Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church
West Babylon NY
11704-7499
Who we are
Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church grew with the post-WWII expansion of suburbs on Long Island. Founded in 1962, its birth was in the excitement of the Second Vatican Council; and its mission and history are a story of engagement with the Council’s opening to the wider world. At the start, rather than building an elementary school (then a common practice for newly-founded parishes), we decided that the formation in faith of all the parish’s children would be better served by a Religious Education Center (since no school could possibly fit all the children of a dramatically-growing suburb).
We provide before- and after-school programs for children regardless of faith – a service particularly necessary for the young families of our neighborhood; and we recently opened a day care to provide that opportunity for parents of preschool children.
All of our actions are rooted in our worship in an award-winning contemporary church. There we draw on God’s grace and the power of the gathered communion of faith to continue our mission to “change lives through the Risen Christ”!
We provide before- and after-school programs for children regardless of faith – a service particularly necessary for the young families of our neighborhood; and we recently opened a day care to provide that opportunity for parents of preschool children.
All of our actions are rooted in our worship in an award-winning contemporary church. There we draw on God’s grace and the power of the gathered communion of faith to continue our mission to “change lives through the Risen Christ”!
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Leadership
Leader Name:
Rev. Joseph V. Davanzo
Leader Position:
Pastor
Phone:
Fax:
(631) 587-1427
Leader Email:
Click here to contact Rev. Joseph V. Davanzo
Other Church Leaders:
Rev. Gabriel Miah, Associate
Rev. Martin Adu Gyamfi, Associate
Deacon Ricardo Garcia
Deacon Brian Miller
Deacon Irwin Saffran
Rev. Martin Adu Gyamfi, Associate
Deacon Ricardo Garcia
Deacon Brian Miller
Deacon Irwin Saffran
Administration
Admin Name:
Ms. Cathy Marchese-Collins
Admin Position:
Business Manager
Phone:
Fax:
(631) 587-1427
Admin Email:
Click here to contact Ms. Cathy Marchese-Collins
Driving Directions to Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church
Travel/Direction Tips
From the Long Island Expressway (Rt. 495):
Take Exit 49, Rt. 110, south. Go south (toward Amityville) to Route 109 east (toward Babylon). At the sixth traffic light, turn right onto Arnold Avenue and follow the directions below.
From Southern State Parkway:
From the west: Take Exit 33 (Route 109) south/east toward Babylon. As you exit the parkway there will be a traffic light. Count this as the first, and go to the fifth traffic light. At the fifth light, turn right onto Arnold Avenue and follow the directions below.
From the east: Take Exit 35 (Wellwood Ave.) south to the first traffic light, Route 109. Turn left (east); at the third traffic light, turn right onto Arnold Avenue and follow the directions below.
From Sunrise Highway (Rt. 27):
Take Exit 37, Rt. 109, east. At the first traffic light turn right onto Arnold Avenue, and follow the directions below.
At Arnold Avenue:
Go south on Arnold to the third stop sign, at which point it merges with Albin on your right. Turn hard right onto Albin Ave. The church is on your left.
Take Exit 49, Rt. 110, south. Go south (toward Amityville) to Route 109 east (toward Babylon). At the sixth traffic light, turn right onto Arnold Avenue and follow the directions below.
From Southern State Parkway:
From the west: Take Exit 33 (Route 109) south/east toward Babylon. As you exit the parkway there will be a traffic light. Count this as the first, and go to the fifth traffic light. At the fifth light, turn right onto Arnold Avenue and follow the directions below.
From the east: Take Exit 35 (Wellwood Ave.) south to the first traffic light, Route 109. Turn left (east); at the third traffic light, turn right onto Arnold Avenue and follow the directions below.
From Sunrise Highway (Rt. 27):
Take Exit 37, Rt. 109, east. At the first traffic light turn right onto Arnold Avenue, and follow the directions below.
