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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:
1.
Liturgical Commission 2.
Formation Commission 3.
Administration Commission
4.
Outreach/Service Commission 5.
Parish Life Commission
ALTAR SERVERS
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CHURCH ENVIRONMENT MINISTRY
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COMMENTATOR
EUCHARISTIC
MINISTERS
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EUCHARISTIC MINISTRY TO THE SICK/
HOMEBOUND
LECTORS
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MUSIC
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USHERS
CHARISMATIC
PRAYER GROUP
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DIVINE
MERCY PRAYER GROUP
EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED
SACRAMENT
FIRST SATURDAY DEVOTIONS
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FRIDAY NIGHT PRAYER
GROUP
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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
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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.
Jesse Tovar
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CHURCH ENVIRONMENT
MINISTRY:
Responsible for the
art and environment in
the church as well as caring
for the vestments and
linens. Lydia Soriano
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PRAYER AND DEVOTIONS
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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.
Leonard Cortinaz 681-8330
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CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP:
Meets on Monday at 7 p.m.
for praise and
thanksgiving to God with
scripture reading and
singing.
Leonor Madrid
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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 |
DIVINE MERCY PRAYER GROUP:
A Roman Catholic lay
ministry which proclaims and
promotes the truth of
the real Presence of Jesus
in the Most Holy
Eucharist. Meets every
Monday at 7 p.m.
Angela Garcia
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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. |
EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED
SACRAMENT:
Every day, Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Naomi Espinoza
or Gloria Guardiola
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LECTORS:
Proclaim the Word of God at
the Liturgy and special
Liturgical gatherings.
Rosie Flores
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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
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MUSIC:
Provided by five choirs
leading the assembly in song
during the celebration
of the Mass and other
liturgical celebrations.
Leonard Cortinaz 681-8330
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FRIDAY NIGHT PRAYER GROUP:
Meets every other Friday
to foster a more intimate
relationship with the Lord
through prayer. Connie
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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
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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. Robert
Rosales (Parish
Office) 681-8330
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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.
Josie Castillo
(RE Office)
681-5063
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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
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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.
Josie Castillo
(RE Office)
681-5063 |
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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
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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.
Josie Castillo (RE
Office) 681-5063 |
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FAITH SHARING
GROUPS:
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.
Saturday (6:30 am) Grp
John Seidlitz
Saturday (7:30 am) Grp
Gil Montemayor
Spanish Bible
Study
Laura Ross
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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. Brenda M.
Beltran (RE
Office) 681-5063
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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
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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.
Brenda M. Beltran
(RE Office)
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MOTHER'S ENRICHMENT
GROUP:
Meets on
Wednesdays at
9:30 a.m. for
support,
personal growth,
and enrichment.
Nursery is
available.
Rebecca Raymond |
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.
Brenda M. Beltran
(RE Office)
681-5063
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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
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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
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QUEST RETREAT
PROGRAM:
Retreat program
focusing on the
journey in Christ
geared for
Freshman
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ADMINISTRATION
COMMISSION
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PHYSICAL PLANT:
Members are
responsible for the
care, planning, and
improvements o
facilities and grounds.
Parish Office
681-8330
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FINANCE BOARD:
Oversees the finances
of the parish,
prepares and monitors
annual budget.
Mark Villarreal
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KID'S DAY OUT (K.D.O.)
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MISSION
MINISTRY
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RESPECT
FOR LIFE
ROSARY GUILD І
SINGLES
OPENLY LOVING OUR SAVIOR
(SOLOS)
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL
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STEPHEN MINISTRY
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.
Beckie Raymond
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ROSARY GUILD:
Teaches the fine art
of Rosary Making
Rosaries are made
for many ministries
at Prince of Peace
and around the
world.
Terry Cordero
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MISSION MINISTRY:
Building a
relationship between
the community of
Aqua Blanca in El
Salvador and the
Prince of Peace
Community.
Ruth Darilek
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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
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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:
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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 521-9882 |
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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
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PARISH LIFE COMMISSION
ACTS RETREAT
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ARTS AND CRAFTS
BOY SCOUTS
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CUB SCOUTS
CATHOLIC YOUTH
ORGANIZATION (CYO)
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G UADALUPANOS
SOCIETY:
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
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KNIGHTS OF
COLUMBUS LADIES
AUXILIARY
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NURSERY
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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 |
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.
Liz Ochoa
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ARTS AND
CRAFTS:
Meet to
share our
talents.
Making arts
and crafts.
Articles are
made for the
annual sale.
Petra Valdez
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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,
Richard
Delgado Jr.
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BOY SCOUTS:
Organization that develops
leadership,
character, and
the
spiritual
growth of
young men ages
11 to 18.
Angela Cranek
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KNIGHTS OF
COLUMBUS LADIES
AUXILIARY:
Wives of the
Knights of
Columbus who
assist their
husbands in
providing
service to the
church and the
community.
Bea Asfeld
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CUB SCOUTS:
Organization that
helps develop
leadership,
character, and
spiritual
growth in
boys
ages 6 to
11. Angela
Cranek
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NURSERY:
Open during
Sunday morning
Masses and
other special
times for babies
and young
children
Staffed by
adults
Parish Office
681-8330
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CATHOLIC YOUTH
ORGANIZATION (CYO):
A sports
program for
youth from
kindergarten
through the
12th grade.
CYO Phone:210-849-3007
Website:
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