Pastoral Councils
These groups are commonly known as "Parish Councils," but the proper name is "Pastoral Council." The word "Pastoral" is important because this council is responsible for helping the Pastor, not for running the parish. The way this council helps the Pastor is by making recommendations and offering their practical wisdom on matters he presents to them. The recommendations of the Pastoral Council become implemented when they are accepted by the Pastor.
The Finance and Pastoral Councils treat the same subjects, but in a different way. When a matter comes before the councils, the Finance Council studies the facts of the matter. What does a project cost? What is the best bid? How much income can the parish generate? Then, it presents findings to the Pastoral Council, so that the Pastoral Council can advise the Pastor on the ultimate questions: Should we undertake this or that project? How should we act at this time? Would this be a wise course of action?
Each Pastoral Council is comprised of members elected to three-year terms. Parish elections are held in May by the parishioners. Parishioners should try to identify and elect members who are known for their ability to work well with others, discuss issues openly, and seek wisdom from all sources.
The Pastoral Councils meet four times a year, at the Cluster Office in Protivin.
The Finance and Pastoral Councils treat the same subjects, but in a different way. When a matter comes before the councils, the Finance Council studies the facts of the matter. What does a project cost? What is the best bid? How much income can the parish generate? Then, it presents findings to the Pastoral Council, so that the Pastoral Council can advise the Pastor on the ultimate questions: Should we undertake this or that project? How should we act at this time? Would this be a wise course of action?
Each Pastoral Council is comprised of members elected to three-year terms. Parish elections are held in May by the parishioners. Parishioners should try to identify and elect members who are known for their ability to work well with others, discuss issues openly, and seek wisdom from all sources.
The Pastoral Councils meet four times a year, at the Cluster Office in Protivin.
Pastoral Council Members
- Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary: Connie Kuennen*, Bob Busta, Gary Barloon, Nancy Cuvelier, Mike Kuennen, Marsha Jenkins, Kathy Ball, Sue Busta
- Holy Trinity: Art Bina*, Ken Humpal, Bob Martinek, Kyle Fencl, Janice Bouska, Randy Mracek, Bruce Buchheit, Connie Koshatka, Paula Meirick, Allan Shindelar, Roberta Swestka, Donna Hackman
- Our Lady of Mount Carmel: Tom Brincks*, Mary Kruse, Gail Stammeyer, Joyce Mueterthies, Debra Straw, Curt Franzen, Renea Huinker
- St. John Nepomucene: Jim Schmitt*, Matt Herold, Larry Riha, Don Boyer, Marv Smith, Jim Kriener, Jeannie Boyer, Jenn Herold, Phyllis Einwalter, Sylvia Barloon
- St. Luke: Henry Langreck*, Merle Reicks, Eric Dietzenbach, Chris Drilling, Kurt Huinker, Vernon Dietzenbach, Jim Goerend, Greg Schmitt, Renae Franzen
- St. Mary: Wayne Schmitt*, Kurt Drilling, Amy Hanson, Darlene Kuennen, Evie Milbrandt, Dennis Dietzenbach, Carrie Drilling, Becky Klimesh, Shirley Riha
*Pastoral Council Chairs
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary: Connie Kuennen - 563-534-3097
Holy Trinity: Art Bina - 563-547-2994
Our Lady of Mount Carmel: Tom Brincks - 641-330-1304
St. John Nepomucene: Jim Schmitt - 563-534-7471
St. Luke: Henry Langreck - 563-778-2357
St. Mary: Wayne Schmitt - 563-776-7272
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary: Connie Kuennen - 563-534-3097
Holy Trinity: Art Bina - 563-547-2994
Our Lady of Mount Carmel: Tom Brincks - 641-330-1304
St. John Nepomucene: Jim Schmitt - 563-534-7471
St. Luke: Henry Langreck - 563-778-2357
St. Mary: Wayne Schmitt - 563-776-7272
