Councils |
Parish Pastoral Council |
The Purpose of the council is to bring all elements of the Parish together including lay people and religious, together with their pastors, in order that they may work jointly to build the Parish as a living Christian community by identifying needs and gifts and bringing them together in ministry. They insure that the needs of the Parish are met, as well as the needs of other communities in the Diocese and the needs of the Diocese itself. Each parish member still remains responsible for the mission of their parish. The Council is simply a means of better effecting the responsibilites of the community as a whole. |
| Finance Council |
The Finance Council oversees many of the administrative functions of the Parish. It monitors all revenue and expenditures. It prepares an annual budget for submission to the Bishop's office for approval. Together with the Maintenance Committee, it ensures that all the Church buildings and grounds are adequately maintained. It works closely with the Parish Council in planning Parish projects so each body can be confident there are adequate funds to see the project to its end. |
| Knights of Columbus |
The Knights of Columbus was founded in 1882 by Father Michael J. McGivney. There are presently 1.8 million members in some 8,500 councils throughout the world. The ideals of Columbianism is Charity, Unity, Fraternity and Patriotism. The Brooks Council was formed in 1963 and presently has appoximately 160 members. You can find these members active in Parish, School and Community. One of our famous events is our pancake breakfast, held on the 2nd Sunday of each month after the 9:00am Mass. Also the best Fall Turkey Supper in the area. The Knights of Columbus meetings are the 1st Wednesday of each month from September to June. |
| The Catholic Women's League (CWL) |
We are a group of ladies joined in faith and fellowship to respond to God's call. In doing this we support our local parish and school financially and spiritually. As well as contributing to a foster child, three missions, cancer society, World Peace and Development, and women's shelter. Our Council is at the root of a large national organization of women in Canada (108,000 members). Women who believe that together we can create change in the world through assisting our parishes, communities and nation. The Catholic Women's League has made significant headway in presenting very important resolutions and is the only women's group to lobby government. No matter the color of one's hair, skin or choice of clothes, every lady is accepted with unconditional love. |
Committees |
Social Committee |
We require people for this fun committee to organize activities for parish functions such as the Pentecost Picnic, Newcomers Dinner, Lenten Soup & Bread, Family New Years Eve Party, Big Man Little Man, Chic Chow Down, Prime Rib Dinner & Dance, etc... |
Maintenance Committee |
This committee, in conjunction with the Custodian, the Finance Council and the Parish Pastoral Council determine the physical needs of the parish and which are the priorities. The committee also sees that the job is done. |
ABA/Stewarship Committee |
The Annual Bishop's Appeal/Stewarship Committee organizes and makes sure that the yearly Annual Bishop's Appeal makes known to our parish the financial needs of our Diocese. The money raised is used for Catholic Charities, Seminary and Religious Education Priest Funds, Family Resource Centre, etc.... The Stewardship part of this committee is to help us to understand our financial commitment to our parish and to the Diocese of Calgary. How we are called to give of our treasure, biblically and responsibly, for the upkeep of our parish and its programs. |
Councils |
Society of St. Vincent de Paul |
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