Parish Council Meeting Minutes

Stewardship Committee:
Parish Council Liaison - Matt Royalty
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.

Finance Committee:
Parish Council Liaison - Paul Haynes
The principle role of the finance committee is the provision of the administrative and financial skills necessary to sustain the mission and ongoing development of the parish community.  Working closely with the pastor who ultimately is responsible for the administration of the parish, this committee concerns itself with parish material resources, parish budget, parish financial support and the effective use and maintenance of the parish facilities and properties.

Spiritual Life Committee:
Parish Council Liaison-Connie Caceres
Juan Fernandez 
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.

Education Committee:
Parish Council Liaison - Davena Cecil
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 meets quarterly.

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

Social  Justice Committee:
Parish Council Liaison - Ron Greene
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 - Linda Warren
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.

Parish Activities Committee:
Parish Council Liaison - Linda Warren
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.

Sacred Liturgy Committee:
Art & Environment Committee:
Parish Council Liaison - Tami Schneider
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.