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	Norman Kinderknecht
Members	Fr. Brian Lager, Ron Baalmann, Spencer Barnes, Brad Fikan, Dianna Gatz, Melissa Johnson, Ryan McLemore, Amanda Reid, Julie Saddler, Sara Sloan, Mike Wetter

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.

Chairperson	Judy McKee
Members	Fr. Brian Lager, Deacon Tom, Jeannie Solko, Tina Harris, Cindy Cersovsky, Linda VanHorn

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.

Chairperson	Jeanne Schroeder
Members	Larry & Mary Schlick, Monique Leavitt, Pat Erickson, Dick Snider, Jeannie Solko, Tina Harris, Mike & Jacque Wiens

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.

Chairperson	Melanie Newell
Members	Dianna Gatz, Torie Schrick, LeAnn Ostmeyer, Kristi Bird, Diane Leiker

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	Laura Schwarz
Members	Fr. Brian Lager, Laurel Jackson, Megan Augustine, Tina Schrick, Tom Schrick

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

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.