Committees

Pastoral Council

The Parish Pastoral Council views itself as the sounding board for all other parish committees. They serve as the liaison between the people of the parish and the Rector. It is the chief advisory board to the Rector. The Parish Pastoral Council meets on the fourth Tuesday of the Month in the Parish Center at 7:30 PM. Current members are...

• Judy Barthelemy (elected 2007)
• Randy Bayerl (elected 2007)
• Matthew Lucas (elected 2007)
• Mike Boyle (elected 2006)
• Deb Castellanos (elected 2006)
• Suzanne Owen (re-elected 2006)
• Ann Cofell
• Peter Donohue
• Tom Gaetz
• Karen Reisdorf
• Vonnie Ibes
• Hannah Wocken (youth representative)

Minutes from past council meetings are available as PDF files, which require software such as Adobe Reader.

• October 30, 2007
• September 25, 2007
• August 29, 2007
• April 17, 2007 (synopsis)
• March 20, 2007 (synopsis)
• February 20, 2007 (synopsis)
• January 16, 2007 (synopsis)
• October 17, 2006 (synopsis)
• September 19, 2006 (synopsis)
• August 16, 2006 (synopsis)
• June 20, 2006 (synopsis)
• May 16, 2006 (synopsis)

Finance Committee

The Finance Council oversees the financial affairs of the parish. They are responsible for planning, implementing and maintaining the parish budget. This group, accountable to the Pastoral Council, meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 6:30 PM in the Parish Center.

Stewardship Committee

The purpose of this committee is to provide education about stewardship for the parish on a yearly basis and to work to raise the level of stewardship of time and talent within the parish as a response to God's generosity.

Worship Committee

The committee's primary responsibilities are:

1. to oversee the quality of worship in the parish;
2. establish policies for parish worship, approved by the general norms of the Roman Catholic Church and by the Pastoral Council and
3. To coordinate and plan liturgical seasons.

Faith Formation Committee

The basic purpose as a committee is to implement and assist in total parish faith formation. The committee works to provide growth in spirituality and in the understanding of our Catholic Christian Faith for our adults as well as the young people. They believe that our need for formation is life-long.

Building and Maintenance Committee

This group is responsible to look after the upkeep of the parish buildings. They make recommendations to the parish about future needs.

Social Concerns: Faith In Action Team (FIAT)

This group dedicates itself to discovering and developing leadership in the parish so that we may be a stronger faith community. It also is responsible for education of the parish in terms of social justice and is our connection to the Great River Interfaith Partnership (GRIP). G.R.I.P. is an alliance of congregations in the City dedicated to social justice action. FIAT meets on the third Tuesday of the month at 6:30 pm in the Parish Center. We are now aligned with other faith community based organizations in St. Paul and Minneapolis in ISAIAH.

Parish Life & Social Committees

Fellowship is an important part of building community. This group plans the social events of our parish: various receptions, hospitality after Mass, Lenten Soup Suppers anf "Friend-zy Friday" socials.

The various "Friend-zy Friday" socials are on a Friday night during each of the odd-numbered months. Participants are encouraged to bring a dish to pass. Events are held from 7:00-9:00 PM unless otherwise specified. This is an opportunity to make new friends in a fun and welcoming environment.

Saint Mary's Block Party Committee

The Block Party is the parish's most important fund-raiser, held on the second Saturday in September. It is usually held in September. The committee meets throughout the year.

Funeral Lunch Groups

This committee assists those who are in grief by serving a meal for the family and friends of the deceased following the funeral liturgy and burial.

Art & Environment

As part of the Worship Committee, this group provides prayerful environment in the worship space on a seasonal basis.