Pastoral Council
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4th Wednesday of the Month
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
in the
Parish Office Conference Room
* All Parishioners are Welcome
The Pastoral Council is the visioning and planning force for the pastoral concerns and spiritual needs of the parish community. It is the guiding force for all other parish councils, ministries and organizations.
The Council operates in accordance with the guidelines of the Diocese of Grand Rapids governing Pastoral Councils.
The Council...
. is made up of parishioners and strives to be a cross section of the parish.
. is the visioning and planning body of the parish.
. is the driving force for all other ministries, councils and organizations at IHM.
. identifies spiritual and temporal needs of IHM parish.
. analyzes and prioritizes these needs in order of immediacy and available resources.
. guides, directs and/or recommends how to respond to the needs.
. assures other ministries and organizations strive toward the same spiritual growth direction for the parish and its members.
In addition to serving on the Pastoral Council, each member is expected to act as liaison to other groups or ministries within the parish. These are the current Pastoral Council members, their roles on the council and their liaison assignments.
This roster is effective August 25, 2011.
| Member | Council Role | Liaison Assignments |
| Fr. Troy | Pastor | |
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Deacon Ken |
Pastoral Associate |
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| Mary Quiroz | Chair |
Advent Candle Sales, Altar Linens, Art and Environment, Baptismal Garments, Finance Council, Heavenly Dusters.
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| Bob Nachtegall | Vice-Chair |
First Reconciliation /Communion, Baptism Parents Class, Confirmation, Marriage Prep,
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| Carl Rinke | Communications |
Burmese Refugee Ministry, Home Service and Repair, Prison-Jail Ministry, Respect Life Committee, RCIA, St. Vincent DePaul Society, Technology Committee.
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| Steve Bramble | Member | HIS Men's Ministries, Knights of Columbus, Men's Ministry, Music Ministry, |
| Katie Hudson | Member |
Breakfast with Santa, Easter Egg Hunt, Fall Gathering, POLO, Parish Picnic
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| Kathy Snyder | Member |
High School Youth Ministry, Middle School Youth Ministry, Youth Religious Education.
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| Alicia Parini | Member |
Adoration, Adorers of the Precious Blood, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts.
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| Paul Vicini | Member |
Ushers, Blood Drive, Funeral Buffet, Hospitality, Parish Newsletter, Welcoming Committee.
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Sherry Bonnenberg |
Member |
Building and Grounds, Bereavement Ministry, Birthday Cards, Sick and Homebound, Senior Adult Ministry.
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| Kristin Ferro | Member |
Men's Bible Study Friday, Tuesday Evening Bible Study, Senior Women's Bible Study, Women's Monday Bible Study, Capitol Lunch.
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| Gene Vis | Member |
Killgoar Foundation, School Board, Men's Golf League, Women's Golf League, Women's Guild.
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| Paul Oleniczak | Member |
Altar Servers, Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist, Lectors, Sacristans, Stewardship Committee.
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If you would like a Pastoral Council liaison for your organization, ministry or group, please contact the council for consideration.
* Important note: Parishioner input is more than welcome when the request is submitted in writing to the Council one week prior to the meeting, approved and entered on the agenda.