The Buildings and Grounds Commission assists and advises the Pastor, Business Manager, and Finance Council regarding routine and ongoing maintenance issues and long-term planning for the parish’s buildings and grounds.

Responsibilities include:

• Being a resource for the Pastor and Business Manager regarding facilities issues
• Develop a Buildings and Grounds needs assessments: short-term and long-term planning regarding parish facilities, including scheduled walk-throughs of the facilities, noting work that needs to be done
• Work with the Finance Council on planning capital improvements
• Prioritizing repairs and renovations
• Being aware of parish members who are willing to give of their time and talents to assist and advise staff regarding the buildings and grounds
• Work with the Archdiocesan facilities department, as needed

Commission members:

• Be patient and creative
• Be knowledgeable of basic home and building maintenance
• Be willing to become familiar with Archdiocesan facility management policies
• Be willing to serve a 2 year term

Sub Committees:

• Parish and school Relationship Committee
• Maintenance
• Future needs
• Mary’s Garden