Family Life Commission
Mission: To discern and address the needs of families of all ages. Our Family Life Commission attempts to respond to areas of concern affecting young children, adolescents, adults, parents, and senior citizens. Meetings: We meet in the evening on the 2nd Monday of each month for approximately one and a half hours. Activities: Our activities are varied in order to reach out to various age groups throughout the year. Our Parish Picnic has become an annual event for people of all ages. Work begins on this major project in April and continues until the picnic in September. We coordinate our Photos with Santa with our Athletic Association's Pancake Breakfast in December. We also host an evening for homebound parishioners that includes Benediction and a light supper in the rectory. Through the year we host "Dirty Bunco" games for adult parishioners. Each year we host at least one lecture on a topic that is of interest to families, from parenting skills to personal finances. Some parishioners have asked that we bring back the parish dance. In response to that request, our dance/social in a "Mardi Gras" style provided an opportunity to relax and enjoy an evening with other adults. Volunteers: Volunteer opportunities are varied and wide ranging. We are always looking for new members for the commission in order to keep our ideas fresh. However, we also welcome volunteers on a "single event" basis. There are needs for people to make posters, sell tickets, serve refreshments, baking, provide transportation, or serve as guest lecturer. Young and not-so-young volunteers are invited to participate in whatever way you feel capable of serving. For more information please contact Patty Ferrarini at 782-3509. Current members include: *************************************************************