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FAITH WORKS! – Parish ORGANIZATIONS
Pastoral Council
The Parish Pastoral Council, a group of faithful men and women, called by the parish to serve as consultant to the pastor in assuring that all aspects of parish life reflect the mission and ministry of Jesus and the community of St. Mark’s. The Pastoral Council, in communion with one another, together and guided by the teachings of the Gospel and the Holy Spirit meet to deliberate and decide, in common agreement, those matters for which they are responsible, and, through active participation in spiritual and social activities and leadership, they will minister for the overall well-being of the Parish. The Council consists of members-at-large, each serving a term of three years and chairpersons for the committees. The Pastoral Council meets the first Monday of the month. Current members are
Finance Council
An advisory or consultative body to the Pastor in matters pertaining to the ordinary and extraordinary matters if financial administration. The Finance Council is a body of parishioners, known for their spiritual maturity and love of Christ, endowed with either special competence in financial matters or prudent judgment, who offer their time and talent as a Christian service to assist the Pastor in the development and management of the parish's financial resources so that the parish may effectively pursue its mission of spreading Christ's Gospel of Love. Members are appointed by the pastor to serve. The Finance Council meets bi-monthly.
Stewardship Continuance Committee plans, executes and facilitates follow-up of the Capital Campaign – Building Our Future Home ~ Together. The continuation committee relies on volunteers of the parish to help with any of the many administrative tasks and planning strategies.
Parish Life Blood
Technical
- Computer assistance is often needed to produce flyers, notices, instructions, notes for meetings, signs, etc. using Microsoft Office, Power point and the internet.
- Audio/Visual technology enhances our educational, training and occasionally our worship. The sound and sight equipment needs vary. Set-up and proper storage requires attention to detail and some familiarity of uses.
- Photography/Videography skills are needed throughout the year on a periodic basis. As volunteer archivists, the capture of parish life to share is controlled through the data base administrator to protect privacy. In-house professionals, familiar with St. Mark procedures are recommended for special events and celebrations, as requested.
- Treasury of the parish family collections is sorted, counted and documented weekly. Organization, attention to detail and accuracy is necessary.
Creative
- Building and grounds volunteers oversee the physical condition of the parish plant and the needs of the buildings and grounds. Landscaping, gardening, handyman, maintenance, cleaning Makes recommendations to the parish administrator for expenditures for repairs and improvements.
- Seamstress volunteers complete sewing, embroidery, minor repair of linens, vestments, and occasional shirt. Group creation of special banners, decorations for liturgical use.
Specific
- Office Aides muti-task in general receptionist and office support duties, copying, stuffing bulletins, answering phones, etc. for a few short hours at a time as needed or on a regular basis. Flexibility, confidentiality and desire to do whatever it takes to help out is important.
- Kitchen Angels prepare meals for the priests according to dietary requirements on a weekly basis.
Bereavement Committee
This committee provides caring support to members of the parish when they experience the loss of a loved one. Members of this committee work together upon the death of a parishioner and host a reception at St. mark’s upon the family's request. The bereavement committee will sponsor an annual Mass for parishioners who have died during the year.
Knights of Columbus
We are a Catholic, fraternal organization dedicated to the principles of charity, unity, fraternity and patriotism. All Catholic men over the age of 18 are encouraged to join. There isn’t a great time commitment; we meet on the first Wednesday of each month. We sponsor several family-based activities, as well as, fund-raisers to support our many charitable works including our local parish. For more information contact
Pro-Life Opportunities Respect Life
We promote respect for life across its spectrum from conception to natural death. Some of our activities include:
- March for Life in Tucson, AZ (Coordinating Transportation)
- National Night of Prayer for Life in December, including four hours of Eucharistic adoration, prayer and the rosary.
- Support of the Pregnancy Centers of Tucson including the Spring Walk for Life, fall banquet, Christmas Angel Tree and Christmas Eve children’s liturgy collection.
- National and other local and diocesan activities as they arise such as petitions and postcards for congressional bills.
Cactus Comfort Ladies - A Healing Ministry
Our Mission Statement: The focus of Cactus Comfort Ministry is to provide comfort and prayer in the form of a handmade item, such as a prayer shawl or lap blanket to those suffering from a loss, illness, or experiencing an emotional/spiritual crisis.
History: We knit, crochet, and quilt items such as shawls and blankets. We pray for all the recipients and have each item blessed.
First and foremost, our priority is to the parishioners at St. Mark's Church, their family and friends. Items are provided free to those who are in need of comfort for any reason.
Additional Benefactors: We strive to give back to the community at least twice a year. We do this by providing comfort items such as lap blankets to nursing homes, hats to patients in a cancer treatment center, and by providing baptismal blankets to the newborns of St. Mark’s Church parishioners.
Funding: We sell items once a year to raise funds for our supplies. We do this to supplement the donations we receive of yarn throughout the year.
Lord’s Will: It is our pleasure to use our talents for the good of others. Since we never know where the item is going, and who will receive it, we trust that the Lord will guide us in our creating, and that the comfort is reached at the right time.
We meet year round in the NW Meeting room in the back of the church
Thursdays 9:00-10:30 am, for further information, please contact Debra Babyak at cactuscomfort@comcast.net or at home 797-6987.
Rosary Makers meet on the second Saturday of the month 1 - 3 pm in the back classroom. We make and send Rosaries all over the world, including Europe, Asia, Africa, South America, Rome and the Holy Land. Proceeds from the sales in the Rosary case help to offset a small portion of the cost to send Rosaries all over the world. For more information, call the Parish office 469-7835.
Fun & Frolic with the goal and purpose to help family members grow in faith in God, love for each other, and understanding of what it means to be a family. Fun & frolic events encourage and support families as they fulfill the tasks they have in facing various stages of the family life cycle. Activities encourage families, in all their many forms, to be a sign of God's saving love, to be faithful to their call to holiness and affirms the sacredness of everyday life. Help to support families through involvement and participation in parish picnics, banquets, dances and more fun & frolic.
Hospitality & Social Activities
Our mission is to help build community within the parish by planning parish socials, seasonal parties, picnics and receptions. Responsible for planning social events which currently include the Lenten Soup Supper, after-Mass receptions, and other events. New members with all levels of experience are welcome at any time and may choose to help in a variety of ways including:
- Proposal - Planning
- Promotion - Recruitment
- Decoration & Set-Up
- Purchasing - Preparation
- Coordination & Clean up
Meals for Special Needs (coordinator and volunteers needed)
Members occasionally make a meal for parishioners who have had a recent death in the family or who are dealing with serious illness/surgery in the family.
Sunday Coffee and Donuts
Committee prepares coffee and donuts after Sunday Mass. Volunteers are needed to either set-up before the 8:00 Mass or clean-up after the 10.00. Volunteers are asked to commit once a month.
Welcoming Committee
Provide a welcoming environment by contacting new parishioners by phone or writing and/or assisting at the welcoming meeting every other month. Commitment time: 2-4 hours per month. Additionally this committee also hopes to provide ushers at seasonal Masses.
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