Our Parish strives to empower lay women and men with co-responsibility for leadership of most aspects of parish life and to develop parish leaders from among our membership.
Like every aspect of parish life, our leadership structure promotes active discipleship among our parishioners. Supported by the Parish Council and parish staff, all ministries and programs are organized under one of four commissions. Commission members meet monthly to collaborate with one another, assess the need for support, and set goals.
New members are needed for every commission. Nominations are due by Monday, April 10. Self-nominations are welcome. Nomination forms may be found in the bulletin or submitted online.
The Parish Council is the top-level lay leadership group within the Parish, providing a vision and long-range planning framework for the Parish and establishing goals and directions for the Parish as a whole. It works closely with the Pastor to oversee and coordinate the overall process of lay leadership, empowering, aligning, and holding accountable the four Parish Commissions, directing the decision-making to appropriate groups or individuals when necessary, and working with the Pastor in handling Parish crises.
In our leadership model, all parish structures, ministries, programs, events, and activities are aligned with one of five working groups of parishioners, which we call
“Commissions”. Our Commissions give direction to all aspects of Parish life: Community, Formation, Mercy & Justice, and Worship. Each Commission sets both short-term and long-term goals and action plans that are consistent with the Mission Statement of the Parish.
Community Commission coordinates all parish social events, welcoming programs, hospitality, and community-building activities.
SHARING THE JOY
Faith Formation Commission works with Children’s and Adult Faith Formation, preparatory programs for sacraments, and prayer and spirituality groups. The Faith Formation Commission is also the focal point for our Antiracism Committee.
SHARING THE FAITH
Worship Commission gives direction to the liturgical life of the parish through the preparation and care of our worship environment and the formation of liturgical ministers.
SHARING THE HOPE AT THE HEART OF YOUR FAITH
The Mercy & Justice Commission is engaged with pastoral care, homeless outreach, social justice, and advocacy initiatives.
SHARING THE LOVE