The Catholic Community of

stjames

307 W. Dixie Avenue, Elizabethtown KY 42701  270-765-6268 Email Us

adminstation committee

The Administration Committee provides the administrative and financial skills necessary to sustain the mission and ongoing growth of the parish community and its physical plant.

Chairperson: Francis Simpson (270)737-9475
Email: jysfls1963@msn.com

Finance Committee

Provides administration of parish finances, preparation, and administration of the parish operating budget and capital funds, long-range financial planning of the parish resources, and approves major capital spending and parish fundraising. Reviews financial audits and recommends changes to ensure financial integrity. A prompt return of the Time, Talent and Treasure Intent form will enable this committee to accurately budget for the year 2005.

Contact: Bill Doerr 270-862-9773
Email: doerrman@hotmail.com

Cemetery

Manages and maintains St. James Cemetery
Contact: James Moore 270-765-4271

Community Newsletter

Monthly parish newsletter that features news of the parish with lists of sick parishioners, baptisms, marriages, and deaths, along with an informative article on parish life.  Volunteers are needed who are willing to write and article several times a year.

Contact: Marie Yates
Email: nyates@kvnet.org

Landscaping

Generally assists with landscaping beautification, planting flowers and assisting with landscape design. Help needed: "Green Thumbs", willing workers. We welcome youth volunteers to accompany their parents. Work is normally scheduled twice a year, in Spring and Fall.

Contact: Helen Miller 270-737-7831
Donna Thomas 270-862-3601

Office Help

Assists with copying, mailings, bulletins, answering telephones, and manning telephone lines for special projects. Also substitutes for office staff when they are absent.

Contact: Kathy Jordan (270)765-6268
Email: parishoffice@kvnet.org

Physical Plant

Provides assistance in the maintenance and repair of the physical plant and facilities of St. James. Performs renovation and construction projects that fit within the capabilities of the volunteers. Help needed: Volunteers with plumbing, electrical, carpentry, masonry, and painting skills.

Contact: Francis Simpson 270-737-9475
Email: jysfls1963@msn.com

Stewardship Committee

Coordinates, creates and maintains the process that enables parishioners to participate in Stewardship of time, talent and treasure. Help needed: Assistance with yearlong planning; updating the stewardship brochure and presentation plan; follow-up of time/talent volunteers.

Contact: Marie Yates 270-737-3767
Email: nyates@kvnet.org