Councils

Pastoral Council

The Pastoral Council, together with the pastor, make up the leadership group of the parish. The primary concern of this group is the spiritual growth of the parish and the carrying out of mission of the parish. The functions of the Pastoral Council are to: identify and evaluate the needs of the parish, set goals and objectives to meet these needs, and monitor and evaluate programs and activities that accomplish the goals and objectives.

Chairperson	Tom Barlow - 460-6507
Members	Colleen Allen, Marilyn Bailey, Theresa Baker, Paul Bange, Tom Barlow, LaDonna Dempewolf, Brad Fikan, Clint Horinek, Melissa Johnson, Terry Roberts, Flo Rodriguez, Dick Snider

Liturgy Commission

The Liturgy Commission is a working arm of the Pastoral Council. It assists the pastor in developing and improving the spiritual life of the members of the parish. Its functions include: accessing the effectiveness of parish programs and organizations in deepening the spiritual life of the parish; providing opportunities for the spiritual growth of the parish through retreats, days of renewal, preparation of the reception of sacraments, small study / prayer groups, etc.; promoting the development of church ministries: cantors, hospitality, lectors, etc.; becoming knowledgeable of liturgical practices and seeking to apply them; becoming knowledgeable of various programs of parish renewal and evaluating their possible application to the parish.

Contact	Sara Horinek

Liturgy “Arts and Environment” Committee

The Liturgy “Arts and Environment” Committee is a subcommittee of the Liturgy Commission. This subcommittee assists in planning for the liturgical seasons of the church and helping in the physical decorating of the church.

Members	Jackie Wiens, Jeanie Solko, Jeanne Schroeder, Monique Leavitt, Flo Rodriguez, Donna Roberts, Dick Snider

Christian Service / Family Life Commission

The Christian Service/Family Life Commission is a working arm of the Pastoral Council. The commission promotes and coordinates programs that: respond to the social problems of today, that help strengthen family life, and that promote respect for life.

Education Commission

The Education Commission is a working arm of the Pastoral Council. The commission determines the goals and objectives to meet the educational needs of the parish; and monitors and evaluates programs designed to implement these goals and objectives.

Chairperson	Tom Barlow 462-6507

Maintenance Committee

This committee is responsible for the care of parish facilities including the care and upkeep of the parish building and grounds. The pastor, in consultation with the Pastoral Council, may assign other functions to this committee as circumstances require.

Chairperson	Dick Snider 460-2813

Finance Council

The Finance Council aids the pastor in planning of, providing for and supervising the financial affairs and the physical properties of the parish. The Council is concerned with the budget, stewardship and church support, insurance coverage, and the effective use and maintenance of the parish plant.

Chairperson	Joe McIlnay - 462-2012
Members	Jane Johnson, David Voss, Tony Horinek, Brian Staats, Rodney Ryan, Tom Barlow