At Arnold Avenue:
Go south on Arnold to the third stop sign, at which point it merges with Albin on your right. Turn hard right onto Albin Ave. The church is on your left.
Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church Mass Times
Mass Schedule
Vigil of Sunday: 5:00pm Saturday Evening
Sunday: 8:00am, 10:00am (Children’s Liturgy of the Word), 12:00 Noon (Choir)
Weekdays: Monday - Friday 8:00am and 9:00am - Saturday 8:00am
The Church will be open daily from 8:00am – 12:00pm.
There will be Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament every Friday and Sunday from 8:00am – 12:00pm in Church until further notice
It's been more than 4 years since the last mass times update. Please make sure to contact the church to confirm mass times.
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Vigil of Sunday: 5:00pm Saturday Evening
Sunday: 8:00am, 10:00am (Children’s Liturgy of the Word), 12:00 Noon (Choir)
Weekdays: Monday - Friday 8:00am and 9:00am - Saturday 8:00am
The Church will be open daily from 8:00am – 12:00pm.
There will be Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament every Friday and Sunday from 8:00am – 12:00pm in Church until further notice
It's been more than 4 years since the last mass times update. Please make sure to contact the church to confirm mass times.
Please contact the church to confirm Mass Times or SUBSCRIBE to updates below
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Sunday School / Children and Youth Activities
Under 12s:
Day Care, Angel Care, and Kids of the Kingdom
One program for infants, toddlers, and pre-school; another for school-age children before- and after-school; and a third for school-age children during the summer.
What makes us unique?
Our Lady of Grace Day Care was developed with the idea of providing a faith based, quality program that offers a holistic approach to care giving in which the body, mind and spirit are nurtured. Our Day Care facility at full capacity can serve 75 little ones who range in age from 6 weeks through 4 years. Our Angel C.A.R.E. program for school-age children can provide care for 200 children before and after school. And Kids of the Kingdom summer camp which provides summer fun that includes fields trips and or entertainment daily for 200 children 5 through 12 years of age.
Day Care: (infants, toddlers, and pre-school)
Our Day Care curriculum reflects the guidelines and practices advocated by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. Lesson planning for each classroom is based upon developmentally appropriate practices and enhances all areas of a child’s development: cognitive, physical, social, emotional, and spiritual.
We focus on arranging the classroom environment with resources and activities that allow the children to explore and interact with the materials, other children, and teachers. The curriculum is attentive to concrete experiences that are relevant to the lives and the spiritual formation of the children in our care.
Nutritious and well-balanced meals are provided for toddlers and preschoolers, and healthy snacks for school-age children. In addition our highly qualified and trained staff are certified in pediatric first aid and participate in ongoing early childhood education.
If you would like to setup a tour, register your child or have questions, please contact our Day Care office at 631-422-4681 or email [email protected].
For more information on Day Care, click here.
Angel Care and Kids of the Kingdom (school-age children)
Angel Care offers activities before- and or after school during the school year.
Kids of the Kingdom is an all-day program conducted during July and August.
Both programs offer activities, projects, and experiences that support and encourage social responsibility, social skills, peer interaction, and teamwork. The children are encouraged to use their God-given gifts to help others. Other important areas of the curriculum include spiritual growth, anti-bullying education, and character building.
For registration materials for Angel Care (West Babylon School District), click here.
For registration materials for Angel Care (Lindenhurst School District), click here.
For registration materials for Kids of the Kingdom, click here.
For All Our Programs:
Our services extend beyond care for the children as we join in a partnership with parents and guardians. We understand the important role parents and guardians play in the life of their children and the many challenges they face in our world today. We offer parent workshops, provide community resource information and gather for family events, celebrations and festivals.
One program for infants, toddlers, and pre-school; another for school-age children before- and after-school; and a third for school-age children during the summer.
What makes us unique?
