LITURGY COMMITTEE
The purpose of the Liturgy Committee of the Faith Community of St.
Casimir is to prepare and execute appropriate celebrations highlighting
the Church’s liturgical year, which will draw the Faith Community into
a vibrant experience of prayer and worship, encouraging all to
participate as one body, at one table, sending us forth to carry out
the mission of the Church. The Liturgy Committee meets on the second
Tuesday of each month.
ADULT EDUCATION & FAITH FORMATION
COMMITTEE
To work together with the members of our Faith Community so that all
people, especially those who live in our neighborhood, will experience
the love, the comfort and the joy that comes from living in friendship
with Jesus Christ and living according to the Gospel in the family of
the Catholic Church. The Adult Education and Faith Formation Committee
meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
The Finance Committee leads and guides the Faith Community in the ways
of Christian Stewardship and advises the pastor so that our parish life
will be enriched and continue to grow. Throughout the Scriptures the
People of God are called to be faithful stewards who recognize that all
spiritual and material blessings come from God’s bountiful
love. As faithful stewards, we are called to use wisely,
prudently and correctly the offerings and the support given by the
members of the Faith Community. United in a thankful and
generous spirit, we give honor and glory to God, we support God’s
Church at all levels, i.e., local, archdiocesan and universal, and care
for all God’s people. The Finance Committee meets on the third Monday
of each month.
PASTORAL CARE COMMITTEE
As Jesus Christ teaches us when he says, “Whatever you do for one of my
least sisters or brothers, you do for me,” the Pastoral Care Committee
of St. Casimir seeks to comfort and care for those of our Faith
Community and neighborhood who are in need, especially those who are
elderly, infirm, and bereaving, and individuals and families in crisis.
The Pastoral Care Committee meets on the fourth Monday of Each Monday.
FAMILY MINISTRY COMMITTEE
The family is the heart and soul of our society and Church.
The health and future of our society and our world depend upon the
health and strength of our families. Often called the
“Domestic Church”, the family is that sacred place where life, love and
faith begin and are nurtured through the loving interaction that takes
place in the home. The Family Ministry Committee has as its
purpose to offer support to the families of our Faith Community and
provide opportunities, both spiritual and social, which highlight and
celebrate this most special of all God’s gifts. The Family Ministry
Committee meets on the third Wednesday of each month.
PASTORAL COUNCIL
The Pastoral Council is composed of members of the Faith Community, who
in collaboration and consultation with the pastor and parish staff,
accept responsibility for the life and the mission of the Church in the
parish. The Council assists and advises the pastor in the
ministerial development of the parish through recommendations and
active cooperation in the setting of broad policy directions for the
Faith Community. The members of the Council act as the
authentic representative voice of the People of God and foster a spirit
of volunteerism, thus promoting a greater sense of belonging and
mutuality in ministry. It is the work of the Council to
insure that the parish participates in the life of the Archdiocese and
the community at large. The Pastoral Council is composed of the pastor
and the pastoral staff, four members who are elected at-large, four
members appointed by the pastor, and one representative from each of
the five major parish Committees. The Council normally meets
on the first Monday of each month. Members of the Faith
Community are encouraged to attend the meetings as observers. The
Pastoral Council meets on the first Monday of each month.
SCHOOL BOARD
A primary function of the Board is to recommend to the Pastor, school
policy which is consistent with the mission of the School, the Parish,
and the Archdiocese of Baltimore. The Board strives to broaden the
participation of the Parish Community in the educational mission of the
church. The School Board, recognizing that the primary
responsibility for a child’s education rests with the parents, promotes
the overall Mission and Philosophy of the School within the framework
of a Christian education in the Catholic tradition. It is the
responsibility of the Board to promote a diversity of thought and a
variety of opinion to create a climate in which nurturing relationships
can occur. This will enrich the discussion and provide a
necessary prelude to consensus decision making. All of the
Board’s decisions should be rooted in prayer, discernment, and the
contemporary vision of the Church for Catholic education in an effort
to prevent differences of opinion based on personal interest which
could interrupt an orderly flow of business activities. The School
Board meets the third Tuesday every other month.
