Plant and Operations Commission
"Workers in the vineyard. . . are never happier than when busiest and having the heaviest work. It is labor that refreshes and revives the heart by the sweet delight it arouses in those engaged in it." The Plant/Operations Commission’s mission is to ensure that the parish facilities and grounds are able to serve the needs of the parish community; to be good stewards of the parish finances by effectively attending to the maintenance needs of the buildings and grounds. Contact Information. Goals & Objectives. Ministry Position Descriptions. |
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Plant
Building Maintenance
Building Maintenance is a group of licensed and/or skilled stewards called upon for their time and talent in the minor maintenance and repair of our facilities: the Church, De Sales Faith Formation Center, priest's residence and associated operating systems. Necessary parts and material are supplied by the church.
Opportunities to serve:
Goals & Objectives.
Ministry Position Descriptions.
Facility Setup Committee
Facility Setup Committee arranges and rearranges furniture, chairs and tables in the church and De Sales Faith Formation Center layout for special events and liturgies, such as weddings, funerals, socials, and the like. Rarely does the time required for setup exceed one hour.
Opportunities to serve:
Goals & Objectives.
Ministry Position Descriptions.
Landscaping Committee
Landscaping Committee enhances and maintains the outside grounds of our church property. All necessary equipment is provided. All adults and high school youth are welcome. Typically, work is done on Thursday and Saturday mornings during spring, summer and fall.
Opportunities to serve:
Goals & Objectives.
Ministry Position Descriptions.
Building Maintenance is a group of licensed and/or skilled stewards called upon for their time and talent in the minor maintenance and repair of our facilities: the Church, De Sales Faith Formation Center, priest's residence and associated operating systems. Necessary parts and material are supplied by the church.
Opportunities to serve:
- Normal maintenance of equipment
- Minor plumbing
- Minor electrical work
- Phone system repairs
- Sound system repairs
- Wood working projects
Goals & Objectives.
Ministry Position Descriptions.
Facility Setup Committee
Facility Setup Committee arranges and rearranges furniture, chairs and tables in the church and De Sales Faith Formation Center layout for special events and liturgies, such as weddings, funerals, socials, and the like. Rarely does the time required for setup exceed one hour.
Opportunities to serve:
- Arranging and rearranging furniture, chairs and tables
Goals & Objectives.
Ministry Position Descriptions.
Landscaping Committee
Landscaping Committee enhances and maintains the outside grounds of our church property. All necessary equipment is provided. All adults and high school youth are welcome. Typically, work is done on Thursday and Saturday mornings during spring, summer and fall.
Opportunities to serve:
- Lawnmowing
- Edging
- Weeding
- Fertilizing
- Trimming trees and shrubs
- Laying pine straw
Goals & Objectives.
Ministry Position Descriptions.
Operations
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. Volunteers should be active parishioners for the past six months and participate in the BAA Campaign. Confidentiality and discretion are required. Commitment time is January through March.
Opportunities to serve:
Goals & Objectives.
Ministry Position Descriptions.
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:
Receptionist Schedule: December 31 - March 29.
Receptionist Unavailable Dates.
Goals & Objectives.
Ministry Position Descriptions.
Safe Environment Team (SET)
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:
Goals & Objectives.
Ministry Position Descriptions.
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.
Contact Information.
Goals & Objectives.
Ministry Position Descriptions.
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. Volunteers should be active parishioners for the past six months and participate in the BAA Campaign. Confidentiality and discretion are required. Commitment time is January through March.
Opportunities to serve:
- Sending out letters and pledges
- Processing pledges
- Recording of data and computer work
Goals & Objectives.
Ministry Position Descriptions.
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: 8:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
- Monday through Friday, afternoons: 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Receptionist Schedule: December 31 - March 29.
Receptionist Unavailable Dates.
Goals & Objectives.
Ministry Position Descriptions.
Safe Environment Team (SET)
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
Goals & Objectives.
Ministry Position Descriptions.
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.
Contact Information.
Goals & Objectives.
Ministry Position Descriptions.