Parish Council

The Saint Rose of Lima Pastoral Council provides leadership, direction, formation, education, and resources in accordance with the mission of the parish, the diocese, and the Universal Church. It supports the pastor in his role, and together they establish goals and objectives based on the priorities for the parish. The council also develops new programs and expands existing programs to meet the changing needs of the parish.

Council Members

Jeff Laney – Chairperson
Paula Farmer – Secretary
Cecilia Cortes
Linda Edwards
Nelson Gonzalez
Elaine Jones
Lucy Matthews
Alex Melhorn
Jose Portillo
Dr. William C. Smith, II
Moises Vasquez
Amy Waggener

Ex-Officio Members (non-voting)

Fr. Alejandro Avelino
Deacon John D’Amico (representative from Finance Committee)
Alejandra Lopez
Sr. Catherine Marie, OP
Laura Morales
Fr. Chris Nunes
Fr. Seth Reed
Benjamin Smith, Ph.D