ANNUNCIATION OF THE LORD COMMITTEES

FINANCE COUNCIL

The Finance Council acts as a resource to the pastor, offering council and advice. The council monitors parish offertory collections/income and expenses. The members also maintain an ongoing evaluation of the overall parish financial status. In the case of extraordinary (non-budgeted) expenditures, they evaluate the feasibility and determine the best sources of funds to pay for necessary proposals. They also monitor in/out transactions, such as secondary diocesan collections, mission offerings, etc., to ensure that these monies are properly reported and dispersed.

They will recommend the most prudent use of monies and assets the parish is authorized to retain, so as to maximize their potential and use in parish ministries. They also make budget recommendations of monies to be allocated to replacement reserves for parish equipment and responsible for parish capital improvement budget.

The Finance Council will meet with the Pastoral Council twice a year to share the financial condition of the church. However, throughout the process the Finance Council will maintain contact and have intimate discussions with the Pastoral Council and Stewardship Committee.

SERVICE TO OTHERS COMMITTEE

This Committee was commissioned by the Parish Pastoral Council to continue Christ's ministry of service within both the parish and the local community. One significant outgrowth of this committee is the Samaritan Group. This committee has also worked to coordinate parish support of the Committee on Church Cooperation (CCC) including an ecumenical brunch., with proceeds going to CCC for medicines. Also, this committee coordinates participation in Rebuilding Together, formerly known as Christmas in April. We continue to explore other opportunities for parishioners to participate in the ministry of service.

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE

One of the major goals of our parish mission statement is to grow as a family of faith. Parish social events enhance this in so many beneficial ways. This committee coordinates annual and special occasions such as First Communion and Confirmation receptions, parish picnics, Lenten meals, advent receptions, Holiday dinner, St. Joseph's altar and St. Patrick's Day meal to name a few. Social Activities are a great way to meet and interact with all members of the parish. Please consider helping with an event! The goal is to utilize all that are interested in this area of service.

STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE

The Stewardship Committee challenges parishioners to make choices that revere Christ concerning the use of our time, talents, and treasure. The committee consists of designated members of the Finance Council, Pastoral Council, and interested others. They have presented several seminars. The annual Stewardship Pledge Drive is conducted in November at which a committee member addresses parishioners on how to be stronger stewards. Weekly bulletins contain ideas on how to live as good stewards of God's gifts.

WELCOME COMMITTEE

This committee was formed in March 1999 as a fruit of the RENEW program. Folders are compiled and given to new members when they are visited by committee members and Catholic neighbors to aquaint newcomers with the parish family as well as the larger community. New members are encouraged to attend our Welcome Sunday coffee and doughnuts events.

WORSHIP COMMITTEE

The Worship Committee's primary function is two-fold. They oversee the liturgical ministries, especially the training of new ministers. They also strive to enhance the environment, especially during the liturgical seasons of Advent, Christmas, Lent, and Easter.

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