First Baptist Church

American Baptist Churches of New York State is a religious organization that serves 267 self-governing churches across upstate New York, providing support to local church leaders and promoting mission work in local communities and around the world. With a focus on strengthening church leaders and encouraging mission, American Baptist Churches of New York State offers various ministries, including American Baptist Youth, disaster relief, community missions, and pastoral care, among others.Generated from the website

Iglesia Bautista Fundamental is an independent Baptist church located in Bay Shore, New York, dedicated to traditional worship and the use of the Reina Valera 1960 Bible. Under the leadership of Pastor Sergio Ali, the church serves a Spanish-speaking congregation and focuses on community fellowship and spiritual growth. With regular services including Sunday School and evening worship, Iglesia Bautista Fundamental fosters a welcoming environment for its members. The church is committed to preserving the teachings of the King James Version while engaging the local community through various ministries and programs. Generated from the website

St. James parish was founded in 1925 with just 30 families and Father James Burns as its first pastor. The seven and a half acre campus was purchased that year for $18, 000 by the first trustees, Dennis H. Dwyer and Peter Byrne. The first Mass was celebrated on September 27, 1925 in a red brick house on the property. The parish continued to grow and in 1927, Father John Quirk was appointed the parish's first assistant pastor. In 1929, the parish decided to build a new church. Thomas Enright, an architect and parishioner, drew up the plans. Bishop Curley laid the cornerstone in 1934. The parishioners supplied all of the labor for the construction. In 1939, Father William Oley succeeded Father Burns as pastor. The 1940's brought two important changes. The Franciscan Sisters arrived in 1943 and set up a catechetical center. The following year, Father Francis Horrigan became pastor. In 1958 a fund drive was started to raise $250, 000 to begin building a new church which would cost around $500, 000. The present church was completed in 1960 and the old church was remodeled for use as a gymnasium in 1961. The rectory and administration building was built in 1964.