COMMITTEES

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.
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
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
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.
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.
PURPOSE: Weekly Bingo raises funds for school support.
Monthly Dinner Bingo raises funds for church renovation.

FESTIVAL

MEETINGS: Dates vary
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.
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.

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS

MEETINGS:   Weekly meeting held on Friday evenings from 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM in the St. Anthony Hall.
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.
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.
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
PURPOSE: To meet the social & spiritual needs of our youth.
ACTIVITIES: As Announced