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Parish Council Members
2007 - 2008 | |
Parish Priest
Fr. Paul Egbe |
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President
(2nd Year)
John Blackburn
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Vice President
(3rd Year)
Janet Amuso
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Recorder
(2nd Year)
Lydia Swain
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Member
(1st Year)
Patrick Palas
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Member
(3rd Year)
Jason Dallas
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Member
(1st Year)
Ginny Phillips
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Member
(1st Year)
Tana Reed
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Member
(2nd Year)
Patrick Grabowski
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Member
(3rd
Year)
Rodney Thomas
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Committee Chairpersons
Knights of Columbus
Danny Pattberg |
Maintenance
Patrick Grabowski |
Women's Club
Judy Breeze |
Men's Club
Ray Able |
Finance
Phil Makowski |
PCL
Nancy Blackburn |
Youth Ministry
Rob Amuso |
Music Ministry
Howard Swain |
PURPOSE
The PURPOSE of St. John's Parish Council is to promote the spiritual growth of our local Catholic Community...our Parish. The Parish Council is tasked to organize, coordinate, evaluate, unify and support activities within the Parish, ensuring the extension of Christ's mission. The Council will present all members of the Parish with the opportunity to participate in the apostolic effort of bringing unity to the mission of the church through encouraging, guiding and directing parish life. The Parish Council and its committees exist to serve you, our parish community. Our goals are clearly defined: Mission & Purpose of the Council· Listen to and evaluate the overall experience and quality of life of the parish community.
· Develop and recommend parish pastoral plans and priorities.
· Develop and review the parish Mission Statement.· Listen to parishioners by means of surveys and the census.
· Identify key needs and concerns of the people of the parish.
· Delegate specific tasks to the appropriate
committees.
· To serve as a permanent structure for constructive dialogue between Father and the Parish.
· To determine and utilize the abilities of all members of the parish community.
The Council is composed Father and six (6) elected representatives from the parish.The term of office for elected members is three (3) years.
Should you have any concerns or questions about the topics of discussion or general operations of the council, then we want to hear from you. Please feel free to call any member, or call John Blackburn. For phone numbers of Parish Council members, please contact the Parish office.
MEETINGS The Parish Council meets, for the most part, on the second Sunday at 12:30 PM. The meeting agenda for the upcoming council meeting can be found on the parish bulletin board. The minutes of the last meeting can be found can be found on the parish bulletin board. The Parish Council posts a short message in the Weekly Bulletin.Within the Parish Council there exists several sub-committees that address specific needs in the parish. They are:
Liturgy Committee: Addresses the needs of public worship for the parish community by on going training regarding the elements of good liturgical practice, preparing liturgical celebrations, coordinating liturgical ministries, preparing worship environment and scheduling community worship.
Christian Formation: Concerned with the total Catholic Education in the parish, including, GOF, CCD program, sacramental formation, evangelization, and adult education.
Social Concerns: To inform and involve people and resources of the parish in service to one another and to the Catholic community.
Parish and Family Life: To promote Christian community and enrich family life within the parish community.
Building and Maintenance: To assist in providing for the necessary upkeep and repair of the parish property and buildings.
The Finance Council is a consultative body of lay persons who advise the pastor in matters pertaining to the financial affairs of the parish. While the Parish Council is to be representative of the whole parish in its membership, membership on the Finance Council looks to persons skilled in finances, civil law, and business. IAW the by-laws of the Finance Committee, one member of the Parish Council is appointed to serve as a member of the Finance Council.