Parish Pastoral Council - Meeting
Highlights
Involves a process of consensus and representation
from the parish. As a consultative body, it seeks to assist the
pastor and the parish in creating a vision that reflects the pulse
of the parish. Its role is to advocate and facilitate Catholic
life and ministry in the local church.
Sacred Worship Committee - Meeting
Highlights
Watches the developments in sacred worship in
the church, diocese and deanery. Evaluates the overall needs
of the parish regarding spiritual life, and the quality of our
liturgies, including Sunday and seasonal assemblies, weddings,
funerals, interfaith celebrations and various sacraments. Trains,
affirms, and coordinates all volunteers in the ministerial roles
during the liturgical seasons.
Finance Committee - Meeting
Highlights
A consultative body to assist the pastor, its
role is to identify creative financial opportunties in supporting
the needs of the parish. Its efforts will promote a balanced
budget and long-range financial planning, and form financial
policies.
Stewardship Committee - Meeting
Highlights
Invokes an increased awareness and commitment
from all parish members to the needs of the parish and how those
needs may be met by the ministry of one's blessing from God (time,
talent, treasure), creating a sense of community and support.
Buildings & Grounds Committee - Meeting
Highlights
Formed more than 40 years ago, Building and Grounds
Committee has been involved in all building, remodeling and repair
projects, ranging from Ehr Hall in 1957 to the recent re-roofing
of the rectory. Over the the years, the committee has worked
closely with our pastors to maintain the St. Joseph property.
Parish Family Life Committee - Meeting
Highlights
Seeks to foster Christian values wherein all
parish members might achieve a “Christ-like” witness
to the Gospel. The Committee supports “building the family
connection” between God, self, and church.
St. Anne's Society (PCCW) - Meeting
Highlights
St. Anne's Society is a spiritual and social organization for all women of the parish. The purpose of which is to unite the women in spiritual, educational, charitable and social activities and to provide for the needs of the sanctuary and special needs in the parish. The society has been an important organization in St. Joseph Parish for more than 100 years. Our purpose has remained the same throughout the years.
Parish Education Committee
Provides quality educational opportunities for
our parish community based on our Catholic traditions, historic
heritage, customs, and beliefs, prayers, and Scripture. The purpose
of education is to develop within our parish community knowledge
of the Catholic faith in order to empower the community to love
and serve the Lord.
Justice & Peace Committee
Strives to educate and encourage parish members
to follow the gospel of Jesus, to live in a spirit of justice and
peace. The committee provides education components and opportunities
for service and justice work, while working to bring all other
committees and groups to work on issues together.