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Organizations and Ministries at
"Prince of Peace Catholic Church"
PASTORAL COUNCIL:
It has a threefold
mission: 1. to make an inventory of the needs of the
parish, 2. to discern who has what gifts, skills or
ministry to be placed at the service of the parish, 3.
to serve as a planning and coordinating body for
creating and implementing a realistic parish plan that
is life-giving to the parish.
There are five
standing Commissions on the Pastoral Council:
LITURGICAL COMMISSION
ALTAR SERVERS:
Young people beginning
with the third grade and including high school youth who
assist the Presider in the celebration of the Mass and
other Liturgical functions.
John Coignet
CHURCH ENVIRONMENT
MINISTRY: Responsible for
the art and environment in the church as well as caring
for the vestments and linens. Lydia Garcia 681-8330
COMMENTATOR:
Prepares the assembly for worship by introducing ideas
from the scriptures of the day. Sets a welcoming tone
for the liturgy and makes the announcements. Mitzi
Bernal
EUCHARISTIC
MINISTERS: Serve the
precious Body and Blood of Christ at the Liturgies. May
take Communion to the sick/ homebound. This is an
appointed position but names can be taken to be
submitted to the Pastor and Archbishop.
Leonard Cortinaz (Parish Office):
681-8330
EUCHARISTIC
MINISTRY TO THE SICK/ HOMEBOUND:
Selected Eucharistic Ministers who
have completed special training bring the message of a
loving, caring Church by taking Communion to the
sick/homebound. Call the
Parish Office at 681-8330.
LECTORS:
Proclaim the Word of God at the Liturgy and special
Liturgical gatherings. Mitzi Bernal
FINANCE BOARD:
Oversees the finances of the parish, prepares and
monitors annual budget.
Mark Villarreal
MUSIC: Provided by five choirs
leading the assembly in song during the celebration of
the Mass and other liturgical celebrations.
Chris Urrutia
USHERS:
Responsible for greeting, ushering, providing good order
during worship, collection of gifts, distribution of
bulletins and setting a warm hospitable atmosphere for
the liturgy. Parish Office
681- 8330
PRAYER AND DEVOTIONS
CHARISMATIC PRAYER
GROUP:
Meets on Monday at 7 p.m. for praise and thanksgiving to
God with scripture reading and singing. Leonor
Madrid
EXPOSITION OF THE
BLESSED SACRAMENT: Every
day, Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Naomi Espinoza or Gloria Guardiola
FIRST SATURDAY
DEVOTIONS: Meets every
first Saturday at 4:30 p.m. for the praying of the
Rosary before 5 p.m. Mass.
Gloria Vasquez
ROSARY PRAYER
GROUP: Meets on Tuesday at
7 p.m. for the praying of the Rosary, the Liturgy of the
Hours, and scripture sharing. Sponsors special events
honoring Mary.
Deacon Pino Sanabria 681-8330
PHYSICAL PLANT:
Members are
responsible for the care, planning, and improvements of
facilities and grounds. Parish Office 681-8330
ADMINISTRATION COMMISSION
OUTREACH/SERVICE
COMMISSION
KID'S DAY OUT (K.D.O.):
Conducted for preschool children on Tuesdays and
Thursdays throughout the school year. There is a fee and
hired personnel for this program.
Colette Lazzaro 681-5063
MISSION MINISTRY:
The Prince of Peace El
Salvador Mission Ministry fosters hope and understanding
by sharing faith, prayer, friendship, and life with our
sister community of Agua Blanca, El Salvador. We work
with the people of Agua Blanca on empowerment projects
that have a long-term benefit for their spiritual,
mental, and physical well-being..
Ruth Darilek
"PRINTS OF PEACE"
& WWW. Org: The parish
newsletter is published monthly and the WEB page is
updated weekly from the bulletin.
Arlene Thornton 681-8330 and Bill Tyler 684-9087.
RESPECT FOR LIFE:
Keeps the people of the
parish informed on current issues of human dignity so
that we can respond as organizations or as individual
parishioners. Parish Office: 681-8330
SINGLES OPENLY
LOVING OUR SAVIOR (SOLOS):
A singles
organization for men and women, age 19 or older, to
offer support and a challenge to greater Christian
Commitment.
Gracie Lopez
ST. VINCENT DE
PAUL: An international
Catholic organization of lay persons who seek to help
those in need with food, clothes, financial help or
referring them to help elsewhere. Some projects are:
serving food to the homeless at the SVDP Dining Hall,
clothing drives, food bank drives, and gifts during the
holiday season.
Joe Conlan
STEPHEN MINISTRY:
Trained people who provide
a Christian Care ministry to reach out to those who are
hurting spiritually, emotionally or physically. To
provide support for those who have cancer and their
families as well as all of those who have lost a loved
one through death. Parish Office 681-8330
PARISH LIFE COMMISSION
ACTS RETREAT:
A
three day Catholic lay retreat presented by fellow
parishioners. This weekend presents an opportunity to
concentrate on one's spiritual well being, learn more
about one's faith, and experience the warmth of our
parish family. Leonard
Cortinaz (Parish Office) 681-8330.
ARTS AND CRAFTS:
Meet to share our talents.
Making arts and crafts. Articles are made for the annual
festival.
Petra Valdez
BOY SCOUTS:
Organization that develops leadership, character, and
the spiritual growth of young men ages 11 to 18.
