St. Elizabeth of Hungary parish has a number of committees, and many are in need of people with specific skills, experience and interests.
Title
Status
Volunteers needed
Job Description
Buildings & Grounds Committee reviews budget for property-related expenditures, keeps track of the ongoing maintenance and repair needs of parish property, and makes suitable recommendations to the pastor. Members often help with specific tasks.
Location
Parish Center
Time Commitment
2-5 hours per month
Others Involved
Committee members
Qualifications
Knowledge and experience in building repair and maintenance. Membership is by invitation of pastor; expressions of interest welcome
Training
None
Equipment Required
Contact
Volunteer line: 978-263-4305 X18 or E-mail: volunteer@seoh.org
Commission is principally composed of the chairs of the various liturgical committees, with the possibility of members-at-large
The parish liturgical commission attends primarily to the “big picture.” It promotes good communication among the chairs of the various committees and assists with the planning and review of the parish’s liturgical celebrations.
St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church and Parish Center
Respect for the Church’s liturgical norms and rituals; collaborative approach; willingness to learn “on the job”; membership is by invitation of pastor, expressions of interest welcome
None necessary, but liturgical education or experience is a plus
Council is “to assist the pastor in his leadership role of planning, organizing, initiating, promoting, coordinating and reviewing the evangelization, worship, religious education and service activities within the parish. Each member is asked to contribute to these ends.
St. Elizabeth of Hungary Parish Center
A 90-minute meeting about 5 times a year plus preparation time
Parish clergy and other parishioner-members
Active practicing Catholic who belongs to St. Elizabeth Parish; membership is by general election or by appointment of pastor
Position currently filled
Create and produce “Our Parish Family” and other special parish publications.
St. Elizabeth’s Parish Center and own homes
It is a quarterly newsletter and the work happens over a 4-5 week period before each publication; 3 meetings occur during that time, plus individual work
Committee and those submitting pieces
Related professional experience required in writing, editing and layout
Related photo processing and document layout hardware and software for some pieces
Committee supports stewardship as a way of life in St. Elizabeth Parish. It monitors the progress of stewardship in the parish, identifies ways in which the mission of the parish can be promoted and made better known, makes suitable recommendations, and sees to the performance of necessary tasks.
Meetings 4-6 times a year; preparation and task-implementation between meetings
Pastor and committee members
Personal commitment to stewardship way of life and suitable experience or skills. Membership is by invitation of pastor; expressions of interest welcome
Committee is charged with examining the state and condition of the worship space in order to help the parish decide whether any repairs, upgrades, or modifications are called for. Committee also oversees communications with the parish and attends to its own ongoing learning.
Meetings 4-6 times per year, plus time for preparation and learning
Pastor and members of the committee
Ability to bring an open mind and constructive attitude to the work of the committee. Willingness to learn more about the Church’s liturgical rituals and norms especially as they speak to the architecture of Catholic worship spaces. Membership is by appointment of the pastor; expressions of interest welcome.
None required; knowledge of liturgical documents a plus
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