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Bereavement
Committee
Upon request after either funeral or memorial
services the Bereavement Committee serves various foods, soft
drinks, coffee or tea at a reception in the church hall for
those who wish to attend. We ask for a donation for the use
of the hall. It is the responsibility of this committee, comprised
of all volunteers, to set up the hall with necessary paper
goods, foods and beverages provided, and to thoroughly
clean up when the gathering has ended.
Chairperson:
Bernice
Barrasso
Compasion
Ministry
The
Compassion Ministry seeks to meet the needs of our community
through friendship, comfort and care. Members of the ministry
are volunteers who give of themselves to meet these needs.
We are currently supporting people and families who are dealing
with grief and loss or chronic illnesses. Confidential communication,
companionship, education, meals and prayers make up our support
services.
Specifically these include: the making and giving of prayer
shawls, providing meal cards redeemable at Ted's Market, delivery
of care baskets, sending notes and cards during the first
year of grieving visiting, hosting grief support workshops,
planning special masses and offering rides to church.
The Compassion Ministry meets four times per year and new
members are always welcome.
Chairperson:
Sue
Smallidge
Flower
Committee
Our
committee works closely with Liturgy to create a pleasant
atmosphere at church. It is our responsibility to decorate
at holiday times and in ordinary time.
Chairperson:
Fundraising
Committee
The Fundraising Committee plans and organizes events throughout
the year to benefit the parish, including the Christmas Craft
Fair. There are occasional meetings, depending what fundraisers
we are working on. Whether you'd like to help with one or
all of our fundraisers we'd love for you to bring your energy
and enthusiasm and join us! It's a great way to enjoy some
fellowship and to meet other parishioners without a tremendous
time commitment. New fundraising ideas are always welcome!
Chairperson:
Michelle
Francoer
Hospitality
Committee
The Hospitality Committee serves the community
in a variety of ways. Most popular, is the Donut Sunday, which
occurs after Sunday Masses once a month or as space and scheduling
allows. Members of Hospitality prepare this fellowship event
and act as hosts.
Hospitality
can also be called upon to help organize pot luck suppers
and provide baked goods for various church events and activities.
In general, members are called on no more than once a month.
Chairperson:
Chris Turko
Interior Housekeeping
Oh, that dreaded chore, but so necessary. There
is a group of dedicated people that vacuum, dust, wash windows
and keep the Narthex lavatory in order. Keeping the interior
church windows free of fingerprints is a huge undertaking.
There is plenty of opportunity to do a little light kitchen
cleaning in the hall. This is a wonderful opportunity for
a family to volunteer.
Someone
who occasionally swing a mop and remove the Narthex rugs to
get the sand out of the, and in the warm weather clean the
porch entrance of the Church is always needed & welcomed!
Before
Advent and Palm Sunday the tall windows in the Narthex need
cleaning inside and out. If you think you could lend a hand
we'd love to have you!
There
are no meetings for this committee. You work at your own time.
Each assignment should take no more than forty-five minutes.
If you feel that you can not make a weekly or monthly commitment,
consider being a substitute. There is no set schedule. All
supplies are provided. Many hands will make light work and
the Church of the Holy Family will continue to sparkle!
Chairperson:
Louise
Sage
Knights
of Columbus
The
Church of the Holy Family Council of the Knights of Columbus
is a fraternal organization for Catholic men whose goal is
to provide charitable and social activities to benefit both
the parish and the community.
Our
regular activities include the Maple Festival Breakfast, the
Tootsie Roll drive to raise money to help the mentally handicapped,
the Christmas food drive, the Mother's Day drive to support
Covenant to Care and sponsorship of youth sport teams. We
also assist other groups (such as Fundraising, TNT and non-parish
organizations) in fundraising activities.
Grand
Knight: Frank
Policastro
Parish
Planning Committee
The
purpose and function of the Parish Planning Committee is to
assist the Pastor in planning for the future of The Church
of the Holy Family by:
- Providing
a forum for the prayerful discussion of ideas and plans
for the physical expansion and improvement of the parish
and it's properties; and for the spiritual growth of the
community, in order to improve the ability of all parishioners
to participate meaningfully in the sacrament of the Mass,
and to follow the example of our savior, Jesus Christ, in
their daily lives.
The
Committee also acts as a conduit, assisting the Pastor to
hear the needs of the parish community and to keep him informed
of changing needs and requirements both within the parish
and the diocese.
Chairperson:
Jane Golino
Property
Mangement
The
Property Management Committee works directly with the Parish
Sexton and the Pastor and is responsible for handling the
maintenance and upkeep of the Church and Rectory properties.
We welcome people that can help in the areas of lawn care,
raking, spring cleanup, landscaping, snow removal, painting,
heavy cleaning, and various contractor and handyman work.
Come put your talents to work in any of these areas!
Chairperson:
Barry Hanson
Social
Outreach Committee
The
Social Outreach Committee attempts to identify and respond
to human dignity and justice needs within our community, our
region and our world. We meet on the fourth Thursday of each
month. We organize efforts and events that enable all parishioners
spiritual fulfillment in helping others less fortunate improve
their humanity. We continue to seek new ways to maintain our
parish's commitment to improve life for our sister parish
in Haiti.
Some
of the opportunities for service developed through our committee
are:
- Assisting
with a monthly federal food distribution program
-
Managing the clothing and furniture drop off area at the
parish garage
- Providing
various opportunities to prepare and serve meals at area
soup kitchens
- Working
with various agencies in the area who assist and serve the
needs of others, usually those less fortunate
- Helping
our liaison to the Department of Social Services with the
needs of displaced families
- Promoting
and helping to coordinate the walks against hunger and the
walk for warmth
- Coordinating
the Grant Program that distributes monies to area service
agencies
- Helping
with one of the major annual events that raises monies to
support Social Outreach programs
- Committing
to supply a meatloaf once a month for the soup kitchen meal
We
believe that we are all connected to each other and that to
have peace you must work for justice. Please consider joining
our committee.
Calendar
of Events
Chairperson:
John
McGill
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