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The goal of the Facilities and Grounds ministry is to provide safe,
attractive and well-maintained facilities for worship, ministry,
fellowship, and other activities that reflect the life and identity
of the parish. To fulfill this goal, the Ministry has two functions
- maintenance of both the building and grounds, and landscaping
- which provide unique and rewarding opportunities for volunteers.
The
chairperson works with various vendors regarding specific repair requirements
such as plumbing, electrical work, and routine building maintenance.
Qualified volunteer parishioners assist on a part-time basis to accomplish
the many tasks necessary to keep our church beautiful and inviting.
The time requirement varies depending on the number of volunteers
and the specific skills and experience needed for the task.
The landscaping function develops and implements beautification plans
for the church grounds, focusing on the immediate area around the
church, the pastoral life center and the grotto. Two general workdays
are planned each year near the Easter and Christmas holidays. Additional
calls for volunteers are sent out to accomplish special projects.
The recently completed landscaping of the rear entrance of the pastoral
life center is one special project example. Projects under consideration
for 2003-2004 include continuation of landscaping around the pastoral
life center, extensive work in the Grotto including new Stations of
the Cross, and establishing an area for a playground.
The
Facilities and Grounds ministry provides ministry volunteers a broad
range of stewardship opportunities utilizing the talents God gives.
