The mission of stewardship is to lead people to growth as mature Christian disciples by deepening engagement in prayer, community, service, and sacrificial giving.
Stewardship
This committee is composed of members of each parish. It assists the Pastor and Pastoral Council in setting a caring and welcoming atmosphere, fostering good communications and stewardship, promoting an attitude of gratitude, evaluating, and responding to the needs of our parishioners, and encouraging active participation in parish life. It prepares and coordinates the annual time and talent and financial drives to motivate parishioners to share their God-given gifts of time, talent, and treasure. Adults of all ages may assist the committee with special projects, especially those individuals with a passion for good stewardship. Committee may organize, or assist with, a volunteer appreciation event, and it oversees certain events for parishioners to socialize and celebrate.
AGES: Adults.
TIME COMMITMENT: Meets 4-6 times per year, with occasional tasks, as available.
This group of chairs and sub-chairs (set-up, food, bar, various raffles, promotions, kid's games, bakery, environment, etc.) is responsible for planning and coordinating this major event at St. Dominic. The festival brings people together in an atmosphere of celebration.
AGES: Adults.
TIME COMMITMENT: Meets 3-4 times, about March to September, and individually as needed to make arrangements.
These volunteers plan, promote, facilitate, and coordinate fun activities that bring parishioners together for special social events which build a sense of hospitality and community, such as the Chili Cook Off and Ice Cream Social. (FYI, at each parish, various ministries such as Ushers, Music Ministry, Pastoral Council, take turns hosting a once a month social after each of the Masses.)
AGES: Adults.
TIME COMMITMENT: Infrequent meetings and tasks, as available.
Volunteer teams from each parish collaborate with a core team to assist the Pastoral Council and staff in making new and returning parishioners feel embraced by the parish, especially those from diverse backgrounds. Families and individuals of all ages with an interest and/or talent in hospitality, and especially parishioners, who have joined the parish recently, are encouraged to join.
AGES: Adults and families.
TIME COMMITMENT: As available.
Bakers provide cookies and bars, or other baked goods for special parish needs and events.
AGES: Adults, teens, and families.
TIME COMMITMENT: Based on need and availability.