PARISH COUNCIL

Parish Council Members 2019-2020

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Mary Voelker
Chairperson

Jack Raue
Vice Chair

Mr. Benjamin Mather
Secretary

Tom Mullooly      
Trustee/Treasurer 

Steven Gorzek    
Trustee/Secretary

Michaela Baudry
Lillian Cantwell
Aidan Lese
Youth Representatives
Paul Bauer

Paul Conradson

Gary Gerhardt

Greg Gundzik

Ann Hruz

Robert Libbey

Mike Mullooly

Purpose
Excerpt From the Saint Jude Parish Constitution 

The Council shall be a vehicle for fulfilling the pastoral mission of the parish. It does this by fostering growth within the parish family and the sharing of spiritual gifts and talents; by encouraging positive relationships among all members of the parish, and by collaborating with other parishes and the wider community.

The Council formulates parish policy, fosters good communication, and provides leadership by clarifying parish vision, establishing goals and witnessing the Gospel message in the larger community and the world.

The Council, after prayerful discernment, shall advise the pastor and develop policies to support those activities and programs which foster the spiritual, intellectual, moral and temporal; well-being of the parish, and shall make a contribution to Archdiocesan goals and policies.
Membership
The Council shall have a total of 16 voting members, all of whom shall be baptized, practicing Catholics at least 18 years of age (except the youth member), registered members of the parish, and participants in the parish worship life, especially Mass and the sacraments. There are four types of members:
  1. Ex officio members: The Pastor and two lay trustees
  2. Members-at-Large: 10 persons elected by the parish as a whole
  3. Pastoral appointees: The pastor has the right and obligation to appoint two members to The Council
  4. Youth member: One individual at least 14 years of age, but not yet 18, selected annually from and by the youth members of the parish.
PARISH COUNCIL NOMINATION FAQs
What does the Council do?  The Council, after prayerful discernment, shall advise the pastor and develop policies to support parish policy, foster good communication, and provide leadership by clarifying parish vision, establishing goals and witnessing the Gospel message in the larger community and the world.  

How often does the Council meet?  Once a month from September through June, excluding December.  

Who can be on the Council?  Practicing Catholics at least 18 years of age (except the youth member) who are registered members of the parish, and participants in the parish worship life, especially Mass and the sacraments.  

How old does a youth nominee need to be? At least 14 years of age, but not yet 18. They are selected annually from and by the youth members of the parish.   
PARISH COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE 
Council meetings are held on Wednesdays on the 2nd floor of the parish activity center (accessible by elevator) from 7-8pm:


Share your feedback with us
Any question, comment or concern shared with a committee liaison or council member will be shared with the full council at the next parish council meeting. Depending on the issue, it will be discussed immediately or tabled until the next meeting to allow council members the opportunity to learn and discern more.
PARISH COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEES
See Parish Council Committee Liaisons