The Parish Council meets the 4th Tuesday of each month at 6:30 pm. This is an open meeting and parishioners are invited to attend.
See below for Parish Council meeting minutes.
The Finance Commission plans, provides for, and supervises the financial concerns and the physical properties of the parish
Conni Swart, Chair
Craig Lynner
Dave Panos
Troy Louwagie
Tim Keegan
Benton Frey
Mike Loyd
Kim Fall
We are the Social Justice Committee of St. John the Baptist parish.
We gather as disciples committed to the Catholic social teachings as modeled by Christ.
We strive to identify and serve the needs of our parish, the local community and the broader world through awareness, education and service.
Members:
Linda Noll, Chair - lindanoll@hotmail.com
Pam Kraus - krausp58@hotmail.com
Ellen Bentley - LNRN_emt@yahoo.com
Jessica Wiskus, Vice Chair - wiskus@gmail.com
Allison Nissen, Secretary - litscher7@msn.com
Sarah Covington - blakesarahcovington@gmail.com
Jeanne Muellerleile - jeanstermuellerleile@gmail.com
Liz Cullen - undefined liz-cullen@uiowa.edu
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Thelma Rife - jtbr2@q.com (Cards coordinator)
Loraine Kula - ljkula@gmail.com (Sends bulletins to shut-ins)
Catholic Social Teachings:
Life and Dignity of the Human Person
Call to Family, Community, and Participation
Rights and Responsibilities
Option for the Poor and Vulnerable
The Dignity of Work and the Rights of Workers
Solidarity
Care for God’s Creation
Social Justice Committee Current Activities
· Home and Away School Supply Drive (Call to Family, Community and Participation)
· Run for Pie (Solidarity)
· Respect All Life display (Life and Dignity of the Human Person)
· Immigration Presentation (All Catholic Social Teachings)
· Thanksgiving Food Collection for Southeast Linn Community Center (Option for the Poor and Vulnerable; Call to Family, Community and Participation)
· Christmas Giving Tree for SE Linn and retired nuns (Life and Dignity of the Human Person; Option for the Poor and Vulnerable; Call to Family, Community and Participation)
· Poverty Awareness Month display (Option for the Poor and Vulnerable)
· Pray for Life (Life and Dignity of the Human Person)
· Birthright Drive (Life and Dignity of the Human Person; Rights and Responsibilities)
· Lenten Collection-Lenten Alms for Haiti (Rights and Responsibilities)
· Earth Day Laudato Si’ activity (Care for God’s Creation)
· Supply Fruit for Operation Backpack and Summer Backpack (Option for the Poor and Vulnerable)
Miscellaneous collections to support Southeast Linn Community Center programs (Option for the Poor and Vulnerable)
Cards sent to parishioners of support or congratulations (ie. anniversary, sympathy) (Call to Family, Community and Participation)
The Faith Formation Commission sets goals and objectives to meet the educational needs of the total parish community
See below for Meeting Minutes--
Current Members: 2021 - 2022
Natalie Klostermann, Chair
Katlyn Henik, Vice Chair
Bridget Curtis, Secretary
Katie Hartelt
Allison Nissen
Heidi Ryan
Linda Hansmeier, DRE
Deanna Wagner, YMC
Faith Formation Meeting Minutes:
August 2021; September 2021; October 2021; November 2021
The Liturgy Committee encourages proper worship as a community
Jim Kendall
Judy Poduska - Chair
Brett Kimm
Erin Moeller- Children and Youth Masses
Blake Covington
De Wagner
Theresa Sundstrom
Chuck Murray - Outside Environment
Tracey Louwagie - Environment
Rev. Andrew Awotwe-Mensah
Troy Louwagie - Chair
Lisa Thuerauf - V Chair
Loraine Kula - Secretary
Bernadette Lane
John Rife
Brian Doyle
Tim Manternach
Linda Hansmeier
John Rhomberg
Larry Collins
Stewardship Meeting Minutes:
September 1, 2021
Calling upon the Holy Spirit, the Evangelization Team's goal is to highlight the good news of Jesus Christ and invite all people into a personal encounter with Him.
Diane Kimm
Brett Kimm
Alex Brannaman
Katia Loyd
Dave Klostermann
Natalie Klostermann