Parish Council

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Parish Council acts as a representative group characteristic of and in contact with the parish, to assist the Pastor in the planning, mission, and growth of the Parish.  In general, the Parish Council usually meets on the second Monday in July, September, November, January, March, and May.  Each year, two members are elected to the council and one is appointed by the pastor.  Elections are usually held in May.  Members can serve up to two consecutive 3-year terms on the council.  This year’s Parish Council members are:  Nancy Hardy, Laura Haverkamp, Jed Wymore, Kelly Adams, Bill Kennedy, Harry Watts, Tom Floersch, Doug Jardine, Susan Staggenborg, and Sean Sorell.

Finance Council

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Finance Council assists the Pastor in planning, providing for, and supervising the financial affairs and the physical properties of the Parish.  In general, the Finance Council usually meets on the second Tuesday in August, October, December, February, April, and June.  Each year, two members are appointed to the council by the pastor.  A member of Parish Council is also appointed to sit on this council every year.  Members can serve up to two consecutive 3-year terms on the council.  This year’s Finance Council members are:  Dee McKee, Gail Urban, Gloria Holcombe, Dick Wertzberger, Ken Heuertz, Kevin Roberts, Kelly Adams, and Barry Bradford.

MCS Council of Education

The Manhattan Catholic Schools Council of Education is a representative body of the parish/school community, established by the pastors in accordance with diocesan policy, as a consultative or advisory group to assist the pastors in the governance of the school.  By their mission statement, the Council believes that MCS exists to assist parents in helping their children discover the dignity, uniqueness, and worth of themselves and others as human beings created by God; explore their Christian Catholic heritage; deepen their relationship with God and the church; develop their spiritual, intellectual, and physical capabilities to fulfill their particular role in life.  The MCS Council of Education usually meets the 4th Tuesday of each month.

Liturgy Commission

Liturgy Commission consists of representatives from each liturgical ministry.  They are responsible for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the parish's liturgy; nurturing the growth of prayer life in the community; and providing liturgical education to the commission members and the parish at large.  Their work is accomplished in cooperation with the Pastoral Team and the Parish Council.

Education Commission

The Education Commission is to be an advocate of the various educational programs and a liaison between these programs and the parish community.

Social Concerns Committee

The goal of this committee is to heighten awareness of the social needs in the community as well as globally and to create and implement programs to meet some of these needs.

Evangelization Committee

Evangelization has both an inward and an outward direction.  Inwardly, it calls for practicing Catholics to continue receiving the Gospel message of Jesus Christ; it nurtures us, helps us grow, and renews us in holiness as God’s people.  Outwardly, evangelization addresses those who have not yet heard the Gospel in a meaningful way, or those who, having heard it, have stopped practicing their faith, and also those who seek the fullness of faith.

Parish Life Committee

Parish Life strives to promote the community spirit of the parish by coordinating and planning parish-wide events.

Stewardship Committee

Stewardship Committee works in conjunction with the other councils, commissions, and committees to promote Time, Talent, and Treasure in the parish community.

Grounds Committee

The Grounds Committee works hard to make the church grounds appealing.  They oversee the mowing of the lawn, snow removal, and the maintenance of grounds equipment and sprinkler systems.  They also work in conjunction with Art & Environment on upkeep of the ornamental landscaping on the church property.

Family Life Committee

This committee seeks to support and strengthen marriage and family life within the parish and promote the dignity and sanctity of all family members at every stage of development through programs, training, and resources to encourage families in their pursuit of holiness.