Committees
The Bereavement Committee of JORS organizes receptions in the church hall following parish funerals. Teams of volunteers cook and bake for the reception, as well as set up the room and break it down afterwards. Parishioners of all skill levels are encouraged to join the Bereavement Committee if they feel called to serve those who Read more
The Finance Council is a consultative body of the Christian Faith established to advise the pastor and parish pastoral council in matters pertaining to the financial affairs of the parish. Its function is to assist the pastor in the responsible planning and administering of all parish financial matters and to set the parish financial policy Read more
The Communications committee was formed in 2010, changed with the primary purpose of reviving and maintaining the parish website. It also helps to promulgate news about the parish, takes photographs and videos, and assists the pastor in writing press releases and newspaper articles about the parish. All additions or deletions to the parish web site Read more
This Committee works with our pastor to enhance our liturgical experience with ritual, decorations, and sacred music. They help plan activities pertaining to the spiritual life of our parish, including special events like Parish Missions and the Seder Meal. This year, they will offer support as we all prepare for the implementation of the new Roman Missal. Membership requires only a desire Read more
Mission Statement & Activity: The RE Committee members are current and past catechists who share a love of teaching our faith. We assist the DRE in making crucial decisions for a successful program. Our current Religious Education Program consists of 600+ children in grades K – 12. We have classes 2 evenings a week and Read more
The Parish Council is an Elected and Appointed body for the Purpose of Advising and Aiding the Pastor of the needs of the Parish. The PC represents the parishioners of JORS; and comments or suggestions should be sent using the form below or dropped into the Suggestion Box in the church gathering space. Some council Read more
The Society is a charitable arm of the Catholic Church, dedicated to helping needy people and treating them with dignity as we do so. At the same time, we Vincentians strive to better ourselves and stay close to Jesus Christ and His church. The JORS conference of the international Society of St. Vincent de Paul Read more