ADORATION CHAPEL
"Could you not spend one hour with me"
Prayerful adoration of Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament for one hour a week. The source of spiritual power for all of the ministry with our Church.
Mrs. Judy Gagliardi
Mrs. Julie Bautista
ADULT CONFIRMATION
A program of sacramental preparation for adults (18 or older) who are practicing Catholics and have not received the Sacrament of Confirmation.
Sr. Mary Paz Mejia, C.V.I.
ADULT EDUCATION
Adult education experiences are offered throughout the year. This includes classes for those who are intending to join the Catholic Church. This program is known as the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
Sr. Mary Paz Mejia,C.V.I.
ALTAR SERVERS
Boys and Girls from 5th grade through high school are invited to join the ministry.
Mrs. Joyce Mendez
BARBEQUE DINNER COMMITTEE
A ministry to celebrate together our life as a Parish Community. The proceeds are needed and used for the well being of our parish.
Volunteers are always needed and welcome
Mr. Guillermo Cordero
BINGO
Raises money to meet the expenses fo running the parish. Provides also a social activity for people. Every Wednesday at 6:00PM
Mr. Leo Clement
BOOK STORE
Books and articles of devotion are available as aids to prayer. Located across from the main office.
Sr. Camille and Judy Parra
COUNSELING AND REFERRAL
Marriage related counseling as well as personal counseling with appropriate referrals.
Fr. Paul Nourie, OMI
CURSILLO
The cursillo is a way for Catholic Christians to integrate their faith and beliefs into their daily environment. The Cursillo weekend is part retreat, study, celebration, and discovery. Although it lasts just one weekend, the experience lasts a lifetime.
EMOTIONS ANONYMOUS
Meets every Tues at 7PM
Mr. Karim Saroki
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS
This ministry is open to fully participating Catholic Christians who have a deep love of the Eucharist. Eucharistic Ministers help with Communion on Sundays as well as take Communion to the sick and shut-in members of the Parish Community. Specific qualifications need to be met to perform this ministry.
Fr. Paul Nourie, OMI
Mrs Judy Gagliardi
EVANGELIZATION COMMITTEE
A ministry dedicated to deepening the Faith of those who regularly go to Church as well as reaching out and welcoming back those who have become lethargic in the practice of the Faith. Meetings every 1st Wednesday at 7:00PM.
Volunteers are always needed and welcome
Mrs. Shirley Henry
FAMILY LIFE ACTIVITIES
A ministry that is in the process of development is intended to promote the well being of family life.
Volunteers are always needed and welcome
Mr. Michael Wallace
FIESTA COMMITTEE
A ministry to celebrate together our life as a Parish community. The proceeds are needed and used for the well being of our parish
Debbie Davis and Michael Wallace
FINANCE COMMITTEE
This group assists the Pastor in the development and management of parish resources. The Finance Committee works with the Pastor to develop the annual budget and also reviews parish expenditures to ensure appropriate stewardship.
Fr. Paul Nourie, OMI
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
This Catholic Fraternal Organization is open to all men of the parish. These men of the parish serve the needs of the parish as well as serve with their Brother Knights in responding to state and national concerns.
Mr. Richard Hayward
LECTORS (MINISTERS OF THE WORD)
The lector is commissioned to proclaim the Word of God in our various liturgies. Specific qualifications need to be met to perform this ministry.
Mrs. Shirley Henry
LEGION OF MARY
The object of the Legion of Mary is to advance the glory of God in Mary and the advancement of the Church's work in the reign of Christ. Meets every Thursday at 4:00 pm
Mrs. Shirley Henry
LITURGY COMMITTEE
A ministry to help arrange the liturgical environment within the church for major feasts. Members are also concerned about the implementation of other details of the liturgy. Meets every third Wednesday at 7:00PM
Mrs. Rosalina Balingit
MARRIAGE GROUP/GRUPO MATRIMONAL
Hector and Sylvia Ramirez
MARRIAGE PREPARATION
Please contact the parish office
Following the diocesan mandated time of preparation of nine months in advance of the date of marriage, engaged couples are prepared for the Sacrament of Matrimony by an understanding of its theology through a session with the priestas well as sessions to explore aspects of the development of their understandingof themselves so that their relationship will be enhanced into a lifetime commitment. These sessions include a Pre Cana conference for a day, and Engaged Encounter weekend or a series of Evenings for the Engaged.