Our Lady of Grace Day Care was developed with the idea of providing a faith based, quality program that offers a holistic approach to care giving in which the body, mind and spirit are nurtured. Our Day Care facility at full capacity can serve 75 little ones who range in age from 6 weeks through 4 years. Our Angel C.A.R.E. program for school-age children can provide care for 200 children before and after school. And Kids of the Kingdom summer camp which provides summer fun that includes fields trips and or entertainment daily for 200 children 5 through 12 years of age.
Day Care: (infants, toddlers, and pre-school)
Our Day Care curriculum reflects the guidelines and practices advocated by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. Lesson planning for each classroom is based upon developmentally appropriate practices and enhances all areas of a child’s development: cognitive, physical, social, emotional, and spiritual.
We focus on arranging the classroom environment with resources and activities that allow the children to explore and interact with the materials, other children, and teachers. The curriculum is attentive to concrete experiences that are relevant to the lives and the spiritual formation of the children in our care.
Nutritious and well-balanced meals are provided for toddlers and preschoolers, and healthy snacks for school-age children. In addition our highly qualified and trained staff are certified in pediatric first aid and participate in ongoing early childhood education.
If you would like to setup a tour, register your child or have questions, please contact our Day Care office at 631-422-4681 or email [email protected].
For more information on Day Care, click here.
Angel Care and Kids of the Kingdom (school-age children)
Angel Care offers activities before- and or after school during the school year.
Kids of the Kingdom is an all-day program conducted during July and August.
Both programs offer activities, projects, and experiences that support and encourage social responsibility, social skills, peer interaction, and teamwork. The children are encouraged to use their God-given gifts to help others. Other important areas of the curriculum include spiritual growth, anti-bullying education, and character building.
For registration materials for Angel Care (West Babylon School District), click here.
For registration materials for Angel Care (Lindenhurst School District), click here.
For registration materials for Kids of the Kingdom, click here.
For All Our Programs:
Our services extend beyond care for the children as we join in a partnership with parents and guardians. We understand the important role parents and guardians play in the life of their children and the many challenges they face in our world today. We offer parent workshops, provide community resource information and gather for family events, celebrations and festivals.
Local outreach & community activities
We are called to help those in need within our Parish Boundaries in concrete acts of charity.
Phone: (631) 661-9354 – Monday – Thursday between 10am – 2pm or by appointment. Leave message if office is closed
Pantry is open on Tuesdays & Thursdays – between 12 noon – 1:30. Please call day before.
TOWN OF BABYLON SENIOR SERVICES
Suffolk County Office for the Aging
(631) 853-8200
Meals on Wheels/Amityville
(631) 842-4123
Residential Repair/Home Chores
Town of Babylon residents (60+) minor home repairs
(631) 422-7680
Suffolk County Residential Repair Program
Provides eligible Seniors with minor home improvements
(631) 422-7580
SCAT
Suffolk County Accessible Transportation for Disabled
(631) 853-8337 / (631) 738-1150
Essential Transportation
Provides eligible Seniors with transportation to medical appointments, shopping & Town of Babylon Senior Centers (631) 422-7618 / (631) 893-1056
SafeLink Wireless
Free cell phone service to income eligible Seniors
68 minutes/month
800-378-1684
Town of Babylon Reassurance Program
Homebound seniors can receive a friendly phone call each day at the same time
(631) 422-7633
Touro Law Center Senior Citizens’ Law Program
Free legal services to Suffolk County Seniors
60 years of age or older.
