Area Catholic Community (ACC) Pastoral Council
The ACC Pastoral Council is the preeminent advisory body in the ACC. All other councils, boards, and commissions report and are held accountable to this council. It has a six-fold mission:
To be a sign of God’s Kingdom
To support the pastoral team
To study, reflect upon and pray about parish needs
To be a leader of mission
To be a reconciler
To coordinate and initiate activities and ministries
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Any person who is a registered and confirmed member of St. Mary’s parish may be elected to the Council.
CURRENT COUNCIL:
Jake Mach, Chair (SM)
Josh Waltzing (SM)
Rodney Roers (SM)
Adrian Panther (SM)
Leon Breun (SM)
John Loomis (SM)
Craig Highet (ICC)
Darcie Boogaard (ICC)
Tonya Marthaler (ICC)
Nathan Eisel (SN)
Mike Ponicki (SN)
Tim Baas (SN)
Parish Life Committee
The purpose of Parish Life is to promote hospitality through social events that welcome and include parishioners and build community so that we grow as a parish family.
Meeting Minutes
Contact
Dan Eckstein
(320) 760-9447
Finance Committee
This is a mandated committee of the parish. It meets monthly to assist the pastor and the parish administrator with the decisions that affect the financial stability of the parish. The committee is composed of the pastor, parish administrator, two trustees, one liaison person from the Pastoral Council, and seven members who are appointed.
Meeting Minutes
St. Mary's Finance Council:
Immaculate Conception Finance Council:
St. Nicholas Finance Council:
Contact
Craig Olson (St. Mary's)
(320) 763-4705
Liturgy Committee
The Liturgy Committee plans the music and written portions of the Masses.
Meeting Minutes
Contact
Luke Vanoverbeke
(320) 460-5339
Stewardship Committee
The Stewardship Committee focuses on educating parishioners about stewardship as a way of life through its Annual Stewardship Renewal each fall. Other learning opportunities are also offered to parishioners to encourage their sharing of time, talent and treasure. This committee meets monthly.
Contact
Ron Boyden
(320) 304-9209
Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation (JPIC)
JPIC assists the parish in understanding Catholic Social Justice Teaching by supporting, organizing, and training parishioners around these areas:
Direct service (charity)
legislative advocacy
global solidarity awareness
community organizing
Contact
Rita von Holtum
320-221-1435
Sanctity of Life
The Sanctity of Life Committee is focused on the many aspects and concerns regarding the Sanctity of life. There are activities planned and information available for all ages and walks of life.
Meeting Minutes
Contact
Francie Peterson
(320) 360-0325
Art & Environment
Volunteers who have a gift for artistic arrangements follow the Church guidelines in preparing the liturgical environment for the various church seasons.
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St. Mary's Cemetery Committee
The Cemetery Committee meets periodically to plan, develop, operate, and maintain St. Mary’s Cemetery and mausoleums. St. Mary’s Parish pays for the upkeep of the cemetery through the sale of ground burial sites and the mausoleum and by cash donations.
Meeting Minutes
Contact
Jan Anderson
(320) 808-1536
St. Mary's Board of Education
This board works with the school principal, as well as faith formation staff, to oversee and advise Faith Formation, St. Mary’s School and all pre-school, sacramental preparation and adult faith formation.
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Eucharistic Adoration
Eucharistic Adoration is a powerful opportunity for growth in your spiritual life. We encourage you to prayerfully consider signing up for a one-hour per week time slot.
If you are interested in holding a weekly Holy Hour time slot, please contact Sue McCulloch at 320.491.7006 or tscamcculloch@charter.net