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Parish Council
Purpose:
The essential function of the
Parish Council is more than simply being advisors to the pastor, but is
to lead the parish as it strives to be faithful to the mission given it
by Jesus. To evaluate the progress of the parish, assess needs, identify
resources and establish goals and objectives for the parish. Members of
the Parish Council are called to become effective parish leaders who
have a sense of ministry flowing from and on-going spiritually. The
Faith Community elects parish Council members. Parish
Council Members:
Chairperson: Tony Kraus email
Co-Chairperson: Tom Hayden Secretary: John Little
email
Parish Council Meeting Minutes |
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Special Project/Deanery
Representative
Parish Council Liaison -
Carol Alvey: email |
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Stewardship Committee:
Parish Council Liaison -
Mike Hagan
The new
Stewardship Committee will continue to act as an advisory board to
the Pastor concerning the financial needs of the parish including
long range financial planning to support the mission of the parish.
Additional duties will include connecting the People of God with
ministries that utilize their own God-given gifts and talents.
Duties also include working with the Office Administrator in
monitoring members of the Faith Community not currently involved in
any of the Church ministries and developing means by which all will
become involved in some type of ministry. Our goal is to increase
ministry participation from our current 70% to 100%. The Stewardship
Committee will continue to operate by Pastor appointment. Meetings
will be held monthly or bi-monthly as needed.
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Worship Committee:
Parish Council Liaison -
Ron Greene:
This committee along with the Choir Director prepares the Liturgies
for the Liturgical year with more focused attention to special
services like Christmas, Easter, and the Triduum etc. It is
concerned with the Liturgical prayer and worship dimension of parish
life. Any person, High School age or older, is eligible to be a part
of this ministry. No training is required but a talent for
decorating is helpful. The committee meets once a month along with
the Art & Environment Committee.
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Spiritual Life
Committee:
Parish Council Liaison
This committee
concerns it self with retreats, missions, prayer days etc. in order
that the People of God may grow in their relationship with Jesus.
All members of the Faith Community are eligible to be a part of this
ministry. No training is needed for this ministry just a strong
commitment to God and a desire to spread the Good News and the great
love of Jesus for His people. The committee meets bi-monthly.
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Education Committee:
Parish
Council Liaison - Debbie Luedke:
email
This committee is responsible for
determining the goals and objectives to meet the educational needs
of the entire parish community. Committee members shall consist of
people who have a sincere interest in pursuing their own faith
formation and are concerned about the broad educational mission of
the Church. All members of the Faith Community 21 years of age and
older are eligible to be a part of this ministry. This committee
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Building & Grounds:
Parish
Council Liaison -
Mike Hagan
This ministry involves a variety of skills and labor. If you have
any of the following skills or would be willing to help some of
those who do, we can certainly use your help. Any of these
ministries that you feel you can be of assistance please sign up
now. The more we have done by the People of God the more of your
parishes money we can use to help spread the Good News of Jesus
Christ.
Hispanic
Ministry:
Parish Council Liaison-Connie Caceres
Juan Fernandez
email
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Social Justice Committee:
Parish
Council Liaison - Pete Johnson:
email
The committee calls the Parish
Community to a deeper understanding of the social mission of the
Church and provides resources for the translation of this
consciousness into strategies for effective action. This committee
moves the Christian community to be leaven in the world, working for
the common good in family, professional, social, cultural and
political life. All members of the Faith Community 21 years of age
and older are eligible to be a part of this ministry.
Meetings are held monthly.
Youth Ministry:
Parish Council Liaison - Laura Baker |
Family Life Committee:
Parish Council Liaison-David Danhauer:
email
This committee
serves the parish by working to develop a “Family Perspective” in
all the parish ministries, programs and services. It helps to raise
the level of sensitivity to family life issues and to promote
awareness of the family as the church of the home. All members of
the Faith Community 21 years of age and older are eligible to be a
part of this ministry. This committee meets quarterly. |
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Parish Activities
Committee:
Parish
Council Liaison - John Wells:
email
This committee’s
mission is to plan and implement a variety of activities for fun,
food and fellowship. Building community is an important part of
spiritual growth. These activities are also a great way to get to
know other members of the Faith Community. All members of the Faith
Community 18 years of age and older are eligible to be a part of
this ministry. This committee meets quarterly for planning purposes.
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Parish Committee Contact Person:
Arts and Environment --
This committee along with the
Choir Director works closely with the Worship Committee and is responsible for
decorating the church for the different seasons of our liturgical year. All
members of the Faith Community, High School age or older, are eligible to be a
part of this ministry. No training is required, but a talent for decorating is
helpful. The committee meets once a month along with the Worship Committee.
Those on the A. & E. committee also meet on some Saturdays or other days to
decorate.
Bereavement --
This group of people provide a
meal following a funeral to give the family a time to visit with friends and
other family members. This is great opportunity to share the love of Jesus with
the People of God who are grieving. There are 3 ways to serve in this ministry.
You can help organize the reception and help in calling people to bring a dish.
You can bring a dish or time permitting, help serve the meal or all three. All
members of the Faith Community are eligible to be a part of this ministry.
Church Directory -- April Dickens,
aprilsjpc@owens.twcbc.com
Family Life --
This committee serves the parish by
working to develop a “Family Perspective” in all the parish ministries, programs
and services. It helps to raise the level of sensitivity to family life issues
and to promote awareness of the family as the church of the home. All members of
the Faith Community 21 years of age and older are eligible to be a part of this
ministry. This committee meets quarterly.
Koinonia -- Martha Little,
marthasjpc@owens.twcbc.com
Koinonia is a retreat usually
held in February each year. The retreat begins on Friday evening and concludes
on Sunday afternoon. There are normally 6 meetings from September until
February. All members of the Faith Community having participated in a Koinonia
retreat are eligible to be a Team Member.
Maintenance -- Phillip McCarthy
This committee helps with
minor repairs, painting, lawn and grounds maintenance, etc.
Money Counters -- April Dickens,
aprilsjpc@owens.twcbc.com
Parish
Activities -- Tara Brooks
Social Justice -- Suzanne Rose,
sdrose@bellsouth.net
St. Vincent De Paul -- Wayne Naylor
This group of dedicated people
provide food, clothing, shelter, etc...to the less fortunate in our community.
They must meet and interview the prospective recipients in order to try to meet
their needs. The committee meets every other Monday night. All adult members of
the Faith Community are eligible to be a part of this ministry.
sdrose@bellsouth.net
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