St Mary Parish Dekalb, IL

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Councils & Committees

- Stewardship

Pastoral Council

This leadership group assists the pastor with practical advice in pastoral matters. The group is charged with assisting the pastor in the development of practical initiatives designed to increase spirituality and evangelization within the parish community. Members need to be registered parishioners who are committed to working in a team environment. The Pastoral Council meets bi-monthly on the fourth Thursday of the month at 7:00 PM. Term is three years.

Kevin Fuss, Chair

Matthew Fleming

Barbara Halverson

Ging Smith

Ana Vargas Witthoff

Finance Council

Members review and discuss all aspects of the finances of the parish. This is a consultative group which is charged with making recommendations to the pastor on important financial matters and provides leadership in fundraising activities. Meetings are held quarterly on the fourth Tuesday in April, July, October and January. The term is three years.

Michelle Anderson, Chair

Joe Admonis

Shari Admonis

Peter Clark

Sylvia Jones

Tim Lehan

School Committee

This advisory committee provides leadership, guidance, and practical implementation in the field of Catholic education, both religious and secular through St. Mary School. St. Mary parishioners and parents, with an interest in Catholic education, are selected through the discernment process. Meetings are held at the parish office on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM. The term for this committee is three years.

Greg Kubitz, Chair

Matt Duffy

Miles Foley

Tim Luetkebuernger

Jessica Stewart

Alicia Schatteman

Building and Grounds Committee

Members of this visioning committee review and discuss needs of the Parish grounds and buildings. Individuals with construction, plumbing, electrical, or any type of building and grounds maintenance expertise are needed for this advisory group. Meetings are held bi-monthly on the first Tuesday at 5:30 PM. No term limit.

Corky Thomas

Ron Beldon

Jim Franklin

Dan Gasero

Steve Riippi

Cemetery Committee

Parish members with some ground maintenance experience review and discuss needs of the cemetery pertaining to maintenance, beautification, operating costs, regulations of internments, foundations, and grave purchases. Meetings are held bi-monthly on the fourth Wednesday at 7:00 PM. No term limit.

Tom Specht, Chair

Joe Admonis

Shari Admonis

Joe Admonis

Ken Benson

Angie Gasero

Dan Gasero

Pat Kelahan

Marlene Norris

Mike Trittle

Stewardship / Evangelization Committee

The focus of this group is to develop stewardship as a spiritual response to our baptismal duty. It is living out Christ's instruction to "love one another as I have loved you". This group is responsible for educating the Parish about sharing time, talent, and treasure and is involved in both the Diocesan and Parish financial fund raising efforts. Meetings are help quarterly on the second Wednesday at 7:00 PM. No term limit.

Kellie Fuss, Chair

Carrie Anderson

Tammy Farrell

Diana Fohrman

Ann Lehan

Jessica Stewart