a year  through the efforts of many dedicated parishioners and pastoral staff continue,  but always in the context of the parish mission and its pastoral plan.” 

The Council Members want parishioners to know that they  should feel free to get in touch with any of them when there are concerns,  comments or suggestions.  And while the role of the council, as indicated  already, is not to run the day-to-day activities of the parish, their desire is  help the parish to grow and knowing the thoughts of fellow parishioners will be  of greatest importance in that regard.  The guidelines and procedures  adopted by the St. William the Abbot Pastoral Council are set forth below, along with a brief introduction of its present members.

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The current members of the Parish Council are the following individuals:

Maggie Bobby

My name is Maggie Bobby and I have been a parishioner at St. William the Abbot my entire life.  My husband Roger and I were married here and have always been involved in both the parish and school.  Three of my four sons have graduated, as have I, from the school and my youngest is still a student.  I have been a member of the School Board, Ministry of Consolation, Cub Master and Den Leader in Cub Scouts, Class Mother, Bakery Booth Coordinator at all school fairs, Church and School Anniversary Committees, Parish Census, Goldfish Booth Captain at the Family Festival, and Fondness Tree Coordinator.  I am extremely happy and privileged to now serve on the Pastoral Council. 

William D’Alessio

My name is Billy D’Alessio. This is my first term on the Pastoral Council. I have been a member of St.  William’s Parish for 29 years. I have 2 children, Jimmy 20, and Joanne 16. My parish involvement includes Confirmation Catechist and Grade Level Coordinator, member of the Stewardship Committee, Family Festival Captain, member of Antioch, and a Small Christian Community. 

Steven DeCillis

I am Steven DeCillis and I have been a member of St. William's Parish since 1980.  My wife Debbie and I belong to several Christian retreat organizations and try to go on at least one or two retreats every year.  Over the past thirty years I have held various local, regional and national positions in the wine and spirits industry.  I am on the Stewardship Committee and also serve as a minister of the Eucharist and a Lector.

Debra M. Eannel

My name is Debra M. Eannel.  My husband and I married, moved to Seaford, and became a part of St. William’s Parish in 1996.  I am the VP of Loan Operations & Residential Lending at Signature Bank in NYC.  Currently, my parish involvement includes:  Lector, Eucharist Minister, Blood Drive, and a cake baker for the Ministry of Consolation.  This is my second term on the Pastoral Council.

Wilbur Erb

My name is Wilbur "Bill Erb and I have lived in the parish for 55  yrs.  My wife, Maureen (who recently died) and I raised five children, Patricia, Kenneth, Terrence, Barbara and William and four of them attended St. Williams. There are 12 grandchildren & 3 great grandchildren. I am a retired Insurance Claims Rep. after a career as a N.Y.C. Police Officer. My present parish involvement includes: Eucharistic Minister, Nocturnal Adoration, Catholic Ministries Appeal, Social Ministries:- Abbot Innkeepers, Transportation, Blood Drive, Elijah Cup {Vocations} Ministry, General Office Helpers, Stewardship Committee, and Diocesan Catholic Men’s Ministry

George Gilmartin

My name is George Gilmartin and I have been a member of the parish since 1981.  My wife Margaret and I have three  married children, all living within the parish. We have six grandchildren most of whom are either attending or have graduated from St. William's School. I am presently a member of the St. Vincent de Paul Society and the Parish Construction Committee. I worked for Grumman Aerospace in Bethpage for 37 years until I retired in 2002. This is my first term on the Pastoral Council.

Arlene Martin

 My name is Arlene Martin.  My husband and I have been parishioners for 47 years.  Our grown children were involved in the youth activities at St. Williams for many years.  I am a retired educator from the Massapequa School District but continue my involvement in education by teaching at Molloy College and being on the Massapequa School Board.  I have actively participated at St. Williams in the Religious Education Program, the Wedding Ministry and the Bell Choir.

Patrick Rooney

My name is Patrick Rooney.  My wife, Patricia, and I joined St. William’s Parish in 2003 because we found it to be a wonderful place to worship.  We have two grown children and hope to make involvement in the parish family a meaningful part of our retirement.  I am a Eucharistic Minister and Patricia is a volunteer in the Religious Education Office.

Nancy Schleyer

My name is Nancy Schleyer.  My husband Stephen and I have been parishioners at St. William the Abbot for eight years.  We have four children, Christine, Brian, Matthew and Ellen.  Presently I am a first grade special education teacher at PS 19 in Corona Queens.  My parish involvement includes Pre-Cana, Abbot Innkeepers, Eucharist Minister, Family Festival, Baptismal Ministry, St. Vincent de Paul Society, Liturgy Committee, church decorating team and Garden Club.  I feel very grateful to be part of such a faith filled parish community.

Gail Tomczyk

My name is Gail Tomczyk.  I was born and raised in St. William’s parish, am a graduate of St. William’s School, and have been a parishioner all my life.  My husband Ed and I were married at St. Williams and have been actively involved in parish and school life.  Our eight children are also graduates of St. Williams School and two of our five grandchildren attend St. Williams now.  Thru the years I  was a member of the School and HSA Boards, a Girl Scout Leader and Den Mother, Class Mother and Lunch Mother, coordinator of the school BINGO program, and a volunteer and coordinator on numerous school fund raisers.  I am also involved with the Auction, Family Festival, Golf Outing, Ministry of Consolation, Parish Census, and Building Campaign Committee.  It is my privilege to now serve on the Pastoral Council.