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Pastoral Teams

Pastoral Council

We, the parish family of Saint Rose of Lima are a diverse Catholic community established in 1924 in the Eldorado section of Altoona. Blessed with the gifts of faith, hope, and love, we are called to share the life of Christ and continue His ministry as we reach out to our community and the world. We strive to be true to Gospel values and faithful to the inspiration of our patroness. As concerned individuals and caring families united in this household of God, we are compelled to use our gifts and talents; to foster growth, a sense of belonging and collaborative spirit as we seek to bring about the Kingdom of God.

• Meets the second Thursday of the month, 7:00 PM in the Computer Classroom.

• Committees:  Liturgy, Education, Finance, Maintenance, Family Life/Activities, and Social Justice

If you have any suggestions, comments, and/or questions, please contact Pat Irwin, 814.942.6892.

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Finance Council

This committee has the responsibility to oversee that the parish operates within the financial resources available and plan for the funding of additional facilities and programming to meet the needs of the parish community.

If you have any suggestions, comments, and/or questions, please contact Ray Askey, 814.942.5892.

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Liturgy Council

The Liturgy Commission is a leadership group that is comprised of Liturgical Staff. All ministries are represented such as Music, Art & Entertainment, Floral Art, Children, Adult Faith Formation, Cantor, Usher/Greeter, Lector, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, and Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults and Children. The representatives of the various groups could change yearly based on who the individual ministry selects as their representative(s.) There are five scheduled meetings for the group based on preparing each season. Currently this committee is comprised of 21 members including the Pastor and Parochial Vicar from the various parish ministries.

If you have any suggestions, comments, and/or questions, please contact Sue Cossitor, 814.943.0174.

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Catechesis Council

The Catechesis Council of Saint Rose of Lima Parish is primarily consultative to the Pastor in Catechesis and informative support group of the Catechetical Leader. The Council is responsible to develop spiritual, moral, and educational skills and associated communication to various Councils and ministries in the parish. Council will also record and evaluate the effectiveness of parish Catechesis and direct this information to the Pastor, Catechetical Leader, Parish Council, and other Councils as needed. Council consists of representatives from each of the Catechetical settings and three at-large representatives from the parish. The Pastor, Parochial Vicar, Principal, and Catechetical Leader serve ex-officio. We currently have 10 members and encourage others to become a part of our team. Expertise in the ministry field is desirable. Training programs vary depending upon the type of ministry and are specified within their section.

If you have any suggestions, comments, and/or questions, please contact Vi Bettwy, 814.696.1541.

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School Council

The purpose of the Council is to assist the Pastor in fulfilling the mission of the Church through the educational program of the school. The Council is a consultative body which cooperates with and is guided by any legal or diocesan directives or policies which regulate the conduct of Catholic education on the elementary level. The Council develops and evaluates the policies by which the school's program is designed, implemented, and evaluated. The Council is responsive to and collaborates with all the parishes sending children to the school as well as other Councils and Committees within the parish or school. Members of the school are also invited to join a Committee that reports to Council. The five different Committees are Home/School, Athletic Association, Public Relations, Finance, and Building and Grounds. We currently have eleven appointed members. We desire participants who are dedicated, caring, and supportive parents of Saint Rose of Lima School.

• Meets the third Thursday of the month, 7:00 PM in the Computer Classroom.

If you have any suggestions, comments, and/or questions, please contact the School at 814.942-7835.

For additional information, visit:  School Teams

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Pastoral Enrichment / School of Religion

• Adult Enrichment .. From time to time the Parish will host various Faith Enrichment Programs.  As they are planned, notices will be placed in the Weekly Sunday Bulletin and here - See: Retreats and Classes, inviting you to participate, in our faith community.

We welcome your thoughts and suggestions.  If you have a specific talent and/or program which relates to spiritual growth and development for adults, please call Leona Lanzendorfer at the Rectory Office, 814.944.8509. 

• School of Religion:  The Sacraments of Reconciliation and First Holy Communion are a two-year formal preparation that begins when your child is enrolled in Religious Education, either while attending Saint Rose of Lima School or Saint Rose of Lima Sunday School. Confirmation preparation begins in grade nine. Sunday Religious Education Classes are scheduled to begin Sunday, September 9, 2007 after the 8:15AM Mass. Registration forms are on the table in the Church foyer. They may be returned in the collection basket on Sunday along with the registration fee. Make checks payable to Saint Rose of Lima Church. The fee is $10.00 per student or $20.00 per family for two or more students. All public school students grades K through 11 are expected to attend Sunday Religious Education Classes.

• View and/or print the Religious Education Registration Form

  View and/or print the Religious Education Parent Information and Student Schedule (Will be linked once updated to the current year.)

We currently have 18 members and encourage others to become a part of our team. Training to become a Religious Education Instructor ultimately consists of several years. Initially the process is 16 weeks. Training to become a Confirmation Instructor consists of two, eight-week sessions. Training for Adult Evangelization is an on going process. Contact Father Crookston or Father Spishak, 814.944.8509 or Bea Shoenfelt, 814.942-5659.

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Parish News

Sunday Bulletin

Please, submit articles in writing to the Rectory Office by Tuesday, 9:30 AM, for publication in the coming Sunday's Bulletin. For additional information, please call Leona Lanzendorfer at the Rectory Office, 814.944.8509.

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• To view Sunday's Bulletin, please click here: Sunday Bulletin

• To view past Sunday Bulletins, please click here:  Archived Bulletins

Web Site

Please, submit articles in writing to the Rectory Office for publication in the Saint Rose of Lima Parish Web Site.

For additional information, please call Pattie Fromknecht, 814.949.9130 or by E-mail, Contact Us.

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