Parish Administration & Grounds

Buildings & Grounds Committee
Members of this committee model a unique aspect of stewardship in preserving our heritage. Our beautiful church and the vibrant ministries and programs that it houses now, as well as those to come, constitute a spiritual patrimony to be preserved. Thus do we build up the Kingdom of God. Among other things, these ministers advise the parish staff in prioritizing and addressing maintenance issues, periodically walk the property to make note of upcoming projects, and gather volunteers to help complete projects. For more information contact Christopher Lagos at christopherdlagos@gmail.com.

Finance Council
Description: The Finance Council enhances the parish's finances though prudent budgeting of parish resources. Its success enables the parish to serve our community worthily and to plan for the future, as we respond to the constant challenges presented by a constant growth in membership. The Finance Council helps the Pastor and staff to realize the new programs and ministries that meet our growing needs while burnishing those programs in place. Members tend to accept appointments past their-two-year term because of the satisfaction they derive from this vital ministry. For more information contact Michael Rossi at 674-0435 or michael@stdominics.org or Michele McLaughlin at michelemclaughlin@fomlaw.com.

Gardening and Landscape Stewardship
Our purpose is to joyfully heed God's call to act as caring stewards of the blessed Creation by communally cultivating and beautifying the church grounds and associated properties. We strive to transform these grounds into an inspiring metaphor for our parish as richly diverse, harmonious, ordered, blossoming, and Spirit-filled. Typically we groom, weed, prune, deadhead, water, mulch, compost; occasionally, we divide, plant, and soil amend. Many of us appreciate the time to contemplate the grace around us as we work the soil giving back to our parish and God. For more information contact Peter Mandell at 564-5859 or petermandell@comcast.net.

Legacy Society
Description: St. Dominic's Legacy Society is made up of parishioners and friends who wish to preserve St. Dominic's Church and its ministries for future generations through bequests and other estate gifts. Legacy Society members have a deep love for the church and its works of faith, and share with the Dominicans a love of art and beauty, as expressed in the church's altars, windows, and architecture. As new members join, their names are added to the Legacy Society plaque in the nave. Our annual luncheon is a highlight. For more information contact Michael Rossi at 674-0435 or michael@stdominics.org.

Pastoral Council
Description: The Pastoral Council presents and implements the vision for the entire parish in consultation with the Pastor and parish staff. Each member is a visible, active presence at St. Dominic's serving as a resource for the Pastor and parishioners. Knowledge and understanding of the parish and a willingness to speak up on issues of concern to the parish are important. The Pastoral Council offers a public face to the parish and has contact information listed in the bulletin. For more information contact Larry Jannuzzi at jannuzzi@aol.com or Andrew Martinez-Fonts at amf@stanfordalumni.org.

Stewardship Committee
Stewardship has the power to shape our understanding of our lives and the way in which we live. Stewardship helps us to become aware that God is the ultimate giver of the gifts we have. Members of the Stewardship Committee joyfully embrace this truth and are challenged by it to bring its message to the parish at large. They do so through initiatives that enhance our lives of faith: from organizing a Time & Talent Fair to encouraging our discernment of life-shaping changes of heart and mind. For more information contact Cliff Pfluger at 661-4198 or cpfluger@ix.netcom.com