Church Ministries

Each of us has been gifted in some unique way, and at the heart of stewardship is the belief that all of these gifts flow from God, the Source of all. As Christians, we receive God’s gifts gratefully, and cultivate them responsibly. It is our privilege to share them lovingly with others. The grateful return of time and talent to God in an ecclesial setting is accomplished when each person supports the Church’s mission of proclaiming, teaching, serving, and sanctifying. 

You have unique abilities, skills, and interests. Matching your gifts with a particular ministry can heighten the spiritual experience and prevent any uneasiness. Jesus tells us not to hide our light under a basket but to let it shine forth. (Matthew 5:15-16)
To help you determine the ministry best suited to you, consider:

• Your occupation/profession

• Your skills and talents

• Your hobbies and interests

• How much time you can commit

• Gifts that other people say they recognize in you

• Ministry you feel called to: liturgical, environmental, catechetical
  (teaching or assisting with faith formation/sacramental
  preparation, youth ministry, and adult formation), outreach (prayer,
  health ministry, social justice, and service), and more.

Click on the area you are interested in on the left for detail information regarding the different ministries.

Part of belonging to and participating in parish life is giving your time and talent.  The members of our Parish Council and committees reflect the varied and committed concerns and interests found among our parishioners. 

Parish Council - Pete Cassidy - President
The purpose of Parish Council is to assist the pastor and the parish in achieving its mission as expressed in our Mission Statement. Its members are elected by the parishioners in an annual election and each member serves for 3 years. The pastor meets monthly with the Parish Council which is his advisory board in decision-making in matters involving ministries, service, community, buildings & grounds, as well as others which may be presented either by the community or our Pastor.

Council members are: Pete Cassidy, Cathy Davis, Les Foster, Shellie Hall, Kelly Latiff, Craig McCloud, Cindy McDonald, Theresa Pezel, Mollee Starr, Cara Collard Wrona.

Building & Grounds Committee - Paula DeBoor, Chair
The Buildings & Grounds Committee works with the pastor and the Maintenance Manager to ensure that our property and buildings look their best, inside and out. This includes the preventive maintenance and repairs of the buildings as well as the year-round upkeep of the church grounds. 

Finance Committee - Paul Pezel, Chair
with Gary Davis, Jim Fackler, Theresa Pezel, and Leo Tubridy 
The Finance Committee assists the pastor in planning, providing for, and supervising the parish resources, budget, and plant maintenance. The committee develops the budget with the pastor for approval by the Parish Council. The committee also reviews, approves, and signs the annual financial report of the parish. Consent of this committee is required before an amount in excess of $3,000 is spent on unbudgeted items.

Recommendations of this committee are regulated by Church law, by decisions and norms of the Bishop, and by the diocesan Finance Council. The committee also communicates and cooperates with the Parish Council regarding parish fundraising efforts. 

Liturgy Committee - The purpose of this committee is to plan and provide for the spiritual development of our parish community through liturgies, devotions, and other programs that enable people to pray and to love God. They are responsible for Sunday worship through solicitation and formation of special ministers of Liturgy, including extraordinary ministers of Communion, lectors, sacristans, servers, ushers/greeters, and caretakers of the altar and sanctuary. They also assist in preparing for holy days and special days of prayer.

Social - The Social Committee plans parish activities which bring everyone together so we can get to know each other better. The committee hosts holiday events and plans receptions for special occasions.