Councils, Commissions, & Committees

Pastoral Council

The pastoral council is a consultative leadership body of parishioners that advises and makes recommendations to the pastor. The purpose of the pastoral council is to be a sign and witness of unity, to recommend parish priorities and direction, to promote community, and to assist the pastor in pastoral planning.

Many Gifts: Consultative Leadership

Members:

  • Ann Ayson - Chair Person

  • Jonas Mitchell

  • Kelly Lucas

  • Ted Hikel - Finance Rep

  • Vy Phan Lai - Faith Formation Rep

  • Nick Golla - School Rep

  • Laura Piispanen - Stewardship Rep

  • Sharoon Lantoria

  • Erwin Lazaro - Liturgy Rep

  • John Ndunguru

The Pastoral Council usually meets once a month from 7:00-9:00pm.

The Term of Office is 3 years.

Finance Council

The finance council is a consultative body that provides the pastor with advice concerning the stewardship of parish fiscal resources.

Many Gifts: Consultative Leadership

Members:

  • Jacqueline Meucci - Chair Person

  • Vicki Jarman

  • John Miketinas

  • Ayesa Makatiani

  • Kevin Mullins

Staff:

  • Marti Lundberg - Pastoral Associate

  • Fr. Matthew O’Leary - Pastor

The Finance Council usually meets once a month from 7:00-9:00pm.

The Term of Office is 3 years.

  • Members of this commission give their time and talent for the purpose of ensuring both the short term and long term needs and maintenance of the Parish buildings and grounds.  The team helps to facilitate construction, repair, and improvement projects as needed.  New members are always welcome.  Meetings are monthly and work-time commitments are normally a few hours a month.   

    • Gordon Alexander

    • Jorell Bobadilla

    • John Rhodes

    • Rick Spehar

    • Tom Sullivan

    • Brian Zadorozny

    Staff:

    • Deacon Craig Lundberg

    • Marti Lundberg

  • The commission advises and supports the Pastor and the Faith Formation staff as they assess parish needs and ensure that quality faith formation program are developed and implemented for the passing on of the Catholic Faith to our children and adults.

    The Faith Formation Commission's role includes:

    • Assessing Parish needs for Faith Formation

    • Advising the pastor/pastoral leader and other delegates regarding Faith Formation needs

    • Ensuring that qualtiy Faith Formation programs are implemented in the parish

    Composition:

    • The commission represents the diversity of the parish

    • The members of the commission possess experience in Faith Formation, Youth Formation, Adult and and other religious education programs.

    Members:

    • Vy Lai - Chair Person

    • Karen Hibbert

    Staff Members:

    • Sharon Guerrero

    • Violeta Juzon

    • McKayla Vu

  • The  commission honors, celebrates, and acknowledges the richness of the ethnic and cultural diversity in our faith community.  To live the real presence of Christ through cultural knowledge and acceptance and letting the gifts of culture enrich the life of the church, community and people.

    • Ellen and Eddie Abellera - Chair Persons

    • Francesca Abellera

    • Rudy & Cynthia Avila

    • Romy and Susan Dino

    • Nick Golla

    • Karen and Scott Hibbert 

    • June Kamao

    • Virginia Miscione

    • Ed dos Remedios

    Staff:

    • Fadia Kassab

  • The Liturgy Commission focuses on the Spiritual Life of the Parish. Besides Liturgies and the Art and Environment of the Church, this includes all of the beautiful banners, floral decorations, music ministry, Eucharistic Ministers, Lectors, Ushers, and Altar Servers.

    • Kevin Norris - Chair Person

    • Cynthia Avila - Environment

    • Violeta Juzon and Cathy Reed - Sacristans

    • John Rhodes - Ushers

    • Rick Spehar - Lectors

    • Mike & Angela Vu - EM

    Mass Coordinator:

    • Laura Piispanen

    Staff

    • Violeta Juzon

    • Debbie DeMiero

    • Fr. Matthew O'Leary

  • The School Commission serves in an advisory capacity to the school principal and pastor.  It is their responsibility to set and monitor policies regarding the operation of the school, based on Archdiocesan policy and recommendations made by the pastoral council.  At the beginning of each school year, the school commission meets to discuss which areas will be their primary focus for the year.  Sub-committees are created to research and review each topic, with final recommendations being made to the full board.  Meetings are held once a month and are open to the public.  Commission member positions are filled through a discernment process.

    Principal: Richard Hernandez

    • John Assaker

    • Bridget Azel    

    • JP Diener 

    • Sharon Geyer

    • Nick Golla - Liaison to Pastoral Council

    • Maria Houser

    • Vickie Jarman

    • Jon Lantoria

    • Jackie Meucci 

    • John Miketinas 

    • Tony Pehanich          

    • Angela Vu  

    Staff:

    • Terri Fewel

  • This commission assists our parish community in living out their baptismal call to discipleship by fostering stewardship of Time, Talent, and Treasure.  Members are involved in conducting Parish welcoming, hospitality, and appreciation and also providing stewardship-related educational opportunities for parishioners.  Meetings are the 4th Wednesday of the month at 7pm.  We invite new members!  

    • Laura Piispanen - Chair Person

    • Ayesa Makatiani - Co-Chair

    • June Kamau - Secretary

    • Joe Unroe - Formation Coordinator

    • Jaime Galimba

    • Portia David  and Charmaine Bui - Hospitality/Wine and Welcome Coordinators

    • Virginia Miscione and June Kamau -Event Coordinators

    Staff:

    • Violeta Juzon

    • Fr. Matthew O'Leary

    For more information about the Policies and Procedures for the Stewardship Commision click this link