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Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church & School


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 2007-2008 - Under Construction Msgr. Tom Cahalane Pastor
Michael McDonald	Daisy Carrillo		Nancy Arce Secretary	Talia Cordisco
Cris Derrington	Mike Garard	Patrick Burke	Susie Delgado
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 and 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 and 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