Parish Council
Parish Council Members:
- Mary Frances Arman (Chair)
- Bob Soph
- MJ Uhlik
- Anne Corco
- Jennie Williams
- Richard Jabaley
- Ron Jabaley
The Parish Council works wtih the Parish Committees to carry out the work of the Parish. The Parish Council meets on the second Monday of the month at 6:00 PM.
Email Address parishcouncil@sclccopperhill.org
Worship and Spiritual Life - Parish Council Liaison: Fr. W. Patrick Resen
This committee focuses on planning and providing for the spiritual development of members of the parish through liturgical celebrations, prayer experiences and programs of spiritual enrichment. It will coordinate the liturgical ministries of the parish and provide formation for all liturgical ministers (ushers, readers, servers and Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion.
Worship and Spiritual Life Committee will meet on the Monday before Parish Council Meeting at 4:00 PM.
Religious Education - Parish Council Liaison: Ron Jabaley
This committee focuses on promoting, coordinating and evaluating the overall catechesis and faith formation of the parish. In addition to helping to select appropriate education materials and facilitators the committee will recommend ways to promote the faith growth of the whole parish. .
Parish and Family Life - Parish Council Liaison:
This committee focuses on making all parish members and guests “feel at home” by providing opportunities and activities that foster a sense of belonging and fellowship among all members and guests of the parish. This would handle parish socials, funerals, bereavement or visiting of the sick.
Parish and Family Life Committee will meet on the fourth Sunday of the month after Mass.
Ecumenical & Parish Outreach - Parish Council Liaison: Jennie Williams
The committee focuses on coordinating and leading the parish in reaching out to other churches in the community, inactive Catholics, and those without a church home. The committee will be responsible for expanding dialogue with our sister churches in the Body of Christ in the area, with special focus on initiating relationships with churches outside the established structures. The committee will also develop strategies to make the parish better known.
Ecumenical and Parish Outreach Committete will meet on the fourth Sunday of the month following Mass.
Maintenance - Parish Council Liaison:
This committee focuses on making the physical and material property of the parish, its building and grounds. The committee works in conjunction with the Finance Council on the needs for maintenance of the parish
Maintenance Committee will meet on the second Tuesday of the month at 6:00 PM.
Finance Council - Parish Council Liason: Bob Soph
The Council focuses on educating and encouraging member of the parish to the faithful stewardship of time, talent and treasures as it fosters generosity in both parish ministries and financial support. The committee will provide assistance on the parish budget and the income and expenses of the parish.
Finance Council meets quarterly with the Parish Council.