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PARISH COMMISSIONS
Stewardship Council The Holy Rosary Stewardship Council is the chief advisory body for the Pastor and helps the Pastor set the direction and goals of the parish community. The council is a consultative body that the Pastor can prayerfully reflect with and ask for assistance to guide the overall care and ministry of the Parish and the enhancement of its mission. The council's purpose is: To form community so that it is a sign and witness of unity for the larger community To provide recommendations about the priorities and direction of the parish through pastoral planning To promote communication and understanding among parish organizations and between the parish and the archdiocese and universal Church The establishment of the Pastoral Council is required in every parish within the Archdiocese of Seattle. Members of the council are elected by the pastor and a selection committee, and are chosen to represent the needs and values of their constituency, ministry or the parish ‘at-large.’
Administration Commission The Administration Commission (AdCom) oversees the maintenance needs and capital improvements to Holy Rosary’s church and school campus, including the care and upkeep of buildings, walkways, grounds, and related infrastructures. Projects range from tracking regular/annual in-house maintenance items to long-term, larger-scale upgrades and renovations. AdCom members review and prioritize projects, seek outside consultants for estimates and services when necessary, and initiate/monitor work progress. Current and past projects include masonry repairs to the church and school buildings, decommissioning of abandoned oil fuel tanks, roof maintenance, playground improvements, campus security and ADA accessibility upgrades, gym and school hall floor resurfacing, and HVAC repairs. AdCom is a group of 10-12 parishioners with diverse backgrounds and professions. We meet once per month to discuss status of projects and project budgets with the parish’s business manager. Additional time commitments of approximately 2-4 hours per month for research of project information and/or securing construction contacts and cost estimates may occur. AdCom welcomes anyone who would enjoy the work and camaraderie of this ministry. If interested, please contact Mary Simpson.
Finance Commission The Finance Council is a consultative body which advises the Pastor concerning the stewardship of parish financial resources. To this end, the Finance Council works with the Business Manager to produce a sound annual fiscal budget for the Parish. It also supports the Parish’s ability to meet its priority objectives within its financial constraints through analysis and management guidance. The Council also recommends long- and short-term strategies for financial well-being of the Parish. The membership includes parish members with financial, accounting, business, and management experience as well as those involved in various ministries. The Council presently consists of seven members appointed by the Pastor. The council meets the fourth Tuesday of the month at 5:30. It works in coordination with other administrative teams such as Time and Talent, Stewardship, and the Parish Office staff. Those interested in volunteering should contact Mary Simpson.
Liturgy Commission We at Holy Rosary Parish are blessed to be able to take part in wonderful liturgical celebrations here every Sunday. Our fellow parishioners who minister at the Sunday liturgies come prepared, and perform their responsibilities with understanding and enthusiasm in the service of the entire assembly. We meet Christ as we listen to the Word proclaimed with care, attend to the well-prepared homilies, sing in the company of fine musicians, embrace those around us, and receive the Eucharist as one body. Our parish has a Liturgy Commission which meets once a month under the direction of our Pastoral Associate, Patrick Barredo. Some of us who attend these meetings do so every month. Others fit it into their schedule as they are able. All of us who come to the meetings leave with a fuller understanding of Catholic liturgical celebration, and a deeper appreciation for the liturgies that take place in our own community. Often, Patrick will have some background material that we will read and consider together. At times, we will discuss some particular aspect of our liturgies at Holy Rosary and try to look for ways that we can improve. The meetings are always fun and informal. Of all the many wonderful activities that take place at Holy Rosary, our liturgies are the most important and we can all become more involved. Email Patrick and let him know you’d like to attend one of our future meetings. Everyone is welcome.
School Commission The function of the School Commission is to set school policy and to establish, approve, and monitor the annual school budget. It does not interfere in the day-to-day administrative details of running the school. The Commission shall consist of the pastor, or his delegate, the principal, the vice-principal, eight elected positions, which include the president and vice-president of the Parents’ Club, and three appointed positions. Elected members must belong to Holy Rosary Parish or have children in the school. Members serve four-year terms, except for the Parents’ Club president and vice-president, who are on the Commission during their terms of office. The three appointed positions include representatives from the Parish Stewardship Council, Administration Commission, and the Finance Commission. |
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