Ministry of Service
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Environment
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The task of this group involves decorating the church in the manner prescribed
by the liturgy document, "Environment and Art in Catholic Worship." In the
process, the decoration shapes the worship space of the church for the Sunday
and seasonal celebrations.
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Knights of Columbus
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The Knights of Columbus is a fraternal, family service group devoted to the
Catholic Church, the parish community and our nation. The projects and
charities extended by this organization are numerous and seek to broaden the
scope of its activities to attract all the men in Catholic parishes throughout the
Carson area.
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Legion of Mary
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The Legion of Mary is an association of Catholic laity, men and women who
spread their faith while growing together in their love for Jesus, in union with
Mary, His most perfect disciple. It performs its apostolic work in a spirit of
faith, and in union with Mary in such fashion than in those worked for and in
one's fellow members, the person our Lord is once again seen and served by
Mary, His mother.
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Little Flower 3rd Order Carmelite
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The Order Lay Carmelite Community is open to men and women either married
or single, who desire to follow Christ and his Gospel message through the
charisma of prayer, community and service. As a calling to a religious life for
the laity, one seeks to find Jesus in the prayer of the quiet seeking Him in
solitude and silence.
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Parish Construction Commitee
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Gives advice to the pastor for any construction projects and major repair and
maintenance operations on the building structures and grounds of the parish
and its physical development.
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Parish Development Program Office
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Assists in recording incoming pledges for building projects of the parish and
in sending regular billing to contributors. Accepts donations and sends
acknowledgement to donors to the development programs. Keeps current a
list of these donors. Makes available for individuals financial statements for
tax purposes. Sets up the meeting rooms, prepares agenda and acts as secretary
in parish meeting related to constructions.
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Parish Finance Council
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The Parish Finance Council serves as a consultative group to the Pastor in
dealing with the Parish business and financial matters. The appointed members
oversee the preparation of the Archdiocesan Annual Report and periodically
monitor the fiscal status of the parish.
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Pastoral Council
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The St. Philomena Parish Pastoral Council is a consultative body that makes
recommendations to the Pastor regarding the physical and spiritual needs of
the parishioners. The Council exercises shared responsibility for the pastoral
life of the parish under the guidance and leadership of the Pastor. The Council
is composed of members chosen from the parish community to be presided
over by the pastor.
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Pioneers
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This is a group of seniors, who work together to promote good fellowship
between members and guests, and to provide an opportunity for personal
fulfillment through spiritual and social service and healthful recreational
activities.
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Sick Bereavement Ministry
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This ministry provides service to the family of a deceased by coordinating
funeral services with them with the church and Funeral Director. Included in
this ministry is the service of administering communion to the sick members
of this parish in their homes, hospitals, clinics, etc.
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Social Justice Committee
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The Social Justice Committee tries to be a voice and a catalyst for the
fulfillment of the parish social ministry. The committee sponsors events
providing opportunities for parishioners to promote justice, peace and
compassion.
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Stewardship Commitee
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The Stewardship Committee of the Parish Pastoral Council has as its primary
task to find ways and means by which the parishioners may be helped to
utilize their time, talents and money, to achieve our parish goals and mission.
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St. Vincent de Paul
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This is the society dedicated to helping people of the parish especially the
needy and the homeless. It provides assistance every Tuesday morning by
giving out groceries, canned goods and clothing, including emergency
assistance for special needs and lodging.
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Sunday Counters Team
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Our Sunday volunteer counters comprise of team of fourteen committed seniors
faithful to our parish. They are of varied ethnic and background with solid skills,
ever willing to go the extra mile in order to assist and achieve the exceptional
financial results of the parish through their generous service. Their tireless
zeal and selfless dedication to their commitment which is brought to bare
Sunday after Sunday has enabled the parish to raise its financial credibility
and transparency to the parishioners.
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Together in Mission
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Together in Mission is an annual appeal by the Archdiocese to raise funds to
help parishes and schools in need. The money raised enabled needy parishes
and schools to continue to serve their Catholic communities. Parishioners are
asked to make a pledge or donation to support this program. This group
totals all the pledges and contributions, and does all the paperwork required
by the Archdiocese for this program.
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Today's Scripture Readings at the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops website.