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I. NAME: St. Irenaeus Hospitality Ministry

II. VISION/GOALS (Vision Statement):

Ministers of Hospitality set the tone of welcome and help to create a sense that "something important is happening" as the parish community gathers for worship. Our primary task is to honor the dignity of each member of the Body and encourage a sense of belonging within the assembly. By efficiently taking care of our ministerial tasks, we allow people to feel at home.

III. MEMBERSHIP:

A.       CALL - By virtue of our Baptism, all members of St. Irenaeus Parish Community are called to the service of our brothers and sisters. Through God's grace, individuals and couples are called to the specific Ministry of Hospitality. That call is the work of the Holy Spirit.

B.       DISCERNMENT - Because of the demands of this Ministry, a time of prayer and reflection is strongly suggested before answering the call to the Ministry of Hospitality. It is important that couples and individuals clearly discern that this is where God and the parish community are calling them to be of service.

C.       ONGOING FORMATION - The performance of ministerial service at weekend Mass is only a small part of the commitment to ministry. Ongoing formation (ministry meetings, days/evenings of recollection, diocesan events and parish adult education opportunities) is vital to the spiritual sustenance of all ministers.

IV. CORE TEAM:

A.      The Core Team shall be composed of the Pastor or his delegate and the following members: 1 - Coordinator, 2 - Assistant Coordinator, 3 - Secretary, 4 - One Member-at-Large.

B.      The Assistant Coordinator is to be elected by the Hospitality Ministers for a term of one (1) year effective July 1. After one year, the Assistant Coordinator shall become Coordinator for one (1) year. Elections will be held at the June meeting. Nominations will be taken at the March meeting.

C.      Nominations will come from the membership body.

1. Nominees must be active members of the Ministry.

2. Nominees shall have served as Ministers for at least one (1) year.

3. The number of nominees will be limited to five (5) for each election.

D.      The Member-at-Large will be elected by the general membership of the Ministry at the June meeting for a term of one (1) year.

E.      The Secretary will be appointed by the Coordinator(s).

V. DUTIES OF THE CORE TEAM:

A.       To preside at all general and committee meetings and to prepare agenda.

B.       To schedule Hospitality Ministers for the needs of the parish at Sunday, Holy Day and other liturgies as needed.

C.      To maintain a current ministerial roster.

D.      To implement new policies and procedures.

E.      To act as liaison between the parish staff and general membership of the Ministry.

F.      To recruit and help train new ministers for their liturgical duties.

G.      The Assistant Coordinator will assist the Coordinator(s) and will assume his/her duties in the event of absence.

VI. FUNDS:

There will be no dues or membership fees collected. All funds needed will be supplied by the parish through the pastor and/or staff.

VII OPERATIONS:

Decisions by the Core Team will be reached by consensus with the general membership of the Ministry. Such decisions will be final and operative.