LITURGY COMMITTEE

Contact or chairperson of committee:  Betsy Pesce

Phone number:  617-335-8155
E-mail address:  stjosephmusic@msn.com

Brief description of the organization:

This group meets monthly from August through June to assist in the preparation of parish liturgies and to create a worthy and prayerful atmosphere in the church for Masses, consistent with an understanding of our church’s rituals and traditions.  It is comprised of one of the priests, the music director and volunteers.  One member of the committee acts as the coordinator for art and environment.  Meetings last approximately an hour and a half and follow an agenda prepared by the chairperson.

Need for Volunteers:

1. Type of job – liturgy committee members
   
2. Requirements of job – members are asked to attend monthly meetings throughout the season, as well as to assist in preparing the church for special liturgies (Christmas, Easter, etc.),  and to assist in preparing for receptions following special liturgies/events
   
3. Number of hours needed – approximately 1 ½ hours for monthly meetings along with variable additional hours for special events as described above
   
   Regular meeting time - one afternoon a month (usually a Thursday) from 3-4:30 P.M.;  schedule for special events is established as needed at meetings
   
   Commitment level  – anytime enrollment
   
   Additional information – Periodically members of the committee are advised of, and given the opportunity to attend, workshops and special liturgy training sessions which are offered in the area.

PASTORAL COUNCIL

The Saint Joseph Parish Pastoral Council is the primary advisory body to the Pastor/Team/Administrator whose members assist the parish priests in fostering a sense of unity and community in the parish.

The Council reviews programs and events and offers assistance and suggestions on current programs, possible new programs, and potential future events. The Council is also interested in the overall financial health of the parish and reviews the annual budget after it has been approved by Fr. Patrick McLaughlin, the Parish Administrator, and periodically reviews the financial activity during the year.

Members meet every other month, or more frequently if needs arise. Membership is by appointment and the length of term is normally three years.

Parishioners may contact any of the members of the Council with questions, comments, or suggestions.

Current members of the Parish Pastoral Council are Bob Breen, Len Dietrich, John Grant, Richard Grant, Donna Lee, Susan Napier, and Joseph Raoul. Fr. Patrick McLaughlin and Father Joseph Diem also attend the Pastoral Council meetings, as does Joe Feltz, the Parish Business Manager.

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FINANCE COMMITTEE

The Parish Finance Committee is an advisory board, which recommends approval of the parish budget to the Pastor/Team/Administrator and reviews financial progress during the year. Members also give valuable advice regarding facility improvements, major maintenance projects, and other significant planned or potential substantial expense or revenue projects.

Members of the Parish Finance Committee are appointed by Fr. Patrick McLaughlin, the Parish Administrator. Present appointed members are Steve Guerra, Margaret Drennan, Larry Mawn, Donna Lee, Gerard McQuaid, and John Monticone.

Fr. Patrick McLaughlin and Father Joseph Diem normally attend the Committee meetings, which are held every other month… or more frequently as needs arise.

Joe Feltz, the Parish Business Manager, is a resource person who also attends Finance Committee meetings.

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SCHOOL BOARD

Saint Joseph School Board is an advisory group that recommends approval of the school budgets and the establishment of tuition rates and other charges for the school and the pre-school program to the Pastor/Team/Administrator and the principal. The members also review financial progress during the year and monitor the collection of tuition and fees.

Membership is by appointment. Meetings are bi-monthly or more frequently if needed. Present members are Nancy Albanese, Stephen Corbett, Mary DiMaiti, Richard Mahoney, and John Veneziano.  Also invited to School Board meetings are Betsy Murphy and Pamela Naso, co-presidents of the Mothers’ Club.

Father Patrick McLaughlin, Sr. Maureen Hunt, principal of the school, and Sr. Winfred Miller, vice-principal, also attend board meetings as does Joe Feltz, the parish business manager.

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