... request pastoral care when hospitalized?
At St. Joseph Hospital, Bethpage: When registering, or by asking your nurse, please request to be listed as "Roman Catholic" to assure pastoral care (e.g. Holy Communion and/or Anointing of the Sick) from the Catholic chaplain at the hospital or if you prefer to have one of our priests visit, call our parish office at 516-931-0818.
... have Communion brought to the homebound?
Call the parish office at 516-931-0818 and give your name, address, and phone number. An Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion for the Homebound will contact you.
... have my child Baptized?
A parent must contact Karen Dillon at 516-454-6454 to begin the process for your child’s Baptism. If your family is not currently registered at the parish, a parish registration form must also be completed. Visit the Baptism page to learn more.
... request a Godparent/Sponsor Certificate?
Anyone seeking to be a Godparent or a Sponsor for Baptism or Confirmation must be a practicing Catholic (attending Sunday Mass regularly), at least 16-years-old, and have received the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and 1st Holy Eucharist. Anyone who is married must be in a marriage recognized by the Catholic Church. Please download the sponsor certificate fill out, then come by the parish office during business hours for a priest's signature and the raised seal of the church.
... arrange a wedding?
Either the bride or groom must contact the parish office at 516-931-0818 to provide the couple’s contact information. One of the clergy will email or return your call to begin the process
... seek a Marriage Annulment?
Please contact one of our Parish Priests, 516-931-0818, to begin the process.
... coordinate Funeral Arrangements?
In the event of a death, the funeral director will contact the parish office to coordinate the funeral arrangements. Our Parish Funeral Planning Guide (found on this page) will help you choose readings and music. For a Memorial Mass, contact the parish office to make arrangements.
... get offering envelopes?
Contact the business manager at the parish office who will arrange envelopes to be mailed to your home.
... give online?
Visit Support St. Martin of Tours or go to the Vanco Online Giving link and follow the prompts
How can I have a name added to the prayer list in the bulletin?
Call the parish office at 516-931-0818 to have the name added to the next bulletin.
... schedule a Mass Intention?
Visit the parish office at 40 Seaman Avenue, Bethpage. Announced intentions are $20 and unannounced intentions are $10. Office hours are Monday-Friday 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. (except Tuesday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. - no evening hours.) Saturday from 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. & Sunday from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
... arrange the bread and wine and/or the sanctuary candle for a loved one?
Visit the parish office to arrange the week requested (or alternate, if not available). The donation is $20 for each.
... have a candle lit for someone under the picture of any one of the saints in the back of the church?
Visit the parish office for the week requested (or alternate, if not available). The donation is $20.
... have a child’s picture added to the album under St. Gerard Majella?
Please bring the photo and/or a short written story about the child to the parish office. Once the photo is scanned, it will be added to the album. Original photos will be returned. Alternatively, you can email the image and story directly to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. No donation is required.
