OUR MINISTRIES
Holy Cross is managed by a number of ministries that work to make our parish community and worship celebrations vibrant and active. Taken from Holy Cross' Constitution adopted in March 2024, below you can read the mandate and objectives of the current Parish Pastoral Council and Parish Finance Council committees.
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All this is through the hard work and dedication of our many volunteers. May God bless us all!
LITURGY COMMITTEE Mandate: The Liturgy Committee with the guidance and direction of the Pastor is responsible for providing good and effective liturgical celebrations according to the norms of the Roman Catholic Church which help the people of Holy Cross become active participants in the life of Jesus Christ. Objectives: 1.Manage Liturgy in general – the Liturgical seasons and specific Liturgical practices. 2.Provide resources, research and training for meaningful and correct Liturgical celebrations. 3.Encourage and support each person in their role in their Liturgical ministry. 4.Review and evaluate the work of the Liturgical committees on a regular basis. 5.Participate in monthly PPC meetings.
FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE Mandate: The Fundraising Committee is responsible for planning and organizing events to raise revenue for parish needs. This revenue will supplement regular contributions from parishioners. Due consideration is to be given to developing the social aspect of the parish community through planned events. Objectives: 1.Initiate and promote events to raise funds. 2.Maintain records of all activities. 3.Evaluate results and make recommendations for future events. 4.Participate in monthly PPC meetings.
PRO-LIFE COMMITTEE Mandate: The Pro-Life Committee is responsible for promoting respect for the sacredness of life from conception to natural death. It is to work with organizations such as the Regina and Saskatchewan Pro-Life Associations to achieve its mandate. Objectives: 1.Review Pro-Life materials for possible action. 2.Submit items of interest for publication in the parish bulletin. 3.Maintain contact with Pro-Life organizations (Sask. Pro-Life and Regina Pro-Life). 4.Promote participation in Pro-Life events. 5.Participate in monthly PPC meetings.
HOSPITALITY COMMITTEE Mandate: Encourage parishioner participation through functions which encourage fellowship and promoting a sense of belonging for all members of the Parish, their families and friends. Objectives: Coordinate and recruit volunteers for: 1.Annual General Meeting potluck brunch 2.Easter Vigil reception 3.Parish Feast Day potluck brunch 4.All Soul’s Mass reception 5.Special occasions as they arise 6.Participate in monthly PPC meetings.
SOCIAL ACTION COMMITTEE Mandate: The Social Action Committee is responsible for the social mission of the Parish and community. Objectives: 1.Provide information to the parishioners to create awareness on current social justice issues. 2.Plan activities related to social justice issues. 3.Participate in monthly PPC meetings.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE Mandate: The Personnel Committee is responsible for the personnel policies, procedures and compensation of Parish employees in accord with applicable Labour Standards as established by the Federal and Provincial Governments. Objectives: 1.Provide leadership with regard to recruitment, selection, hiring and firing, training and evaluation of Parish employees as needed. 2.Committee Chair will be the contact for personnel matters and be the spokesperson regarding personnel matters and have the discretionary right to call a meeting with full or partial membership. 3.Participate in monthly PPC meetings.
BUILDING AND GROUNDS Mandate: The Buildings and Grounds Committee is responsible for the parish physical plant. Objectives: 1.Maintenance and operation of the Parish physical plant. 2.Responsible for construction, renovation or additions to the Parish physical plant. 3.Maintain insurance coverage. 4.Keep a current inventory of parish fixed and moveable property. 5.Be familiar with the Archdiocesan Building Regulations (Appendix VII, a. b.). 6.Report to the PFC.
MEMBERS AT LARGE Members at large are elected to PPC without portfolio. They agree to serve the Parish by contributing their vision to the discernment work of PPC and assist with parish activities on an ad-hoc basis. Such members are asked to consider accepting appointment to committee vacancies as discerned by PPC, and attend monthly PPC meetings.
OUR ORGANIZATIONS
CATHOLIC WOMEN'S LEAGUE Mandate: The Catholic Women’s League of Canada is a national organization rooted in gospel values calling its members to holiness through service to the People of God. Objectives: 1.To unite Catholic women of Canada. 2.To achieve individual and collective spiritual development. 3.To promote the teachings of the Catholic Church. 4.To exemplify the Christian ideal in home and family life. 5.To protect the sanctity of human life. 6.To enhance the role of women in church and society. 7. To recognize the human dignity of all people everywhere. 8.To uphold and defend Christian education and values in the modern world. 9.To contribute to the understanding and growth of religious freedom, social justice, peace and harmony. 10.Attend monthly PPC meetings.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS The Msgr. Gerein Council #9859 was chartered on June 16, 1988. Membership is open to all Catholic gentlemen over the age of 18. Mandate: The Knights of Columbus is the world’s most dynamic Catholic fraternal organization. Objectives: 1.Work in service for the Church and set worthy examples through Knightly acts of charity, devotion and promotion of Catholic values. 2.Participate in activities that involve the entire family and build spirit from within the family. 3.Work with other Knights in meaningful social action programs that comfort the sick, brighten the lives of the less fortunate, aid the handicapped, promote decency, and strengthen the community. 4.Provide a complete portfolio of low-cost life and health insurance. 5.Join other Knights in athletic, cultural and social events which foster and build fraternalism. 6.Attend monthly PPC meetings.