Parish Council & Commissions
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Pastoral Council
The documents of the Second Vatican Council affirmed that all members of the People of God are called to participate in the threefold ministry of Christ and the Church according to their particular gifts, their state of life, and their office. One of the ways through which the people accept a greater responsibility for the pastoral work of the local church is through participation in a parish's councils and commissions.
While canon law clearly lays responsibility for (and authority over) the teaching, governing and sanctifying work of a parish upon the pastor, he relies upon the advice and assistance of parishioners in accomplishing this work, especially via the parish finance and pastoral councils. (Actually, this responsibility and authority belong to the Bishop, who delegates certain aspects to the pastor.)
Canon 536 from the Code of Canon Law states "If the diocesan bishop judges it opportune after he has heard the presbyteral council, a pastoral council is to be established in each parish, over which the pastor presides, and in which the Christian faithful, together with those who share in pastoral care by virtue of their office in the parish, assist in fostering pastoral activity. A pastoral council possesses a consultative vote only and is governed by the norms established by the diocesan bishop."
Members of the Pastoral Council include:
Fr. Tim Renz, Pastor St. Therese of Lisieux Parish
Fr. David Drefcinski, Parochial Vicar St. Therese of Lisieux Parish
Fr. Milot Frederique, Parochial Vicar St. Therese of Lisieux Parish
Vince Guerrero, Trustee
Mike Grajewski, Trustee
Lee Cronce, Pastoral Council Chair
Raul Ruiz, Pastoral Council Member
John Wanke, Pastoral Council Member
Marcia Krull, Pastoral Council Member
Tom Murphy, Pastoral Council Member
JoAnn Murphy, Pastoral Council Member
Denise Nelson, Pastoral Council Member
Administrative:
Jeanne Wolf, Director of Operations
Sherry Harms, Principal
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The Parish Finance Commission oversees the financial planning and makes income/expense decisions at budget time and throughout the year, as necessary. Members of the Finance Commission include the Pastor, an elected chairperson, two parish trustees, the parish secretary, the parish custodian, and chairpersons of the Maintenance Commissions (SFX and SMM).
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Anyone interested in learning more about or joining any of the various Commissions should contact the church secretary at (920) 648-2468. Some commissions serve both churches and others focus on one church (designated as “SMM and SFX”). Our commissions include: Religious Education (kindergarten through high school), Adult Education/Vocations, Liturgy (SMM and SFX), Parish Life (SMM and SFX), Membership (SMM and SFX), and Maintenance (SMM and SFX).
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