Elenchus

Monitors parish facilities and grounds, conducts annual walk-through, organizes work parties semiannually, makes recommendations for short- and long-term projects, coordinates with business manager and outside vendors.

Responsible for editing entries from other commissions, publishing the parish newsletter 'Inspired', sending press releases to Catholic Telegraph and Dayton Daily News, acting as resource for printed materials, providing input on parish website format and content. Meets as needed.

Responsible for adult formation programming, sacramental preparation coordination, spiritual formation and catechesis. Annual events: Lenten Series, Family Religious Education, OCIA, Lenten Mission, Scripture Study, Vacation Bible School. Meets monthly at 9:45 a.m.

Group within Social Action Ministry. Members are updated monthly on social action issues.

Responsible for educational programs, parish blood drive, annual Women's Day event, annual Lenten Pilgrimage, surveys of parishioner needs, prayer shawls, educational articles, first aid kits/CPR/AED units, health and wellness programs.

Responsible for training and communication with Eucharistic ministers, preparation of sanctuary for liturgical celebrations, review and evaluation of liturgy, music and liturgical recommendations. Special liturgies: Bereavement, Communion Calls, Evening Prayer, Mass of Remembrance, Parish Mission, Reconciliation Services, Thanksgiving Eve Mass, Trinity Sunday Celebration. Meets fourth Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m.

Speaks out on community concerns, develops strategies and programs, legislative advocacy, perceives parish and community needs. Coordinates with GATHER. Projects include Right to Life events, Weavers of Justice events, quarterly bagged lunches for St. Vincent de Paul shelters, eyeglasses collection for Lions Club. Meetings: First Sunday of each month at 9:45 am, Holy Trinity Church Office.

Ways and Means Commission responsible for leadership and facilitation of annual fundraising events. Annual events: Breakfast with Santa, Lenten Fish and Sausage Fry, Flower sale, Special event parking (Halloween and St. Patrick's Day). Meetings scheduled as needed before each event.

Combined Finance Council for the St. Gaspar Family of Parishes with two Holy Trinity representatives. Holy Trinity members: Amy Wiedeman, Tim Becker.

Combined Pastoral Council for the St. Gaspar Family of Parishes with two Holy Trinity representatives. Offers guidance to pastors and parish staff, shaping ministry goals and evaluating progress. Holy Trinity members: Brad Thobe, Katrekia Gambrell (TT).