(631) 761-7470
Long Island Housing Authority
Senior Housing & Subsidized Housing for Seniors
(631) 589-7100
Senior Citizen ID Card
(631) 422-7680
LONG ISLAND GENERAL INFORMATION
(Community Resource Database of Long Island)
Free Online Directory of Agencies & Programs
Call 211 1-5 pm – 7 days a week or
1-888-774-7633
www.211longisland.org
New York State Office of Temporary & Disability Assistance (OTDA)
1-800-342-3009
For information on Temporary Assistance & Food Stamps
Food Stamps
Catholic Charities – (631) 789-9546
Social Services – (631) 854-6600 or (631) 854-9935
HEALTH INSURANCE INFORMATION
Nassau-Suffolk Hospital Council Facilitated Enrollment Program
(631) 656-9783
www.coverage4healthcare.com
New York State Department of Health
www.health.state.ny.us
For information on:
Medicare and Medicaid
Family Health Plus (health insurance for adults)
Child Health Plus (health insurance for children)
Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
Prenatal Care Assistance Program (PCAP)
Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage (EPIC)
Medicare
800-633-4227; www.medicare.gov
Medicaid
For eligibility information call (631) 853-8730
New York State HIV/AIDS Information Service
1-800-541-AIDS (2437)
GOVERNMENT AGENCIES
New York State Department of Labor
www.labor.state.ny.us
For Information on Unemployment insurance
Social Security
1-800-772-1213
www.socialsecurity.gov
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)
1-800-906-9887
HOMEOWNER ASSISTANCE
Town of Babylon Community Development – Home Improvement Program
Home Improvement Program for eligible homeowners (roof, windows, carpentry, heating, etc.)
Call (631) 587-3752 for information
Long Island Housing Partnership
– also provides assistance
(631) 435-4710 – extension #315
Residential Energy Assistance Program (REAP)
Program to lower electric costs for income eligible families.
1-800-263-6786
FORECLOSURE RESOURCES
Counseling
LI Housing (631) 587-5111 or
LI Housing Partnership (631) 435-4710
CDC (631) 471-1215 X 158
Financial Assistance
LI Housing Partnership
(631) 435-4710
Children’s Aid Society – Relocation Assistance
For Sub Prime Borrowers
(212) 358-8930
Legal: Nassau Suffolk Law Service
Foreclosure Prevention Project
(516) 292-8100 extension #3158 or
(631) 232-2400 (Bi-county services)
Bankruptcy Clinics
Bank Clinics are held periodically at Nassau-Suffolk Law Services. For information, call the Pro-Bono Project at (631) 232-2400 Tuesday before Noon.
DISASTER SERVICES
Free legal services for those affected by Sandy:
Touro Law Center’s Disaster Relief Clinic – HOTLINE (631) 761-7198
N.Y. Legal Assistance Group – HOTLINE (212) 584-3365
Superstorm Sandy Help www.fema.gov/sandy
Federal Disaster Assistance
www.disasterassistance.gov
or FEMA 1-800-621-FEMA
New York Oil Spill Fund
Assistance available to help cover clean-up expenses
Call (518) 474-6657
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Abuse 24 Hour Hotline
(631) 666-8833
NYS Domestic & Sexual Violence Hotline
1-800-942-6906
24 Hours a day, Seven Days a Week
New York State Child Abuse Hotline
1-800-342-3720
New York State Adult Abuse Hotline
1-800-342-3009, press option 6
(Updated July 3, 2013)
Phone: (631) 661-9354 – Monday – Thursday between 10am – 2pm or by appointment. Leave message if office is closed
Pantry is open on Tuesdays & Thursdays – between 12 noon – 1:30. Please call day before.
TOWN OF BABYLON SENIOR SERVICES
Suffolk County Office for the Aging
(631) 853-8200
Meals on Wheels/Amityville
(631) 842-4123
Residential Repair/Home Chores
Town of Babylon residents (60+) minor home repairs
(631) 422-7680
Suffolk County Residential Repair Program
Provides eligible Seniors with minor home improvements
(631) 422-7580
SCAT
Suffolk County Accessible Transportation for Disabled
(631) 853-8337 / (631) 738-1150
Essential Transportation
Provides eligible Seniors with transportation to medical appointments, shopping & Town of Babylon Senior Centers (631) 422-7618 / (631) 893-1056
SafeLink Wireless
Free cell phone service to income eligible Seniors
68 minutes/month
800-378-1684
Town of Babylon Reassurance Program
Homebound seniors can receive a friendly phone call each day at the same time
(631) 422-7633
Touro Law Center Senior Citizens’ Law Program
Free legal services to Suffolk County Seniors
60 years of age or older.
