Pastor's Pen: Our Councils

My Dear Parishioners,

I want to take a moment to share with you the nature and purpose of two vital councils that guide and support our parish: the Pastoral Council and the Finance Council.

The Pastoral Council is a consultative body established to assist the pastor in addressing the spiritual and pastoral needs of the parish. Our Pastoral Council meets on the second Wednesday of every month, except for July and August. These meetings provide valuable input to guide our mission, ministries, and overall direction, ensuring that our parish remains vibrant and responsive to the needs of our community.

Pastoral Council Members:
    •    Fr. Anthony McLaughlin, President 
    •    Tim Wills, Chair
    •    Bob McLaughlin
    •    Brian Duggan
    •    Eric Hamilton
    •    Ally Grieshop
    •    Fr. Danny Taylor
    •    Sr. Ellen 
    •    Dr. Maria Cahill
    •    Dr. Samuel Awuah
    •    Darcy Adreon

The Finance Council is a consultative body that assists  the pastor in overseeing the financial affairs of the parish. This council is made up of parishioners with financial expertise who ensure that we are good stewards of the resources God has entrusted to us. The Finance Council meets several times a year to review our budget, track expenditures, and plan for the future in a way that supports our mission while maintaining financial responsibility.

Finance Council Members:
    •    Fr. Anthony McLaughlin, President 
    •    Joe Warren, Chair
    •    Debra Lucas
    •    Kyle Whalen
    •    Kathleen Pool
    •    Patrick Rassi
    •    Mickey Coomes
    •    Sam Smith 
    •    Jim Musgove

Both councils are indispensable in ensuring that we remain faithful to our call to serve Christ and one another.  I encourage anyone who has questions, ideas, or concerns to reach out to me or any council members. 
Thank you for your continued support and prayers as we work together to build a strong, welcoming, collaborative and mission-focused parish community.

In Christ,

Father Anthony