| Parish Initiatives | |
| We are the Church, and the life of our parish
depends upon the active support and collaboration of our members.
Here is a list of standing committees, current actions, and activities. Persons
may be contacted through the parish office.
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| Parish Council | |
| Officers: Neil Driscoll, President, Marilyn
Goulet, Vice-president, Sean Huckins, Secretary Members elected yearly Meets 3rd Tuesday of each month, 7:15 p.m., in Fr. Joe Kane Hall Parishioners welcome. |
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| Liturgy Committee | |
| Elaine Bassano, Coordinator Meets monthly, 7:00 PM in the Parish House |
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| Eucharistic Ministers and Lectors | |
| Pastoral Associate Patricia Bergan OSF coordinates liturgical activities. Lay homilists are often chosen from our parishioners, who are invited to volunteer by Sr. Pat. | |
| Music Ministry | |
| Members endeavor to give glory and praise
to God through music, lead the congregation in song, enhance scripture
presented in liturgy, and promote unity within the parish community. Rehearsals are held before Sunday mass |
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| Child Care at 11 AM Sunday Mass | |
| Child care is provided for infants and toddlers in a
quiet setting. A collection of age-appropriate toys and books are
available. Toddlers also have the opportunity to use drawing
materials. Provided by an experienced child care professional in Fr. Joe Kane Hall Please call Eleanor Maine for further information |
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| Sunday Hospitality | |
| Provided by parishioners each Sunday after 11:00 AM Mass in Fr. Joe Kane Hall | |
| Justice and Peace Committee | |
| Meets Second Sunday of the month at 9:45 AM in Fr. Joe Kane Hall Rotating Chairperson |
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| Nicaragua Sister Community in Villanueva | |
| The parish provides support for this missionary effort through parish tithing, various fund-raising activities, and parishioner donations. Brigadista Y Parteras (Health Aides and Midwives) provides services in Villaneuva and surrounding communities. | |
| Book Clubs | |
| These two groups meet monthly. Please call Dave Chisholm for further information. |
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| Gay and Lesbian Liturgy | |
| Mass at 5:00 PM on the first and third Sundays of each
month Please call Mark Cerosaletti for further information |
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| Tithing | |
| Monthly one-tenth of offerings made to St. Andrew's Church is passed on to charitable organizations. Current charities are: Dorothy Day House, Jail Ministry, Sister Community in Nicaragua. | |
| Finance Committee | |
| Frank Wooleveer, Coordinator | |
| Personnel Committee | |
| Richard Hezel, Coordinator | |
| Building and Grounds Committee | |
| Jack Sipple, Coordinator | |
| Social Committee | |
| Lisa Neville, Coordinator | |
| Senior Activities and Trips | |
| Sister Pat, Coordinator | |
| Pancake Breakfasts | |
| Eileen Gilligan, Coordinator | |