Development
Serving the church and the school, this office oversees communication, public relations, strategic planning, special events, fundraising and recruitment.
Director of Development Marcelle Naman - 432-8678 ext. 2; Cell:610-7128
• Stewardship This commission coordinates parish stewardship activities to promote the annual parish tithing drive and the annual time and talent appeal. Parish tithing serves as the operational income for the parish. Volunteers are needed for talent recruitment and follow up, as speakers for stewardship appeals, and as committee members for the annual parish census and stewardship drive.
Vivian DeVivo - Home: 460-9137; Work: 690-8104 • Volunteer Coordinator Volunteer to coordinate recruitment and placement of parish volunteers. Information for new volunteers is received during the annual census and volunteer fair.
Millie Dixon - Home: 433-4455
• Recruitment Events for both the church and school for the recruitment of potential families. Year round volunteers needed as parent ambassadors and neighborhood recruitment captains. Volunteers are also needed to establish a welcoming committee for new parishioners.
Marcelle Naman 432-8678 ext. 2
• Publications Publications include the parish annual report, The Onlooker parish newsletter, school and church brochures, ads, and other various publications throughout the year. Experience in graphic design is needed in this area.
Marcelle Naman 432-8678 ext. 2
• Mailings Volunteers are needed for bulk mailing organization throughout the year.
Marcelle Naman 432-8678 ext. 2
• Annual Fund Drive for St. Mary School invites donations for improvements in school programs, facilities, and endowment growth. Volunteers are needed to chair the different divisions including major gifts, parents, alumni, grandparents, businesses, parents of alumni, leadership, and friends. The appeal begins each fall and ends on June 30.
Marcelle Naman 432-8678 ext. 2 • Casino Night annual fundraising event for the school boasts a silent and live auction, entertainment, food, and cash door prizes. Volunteers are needed in all areas of the event. This adult event takes place on the first Saturday in May each year.
Marcelle Naman 432-8678 ext. 2
• Development Advisory Board formed to monitor the Five-Year Plan Strategic Plan for Development for the Parish. Helps to carry out the plan in the areas of Development. Meets monthly.
Marcelle Naman 432-8678 ext. 2
• Alumni Relations Volunteers needed to plan annual alumni reception and other events throughout the year, form an alumni association, and invite alumni to be involved in St. Mary School.
Marcelle Naman 432-8678 ext. 2
• Parish Website Volunteers needed to update the different areas of the site to include weekly schedules, bulletin updates, and other church and school news.
For church information: Felice Lomangino 456-4637 For school information: Linda Thornton - Work: 433-9904
• Parish Archives Volunteers are needed for establishing a permanent archives collection to be housed in the Sisters of Mercy Building. With a rich history beginning in 1867, there are several photographs, documents, and artifacts in need of preservation. Volunteers are needed for research, cataloguing, and organizing.
Martha Collier 473-9849 Commissions of St. Mary Parish
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