Councils and Committees – Consejos y Comites

Parish Advisory Council – Consejo Pastoral

The Pastoral Council was established to serve as a source of guidance to support the Pastor in fostering the spiritual well-being of the Parish family. In their servitude, the Council members strive to fulfill their obligation to the clergy and to the laity in a manner that reveres the “Little Way” doctrine of our Patroness, St. Thérése of Lisieux, who encourages all of us to respond to God’s Will by doing the ordinary things of life with extraordinary love. The purpose of the Pastoral Council is as follows:

Through the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, the Council shall:

  • Represent the best interests of the Parish family by continually assessing and responding to the needs of its members.
  • Sustain and augment those ministries that are essential to the religious and intellectual development of its parishioners.
  • Provide for and seek out opportunities to enhance the faith of its parishioners, including actively encouraging stewardship participation.
  • Recognize and attend to the needs of our brothers and sisters in Christ.

In September of 2011 our Parish Council amended and adopted the By-Laws which govern the structure of this Council and changed it from an elected body to an appointed body. Five of the members will be appointed according to the leadership positions held within the parish. The remaining eight members will be appointed at the discretion of the pastor.

El Consejo Pastoral fue creado para servir como una fuente de orientación para apoyar al Párroco en fomentar el bienestar espiritual de la familia de la parroquia.  En su servidumbre, los miembros del Consejo se esfuerzan en cumplir con su obligación con el clero y con los laicos de una manera que venera la doctrina del “Pequeño Camino” de nuestra patrona, St. Thérése de Lisieux, que nos anima a todos nosotros a responder a la voluntad de Dios haciendo las cosas cotidianas de la vida con amor extraordinario. El propósito del Consejo Pastoral es:

A través de la inspiración del Espíritu Santo, el Consejo deberá:

  • Representar los intereses de la familia de la parroquia evaluando y respondiendo continuamente a las necesidades de sus miembros.
  • Mantener y aumentar los ministerios que son esenciales para el desarrollo intelectual y religioso de sus feligreses.
  • Proveer y buscar oportunidades para fortalecer la fe de sus parroquianos, incluyendo fomentar activamente la participación de mayordomía.
  • Reconocer y atender las necesidades de nuestros hermanos y hermanas en Cristo.

En septiembre del 2011 nuestro Consejo Parroquial modificó y aprobó los estatutos que rigen este Consejo y cambió la estructura de un miembro elegido a un miembro asignado.  Cinco de los miembros serán asignados de acuerdo con las posiciones de liderazgo dentro de la parroquia.  Los ocho miembros restantes serán asignados a discreción del Párroco.

Pastoral Council for 2012/Consejo Pastoral del 2012:

Mr. Michael Mulcare  &  Mrs. Pat Smith – Committee Co-Chairs

Mr. Leslie Choo

Mr. Bob Dufour

Mr. Lynn Hinson

Mrs. Theresa Butorac

Ms. Maria Sierra

Ms. Mildreth Diaz

Mr. Enrique Melara

Mr. Joe Rizzo

Mrs. Sue Kauffman

Mrs. Mary Beth Kline – ex-officio

Mr. Scott Weatherford – ex-officio

 

Stewardship Committee – Comite de Mayordomia

The Stewardship Council of St. Theresa Parish coordinates the continual renewal of each parishioner’s call to stewardship.  In answering that call to Christ, the disciple makes a choice to respond using their given talents, time and financial means to support the work of the Lord.   The Stewardship Council helps parishioner’s fulfill this calling through organized efforts to develop, educate and invite everyone to answer their calling.

The Stewardship Council is made of parishioners that reflect the diversity and demographics of the parish.  The council is separated into three sub-committees which consist of a Communications Team, a Serve Team and a Share Team.   This council meets monthly and works closely with the Pastor and Parochial Vicar to keep the spirit of Stewardship on the forefront.

Mr. Leslie  Choo  &  Sr. Enrique Melara – Committee Co-Chairpersons

Mrs. Jeanne Owart – Committee Coordinator (Staff)

Sra. Clothilde Aguilar

Sr. Reynaldo Aguilar

Mr. Bill Ball

Mrs. Donna Bey Jackson

Mr. Darcy Brillhart

Mrs. Theresa Butorac

Sra. Ana Chong

Mrs. Susan Choo

Mrs. Emilia Daniell

Mr. Thomas Fagbamiye

Mr. Chrys Harkins

Sr. Carlos Hernandez

Sra. Maria Hernandez

Mrs. Sue Kauffman

Mrs. Donna Landers

Mr. Frank Moran

Mrs. Christina Ostertag

Sra. Claudia Paz

Sr. Luis Paz

Sr. David Rivas

Mrs. Eva Romick

Mr. Warren Scandrick

Mr. James Stormont

Mrs. Maria Stormont

Mrs. Angela Taylor

Mr. Carl Taylor

Mrs. Aida Tullis

Mrs. Anna Umphress

Mrs. Cathy Warren

Mr. Tom Warren

 

Liturgy Advisory Committee – Comite de la Liturgia

The Liturgy Council of St. Theresa Parish is responsible for the preparation and coordination of the parish community and ministries to worship God following the guidelines set by the USCCB (United States Conference of Catholic Bishops) for the Roman Catholic liturgy.   The council is an advisory group to the Pastor and Parochial Vicar for any liturgical event.

This committee meets monthly.   Ministry heads of the ministries that serve the Mass and other liturgical celebrations are members.  Those ministries encompassed are Altar Society, Altar Servers, Extra-ordinary Ministers, Lectors/Readers, Music Director, and Ushers.   Others members may be appointed by the Pastor or serve as ex-officio members.

Mrs. Pat Smith & Sr. Luciano Melara – Committee Co-Chairpersons

Fr. Kizito Okeke

Deacon Ron St. Michel

Mrs. Mary Kuchinski – Altar Linens

Mrs. Kathleen Stento – Altar Servers

Mrs. Mary Glenn/Mrs. Margaret Thompson – Altar Society

Mr. Lynn Hinson – Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist

Mrs. Pat Zarecor/Sr. Benjamin y Sra.  Beatriz Munoz – Lectors/Announcers

Mr. Mick Butorac/Mr. George Kobulnicky – Music

Mr. and Mrs. Terry & Marianne Holmer – Scheduling

Mr. Tom Siler/Sr. David Rivas – Ushers

Mrs. Theresa Butorac – Staff

 

Financial Advisement Committee – Comite de Finanzas

The Finance Council is an advisory body to the Pastor and is established to plan, manage and account for the funds of St. Theresa Catholic Church. These tasks will be accomplished through appropriate budget goal setting, financial planning and accountability

The Council consists of members with financial, administrative or managerial backgrounds. Council members must attend and be a registered parishioner of St. Theresa.  Members are appointed by the Pastor and serve two year terms.  This council meets quarterly or more frequently if required.

Mr. Bob Dufour – Chairman

Mr. Bill Ball

Mr. Ken Bernard

Mr. Carl George

Mr. Bob Pope

Mr. Tom Warren

Mrs. Sue Kauffman – ex-officio

Ms. Maria Sierra – ex-officio