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PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL
The Pastoral Council is a consultative body whose
policies and decisions require the authority of the pastor to become
effective. Its function is established under the Pastoral Council
guidelines of the Diocese of Charlotte.
In responding to the Lord who has called the parish to be a community
of faithful disciples, council members are challenged to on going
renewal through prayer, study, listening, and dialogue. In
working with the pastor to develop priorities and directions for the
parish, the council is to become the means of achieving full
participation by the whole parish community in its mission by giving
all a voice in assisting the pastor in his guidance and direction of
parish life.
The goal of the Parish Pastoral Council is not imply to serve the
members of the parish, but to work with the pastor to develop a common
vision and purpose, actively advocate for the poor and the powerless,
and extend Christian commitment to the surrounding neighborhoods and
communities. Toward that end, a statement of mission for the parish
community is orchestrated by this body and becomes the reference point
for activity in the parish.
In addition the council’s responsibilities will also include ways:
1. To provide a structured way for laity, religious,
and priests to coordinate, encourage, promote, and participate in the
apostolic and spiritual work of the parish.
2. To provide recommendations for parish priorities,
directions, and policies through pastoral planning;
3. To promote communication, understanding , and
collaboration among parish organizations and between the parish, the
Diocese and the universal Church
4. To provide a continuous and integrated survey of
the spiritual and temporal needs of the parish and the community.
They should work closely with the pastor to develop and implement
programs aimed at meeting these needs.
5. To serve as a permanent structure for construction
dialogue among priests. , religious, and laity of the parish so that
all can work in close cooperation as a truly Christian community,
fulfilling the mission of Christ.
6. To show by example how the total parish community,
working together, can promote the kingdom of Christ and proclaim His
Gospel.
OLR Parish Council
Membership
2010 - 2011
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Frank
Greco
President
Mary
Ann Brown Vice President
Esther
Youngblood
Secretary
Voting
Members:
Grady
Anderson
Javier
Arrieta
Ed
Carlson
Martha
Castano
Veronica
Contreras
Helen
Greco
Orla
Kelly- Rajan
Leonel
Lopez
Religious:
Fr
Albert Gondek
Sr
Katherine French
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Individuals from the parish are eligible to serve on the Pastoral
Council but must be
1. Selected in accord
with the norms outlined within the diocesan guideline.
2. Baptized and
Confirmed Roman Catholics in good standing with the Church
3. Registered and
supporting members of the parish
4. Participants in
parish life
5. In possession
of an understanding of and commitment to the Church in accord with the
principles of Vatican
II.
6. Committed to
prayer, study, listening and dialogue
7. Committed to
giving the time, needed for participation
PARISH FINANCE COUNCIL
This council is responsible to the Pastor for all financial matters of
the parish, including preparation of annual budgets, monitoring of
financial records, and analysis of financial statements and
presentation of financial data to the parish. It must maintain
vigil over the efficient and effective use and management of all parish
resources through accepted business standards and values of the
Gospel.
COMMUNITY MINISTRY/OUTREACH COMMISSION
The purpose of this commission is to encourage and facilitate
parishioners to live the Christian message of service to our brothers
and sisters. We do this by organizing and executing activities on
the parish level that directly mitigate the difficulties that many in
our community experience. In this way, we hope to help those in
need by complementing existing agencies yet avoiding unnecessary
duplication of effort.
We always welcome new members willing to assist in our activities. If
you have an idea that can alleviate suffering in our community and
would like to bring it to the parish, we encourage you to join our
commission and work for its implementation.
SERVICE AND AWARENESS PROJECTS:
• Blood Drive: Monthly we organize through the
American Red Cross to donate blood.
• Christmas Angel Tree: Parishioner select tags
from a tree in entrance of the church to donate requested gifts
returning them in time for Christmas distribution for the needy.
• Food Pantry: We collect food items to
distribute to our needy parishioners and local agencies when requested.
• Holiday Food Baskets: Food is collected and
presented during seasonal liturgies for needy families—Thanks giving,
Christmas Easter etc.
• The Parish Monthly Staple for the Crisis Center is
sugar. Baskets at the main entrance of the Church is provided or that
purpose.
• Crisis Ministry: The First Sunday of each
month various parish groups plan, prepare and serve the Homeless at
Crisis Ministries- First Avenue East, Lexington.
• Veterans: Participating in an annual fund
raiser for VFW Hospital in Salisbury
• Alpha Pregnancy: Annual collection for the
Pregnancy Center
• Special Olympics: Annual donations and
participation in special events
• Home/School: Our parish hosts weekly meeting
of children and parents.
• Quilters: Parish Hosts local quilting crafters
• Episcopal Luncheon: Parish Volunteers to
serve lunch to the homeless.
• Empty Stocking: Parish hosts City Wide
Christmas donations to the needy.
• ESL (English as a Second Language): Parish hosts
weekly classes.
• Citizenship Classes: Hosts weekly classes.
FAITH FORMATION/EDUCATION
This commission is made up of the Director of Faith Formation and
Volunteers responsible for coordinating the educational mission of the
parish. It concerns itself with the faith formation of our children,
and sacramental preparation in the parish.
