| Eight major areas are served by Commissions of the Parish Council: |
 Worship
includes all ministries connected with Sunday liturgy, all other areas of prayer and devotions, and any parish
or group spiritual renewal efforts.
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| Religious Education
encompasses all ages with a staff person as Director. Sister Yvette Rainville, DHS, our present Director, was born
and raised in Vermont.
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| The Social Concerns
Commission is responsible for being alert to family financial and social needs at the parish and local community
levels, and for finding ways to respond to these.
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| The Parish Life
Commission has extensive accountability for all programs, projects and activities that build the social community
of the parish, including all fund-raising, as well as being charged with areas of special outreach in community
building with groups in the wider community and with other Churches.
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| The Stewardship
Commission is an active hands-on group responsible for overseeing all maintenance and repair activities of
parish property and equipment. It also undertakes all major renovations and improvements, as well as planning
projections to protect the beauty of these historical buildings.
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| The Youth
Commission is in its formative stages and will be empowered to review all youth programs and activities, making
suggestions and working with all responsible parties to improve response to youth needs.
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| The Cemetery
Commission is a separate legal entity created by the Diocesan regulations to administer overall operations, but
reports closely to the Parish Council.
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| The Finance
Committee, a standing committee of the Parish Council, is required by Diocesan regulations. Their purpose is to
review all financial decisions, prepare an annual budget and monitor budgets throughout the year.
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