Mark Caldwell
CUB SCOUTS:
Organization that helps develop
leadership, character, and spiritual growth in boys ages
6 to 11.
Rick Leduc
CATHOLIC YOUTH
ORGANIZATION (CYO): A
sports program for youth from kindergarten through the
12th grade. CYO Voice Mail:
520-3800
FALL FESTIVAL:
The parish's only
fund-raising activity. Volunteers organize, prepare, and
manage the entire festival.
Parish Office 681-8330
GOLDEN FRIENDSHIP
CLUB: An organization to
benefit senior citizens build friendships with fun and
fellowship.
Jeanette Laperruque
GUADALUPANOS
SOCIETY: An organization
designed to honor and venerate Mary, under the title of
Our Lady of Guadalupe. Membership is open to both men
and women.
Becky Cortez
KNIGHTS OF
COLUMBUS: A Catholic
fraternal organization of men dedicated to providing
service to the Church, community, council, family and
youth through charitable works and support.
Grand Knight, James Reed 521-6979
NURSERY:
Open during Sunday Masses and
other special times for babies and young children.
Staffed by adults and teens.
Parish Office 681-8330
FORMATION COMMISSION
Young Adult/Adult Religious
Enrichment
ALPHA:
This is a
course on basic Christianity, which will be used for the
pre-catechumenate process for RCIA. It is designed for
non-churchgoers and new or inactive Christians.
Diana Montemayor
(RE Office) 681-5063.
BAPTISMAL
PREPARATION: Prepares
parents and godparents for the Sacrament of Baptism.
Classes are held on the 1st and 2nd Monday of each month
at 7 p.m. Parents MUST speak to a parish
representative and register before attending the
classes. Deacon Art Marin
(Parish Office) 681-8330
COUPLES SHARED
PRAYER RETREAT: A weekend
to explore with your spouse a life of shared prayer. Fun
and fellowship with other couples is a bonus of
this weekend.
Leonard Cortinaz 681-8330
DISCOVERY BIBLE
GROUP/LITTLE ROCK SCRIPTURE STUDY:
Bible classes designed to study the
Scripture with emphasis on the Holy Spirit. Come
experience the gifts of the Holy Spirit as we build
community through fellowship and faith sharing.
John Seidlitz or
SteveYbarra
EVANGELIZATION:
An on-going process that comes through continuing
education programs and Catholic reading in order to keep
informed on our Catholic Faith.
Parish Office 681-8330
MARRIAGE
PREPARATION: Call the
church office for appointment with the priest to make
arrangements for preparation at least 6 months in
advance of the desired date. Attendance at
preparatory programs, Engaged Encounter or Pre-Cana
classes is expected. Parish
Office 681-8330
MOTHER'S
ENRICHMENT GROUP: Meets on
Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. for support, personal growth,
and enrichment. Nursery is available.
Naomi Espinoza
R.C.I.A. – Rite of
Christian Initiation of Adults:
Welcomes adults who wish to be baptized in the Catholic
Faith, adults already baptized in other Christian
religions who wish to follow the Catholic Faith and
baptized adults who desire to receive the Eucharist or
Confirmation in the Catholic Church.
Diana Montemayor (RE Office) 681 - 5063
SMALL FAITH
SHARING GROUPS: Small
groups of people meet in parishioners homes weekly or
biweekly to read the Sunday scriptures and apply them to
their daily lives. Parish Office 681-8330
Religious Education for Children
KINDERGARTEN thru
FIFTH GRADE:
Meet on Saturday afternoon at 4:30
p.m. or Sunday morning at 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., and
12:00 noon for religious education geared to their
age/level. The children join their families in church
for the Liturgy of the Eucharist. Michael Loflin
(RE Office) 681-5063
SACRAMENTAL
PREPARATION: Children are prepared for the
Sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist beginning in
the first grade. This is a 2-year program.
Parental participation is required.
Michael Loflin (RE Office) 681-5063
R.C.I.A. (Adapted
for Children): Children 7
years of age and older who are not baptized enroll in
this program. Parents and children will also gather
weekly Wednesdays at 7 p.m. throughout the year to
prepare for Baptism and Eucharist. Children in the
fourth grade and older who have not received the
Sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist will also
attend classes on Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. Parents also
attend classes. Michael Loflin (RE
Office) 681-5063
MIDDLE SCHOOL:
Grades six to eight meet on Sunday afternoon at 1:45
p.m., or Sunday evening at 5:45 p.m. All are encouraged
to attend Mass before or after class.
Theresa Dembeck (RE Office) 681-5063
HIGH SCHOOL :
Grades nine to
twelve meet on Sunday afternoons at 1:45 p.m., or Sunday
evening at 5:45 p.m. A four year curriculum is followed.
Students are encouraged to attend Mass before or after
class.
Theresa Dembeck (RE Office) 681-5063
CONFIRMATION
PREPARATION: Youth receive
the Sacrament of Confirmation in the eleventh or twelfth
grade. The entire High School Curriculum is required.
Parental participation is expected.
Theresa Dembeck (RE Office) 681-5063
YOUTH MINISTRY:
Designed for youth in
grades six to twelve. A program that includes
opportunities for service, classroom experiences, youth
fellowship gatherings, spiritual and moral development,
and weekend retreat. Carlos
& Margaret Cerna 681-5063
QUEST RETREAT PROGRAM: Retreat
program focusing on the journey in Christ geared for
Freshman and Sophomores in High School. The team
includes both adults and older, experienced youths.
RE Office 681-5063 |
