PARISH COUNCIL

By means of the parish council, “the Christian faithful along with those who share in the pastoral care of the parish in virtue of their office give their help in fostering pastoral activity” (Code of Canon Law, can.536.1). The purpose of the parish council is to assist the pastor in his leadership role of planning, organizing, initiating, promoting, coordinating and reviewing the evangelization, worship, religious education and service activities within the parish. The Council is composed of nine elected members, ex officio members, and members-at-large. Elections are held once a year in March. Parish council meetings are held on the Second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM in the parish hall. The meetings are open to all parishioners.

Parish Council Members

Ex Officio Member

Father Stephen Hornat, S.S.E. – Pastor

Parish Council Officers

Elected Members

Members at Large

Recent Parish Council Minutes

PARISH FINANCE COUNCIL

The finance council’s task is to aid the pastor in the administration of parish goods, including the buildings, grounds, movable property, and finances. It assists in the preparation of a yearly budget and in the ongoing supervision of the parish’s financial situation, including income, expenses, and special funding needs. The council proposes policies to assure that the parish’s financial situation remains in good condition. The council meets on the second Tuesday of every month at 6:00 PM in the parish rectory. Council members can serve a maximum of two three year terms. Membership is by appointment of the Pastor.

Parish Finance Council Members

Ex Officio Members

Father Stephen Hornat, S.S.E. – Pastor
Raymond Nichols – Business Manager

Finance Council Officers

Don Clayton– Chairman
Recording Secretary – Bev LaPointe

Finance Council Members

LITURGY COMMITTEE

Our Eucharistic liturgy is the central gathering point and the focus of our public worship of the Lord God. It is here that we gather as a community of believers, yearning for peace, justice, the path of our personal salvation. It is the task of the liturgy committee to make these realities come alive in service and rituals. Our goal as a committee is to provide our congregation with services that are interesting and meaningful, to inflame the spiritual imaginations of all who come to worship with us and to help inspire them to accomplish God’s work here on earth.

Committee Members

Father Stephen Hornat, S.S.E – Pastor
Sue Girouard– Chairperson

BISHOP’S FUND

The Bishop’s Fund supports the pastoral, educational, charitable and faith formation needs of the Catholic Church in the Burlington Diocese. The fund provides care for the elderly, the education of seminarians, supports the Diocesan Lay Ministry Program, provides educational programs for lay ministers and provides counseling and adoption services. The Bishop’s Fund occurs during the months of August to November.

MOUNT CALVARY CEMETERY

Mount Calvary Cemetery Association was established in 1936 to operate and maintain the cemeteries of St. Joseph Parish. There are currently three cemeteries under the care of the Association, Old Mount Calvery on Archibald St., Old Mount Calvery Annex on Pomeroy St. and New Mount Calvery on Plattsburg Ave.

Board of Directors

Fr. Steve Hornat, S.S.E. Pastor
Mr Paul Mergens– Chairman
Mr. Norm Smith
Mr. Leo Yandow
Mr. Gerald Bean
Mr. Donald LaCroix

Mr. Ken Fountain, Grounds Keeper

Cemetery Rules and Regulations
(Under construction)