ACTIVITIES - ORGANIZATIONS - OUTREACH
HEAVENLY DUSTERS
| WHEN: | Cleaning of the Church is scheduled weekly on Monday morning. |
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| PURPOSE: | Handle light weekly cleaning in the Church. New Dusters are always welcome. |
POLISH AMERICAN HERITAGE COMMITTEE
| MEETINGS: | First Tuesday of each month at 6:30 PM in the Cupertino Center |
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| PURPOSE: | The Polish American Heritage Committee has as its purpose to explore and implement ways in which we can share and raise awareness of our Polish customs and traditions in a non-liturgical context. |
| ACTIVITIES: | Demonstrate Polish traditions through social events: Oplatek, Pisanki (Traditional Polish Egg Dying), Presentations on Polish History, Polish Paper Cutting Class, and Palm Braiding Class. |
ST. CASIMIR HOLY NAME SOCIETY
| MEETINGS: | First Tuesday of each month at 7:30 PM in the St. Anthony Hall |
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| PURPOSE: | To honor the sacred name of Jesus Christ and to follow in his footsteps as honorable Catholic men and women fostering fellowship within the Faith Community. |
| ACTIVITIES: | Various social gatherings throughout the year. See Parish Calendar for events. |
BOY SCOUTS
| MEETINGS: | Weekly meetings held every Wednesday and Thursday evening from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM in the Scout Room above the gym in the Kolbe Center. |
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| PURPOSE: | St. Casimir Troop 131's goal and mission is to teach and enforce values of the Boy Scouts of America based on the three parts of the Scout Oath and the twelve points of the Scout Law. These core values instill Duty to God and Country, Duty to others and Duty to self. The Troop’s leaders are responsible for teaching trustworthiness, loyalty, helpfulness, friendship, courtesy, kindness, obedience, cheerfulness, thrift, bravery, cleanliness and reverence. We teach responsibility and self-reliance to build character and develop young men into law abiding adults. |
| ACTIVITIES: | Monthly trips, week long summer camp, and fun in the great outdoors! |
BINGO
| WHEN: | Weekly Bingo is held on Saturday beginning at 12:00 Noon in the Kolbe Center. Monthly Dinner Bingo is held the last Sunday of the month beginning at 12:00 Noon in the Kolbe Center. |
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| PURPOSE: | Weekly Bingo raises funds for
school support. Monthly Dinner Bingo raises funds for church renovation. |
FESTIVAL
| MEETINGS: | Dates vary |
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| PURPOSE: | To raise funds to benefit the youth of our Faith Community with tuition assistance. |
| ACTIVITIES: | Four day festival in June. |
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
| WHEN: | Weekly meetings held in the St. Anthony Hall: Wednesday evening from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM & Friday morning from 11:00 AM to 12:00 Noon. |
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| PURPOSE: | To be able to provide support for anyone suffering with the disease of alcoholism. |
| ACTIVITIES: | Fellowship & weekly meetings. |
COUNSELING SERVICES
| PURPOSE: | To provide short-term counseling and/or referrals to those experiencing emotional discomfort, family problems, etc. |
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NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS
| MEETINGS: | Weekly meeting held on Friday evenings from 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM in the St. Anthony Hall. |
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| PURPOSE: | 1 hour recovery meeting |
| ACTIVITIES: | Fellowship and weekly meeting |
ST. CASIMIR HOME & SCHOOL ASSOCIATION
| MEETINGS: | Meetings held on the 3rd Wednesday in September, November, February and April at 7:00 PM in the Kolbe Center. |
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| PURPOSE: | To provide financial support for St. Casimir School. |
| ACTIVITIES: | Family Bingo, Lenten Food, sales, dances, etc. |
ST. CASIMIR WOMEN’S GROUP
| WHEN: | Fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:00 PM in the Cupertino Center or as scheduled off-site. |
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| PURPOSE: | To meet the spiritual and social needs of the women of the Faith Community, as well as lending service for the benefits of others. |
| ACTIVITIES: | Monthly gatherings vary and include social outings, spiritual gatherings, craft making and service projects for the needy. |
ST. CASIMIR YOUTH GROUP
| WHEN: | As Announced |
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| PURPOSE: | To meet the social & spiritual needs of our youth. |
| ACTIVITIES: | As Announced |