Parish Leadership
 

Parish Pastoral Council

Members:
Greg Gibson, Chair
Travis Ackerman
Gloria Bartnick
Lisa Coyne
Terrie Eckberg
James Jirak
Mary Kaba
Matt Noble
Joe Ramirez

Role in Parish: The Parish Pastoral Council is an advisory group to assist the pastor in shaping the vision of the parish. Through their consultation the goals and developments of the parish are attended to by setting a course for the parish and its success. The Parish Pastoral Council acts as the ears and eyes of the parish beyond the pastor. Meeting every month and as often as needed in special circumstances, this organization shapes immediate needs of the parish as well as long range planning for the future.  Membership on this council is by a process of nominations from the parish organizations and appointment by the pastor.

 

Parish Finance Council

Members:
Tom Eckberg, Co-Chair
Tom Healy, Co-Chair
Matt Fouts
Jody Gorges
Patty Koehler
Elliot Lekawa
Greg Menges
Tracy Thul
Eric Wilson

Role in Parish:  Members of the Parish Finance Council have the responsibility of tracking the weekly contributions made by the parishioners as well assisting the pastor in preparing and approving and annual budget for the church and school.  Membership on this council is by a process of nominations from the parish organizations and appointment by the pastor.

 

Stewardship Committee of Time & Talent

Members:
Becky Nicholson, Chair
Kay Bowen
Terrie Eckberg
Tom Eckberg
Karin Englert
Mary Kaba
Suzy Menges
Maria Nelson
Rose Stanes

Role in Parish:  The goal of the Stewardship Committee is to provide the invitation and opportunity for the members of our parish to experience and live the Stewardship way of life.  This committee helps the parish office plan and prepare the annual Stewardship Renewal packets, including the Time and Talent Contact List and the Stewardship Pledge Form.  They assemble the renewal packets and assist with distributing them to the members of the parish.  They also coordinate and host the annual Stewardship Fair to provide information to all members of the parish on the ministries and stewardship opportunities available at The Church of The Holy Spirit.  This group also helps choose the lay witnesses to speak to the parish at Masses during the Renewal Campaign.

 

Catholic School Council

Members:
James Jirak, Chair
Karin Englert
Alan Felmlee
Dana Flickinger
Bill Gorges
Rita Kerschen
Amy Pavlacka
Melissa Romaneschi

Role in Parish:  Members of the Catholic School Council act as consultants to the pastor and principal in matters pertaining to the school.  They assist the principal in developing and communicating the school's vision and mission; they help develop and facilitate a strategic plan addressing the area of Catholicity, curriculums personnel, facilities, finance, and public relations; and they strive to strengthen the image of the school through informative and interactive public relations.  All members of the school council must attend the mandatory training session conducted by the diocesan superintendent of schools.

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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