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. Strengths & Areas of Growth. Ministry Position Descriptions. |
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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. 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:
Ministry Position Descriptions.
Gardening Committee
Gardening Committee enhances and maintains the outside grounds of our church property with various annual and perennial plants and flowers. Typically, work is done in the mornings during spring, summer and fall.
Opportunities to serve:
Ministry Position Descriptions.
Maintenance Committee
The Maintenance Committee ensures that maintenance and replacement of the parish physical assets are planned for and performed on schedule, in accordance with the Parish Capital Asset plan. With direction from the Pastor and the Business Manager, the committee reviews and updates the Parish Capital Asset plan annually to reflect changes in assets and the building conditions. Periodic inspections of Parish physical assets are conducted and documented. The committee may provide recommendations for asset maintenance and replacement and seek quotes from vendors on behalf of the parish, as the Business Manager directs.
Contact Information.
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:
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 an 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:
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.
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:
- Processing pledges
- Recording of data and computer work
- Preparing schedule plan for rollout of BAA campaign
- Reconciling data between Parish & Diocese for accuracy
- Preparing weekly status report for Parish
Ministry Position Descriptions.
Gardening Committee
Gardening Committee enhances and maintains the outside grounds of our church property with various annual and perennial plants and flowers. Typically, work is done in the mornings during spring, summer and fall.
Opportunities to serve:
- Fertilizing
- Watering
- Weeding
- Pruning
- Removal and addition of annual plants
Ministry Position Descriptions.
Maintenance Committee
The Maintenance Committee ensures that maintenance and replacement of the parish physical assets are planned for and performed on schedule, in accordance with the Parish Capital Asset plan. With direction from the Pastor and the Business Manager, the committee reviews and updates the Parish Capital Asset plan annually to reflect changes in assets and the building conditions. Periodic inspections of Parish physical assets are conducted and documented. The committee may provide recommendations for asset maintenance and replacement and seek quotes from vendors on behalf of the parish, as the Business Manager directs.
Contact Information.
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.
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 an 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
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.
Ministry Position Descriptions.