PARISH COUNCIL
Purpose/mission:
The Parish Council shall act as a representative body of the Community of God in Holy Transfiguration Parish in common with one another and with the Pastor to meet, deliberate, and act in common agreement on those matters for which they are responsible and which concern the good of the Church, and the Parish; to confer with and advise the Pastor on any matters which are brought to its attention, and to promote the Christian life and actions of the people of the Parish to the fulfillment of our Christian heritage and responsibilities.
Membership:
All active Parish members in good standing for at least two years and at least 18 years of age are eligible to serve on the Parish Council or any committee formed under authority of the Parish.
2006/2007 Parish Council:
Officers:
The mission of the Ladies Guild is to promote holiness of its members, foster authentic Eastern Christian Spirituality through study lectures and programs, assist the pastor in caring for the needs of the church, and encourage Guild members to establish a sense of community. The work that is continually being performed by the members of the Guild is essential to the welfare of our church as well as our spiritual growth.
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Ladies of Holy Transfiguration Church
8501 Lewinsville Road
McLean, Virginia 22102
Dear Ladies of Holy Transfiguration Church:
You are all invited to join the Ladies Guild at Holy Transfiguration Church.
Eight committees carry the responsibilities of the Ladies Guild as described below:
SERVICES COMMITTEE
Flowers for Feast Days
Aids in the care of the plants and flowers of the church on Feast Days and throughout the year. Also, aids in the preparation and care of the altar clothes, vestments, servers robes, and cleaning of the church.
Bereavement Services
Coordinates mercy meal preparations and assists the bereaved families of the church.
Sunshine Program
Helps the sick and elderly members of the church by coordinating visitations, making phone calls, sending cards, etc.
Social Issues Program
Addresses social issues of interest to Parish members such as March for Life, Peer Pressure on Children, etc.
SPIRITUAL COMMITTEE
Organizes and plans the annual spiritual retreat as well as other programs of a spiritual and charitable nature for the Guild.
HOSPITALITY COMMITTEE
Welcomes new members to the church and coordinates/hosts
special events such as Bishop's visit, Christmas Eve and Pascha
Eve celebrations, Meat and Cheese Fares, Fathers' Day, etc.
Assigns parish families to serve coffee hour and act as backup
hostesses when families don't show up.
FUND RAISING COMMITTEE
Coordinates and manages fundraising activities including sweets sales, bake sales, dances, lunches, etc.
PUBLICITY & PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE
Informs the Guild and Parish members of Guild activities and assists committee chairmen with flyer preparations, sales of tickets, event reservations, and food orders.
PROCUREMENT COMMITTEE
Inventories and replenishes Parish paper, cleaning, and food supplies.
MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE
Conducts the annual Ladies Guild Membership Drive and maintains the membership roster up to date.
NOMINATING COMMITTEE
Presents the candidates names for the consecutive year's Guild Officers election; and distributes, receives, and tabulates the ballots.
No matter how much or how little time you are able to dedicate to the Guild, we value your input and would like to hear from you. Please take the time to study the Committee Responsibilities, choose the committee(s) you would like to serve on (at least one), fill in the Membership Application form below, and mail it back to:
Holy Transfiguration Church
Ladies Guild Membership Chairman
8501 Lewinsville Road
McLean, Virginia 22102
MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION 2006-2007
I would like to Volunteer to work on the following
Committee:
Please select one, or more.
Spiritual/Retreat,
Speakers Membership,
Hospitality/Welcoming,
Nominating,
Flowers for Feast Days,
Procurement of Goods,
Fund Raising/Food Sales,
Marahjan, Publicity
Annual DUES: $15.00 Please make checks out to Holy Transfiguration Ladies Guild - Additional Donnations accepted. These Dues enroll you in the membership of the Ladies' Guild of Holy Transfiguration and the National Association of Melkite Women for one year.
OR BY MAIL to: HOLY TRANSFIGURATION Ladies Guild Attention
Ladies Guild Membership Chair.
Holy Transfiguration Church Melkite Greek-Catholic
8501 Lewinsville Road
McLean, Virginia 22102
PURPOSE OF THE GUILD
The Ladies Guild has graciously given support to our Pastor from the very beginning. There have been meetings for the following activities:
ON GOING SPECIAL PROJECTS
The Ladies Guild give on going support to these additional charitable projects.
The Melkite Youth Group is a group of Melkite- Catholic young adults of ages, bound together by Christ's love and a desire to grow closer to our God.
The Melkite Guardians, though technically the parish Men's Group, is a group of Melkite- Catholic adults of all ages, bound together by Christ's love and a desire to grow closer to our God.
The mission of the group is to encourage one another to lead balanced lives by providing opportunities for spiritual enrichment, social interaction, philanthropy, and service.
GOALS OF THE GROUP
To continue the work of the Holy Transfiguration Church's founding fathers and mothers by maintaining and expanding our parish.
To serve the Holy Transfiguration community, and to promote social and charitable activities among its members.
To reach out to parishioners who have stayed away from the church.
Most importantly, to strengthen our commitment, to deepen our faith and our relationship with God through a community of peers.
MEMBERSHIP
Membership in the organization includes all adults, single and married. The membership dues consist of dedication, creativity, talent and love for the Holy Transfiguration Church. Any person who wants to help fulfill the group's mission is encouraged to participate and become an active member.
One person can make a difference in our community, and that person is you. You will meet people, learn new skills, share your talents, and experience different cultures.
To get more information, contact Patrick Saba or Sabatino Carnazzo.Holy Transfiguration Melkite Greek-Catholic Church · 8501
Lewinsville Road · McLean, Va. 22102 · Church Office (703) 734-9566
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