|
Parish Council The Parish Council
of the Catholic Community of Pleasanton is one of the most vital and
important ministry in the parish. Through it, the priorities and directions
of the parish are determined, new ministries undertaken, budgets approved,
and buildings built. It is the primary advisory or consultative body
for the pastor. Participation on the council is a ministry of Christian leadership and service. All members of the parish are welcome to attend council meetings of the Catholic Community of Pleasanton. For meeting dates and times click PARISH COUNCIL MEETINGS (PDF).Parish
Council Officers Additional Information About The Parish Council: Eight of the members are elected at large. For continuity, the two-year terms of these members have been staggered so that four are elected each year during May or June with their term starting at the June Council Meeting. The remaining seven members have a one-year term: One
appointed representative from the Liturgy Planning
Committee Select the highlighted program link to get more information on these parish ministries. All are welcome to participate in them. [top] "To
know Christ better, live as He calls us to live, Adopted
by the Parish Council Parish Council Committees: The Parish Council is made up of five standing committees. All committee membership includes a representative of the council as its chair. Committee membership is open to all members of the parish who wish to participate in these ministries. The six committees open for participation are:
Communication Committee
Meetings: first Wednesday
each month, St. Augustine Hall, Room 6, 7:30pm - 9:00 pm
SUZANNE A. SLUPESKY
– Chair, Evangelization Committee
(925) 846-6824 suzanne@castampin.com The purpose of the Evangelization Committee is to develop new ideas to support and nurture the members of our Church in their efforts to make the parish a welcoming environment to all. There are several subcommittees working on outreach to others, in reconciliation to inactives, and to the unchurched in a spirit of Christian love; on the marketing of CCOP; on SCC & RENEW activities; on spirituality in the workplace; and on how to make the parish more family friendly. FIRST
WEDNESDAYS
- Begins in May, continues through September Here's your opportunity
to start evangelizing!! We hand out balloons to the kids, and talk to
people about our church and our faith. It's a non-threatening way to
begin sharing your faith! [top] GEORGE FARGIS - Chair, Finance Committee(925) 846-7155 gfargis@comcast.net The Parish Council Finance Committee assists the pastor in the administration of the temporal goods of the parish. It prepares the parish budget each calendar year for council approval in January, and reviews the funding requests and desires of the other parish council committees, parish organizations and the parish staff in light of the needs and financial position of the parish. In conjunction with the pastor it oversees and regularly reviews the actual revenue and expenses of the parish in light of the approved budget. [top] DAN ALLARI - Chair, Facilities Committee(925) 426-8807 home (925) 200-1462 cell dlallari@mac.com The Facilities Committee meets each month on a Saturday at 9:00 am. Contact Dan if you are interested in being a part of the committee and for the specific meeting date and location for the current month. The committee is composed of parishioners and others who wish to assist the Pastor and Business Manager with the oversight of the physical plant and land that are the responsibility of the Catholic Community of Pleasanton. The committee is to advise and lend expertise regarding the upkeep and maintenance of the buildings and grounds at St. Augustine, St. Elizabeth Seton and the St. Augustine Cemetery. This includes assessing needs, determining project designs, identifying resource requirements, implementing safety practices, plant inspections and recommending priorities and long-range facility plans to the council.[top] LISA FAIRCHILD - Family Life Ministry Representative(925) 600-1765 Home lisafairchild@sbcglobal.net Social Justice and Outreach Committee JOHN DUDDY
- Social Justice-Outreach Committee Chair Click
on the link to view/print:
The
committee meets the 1st Thursday of every month at SES Conference
Room B, at 7:30 pm.
The threefold purpose of the Social Justice and Community Outreach Committee is:
Volunteer
Opportunities - Click on the links below to participate directly with
these charities: [top]
The Spiritual Life Committee strives to lead our parish community to a “full, conscious and active participation” in the life of Christ as experienced in the sacraments, encouraging them to translate that into their day-to-day life.
All meetings are at SES, Conference Room A, at 7:00 pm unless otherwise noted. The purpose of the Spiritual Life Committee is to foster spiritual growth and renewal, both on an individual level and as a community, through various spiritual and devotional practices, including:
We assess the needs, make recommendations for, and develop new ministries and apostolate for the parish community. This includes the consideration of new programs and ministries expressed by individual parishioners, other parish organizations, and parish staff, as well as members of Spiritual Life.
GARY
WORTHAM, DEACON - Liturgy Planning Representative
(925) 895-1647 Cell (925) 474-2785 Parish Office liturgy@catholicsofpleasanton.org CCOP's Liturgy Planning Committee’s mission is to enhance the spiritual life of our parish through preparation and coordination of its liturgical celebrations (e.g., Sunday liturgies, Sacred Triduum, Holy Days of Obligation, devotions, blessings, Communion Services, etc.). This Committee of Parish volunteers maintains a current understanding of the Church's liturgical documents and instructions from the U. S. Bishops through self-guided study, group study, workshops and liturgical conferences. We regularly make presentations to the Parish at large on the meaning of the Church’s worship and how ritual is celebrated in our community. The Committee coordinates or provides liturgical guidance and support to the Liturgical Arts and Environment sub-committee, and the Youth and Family Liturgy sub-committee. Additionally, the Committee recruits, trains, and schedules liturgical ministers (i.e., Lectors, Head Eucharistic Ministers, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, Ushers, Greeters, and Altar Servers). The Liturgy Planning Committee meets at 7:30 pm on the second and fourth Mondays of each month in Room C at St. Elizabeth Seton Church. A member of the
Liturgy Planning Committee sits on the Parish Council each year. This
year Deacon Gary Wortham will represent the committee. ROSEMARY
MARTELLI - SCC Core Team Representative
(925) 462-0867 rosemary@comcast.net Some
people have the misunderstanding that small christian communities
are another parish program. They are not that at all. While communities
may use a specific program periodically, for example during Advent
or Lent, they are not a program but a way of being church that is
supportive not only of a personal faith journey but, by nature,
a reflection of the communal journey of the people of God. "There
is no more effective way of growing in your faith than to be part
of a Small Christian Community where that faith is shared, listened
to, and celebrated. SCCs are a wonderful way to articulate the connections
between faith and life.
" [top]
|
|
|
|