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ST. EDMOND’S PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL |
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The Executive Committee of the Pastoral Council includes the Pastor and the following elected officers of the Pastoral Council: the Executive Officer and the Secretary. The Committee develops the Council's agenda and is responsible for ensuring that all members and proceedings adhere to the parish bylaws and constitution. |
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The Liturgy Committee bears responsibility for coordination of the liturgical life of the parish under the guidance of the pastor. The committee is guided by the liturgical documents of the Church and approved diocesan guidelines. The committee is responsible for determining long-range goals and specific objectives for the liturgical life of the parish in conjunction with the pastoral plan established by the pastor. These long-range goals and objectives are reviewed annually. The Liturgical Committee is comprised of the following ministries: ALTAR SERVERS - Brian Barnes, Deacon Jim Walls ENVIRONMENTAL & ART - Marciel Graham & Linda Coxton EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION TO THE LITURGY - Dan DiGuglielmo EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS TO THE SICK - Pat Hearn LECTORS - Bob Worthing MUSIC/CANTORS - Judy Bennett RITUAL PLANNING TEAM - Rev. Raymond Forester & Liturgy Committee SACRISTANS - Sally Weiss SEWING/QUILTING - Helen Atkinson USHERS - Gerry Lore |
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CHRISTIAN FORMATION This committee is concerned with total Catholic education in the parish. In collaboration with the pastor, the committee provides leadership and guidance in the area of Catholic formation programs for children, youth and adults. All Religious Education Programs - Jim Walsh Sacramental Programs Adult Education, RCIA Youth Ministry Evangelization /Alpha The St. Edmonds Christian Formation Committee consists of lay members whose interests are the religious formation programs of the parish. In this ministry they are charged with assisting, advising and evaluating the DRE/CRE in planning and providing quality Christian formation for children, youth and adults. This includes religious instruction for Pre-school through grade 12, Youth ministry and Adult Formation. The commitment of this comittee is reflected in the philosophy and mission statement of the CFC. This statement is: "Under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, to serve all the people of God who choose to participate in our faith formation process through prayer, instruction and discussion." Currently the CFC is involved in an accreditation process mandated by the Diocese of Wilmington that requires a self-study review of all aspects of the formation programs. Leadership, instructional programs, sacramental preparation programs, finances and facilities are areas that will be examined by a visiting team. This process assures that St. Edmond's will provide the highest quality programs, materials and instruction. |
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PARISH OUTREACH Parish Outreach is the Social Concerns arm of St. Edmond's Parish. It is committed to helping people in the parish and community. It also works to change laws and institutions, where needed, to assure greater social justice, especially for "the least of our brothers." The mission statement defines the committee: Everyone, including the general public, is welcome to Parish Outreach general meetings held at St. Edmond's Church hall at dates and times announced in the church bulletin. Core, or executive, committee meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month at St. Jude's. Parish Outreach carries out its mission through six ministries: This group works closely with the diocesan Catholic Charities office in Wilmington. Social justice issues are identified and explained. Volunteers help educate other parishioners and enlist their aid in expressing the Catholic position on specific legislation or action. The U.S. Catholic Bishops have identified many issues which pose a threat to the dignity of the human person. Among them are: food, environment, discrimination, arms control, immigration, education, abortion, capital punishment, euthanasia, health, and the economy. BEREAVEMENT On behalf of the parish, bereavement volunteers help provide comfort to parishioners who have lost a loved one through death. Members send sympathy cards and may telephone or visit the bereaved. Other volunteers serve as greeters at funeral home viewings and assist at funeral masses. COMFORTING - Chairperson: Pat DeVoll Volunteers for this ministry visit people who are lonely or homebound. They also call such individuals to reassure them that someone cares and will be there for them if they need help. They visit people in nursing homes and some volunteers take their pets to nursing homes to help cheer up the residents. Volunteers also provide respite for caregivers who need a break from the stress of constantly providing care. GOOD SAMARITAN - Chairpersons: Mary Folan This ministry provides transportation for people who need a ride to church, to stores, doctors or other similar destinations. Volunteers can also help with light house work or yard work for people who cannot handle those chores and have no other source of help. Volunteers can help with snow shoveling for those who can't find or afford such services. HEALTH - Chairperson: Pat DeVoll The Health Ministry arranges for parish health projects such as flu shots, blood pressure tests and other health screenings. They conduct health information meetings, and provide health tips in the parish bulletin. The group generally determines the health needs of the parish and community and tries to meet those needs either directly or through referrals to other health services. MEMBERSHIP/PROGRAM - Chairperson: Jon DeVoll NURSING HOME - Chairperson: Pat DeVoll RESPECT LIFE - Chairperson: Betty McFann The Respect Life ministry is concerned with all life issues from its beginning (conception) to its ending (natural death). The group sponsors activities for the purpose of education and promoting awareness of the true facts regarding abortion, euthanasia, and the death penalty. |
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PARISH & FAMILY LIFE The purpose of the Parish and Family Life Committee is to provide the holistic growth and development of our parish and its many families. It is to promote Christian community and personal development and, in a practical way, to enrich family living within the parish community. The committee's concern includes all age groups and their varied needs. Their goal and objectives have been prepared in conjunction with the pastor and the Pastoral Council. Parish Socials - Bill Geppert Prayer Line - Anne McDevitt Welcoming - Dolly Grazioli, Virginia Pocock & Betty Schroeder |
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PUBLIC AFFAIRS TEAM BUILDING AND MAINTENANCE This committee assists in providing for the necessary upkeep, repair, care and maintenance of our parish buildings and property. Members recommend short and long term capital improvements in response to the physical plant needs of the parish. There is always a need for volunteers who are handy and have tools matching their interests and skills. |
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AFFILIATED PARISH ORGANIZATIONS KNIGHTS of COLUMBUS The Knights of Columbus was founded in 1882 by a Catholic Priest in New Haven, Connecticut and is the largest Catholic family fraternal organization in the world. The Order currently has over 1.6 million members in approximately 12,000 local councils. The local council for St. Edmond's parishes is Star of the Sea Council Number 7297. The council has over 100 members who are dedicated to the principles of charity, unity, fraternity and patriotism and participate in a variety number of activities dealing with our churches, community, council, family and youth. We are always looking for good Catholic men to join our ranks and enjoy the many benefits of membership in our Order. For more information, please contact the Grand Knight through the Web Site at http://www.starofthesea.kofc-de.org. Deputy Grand Knight - Robert Wareham Recorder - John Shea Financial Secretary - Russ Allen Treasurer - Michael Davis |
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ST. VINCENT DE PAUL The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul is a group of Catholic men and women whose primary mission is the spiritual growth of its members. We strive to achieve this goal by providing individual attention, guidance, as well as food, clothing, and financial assistance to the needy for Jesus said “When I was hungry you gave me food |
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The mission of the Parish Finance Council is to: |
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