Pastoral Council
The Council shall be composed of one ex-officio member, five members by right of office, and six members of the parish by the following guidelines:
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The pastor is an ex-officio (non-voting) member of the Council. He shall become a member of the Council at the first Council meeting following his appointment by the Bishop and shall be a member of the Council as long as he retains the office.
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The chairpersons of the five commissions will be voting members of the Council by right of office.
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The six remaining members of the Council will be elected by the Pastoral Council from a presented by the nominating committee for a three-year term.
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Each year elected members whose terms are expiring will be replaced on the Council.
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If a Council member is unable to complete his/her term of office, the Council shall appoint a replacement who will serve the remaining duration of said term.
The commissions are the major working bodies of the Council. These commissions are explained below:
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The CHRISTIAN WORSHIP COMMISSION will include representatives from the music, altar servers, ushers, lectors, Eucharistic ministers, and chairman of the liturgy committee.
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The CHRISTIAN SERVICE COMMISSION will include representatives from the Women’s Group, Holy Name Society, Family Ministry and Peace and Justice Committee.
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The CHRISTIAN EDUCATION COMMISSION will include representatives from the Religious Education, and RCIA programs.
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The ADMINISTRATION COMMISSION will include representatives from the finance committee, building and maintenance committee.
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The CEMETERY COMMISSION will include a representative as a voting body on the council.
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The chairperson of each commission will be appointed by the pastor.
Ex-officio Member
Rev. Daniel R. Belanger C.S.V.
Commission Chairs:
Christian Education Commission: Dawn Drexler
Christian Service Commission: Anne Neal
Administration Commission: Rita Mroz
Christian Worship Commission: Linda Mancuso
Cemetery: Mary Ann Kingsnorth
Elected Members:
Dawn Drexler
Brad Kuntz
Mike Krisko
Lisa Berg
Julie Lampley
Cathy Trezise
Merle Raymond
Ann Neal
Linda Mancuso
Rita Mroz
Mary Ann Kingnorth