Parish Council
Assists the pastor in assuring that the mission of our parish is being promoted through the various parish committees, activities, and possible new initiatives. This committee meets monthly.
Finance Committee
Assists the pastor in assuring the good stewardship of the financial and material possessions (buildings) that are part of the parish. Prepares and reviews the parish budget, plans for capital improvements, contracts, and methods of financial accountability. This committee meets monthly.
Human Concerns Committee
Assists the parish in addressing various human concerns of parish members as well as the wider community. Coordinates the monthly food drive for those in need, tutoring at St. Alphonsus Grade School, serving meals with the Catholic Workers at Hope House, and conducting other activities consistent with helping the marginalized and most vulnerable of our society/neighborhood. This committee meets monthly.
Parish Guild
The Guild’s primary mandate is to assist the pastoral team with pastoral needs of the parish. The St. Alphonsus Parish Guild began in 2021. It is open to all parishioners of St. Alphonsus, as well non-parishioners, who wish to assist in the work of the Guild.
Communications Committee
Focuses on parish communication through parish e-newsletters, website updates, social media, special announcements, etc. to effectively communicate the activities of the parish to all parishioners and the community at large.
Spirituality Development and Evangelization Committee
An essential mission of St. Alphonsus Parish as a community of Faith is to help people grow in the Spirit. As a ministry of the parish, the Spirituality Development and Evangelization Committee’s goal is to foster continuous spiritual growth of the parishioners and concrete endeavors to share the Good News of Christ to all people.
Worship Committee
Seeks to discern, reflect and advise the parish council and the parish pastoral staff regarding the worship and liturgy of St. Alphonsus Parish.
The Sacred Space Cleaners
The Sacred Space Cleaners are parish volunteers who faithfully gather to clean and spruce-up the church. They dry mop the sanctuary, vacuum the floor, dust the pews, and replace worship aids to their proper location.
Outdoor Maintenance
Assists in doing yard work and some planting around St. Mary’s Assumption Church and St. Mary’s Chapel.
