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

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

Ex-Officio Members (non-voting)

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