The faith that we experienced as a child, lovely as it was, 
will not serve us as an adult.                                      

Mandated by canon law, this advisory group assists the pastor and staff in developing an annual budget for the parish.  The group monitors parish income, expenditures and financial procedures.  Members assist the pastor in presenting an annual financial report to the parish.

Father Bill Vandegrift
Anthony DiMaggio
Damon Galmin
Edward Mong
John Murray
Rob Smith (Chairperson)

Jane Staunton (advisory)

Outreach to Those in Need/ Saint Dismas Ministry

Saint Dismas Ministry
     Reach out to help your neighbor in need.  You are welcome to
     join the steering team or be one of the many hands that the
     team will call upon to serve when the need arises.  Like the
     Good Samaritan, the team remains anonymous.
Contact:  Sister Celeste, 266-2123

True Spirit Coalition  (As needed)
      Work with the Presbyterian Church to give baskets, turkeys
      and other necessary items to the poor.
Contact:  Tom Park, 703-2505

Announcing our newest Ministry:  Job Transitions Network

As a parish, we are very much concerned about those

who may be in job transition due  to recent lay-offs. 

We have started a new Ministry, The Job Transitions Network,

As a way to support and encourage those who may find themselves  

unemployed, underemployed or have the need to re-enter the work

 force. 

At this time, our Job Transitions Network is already offering support in the following ways:: 

• AN EXPERIENCED HUMAN RESOURCES VOLUNTEER. 

            Camille is willing and happy to meet with individuals to help them with    
            resumes and  provide information about job resources.  Please call the rectory 
            office (266-2123) and ask for contact information.
 

• A JOB TRANSITIONS OFFICE where individuals seeking employment can come and use the computer with internet (many jobs are posted online), paper, envelopes (for resumes) , a copier and a fax.  Please call Camille to make an appointment.

• A JOB BANK.  We can use your help in this area of the ministry.  Are you looking to hire someone?  Please call Camille and let her know about the position.  At the same time, if you are looking for a job, you may want to give Camille a resume.  She will be confidential about any information that she receives.  Please call the parish office for contact information (266-2123).

Confidentiality is Key for our Job Transitions Network

Sometimes, it is difficult for us to admit that we need help.  However, our Job Transitions Network hopes to be the hands and heart of Jesus as you face uncertainty.  If you are looking for a job, please call our Job Transitions Network volunteer, Camille, who can serve as a listening ear and offer support.  Her experience in human resources could help you

focus your job search, create an exciting resume and seek out possible job opportunities.  What is shared in the Job Transitions Network stays in the Job Transitions Network.  Don’t be alone in your struggle, let us help you.

Do you crochet or knit? 

Do you want to be involved, but would like to do it at your own time and in your own home?

This is the ministry for you.  We knit or crochet blankets or lap afghans for nursing homes.  We also knit or crochet baby blankets which are given to each newly baptized baby in our parish at Baptism. This is our way of welcoming our newest members into our parish family.  If you are interested in participating in this wonderful ministry, please call Dolores Morello.