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Our Mother of Sorrows
Parish Council Of Ministries

 

The Parish Council of Ministries assists the pastor and pastoral staff in setting policy to direct the resources of the parish in providing  an environment that will foster the spiritual and educational growth of parishioners and ensure broad participation and accountability in the parish.

 

To view the Parish Articles of Incorporation, click here.

 

To view the Parish By-Laws, click here.

 

Members of the Parish Council of Ministries
2010-2011

 


Msgr. Tom Cahalane
Pastor

Don Kelch
Maggie Medina
Nancy Arce
Secretary
Diana Maugans

RJ Saavedra
Frank Fontes
Sally Barnhart
Cossetti Quijada
Bob Sicilian

Marisela Esquerra
Randy Jacob
Mary Lebron
Conrad Greer
Marie Tan

Pat Sciacca



 

PURPOSE

 

We are a Council of Ministries, sharing with the pastor the responsibility for establishing goals and objectives for the spiritual, social, liturgical, educational and financial development of the parish.  The Council acts, in communion with the pastor and the pastoral staff, as a consulting body.  Acting as representatives of the parish-at large, the OMOS Parish Council discerns the needs and desires of the parishioners.

 

 

MEMBERSHIP & MEETINGS

 

The Council consists of twelve representatives chosen to represent a cross-section of the parish and appointed after a discernment process, guided by prayer.   Members hold office for four years.

 

Council Meetings are held at 6:30 am on the third Saturday of the following months:  August, September, November, January, March, and May.

 

 

COMMISSIONS of the Parish Council Of Ministries

 

To assist the work of the Council and to broaden the base of dialogue and representation within the parish community,

the Council has established ministry commissions which give specific direction to various aspects of Parish life.

 

 

Christian Education Formation

Plans, coordinates and evaluates all aspects of Christian education within the Parish

 

Christian Life

Promotes, develops and sustains the community dimension of faith, family & social life,

 coordinates works of charity and fosters education & advocacy for social justice

 

Liturgy & Worship

Plans, coordinates and evaluates all aspects of Parish liturgical activity

 

Human & Financial Resources

Oversees, maintains and monitors the human and financial resources of the Parish

 

Building & Maintenance

Supports  the Parish maintenance staff in performing preventative maintenance and routine repair activities,

as well needed assistance on major repair & capital improvement projects

 

OMOS Parish School

Has equal status to a commission in relationship to the Council and interfaces with the Council

on matters of mutual concern through the School Board

 

WE WELCOME YOUR INPUT!    
SEND A QUESTION, COMMENT OR SUGGESTION TO THE PARISH COUNCIL

 

Click here for the online Parish Council input box