Parish Committees
Parish Council
The Parish Council consists of selected at-large members and committee representatives who assist the pastor in making decisions, such as the mission, goals and policies, for the parish. They work as the “consensus forming body” seeking to find general agreement among its members on issues facing the parish. At-large members are selected for a three-year term with staggered terms of service. Committee representatives are selected from their respective committees for one to three year terms.
Members:
Automatic Members: Fr. Jack Harper, Fr. David Duffeck, Patrick Josephson, David Sladek
At-Large Members: Carol Siudzinski-Runnoe, Jon Eis, Jill Borman, John Nystrom, Steven Donovan, Mary Doemel
Committee Representatives: Clyde Tetzlaff, Paul Renard, Cindy Hart, Donna Trache.
Trustees
The trustees of the parish are official legal officers of the parish. They are entrusted to monitor the “business” dealings of the parish. The two positions are Trustee-Secretary and Trustee-Treasurer. Trustees are elected for a two-year term and may serve for three consecutive terms.
Members:
David Sladek - Secretary, Patrick Josephson - Treasurer
Finance Committee
Members of the Finance Committee are usually versed in financial matter and assist the pastor and business manager in making financial decisions for the parish. They perform functions including budget preparation, fund raising, accounting systems, and personnel administration. Members are selected for a three-year term with staggered terms of service.
Members:
Fr. Jack Harper,
Fr. David Duffeck,
David Sladek,
Patrick Josephson,
Dean Dalebroux,
Paul VanRemortel,
Jon Bake,
Paul Renard,
Amy Sehring,
Jeffrey Young,
Jonathan Webb
Buildings and Grounds Committee
Members of this committee usually have interest and/or knowledge in building/building repair/ maintenance/electrical/ heating/grounds keeping/landscaping or other related fields. They are responsible for the maintenance of parish buildings and grounds, and supervising remodeling, etc. Members are selected for a three-year term with staggered terms of service.
Members:
Fr. Jack Harper,
Fr. David Duffeck
Fran DeCleene,
Ron Brice,
Mark Kubiak,
Al DeCleene,
Clyde Tetzlaff,
Robert Buchanan,
Ken Janssen,
Clayton Bildings
Total Education Board
Representatives form the Adult Formation Department, Children’s Religious Formation Department, Notre Dame School, and selected parishioners comprise this board that strives to evaluate and guide the educational aspects of the parish for parishioners of all ages. Members are selected for a three-year term with staggered terms of service.
Members:
Fr. Jack Harper,
Fr. David Duffeck,
Deacon Kurt Grube,
Mary VandenBusch,
Mike Lotto,
Kathy DeNoble,
Sr. Charlene Hockers,
Jill Hofer,
Jim Durand,
Sherry Donovan,
Elaine LeDuc,
Kathy Nordeen
Activities Committee
Members volunteer to serve donuts and coffee on Sundays following the 10:00 am Mass. The Activities Committee also assists with other social activities of the parish. Their goal is to provide community and friendship-building activities in order to create a greater base for working together and for worship. New members were welcome at any time.
Members:
Fr. Jack Harper,
Fr. David Duffeck,
Mark/Ann Knutson,
Jennifer Budde,
Mary Joy Watkins,
Mary Ballweg,
Dan/Lisa Rafferty,
Mary Wiercinski,
Caroline Kocken,
Matt/Erin Manders,
Rebecca Knudson,
Tom/Claire Teitz
Social Justice and Peace Committee
This is a group of parishioners interested in programs and outreach activities of the parish. They over see volunteers that: distribute tithing funds of the parish; provide and serve meals at Room at the Inn; provide meals at Freedom House; plan Respect Life activities; coordinate outreach to refugees; and mobile meals volunteers as well as peace and various legislation.
Members:
Pastor: Fr. Jack Harper,
Associate Pastor: Fr. David Duffeck,
Coordinator:
Sr. Charlene Hockers, Room at the Inn:
Katie O’Connell, Selected Members:
Kelly Ramos, Janel Bartel,
Linda Couch,
Suzanne Pahl,
Rodney Kowalczyk,
Dennis Watermolen,
Katie O’Connell,
Marcia Kocian, Respect Life:
Eileen Burnett,
Back to School Store:
Suzanne Pahl,
Tithing Committee:
Eddie Thurow,
Mary Jane VanRemortel,
Janel Bartel,
Sherry Donovan
Liturgy and Worship Committee
The committee helps coordinate volunteers that assist with worship and the environment, including: servers (boys and girls grades 4 through adult), Ministers of the Eucharist/Communion Distributors (Confirmed men and women of the parish who have been trained to assist the priest), Ministers of the Word (Confirmed men and women of the parish who have been trained to proclaim the readings), Ministers of Hospitality/Ushers (Men and women of the parish who are willing to assist others during the Liturgy), Choir (Talented musicians, cantors and singers willing to share their talent at Liturgy), Funeral Choir (Volunteers from St. Francis and St. Mary who sing at funerals at both parishes under the direction of Priscilla Sebranek), and Funeral Dinners (Volunteers who will prepare and serve a luncheon for the loved ones of a parishioner who has died).
Members:
Pastor:
Fr. Jack Harper,
Associate Pastor:
Fr. David Duffeck,
Director of Worship:
Barbara Whitcomb,
Server Coordinator:
Dan Galhman,
Eucharistic Minister Coordinator:
Cindy Hart,
Lector Coordinator:
Terry Charnestski,
Hospitality Coordinator:
Orville Schroeder,
Funeral Dinner Coordinator:
Mary Jane VanRemortel,
Selected Members:
Patti VanRens,
Mary Haas,
Laverne Heezen,
John Budde,
Susan Hockers,
If you are interested in becoming a member of one of these committees, feel free to call the Parish Office (337-2330) to learn about openings as well as to obtain additional information. For more volunteer opportunities, you can also scan through the Time and Talent Form.
