PARISH COUNCIL
The Parish Council is responsible for assisting the Pastor in carrying
out his vision of what the parish should be His vision leads to policies
and programs formulated with advice from the Council and parishioners.
The Parish Council consists of 16 elected members, several designated appointed
members, as well as two lay trustees. The elected members are currently
chosen by popular vote of our fellow parishioners and serve a term of two
years. Eight Council Members are elected each year creating overlapping
terms and maintaining continuity.
The Council meets ten times a year. We welcome your questions about
any aspect of Sts. John and Paul and we encourage your active participation
in the spiritual and social life of your parish.
PARISH SCHOOL PARENTS ASSOCIATION (PSPA)
The Parish School Parents Association is involved on a daily basis
with the life of our children at Sts. John and Paul School. It is responsible
for funding and implementing many of the programs at SJP which make it
an extraordinary parish school. The PSPA coordinates the lunchroom supervision,
staffs the library with volunteers and contributes funding to wards the
hiring of the Classroom Aides, the school Psychologist, the Art program,
the Spanish Program and the Computer program. It publishes the SJP yearbook,
coordinates the Pizza Lunch, the Surprise Lunch and the After School Programs.
The PSPA is able to finance these programs primarily from the proceeds
of the annual fundraiser that is held each spring. The fundraiser is an
opportunity for all school families to participate in a way that directly
benefits every student
PARISH RELIGIOUS EDUCATION ASSOCIATION (SRA)
The Parish Religious Education Association is made up of all the
families of the children in Sts. John and Paul's Religious Education Program.
Our goal is to assist the Program and the Coordinator in areas where needed.
Each family is encouraged to take an active part in the SRA. The SRA is
responsible for class mothers, baking for special events, volunteering
as corridor aides, hospitality at Sacramental meetings and Sacramental
days and fundraising through our annual bake sale held in the late winter
months. Meetings are held approximately every month.
RESPECT LIFE COMMITTEE
Our group is dedicated to uphold the sanctity of human life, especially
the rights of the unborn. We promote active support for all Church programs
at the local, diocesan, and national levels that encourage a positive approach
to protecting the unborn.
SOCIAL MINISTRY COMMITTEE
Jesus calls us to "love one another as I have loved you." This
committee is dedicated to helping us as individuals and as a faith community
to carry out Christ's command, assisting our brothers and sisters in the
parish and in neighboring areas, as needs arise.
Some of our ministries are:
Food Bank:
described separately.
The Bereaved:
Sts. John and Paul offers Masses in January, May, and September
for recently deceased parish members and their families. After these Masses,
we hold receptions in the Rectory Meeting Room by written invitation.
New Babies:
After each christening, we send a card of congratulations with
a Miraculous Medal as a gift from the parish to the new child.
The Sick:
Sts. John and Paul tries to send greeting cards to each hospitalized
parishioner. Please be sure to inform the Rectory if you or a family member
or friend is hospitalized. Prayers for recovery can always help and a get-well
note certainly doesn't hurt.
Unwed Mothers:
Each year we dedicate our energies in May to collect baby clothing,
diapers and financial support for unwed mothers at Rosalie Hall, Our Lady
of Mercy Medical Center in the Bronx. This ministry is a very positive
way to provide support for those mothers who have chosen life and accepted
the responsibility to love and care for their babies. Please contact us
to become part of the effort.
THE WOMEN'S GUILD
The Guild's purpose is "to foster the spiritual interest of members,
and to promote the general activities of the parish." It devotes itself
to the care and maintenance of the altar and sanctuary. It has a number
of social and fund-raising activities including guest speakers, days of
recollection, monthly bridge parties and more.
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