Fr. Paul Nourie, OMI
MEALS FOR THE POOR AND HOMELESS (H.A.V.E.)
Weekly hot meals are provided for those in need every Friday evening at 4:00PM in the Old Hall.
Mrs. Mary Gravelle
MINISTRY OF CONSOLATION
A ministry to families at the time of the loss of a loved one.
Volunteers are always needed and welcome
Rollie and Nor Bonggat
Juanito and Melba Muyco
MISSIONS AND VOCATIONS
Response is offered to the need fo the missions around the world as well as encouragement to those who are discerning a possible call to serve the ministry of the church as priests or religious.
Fr. Paul Nourie, OMI
Sr. Camille Crabbe, C.V.I.
Sr. Mary Paz Mejia, C.V.I.
MUSIC MINISTRY (CHOIRS)
Liturgy and prayer are parish priorities. Music is an essential component of good liturgy. Members bring their talents to lead the community in its various liturgies. Instrumentalists and singers are welcome to join one of the music groups.
Volunteers are always needed and welcome
Mrs. Rebecca Harris
PARISH EVENTS COMMITTEE
Coordinates all parish social fund raising activities such as the Fiesta, Parish Barbeques Dinner, dances, dinners, etc.
Michael Wallace
PASTORAL COUNCIL
The purpose of the Parish Pastoral Council is to assist the Pastor in the administration of the Pastoral Aspects of Parish life. It acts as a coordinating body for all organizations and group activities within the Parish through its six standing committees. It meets on the second Thursday of most months.
Fr. Paul Nourie, OMI
Kenneth Gonzales
RENTAL OF HALLS
The use of our Parish halls is available to those who meet and follow the guidelines for their restricted use.
Mrs. Rachel Lopez
RESPECT LIFE COMMITTEE
A ministry to promote respect for all human life, both unborn as well as born, by developing a respect life program focusing on the areas of education, pastoral care and public policy.
Karim & Faiza Saroki
RETROUVAILLE
A program composed of a weekend experience and six follow-up sessions aimed at helping troubled marriages.
Fr. Paul Nourie, OMI
SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION
As Catholic Christians, the Sacraments are central to our Faith. Many different people are involved in ministry to provide sacramental preparation to enrich the Faith life of our community.
Fr. Paul Nourie, OMI
Sr. Camille Crabbe, C.V.I.
Sr. Mary Paz Mejia, C.V.I.
Mrs. Joyce Mendez
SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL CONFERENCE
Helps in ministering to the needs of the poor. Meets monthly on the 4th Monday at 7:00PM. Provides food, clothing and other necessities Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Mrs. Shirley Henry
SANTO NINO COMMITTEE
Prepares for and directs the ministry of the Santo Nino celebration on the third Sunday of January.
Mrs. Coleta Lucero
Mrs. Flor Lacson
S.H.A.R.E.
Provides food for those who sign up for the program. Food is distributed on the morning of the fourth Saturday of the month.
Sr. Camille Crabbe, C.V.I.l
SPANISH PRAYER GROUP/GRUPO DE ORACION
Meets regularly on Wednesday evenings at 7:00PM.
Sr. Mary Paz Mejia, CVI
SPANISH CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP/ GRUPO DE ORACION CARISMATICO
Meets regularly on Thursday mornings at 10:00AM.
Lili Ornelas
USHERS (MINISTRY OF HOSPITALITY)
Ministry to the people of the Parish on Sundays and special liturgies in the form of welcoming, providing directions for seating, taking up the collection, and passing out the Parish Bulletins.
Mr. Lyman Jeannotte
WHOLE COMMUNITY CATECHESIS (C.C.D. , SCHOOL OF RELIGION)
Provides education in the Catholic Faith for youngsters from pre-school to high school
Sr. Camille Crabbe, C.V.I.
Mrs. Judy Parra
YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT MINISTRIES
Works to foster the total person and the spiritual growth of each young person. Seeks to draw people to the responsible participation in the life, mission, and work of the Faith Community. Empowers young people to become disciples of Jesus Christ who witness to their Faith by living and working for justice, peace and human dignity.
Mrs. Joyce Mendez