(631) 761-7470
Long Island Housing Authority
Senior Housing & Subsidized Housing for Seniors
(631) 589-7100
Senior Citizen ID Card
(631) 422-7680
LONG ISLAND GENERAL INFORMATION
(Community Resource Database of Long Island)
Free Online Directory of Agencies & Programs
Call 211 1-5 pm – 7 days a week or
1-888-774-7633
www.211longisland.org
New York State Office of Temporary & Disability Assistance (OTDA)
1-800-342-3009
For information on Temporary Assistance & Food Stamps
Food Stamps
Catholic Charities – (631) 789-9546
Social Services – (631) 854-6600 or (631) 854-9935
HEALTH INSURANCE INFORMATION
Nassau-Suffolk Hospital Council Facilitated Enrollment Program
(631) 656-9783
www.coverage4healthcare.com
New York State Department of Health
www.health.state.ny.us
For information on:
Medicare and Medicaid
Family Health Plus (health insurance for adults)
Child Health Plus (health insurance for children)
Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
Prenatal Care Assistance Program (PCAP)
Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage (EPIC)
Medicare
800-633-4227; www.medicare.gov
Medicaid
For eligibility information call (631) 853-8730
New York State HIV/AIDS Information Service
1-800-541-AIDS (2437)
GOVERNMENT AGENCIES
New York State Department of Labor
www.labor.state.ny.us
For Information on Unemployment insurance
Social Security
1-800-772-1213
www.socialsecurity.gov
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)
1-800-906-9887
HOMEOWNER ASSISTANCE
Town of Babylon Community Development – Home Improvement Program
Home Improvement Program for eligible homeowners (roof, windows, carpentry, heating, etc.)
Call (631) 587-3752 for information
Long Island Housing Partnership
– also provides assistance
(631) 435-4710 – extension #315
Residential Energy Assistance Program (REAP)
Program to lower electric costs for income eligible families.
1-800-263-6786
FORECLOSURE RESOURCES
Counseling
LI Housing (631) 587-5111 or
LI Housing Partnership (631) 435-4710
CDC (631) 471-1215 X 158
Financial Assistance
LI Housing Partnership
(631) 435-4710
Children’s Aid Society – Relocation Assistance
For Sub Prime Borrowers
(212) 358-8930
Legal: Nassau Suffolk Law Service
Foreclosure Prevention Project
(516) 292-8100 extension #3158 or
(631) 232-2400 (Bi-county services)
Bankruptcy Clinics
Bank Clinics are held periodically at Nassau-Suffolk Law Services. For information, call the Pro-Bono Project at (631) 232-2400 Tuesday before Noon.
DISASTER SERVICES
Free legal services for those affected by Sandy:
Touro Law Center’s Disaster Relief Clinic – HOTLINE (631) 761-7198
N.Y. Legal Assistance Group – HOTLINE (212) 584-3365
Superstorm Sandy Help www.fema.gov/sandy
Federal Disaster Assistance
www.disasterassistance.gov
or FEMA 1-800-621-FEMA
New York Oil Spill Fund
Assistance available to help cover clean-up expenses
Call (518) 474-6657
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Abuse 24 Hour Hotline
(631) 666-8833
NYS Domestic & Sexual Violence Hotline
1-800-942-6906
24 Hours a day, Seven Days a Week
New York State Child Abuse Hotline
1-800-342-3720
New York State Adult Abuse Hotline
1-800-342-3009, press option 6
(Updated July 3, 2013)
Other information
Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church History
Learn to know Christ
Learn to know Christ and him crucified. Learn to sing to him, and say, Lord Jesus, you are my righteousness, I am your sin. You have taken upon yourself what is mine and given me what is yours. You have become what you were not so that I might become what I was not.
Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church listing was last updated on the 3rd of April, 2020
