St Edmonds

March 16, 2010
 

One generation passeth away, and another generation cometh: but the earth standeth for ever. - Ecclesiastes 1:  

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  • LITURGY COMMITTEE
  • CHRISTIAN FORMATION
  • PARISH OUTREACH
  • PARISH & FAMILY LIFE
  • BUILDINGS AND MAINTENANCE
  • KNIGHTS of COLUMBUS
  • ST. VINCENT DE PAUL
  • PARISH FINANCE COMMITTEE
  • ST. EDMOND’S PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL

    EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 
    President: Rev. Raymond L. Forester

    Executive Officer: Dan DiGuglielmo

    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.


     

    LITURGY
    Chairperson: Connie Benko

    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
    This ministry serves our parish by enhancing our church and surroundings each and every day, and on special celebrations of our Liturgy. The committee decorates the church to reflect the spirit of the liturgical feast or season.

    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


     

    CHRISTIAN FORMATION
    Chairperson: Jim Walsh

    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
    1st Eucharist
    1st Reconciliation
    Confirmation

    Baptism Program- Deacon John & Ann Smith

    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.


     

    PARISH OUTREACH
    Chairperson: Jon DeVoll

    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:

    • "Inspired by the values of the Gospel and anchored in prayer and the social teachings of the Catholic Church, the Parish Outreach Committee of St. Edmond's serves the Parish community as its primary resource for works of charity and justice."

    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
    Chairpersons: Monica Robinson & Dee Melchiorre

    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.


     

    PARISH & FAMILY LIFE
    Chairperson: Mary Theresa Morrison

    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


     

    PUBLIC AFFAIRS TEAM
    Interim Chairperson:  Gerry Lore

    The Public Affairs Team develops and coordinates all internal and external communications for the parish.  They help advance the mission of the church by promoting the activities of all ministries to parishioners and  the local and regional community.

    Internal Communications/Bulletin - Sally Jozwiak & Yvonne Bailey

    External Communications/Media Relations - Gerry Lore & Vince Mazza
    Website - Dan DiGuglielmo
    Parish Historian - Gerry Lore
    Advocacy - Betty McFann
    Annual Parish Newsletter - Gerry Lore


    BUILDING AND MAINTENANCE
    Chairperson: Ed Holley

    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.



     

    AFFILIATED PARISH ORGANIZATIONS

    KNIGHTS of COLUMBUS
    Grand Knight: Louis Anderson

    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

     

    ST. VINCENT DE PAUL
    President: Jean Zerhusen

    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
    thirsty you gave me drink
    naked you clothed me
    will you came to my help”


     

    PARISH FINANCE COUNCIL
    Chairperson: Sara Tammany

    The mission of the Parish Finance Council is to:

    • Assist the pastor
    • Administer parish goods
    • Observe and facilitate the preparation of the annual budget
    • Ensure complete and accurate bookkeeping
    • Develop a financial plan
    • Monitor surplus parish funds

     

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    St. Edmond's Church is located at the corner of
    King Charles Avenue and Laurel Street in
    Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.

     

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