Canon law allows the bishop to mandate the establishment of a parish pastoral council. The purpose of the parish pastoral council is to investigate pastoral matters, to consider them thoroughly and to propose practical conclusions and presents these conclusions to the Pastor in the form of recommendations. The parish pastoral council should engage in long-term and short-term planning activities as necessary to further the mission of the parish. Council should define specific goals and objectives related to the mission, and to evaluate the success of the parish's ministry programs toward achieving the mission. Pastoral matters may include everything that pertains to the pastor’s ministries of proclaiming God’s word, celebrating the sacraments, caring for the faithful, promoting the mission of the Church to the world, and being a good steward of parish resources. The ultimate goal of parish life is to take a fresh look at its many aspects and shape them in ways that will bring people closer to the Lord.
Chair: Patrick Escamilla
Meeting Location: Church Office
- Current 2023-2024 Members -
| Member | Start | Phone | |
| BENDELE, James | July 2022 | bendele_james@cchs-satx.org | |
| CONTRERAS, Lisa | May 2022 | lc6517@aol.com | |
| GARZA, Fermin | July 2022 | fermingarza24@yahoo.com | |
| LOZANO, Jesse | July 2023 | ||
| QUIROGA, Miguel | May 2022 | miguelquiroga100@yahoo.com | |
| Chair: ESCAMILLA, Patrick | May 2019 | psescamilla@yahoo.com | |
| Vice Chair: RODRIGUEZ, Bea | June 2022 | yrufishing@aol.com | |
| Secretary: LOZANO, Victoria | Sept. 2021 | victorialozano123@yahoo.com | |
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Required by the canon law of the Catholic Church, the Finance Council gives guidance to the pastor in matters concerning the fiscal operation of the parish such as budgets, buildings and grounds, capital and financial campaigns, the purchase and disposal of equipment and property, as well as any matter concerned with the stewardship of parish resources. Finance council members receive reports of the current status and are charged with the responsibility of ensuring the fiscal stability of the parish and wise use of parish resources. Finance council members are usually appointed by the pastor because of expertise in areas such as banking, accounting, real estate and investment. They are not limited to a specific term of service, but serve at the pleasure of the pastor.
Council Contact: Paul Canales
Phone: 210-342-5271 (Parish Office)
Email:
Meeting Location: Church Office
Ministry Meeting Days/Times: Quarterly
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Council of Ministries
The Council of Ministries was formed for ministries to colaborate closer with eachother and to share information on their particular mission within St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church. It advises the pastor and eachother on best practices, ideas, and church activities.
Council Contact: Fr. Miguel
Phone: 210-342-5271
Meeting Location: St. Joseph's Room
Council Meetings first Saturday of the month.
Liturgical Ministries
Altar Servers -Crissy Escamilla & Deacon Fred
EMHC -Christina Bauer
Lectors & Commentators -Ezekiel O'Campo
10am Music -Gilbert Segura
12pm Music -Martin Silva
Sacristans -Augie Morales
Hospitality -Jesse Tello
Prayer Groups
Divine Mercy Cenacle -Mary Ann Maldonado
Faith Night -Augie Morales
Fishers of Men -Jesse Tello
Legion of Mary -Delma Campos
Legion de Maria -Ana Maria Mendoza
Noche de Fe -Sr. Luz
Women of Faith -Delma Campos
Young Adult Bible Study -Miguel Quiroga & Victoria Lozano
Faith Organizations
ACTS Core -Chuck Brayden
Altar Society -Susan Janysek
Guadalupanos -Crissy Escamilla
Holy Name Soceity -Jesse Tello
Knights of Columbus -Felix Trevino