Stewardship and Church Life

Good communication, based on love and truth among all parishioners, is imperative in building the local Church. The goal of this service, called the Church life commission, is to build a community in which each parishioner finds the nourishment, motivation, and support needed to become "the salt of the earth" and the "light of the world."

Parishioners are encouraged to become active in parish services, as this expands the creation of an inviting, exciting climate for those within the cluster and for those beyond its membership.

To become involved in this important work, please contact your parish's secretary.

Service Opportunities

Services and Responsibilities

To assist in forming the parish into a community in which persons can come to know one another, share their lives and concerns, and find support for their faith, this service is charged with the following:

1. Encourage neighborhood Catholic communities within the parish
   
2. Foster communication between parish and parishioners - bulletin, newsletter, publishing of Parish Council agenda ahead of meeting, report on Parish Council deliberations, Web site
   
3. Obtain the views of parishioners through surveys
   
4. Assist with parish census, especially if a door-to-door census (every house) is conducted
   
5. Provide parish information to news media
   
6. Coordinate parish social events such as suppers, etc.
   
7. Speak with and listen to the views of former Catholics and those with no church affiliation.
8. Participate and initiate ecumenical activity with churches of other faiths
   
9. Develop a calendar of events for the year
   
10. Encourage all six service committees to engage in cooperative ventures with other parishes, especially through the medium of the Deanery Council