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The Parish Council
By-Laws (click here)
Mission:
The Parish Council advises and assists the pastor in developing, organizing and supporting programs, ministries and other activities to enhance the spiritual and temporal life of the parish community.Meeting Time/Place
No meeting monthly as of now. All parishioners are welcome and invited to assist the council in studying issues affecting the parish, as well as coordinating and assisting with parish activities.Composition:
The Council is composed of 9 elected members, ex-officio members, appointed members and adjunct members. An election to choose nine new council members is held in July for a two-year term beginning in September. The council includes three officers and maintains three permanent committees with their individual officers.
Parish Council
Members:
Appointed by the Pastor (per By-Laws):
1. Benny Ramos - Council Chairman
2. Cheryl Dow
3. Pete Sarmiento
5. Clement Odigwe
Ex-Officio Members:
1. Rev. Gary Villanueva - Pastor
2. Deacon Robert Villanueva -
4. Sister Luzviminda C. Domingo, MCST - Parish School of Religion
5. Sister Emily Bautista, MCST - Admin. Help
Adjunct Members:
Committees:
Section One: Administration and Planning Committee
The Administration and Planning Committee shall act as the administrative service group both to the Council and the other committees. It has the responsibility of planning for, recommending, and coordinating with other parish groups and ministries, projects and activities related to the Church building and other facilities;
Section Two: Parish Life and Social Concerns Committee
The Parish Life and Social Concerns Committee shall concern itself with enhancing the sense of community within the Parish and promoting the social teachings of the Church, especially respect for life, social justice, preferential option for the poor, protection of the environment, and family life. The Committee shall carry out its objectives, focusing in these areas:
Section Three: Spiritual Life and Christian Formation Committee
The Spiritual Life and Christian Formation Committee shall be involved in promoting and coordinating the work of the various lay ministries in the areas of liturgy and worship, religious education for children, youth and adults, the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) program and the enhancement of family life in accordance with Church guidelines and doctine.