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    • St. Mary of the Lake
      • Knights of Columbus
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    Parish Pastoral Council
    Joint Parish Pastoral Council
    Finance Council
    Trustees
    Cemetery Board
    Strategic Planning Subcommittee


  • PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL

    The St. Mary of the Lake Parish Pastoral Council is a collaborative body of 7 – 12 members whose purpose is the promotion of the mission of Jesus Christ and His Church within the parish and the community it serves.  The Pastoral Council is composed of members of the parish at large who are practicing Catholics.  Council membership should reflect the diversity of the parish itself.  The members can be elected by the parish or appointed by the pastor. The Council  shall at all times work in close cooperation with the Pastor, advising him in matters pertaining to pastoral ministry.


     
    The Joint Parish Pastoral Council is an advisory board to the Pastor made up of all the members of both the St. Mary and St. Patrick pastoral Councils.  The councils meet jointly approximately six times per year and meet individually three times per year.

    Joint Parish Pastoral Council Membership Policy (click here)

    Currently the Council members are (names in bold are from St. Mary's):

    Jennie Dieterman
    Bill Diedrich
    Bob Wenger, Trustee
    Kathie Durand, Trustee

    Deacon David Dose
    Jerry Ott
    Lea Sexton
    Marilyn Pfeilsticker
    Jerry Pfeilsticker

    Rick Panther
    Becky Lukes
    Dennis Makoutz
    Kelly Haeska 

     

  • FINANCE COUNCIL
    Father Matthew Fasnacht
    Al Orthaus
    Kathy Moyer
    Jerry Berg
    Steve Stoltz
    Bob Wenger, Trustee
    Kathie Durand, Trustee

    The Parish Finance Council is an advisory group to be consulted by the Pastor for decisions of major importance involving the temporalities of the parish.  The Council shall consist of at least three (3) members of the Christian faithful (clergy, religious, or Catholic lay persons) of outstanding integrity and honesty who are actively involved in the life of the parish. They are to be skilled in financial affairs or civil law as evidenced by their professional qualifications and testimonials and are to be capable of evaluating financial options while having the highest regard for Christian principles and values and the mission of the diocese and parish.

    Council members shall be freely appointed by the Pastor. However, the Pastor is encouraged to consult the Parish Council for member recommendations.  Appointments are to be made, in writing, for three-year terms. From time to time, outside advisors may be appointed as non-voting members.  Advisors do not need to be Catholic.

    New members can be freely appointed by the Pastor at any time for three year terms and can be reappointed to additional three-year terms. Insofar as possible, terms should be staggered to avoid all terms ending at one time.  For the duration of their appointment, members cannot be dismissed by the Pastor except for grave and documented reasons (failure to attend meetings, breaking confidentiality, not practicing the faith, loss of respect of the people because of public scandal of a serious nature, and other reasons that may prevent an individual from serving effectively).

  • CEMETERY BOARD:
     
    St. Mary of the Lake Cemetery Board
    Fr. Matthew Fasnacht, Pastor, President
    Jim Schreck, Secretary
    Shawn Sweeney, John Brinkman, Leo Fausch - Grounds
    Len Weber - Sale of Grave Sites and Questions

    The Cemetery Board is responsible for the overall care of the cemetery.  This includes but not limited to general maintenance, lawn care, snow removal, plot recording and reporting, insurance coverage, and all fiscal reporting and control. The Board also controls the deceased plot locations along with any transactions for future plot purchases.    An annual fiscal summary report is consolidated, reviewed, and signed by the Board.  This is completed after the end of the fiscal year (June 30th) and then submitted to the Diocese of Winona (usually within 1-2 months).

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