Parish Council, Parish Commissions
and
Sacramental Information
The Parish Pastoral Council of St. Francis de Sales consists of the Pastor, 11 Lay Council Members, and the
Parish Pastoral Staff Members. The Lay Council Members serve as liaisons between the five Ministry Commissions
and the Council. They also represent the people of the Parish to the Pastor. Council members are always open to
and encourage suggestions, comments, and ideas from our Parishioners.
The purpose of the Parish Pastoral Council of St. Francis de Sales be providing direction for the Parish, ensuring
implementation of our Mission Statement and our Parish Goals, and setting an example of unity and cooperation as
the people of God to Parish and larger community."
Parish Council members represent the total Parish and must promote the whole mission of Christ. They cannot
limit their concern to specific interests or groups such as religious education, school, or liturgy. As liaisons
of particular commissions, they are responsible for a specific area of ministry within the Parish; but when they
sit as a council, they are responsible for the total needs of the Universal Church as well as those of the Parish.
Celebrating Commission
The Celebrating Commission calls the Parish to be a worshipping community centered in the mystery of the Risen
Christ and it encourages all parishioners to be committed to grow in the Liturgical and Sacramental Life. This
commission specifically devotes its attention to the coordination and facilitation of the following committees
and groups: Sacristans; Choir; Eucharistic Ministers; Cantors; Musicians; Ushers; Lectors; Liturgy Planning Committee;
Altar Servers; Adult Servers and Art & Environment Committee.
Caring Commission
The focus of the Caring Commission is people caring about people, and Christians reaching out to others in their
time of need, whatever that need may be. The Commission continues to develop those programs that have been effective
in the past; Food Pantry, assistance to the needy, hospital and home visitation, education programs concerning
social justice issues, while opening now ways to respond to the needs and concerns that are not currently being
addressed at St. Francis de Sales goal is to make the community of St. Francis de Sales where people feel the love
of Christ in a very real and personal way.
Participating Commission
As a community, the Commission recognizes and celebrates the giftedness of people and their baptismal call to
participate in the life of parish; thus, it is dedicated to the on-going development and renewal of Parish Life.
The Committees are as follows: Stewardship; Sports Program; Scouting; Youth Activities; Knights of Columbus; Spiritual
Life and Senior Group.
Teaching Commission
The goal of the reaching Commission is to assist individuals and families to attain that level of Christian
maturity and commitment needed to live full Christian lives. This Commission determines the objectives to meet
the education needs of the total Parish community, as well as to raise an awareness of the concerns and issues
of the worldwide community. This Commission is comprised of representatives from School, St. Francis de Sales and
people interested in adult education programs.
Evangelizing Commission
This is a Commission we plan to establish in our Parish in the Fall of 1995. It will likely have these Three
Goals identified by the American Catholic Bishops:
1. To bring about in the Catholics of out territory such an enthusiasm for their faith, that, in living their
faith in Jesus, they freely share it with others.
2. To invite all people, whatever their social or cultural background, to hear the message of salvation in Jesus
Christ so they may come to join us in the fullness of the Catholic Faith.
3. To foster Gospel values in our society, promoting the dignity of the human person, the importance of family,
and the common good of our society, so that our nation may continue to be transformed by the saving power of Jesus
Christ.
We presently have a number of established Committees that work to meet the aspects of these goals in our Parish.
R.C.I.A. (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)
R.C.I.A.A.C. (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Adapted for Children)
Welcoming Committee
Inquiry Class
Sacramental Information
- Reconciliation (Confessions):
Saturdays and eves of Holidays - 3:45 - 4:15 pm
Any other time by appointment.
- Marriages:
Arrangements should be made at least six months prior to the marriage. Please call the Administration Center.
- Baptisms:
Every second and fourth Sunday of the month at 12:30 p.m. Sponsors must be Practicing Catholics.
Arrangements must be made in advance by calling the Administration Center.
- Anointing of the Sick:
Anointing of the sick is available upon request. The parish pastoral staff regularly brings the Eucharist
to the sick. Lay ministers of the Eucharist will bring Communion to those shut-ins who wish to receive more frequently.
Please notify the office in case of hospitalization.
- The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults:
Any person interested in becoming Catholic or Catholics who have not received the Sacraments of First Communion
and Confirmation are invited to participate in the RCIA process. The catechumenate may be entered into at any time.
For more information, please call the Administration Center.
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