St. Matthew Catholic Church

Parish Activities Committee: 
Chair: Daniel & Becky Anguiano
Members: Eugene & Wendy Moore
                    Daniel (Sr) & Carolyn Anguiano
                    Rafael Hernandez & Pilar de la Mora
                    Jean Mangrum
                    Steve Kennedy 

Ministry Purpose / Objective:
  To lead the parish in efforts that raise funds to support the services needed to carry out
  the mission of St. Matthew parish.

Activities Committee Chairperson Position Description
   Reports to: Pastor and Finance Chairperson

Responsibilities of Committee Chairperson:

• Ensure that meetings are held to plan, execute, and review fundraising activities.
• Recruit new members for the Committee, with approval from the Finance Council.
• Maintain constant communication with the Chairperson of the Finance Council
• Send regular report of the activities of the Committee to the Finance Council (in person or in writing)
• Send regular update of fundraising activities to the Pastoral Council and to the parish so as to encourage full participation of the parish.
• Keep accurate account of the expenses and income of any fundraising activity and report same to the Pastor and Finance Chairperson.
• Ensure that funds raised from any activities are returned to the rectory same day. No money should be taken home by any member of the Committee.
• Give accurate account of income and expenses after each fundraising activity

General Qualifications Required:

• Member of the parish
• Interest and some knowledge of fundraising

Member’s role is primarily to help the Committee fulfill its purpose by helping to:

• Plan and execute fundraising activities
• Constantly assess the success of such activities to be sure that they are worth the effort put into them and that we get the best out of each activity.
• Solicit help from parishioners in planning and executing parish fundraising activities.
• Encourage the participation of all parishioners in fundraising activities.

Special Activities:

• Parish Raffle Fundraiser
• Parish Silent Auction Fundraiser
• Parish Bingo Fundraiser
• Parish Scratch Off Fundraiser
• Dinner and Dances
• Taste of St. Matthew

Meetings (when held, frequency, etc.):
     First Mondays of every month and as needed, especially when activities are coming up