The Family Life Commission welcomes individuals and families to the parish community, promotes wholesome and Christian family life, assists parish families with special needs and supports parish families who are grieving. Committees include:
Newcomers
Renate Hargrave Chair
Provides an environment of friendship and a sense of belonging to the family of Holy Spirit Parish as follows:
coordinates greeters at Masses; assistance at the information desk
provide welcome packets including, but not limited to registration forms, religious education information, services rendered by Holy Spirit, interests survey with regard to opportunities within the parish and other helpful information
conducts personal follow up call and/or visit to welcome new parishioners, answer questions or coordinate special needs when necessary
Hospitality
Gloria De La Garza Chair
Hosts activities and actions to create an environment of family and friendship for Parishioners of Holy Spirit Church.
Includes:
serve coffee/juice and donuts after weekend Masses
sponsor fund raisers such as the annual Mardi Gras Dinner/Dance, and others
Meal Service Special Events
Lynne Murray Chair
provide meals for special events identified by the Pastor
Bereavement Ministry
Renee Neiber Chair
Provides spiritual and emotional support for those in the grieving process, including providing the following:
send sympathy and rememberance cards to the bereaved in behalf of the parish
coordinates parish volunteers to offer a helping hand, prayers and other support
makes initial and follow-up calls to those who have suffered recent losses and others identified as needing help
provide ongoing education to volunteers regarding assistance with the grieving process
Funeral Meal/Reception
Alice Craig Chair
Provides food after funeral for families of the deceased; held either at Holy Spirit Church Hall or in a designated home.
coordinates with the family for arrangements
contacts volunteers for covered dishes
procures meat
sets up area for serving, serves and cleans up afterwards as needed