Parish Leadership Councils

The members of our parish councils give of their time to advise the pastor and administration of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Community. Additional information on each council’s purpose and membership can be found below.

Pastoral Council

The Pastoral Council’s primary role is to provide consultation to the pastor. Its charter calls for it to provide the proper environment to support and enable the spiritual growth of the parish and community, promote unity, enable the opportunity for growth in our faith and discern God’s will as individuals and as a parish. Council members are further called to promote active communication among clergy, staff and laity, be visibly involved in parish life, anticipate parish community needs through long-term planning and aid in the discovery and encouragement of sharing individual gifts and talents.

Members, chosen through discernment, serve staggered three-year renewable terms. Any practicing Catholic, 16 years of age or older who has been registered in the parish for at least one year, is eligible to serve. Contact Allen Brehm, Pastoral Council President, for more details.

Finance Council

Each parish is required to have a Finance Council, which is regulated by universal law and the norms issued by the Archdiocese. The duties of the Council include assisting the pastor in preparing the annual budget and the annual report of income and expenditures, regularly reviewing parish income and expense reports, and making recommendations for increasing revenue to meet parish and archdiocesan goals and priorities. Members also must be familiar with Archdiocesan fiscal policies and encourage support of Parish and Archdiocesan stewardship programs. Members are appointed by the pastor for staggered three-year renewable terms. For more information, please contact Finance Council President Brett Owens.

Hospitality Board

The Hospitality Board serves to welcome all parishioners to St. Rose of Lima Catholic Community. In addition, inform newcomers and existing parishioners about the many opportunities to use their gifts to become better stewards and contribute to the building of God’s kingdom on earth. The Board meets on the third Thursday of the month. Membership is by discernment. For more details, contact Hospitality Board Leader [Lisa Mota-Johnston][23].

Building and Maintenance Council

This committee serves as a consultative body to the pastor to assist him in decisions regarding the maintenance and upkeep of the existing parish facilities and in the review, assessment, planning and implementation of all major construction and renovation projects, including ascertaining the long-range facility needs. The Committee meets on the first Wednesday of each month. Membership is selected by discernment or appointed by the pastor. Contact Don Christen at 713-628-8177 for more information.

Early Childhood Center Committee

The Early Childhood Center Committee is an advisory committee formed to assist the pastor and ECC Director in developing policies and addressing the needs of the Early Childhood Center. Its formation will give us the opportunity to have a positive dialog, explore varied inputs and differing perspectives and build bridges between Early Childhood Center, the school and the parish community. This committee will be a source for visioning and guiding the Early Childhood Center's future growth. Members of this committee are drawn from Early Childhood Center parents, council members and the parish community at large.

School Advisory Council

The School Advisory Committee (SAC) is an advisory body which exists to assist the Pastor and the Principal to identify and recommend policy to guide the educational needs, goals, and aspirations of St. Rose of Lima Catholic School and the School community.

SAC meets formally once a month (except July and December) in the Administration Building. New members are brought on to SAC through the annual discernment process. For more information, please contact Deacon Ed Herrera or the current SAC president, Erica Falcomata.