As stated in the Council by-laws, our Parish Council is an advisory panel that serves to help stimulate the many programs within the parish and to serve as a consultative body for our Pastor.
ALL parishioners are invited to attend meetings held in the Forcucci Faith Formation Center (lower church) at 7 pm on the second Wednesday of each month (except in summer).
Our goals include:
We invite all parishioners to participate in the nomination and subsequent election process to the Parish Council. The Parish Council is an advisory body to the Pastor; it helps relay the needs/concerns of the parish and provide suggestions and initiatives to promote the functioning and growth of the parish. Members of the Parish Council in many ways serve as your voice in matters of spiritual need and direction.
Spring 2025
We will be looking to fill two positions on the Parish Council in the spring of 2025. Each member serves for 3-year terms. Parishioners can be nominated using the online form below or using the cards in the pews. Look for more information in the bulletin.
The Parish Council consists of 5 members at-large, the chairperson from each of our standing committees, two youth members and a representative/liaison from the Finance Committee and the St. Mary's School Board.
At-Large Members
Lee Barrett (President); 2022-Present
Kate Rogers (Vice President); 2022-Present
Suzanne Croke (Secretary); 2024-Present
Mary Anderson; 2022-Present
Michael Duff, 2024-Present
Standing Committee Members
Lori Ryan (Faith Formation & St. Bernard Representative)
Larry Christian (Liturgy Committee)
Leon Rippel (Social Action & Outreach Committee)
Betty Bible (Adult Enrichment & Spiritual Development Committee)
Other Council Members
JC Damien (School Board)
Joanne Russell (Finance Council)
OPEN (Youth Representative)
OPEN (Youth Representative)
Clergy
Rev. Stephen Sledesky (Pastor)
Deacon Art Miller
December 2024
November 2024 - Coming Soon
June 2024 - Coming Soon
April 2024
March 2024
February 2024
January 2024
To view minutes from prior years, use this link: Prior Year Minutes