President: Moreen Dowridge

The Hospitality Committee has been in existence for 6 years; each year the Committee has been host to memorable events, 2010 was no exception.  We will long remember the outpouring of love and support at Father Eddie Alleyne’s Institution establishing him as our Rector.  It is impossible to forget the sight of the “laying-on-of-hands” by clergy at Yvette Clarke’s Prayer Breakfast.  The milestone this year was the unveiling of St. Gabriel’s elevator, long awaited by many who have traversed the stairs with difficulty. 

The Hospitality Committee is led by people who are masters of organization and creative thought:  Moreen Dowridge, Veronica Phillips, Ronald & Ruby Niles, Fay Hunt and Joan Simmons.  They combine their skills to seamlessly manage the welcoming and serving, of at times, more than 800 guests.  Most members of the Committee do double and triple duties in other organizations. The people who appear below roll-up their sleeves and get the job done:

Fernella Allen, Glenna Bartholomew, Noel Brown, Olivia Buery, Kenneth Campbell, Eugene Chase, Cynthia Daniel, Carl Elbers, Jean Cox, Hilma Garnes, Eggie Gollop, Yvonne Griffith, Rosalind Hinds, Inez King, Edith Lewis, Yvonne Maynard, Celia & Gloria Miller, Estella Phillips, Nelda Phillips, Miriam Prince, Seaton & Erene Radix, Stanley Shortt, Alma Swaney, Joyce Williams and more…. THANK YOU

If you are interested in joining the hospitality committee, please contact the persons listed:

Moreen Dowridge:  718-467-0026

Joan Simmons:  718-756-0357 or

The Church office:  718-774-5248