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Capital Projects Committee
Capital Projects plans, develops, and
executes new projects and major renovations
that will optimize costs and minimize
disruptions to ongoing programs and
activities. Anyone with experience in
capital budgeting, engineering, and
construction is welcome to participate.
The Facilities Committee supervises the
upkeep and maintenance of parish buildings
and grounds.
The Finance Committee assists in the planning and budgeting process of the parish and in monitoring its financial status. It makes recommendations on managing investments, debts, and operational funds to maximize interest income, minimize interest expense, and obtain the best return on the parish’s assets. Finance plans for long-range replacement of facilities and equipment and advises the pastor and council on the financial impact of proposed parish activities. People with experience in accounting, financial management, and related fields should inform the pastor of their interest in serving on this committee.
Regular meetings are held at 6 p.m. the second
Wednesday of the month in the Parish Center.
The Liturgy Committee formulates the
policy regarding the sacramental prayer of
the parish and implements general or
Archdiocesan policies to provide inspiration
and instruction. Under the guidance of the
pastor, the committee includes a
representative of each liturgical ministry.
The St. Charles Retirees Organization, a group of people who have retired or have reached retirement age, gather monthly for Mass followed by lunch and social activities. The group also plans short trips on occasion.
The group meets for 11 a.m. Mass on the second
Thursday of the month. Specific information is announced
in the church bulletin.
The Stewardship Committee seeks to
provide opportunities for people to put
their faith into action, to help do Christ’s
work here on earth, and to strengthen the
parish community by sharing time, talent,
and financial resources. It is the
responsibility of the Stewardship Committee
to forward information to the Finance
Committee and the Parish Council on weekly
and special collections.
The St. Charles Board of Education, which reports to the Parish Pastoral Council, governs the total Catholic education program in the parish. This local board is composed of nine who assist the pastor, St .Charles School principal, director of religious education, and daycare director in educational planning and policy development. Any registered member of the parish may run for election for a three-year term on the board. The board elects three officers---president, vice president, and secretary.
The board meets at 7 p.m. the first Wednesday of each
month in the Conference Room of the Parish Hall.