• Our Faith Formation program includes the four
dimensions of catechesis: Doctrine, Worship,
Service, and Community Building. Through
• Social, sports and service activities, adults and
youth are provided opportunities for personal growth while enhancing
relationships with peers and community. The Pastor and Pastoral
Associate
oversee the following areas of Faith Formation in the parish.
• Adult
Education: Various programs for adults in the parish are
presented at times conducive to participation. All parishioners are
welcome to attend.
• Youth
Ministry: Here at Our Lady of the Rosary we provide a total
Youth Ministry program, which seeks to foster the multi-dimensional
need of our young people encompassing all age groups from
early childhood to full maturity. It is rooted in relationship and
focuses on the total development of each individual.
• RCIA
(Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults): The RCIA is designed
for adults who consciously and freely seek the living God and enter the
way of conversion as the Holy Spirit opens their hearts.
By God’s help they will be strengthened spiritually during their
preparation and at the proper time will receive the sacraments
fruitfully.
• Pre-Baptism:
Designed
to
prepare
parents
for
the baptism of their child. Parents are
encouraged to register for the Baptismal preparation as early as three
months prior to the birth of their child
so as to be well prepared for this important sacrament of initiation.
An interview with a priest is also necessary. You must be a member of
this parish.
• Confirmation:
The
Diocese
of
Charlotte
has
determined that the celebration of
Confirmation will take place during their high school year. In
anticipation of the directive, Our Lady of the
Rosary will include students in the 9th – 12th grade Confirmation
preparation program. Candidates must have at least one year of formal
faith
formation prior to the preparation year.
•
Sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist: Children who are in
the second grade and who have completed the first grade
level of formal faith formation are prepared for these two sacraments
by
their parents and catechists. There are periodic meetings for the
parents to assist them in the preparation of their children
EVANGELIZATION/COMMUNICATION COMMISSION
This commission interacts with other commissions and uses available
communication media in assisting them to create parish community,
increase knowledge of faith within the local community. It provides
information to parish members through the weekly bulletin and
coordinates and distributes monthly parish calendar activities. In
addition, it furnishes communication material to local and diocesan
media and oversees the printing and distribution of the parish
directory.
PARISH LIFE COMMISSION
The purpose of this Commission is to coordinate activities and groups
which build parish family life, as well as coordinate activities to
strengthen home life. The commission serves as a resource and advocate
in areas of concern to families of all types.
• Our Lady’s Guild: The Ladies Guild was established
to promote Catholic, Christian friendship and sociability and to
respond to the needs for service in the parish, the Catholic community
and the larger Lexington community. Some of the ways this is done
are through: Ladies’ meetings and social activities/ fund raisers
for the Church and outreach, Christmas Angel Tree, support of Alpha
Pregnancy Center, Veterans fundraising for VA Hospital, Crisis
Ministry, and financial assistance to the Parish when and where needed,
as determined by the Pastor.
• Knights of Columbus: An organization of
Catholic men dedicated to the Church’s growth and her good works.
We support the teaching that all life is sacred, and we reach out to
the needy. We support vocations to the Priesthood and religious
life. We are committed to our local communities and financially
support our Parish, Special Olympics, and other community outreach
programs. We value our youth and focus on sponsoring activities
which promote leadership in the Church and their civic lives. We
are united to other Knights through our Councils and strive for unity
and the building of a strong Order worldwide.
• Seniors: A group of Senior Citizens meet to
plan and execute social activities.
FACILITIES MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
This Commission helps with the over-all maintenance of the Parish
grounds: electrical, plumbing, carpentry, Heating & A/C,
signs and lights, garden and shrubbery, general clean-up and lawn care.
LITURGY/WORSHIP COMMISSION
This Commission provides liturgical experiences which truly celebrate
the life, death and resurrection of Jesus, and which give expression to
the prayer-life and faith-life of the parish. Meetings are held
regularly to plan liturgies for Holy Days, seasonal liturgical
celebrations, Penance Services and special liturgical occasions.
Liturgical Ministries of Service:
• Altar Care
• Liturgical Commission
• Altar Server
• Eucharist Minister
• Greeter/Usher
• Lector
• Sick/Homebound
• Music Ministry/Chorus
STEWARDSHIP
Stewardship is a way of life, a way of living out our call to be
disciples of Jesus Christ. Like Jesus, we recognize God as the
giver of all good gifts. As stewards of God’s gifts of time, talent,
and treasure, we are called to accept them graciously, nurture them
carefully, use them in service to others and return them to God with
gratitude. Stewardship is a way of thanking God for all the blessings
we have received. It involves an intentional planned and proportionate
giving of our time, talent, and treasure.
NURSING HOMES IN PARISH AREA
Brian Center
Alston
Brook
279 Brian Center Dr.
201
Cow Palace Rd
Lexington, NC
Lexington,
NC
249-7521
956-1132
Brookstone
Rest Home
Hill
Top
&
Retirement Center
592
Hill Top
2968 Old Salisbury Rd.
Lexington,
NC
Lexington, NC
853-8113
243-2500
Carolina House
Lexington Health Care
200
Young Street
17
Cornelia Dr
Lexington, NC.
Lexington,
NC
242-1349
Pennybyrn
at Maryfield
Abbots
Creek
Care/Rehab
1315
Greensboro Rd.
877
Hill
Everhart Rd.
High
Point
Lexington
886-2444
248-6644
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