Stewardship Commission
The Stewardship Commission’s mission is to make Immaculate Conception Church the most vibrant community it can be. All members are called to embrace stewardship. Openness to stewardship allows us, with faith and gratitude, to know in our hearts that all we have is a gift from God and to consistently and willingly share all those gifts. Giving freely of Time, Talent and Treasure defines who we are and is a necessary role for everyone in our faith community. The Stewardship Commission hosts events to welcome new members to our parish community, partners with the Parish Pastoral Council and the Parish Finance Council to encourage sharing of Time, Talent and Treasure and encourages all parishioners to become involved in ministries, councils, committees and/or programs that make our parish vibrant.
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Bishop’s Annual Appeal (BAA)
The BAA Committee organizes and coordinates this appeal annually. Each year the Diocese of Raleigh sponsors the Bishop’s Annual Appeal as its means for each Catholic to support the ministry of our Diocesan Church. Time commitment is roughly two to three hours a week, depending on the number of volunteers. Commitment time is January through March.
Opportunities to serve:
- Sending out letters and pledges
- Processing pledges
- Recording of data and computer work
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Office Receptionists
Office Receptionists warmly greet visitors and parishioners, answer phones, direct calls to the proper personnel and assist the staff in completing tasks and projects as needed. Ordinarily, receptionists serve once a month.
Opportunities to serve:
- Monday through Friday, mornings: 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
- Monday through Friday, afternoons: 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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Safe Environment Team
Safe Environment Team members implement the United States Catholic Conference of Bishops (USCCB) mandated program for the Protection of Children and Youth. The team provides the required training and background screening of all parishioners teaching or working with youth and is vital in providing a safe, protective, and caring environment for the youth of the church. This ministry requires two types of stewards: volunteers with backgrounds/training in psychology or social work and persons with basic clerical skills and a willingness to serve. Both are welcome and crucially needed. Diocesan convocations are held twice a year to train and update team members. Time commitment varies with the type of involvement; but usually only two to three hours for those assisting with presentations scheduled approximately four times a year usually during the late summer and fall or possibly other times on as needed basis. Responsibilities for presentations are rotated among volunteers, presenters and clinicians. Other volunteer positions would require two hours once a month or less depending on need.
Opportunities to serve:
- Facilitating and assisting with presentations for recognizing child abuse and neglect
(Presentations are already prepared.)
- Inputting applications into the computer for background screening
- Preparing volunteer screening packets
- Room and equipment setup
- Updating church and diocesan databases
- Typing training certificates
- Mailing and monitoring the return of references
- Making reminder calls
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Treasury Counters
Treasury Counters tabulate weekly offertory and special Diocesan collections. The counters work in teams of four or more, approximately once a month, normally for two hours. Familiarity with a calculator is necessary. Parishioners must be registered in the parish at least six months and contributing their Time, Talent and Treasure. Confidentiality is required.
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Welcome/Orientation/Registration Committee
The Welcome/Orientation/Registration Committee welcomes all new parishioners to Immaculate Conception during an Orientation Gathering. The committee encourages new parishioners to participate in the life of the parish by contributing their Time, Talent and Treasure. The Welcome/Orientation/Registration events are held throughout the course of the year on designated Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. The appropriate dates are listed in the parish bulletin.
Opportunities to serve:
- Set up Brisson Hall
- Clean up Brisson Hall
- Food preparation
- Greeting new parishioners
- Initial and follow up contact
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