The parish council oversees all aspects of parish life      

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. 

Current members: 2021 - 2022                     

Rev. Andrew Awotwe-Mensah, Pastor

Denise Brannaman - Chair 

Jake Ryan - V-Chair   

David Klostermann - Secretary

Denny Dietrich 

Tom Wieseler 

Mark Anton

Lisa Thuerauf 

Brian Doyle  

Julie Broulik 

Parish Council Meeting Minutes: 

August 24, 2021

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

The Social Justice Committee responds to the social problems within the parish, to the local community, and to the needs of the broader world.

Social Justice Committee meeting minutes:  9/14/21

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

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Thelma Rife - jtbr2@q.com (Cards coordinator)
Loraine Kula - ljkula@gmail.com (Sends bulletins to shut-ins)
 

        

Pray that we do not ignore the cries for help from the unborn and their mothers and fathers.

40 Days for Life is a cross-denominational, faith-based effort.  Join us for the kick-off rally at 2:00 P.M Sunday, September 19th at First Open Bible Church, 1911 “E” Avenue NW in Cedar Rapids.  Rev. Michael Salemink, Executive Director of Lutherans for Life will present encouragement and guidance speaking up for life through all of its stages with the theme “FEAR NOT”.  This rally will inspire and motivate you to pray and fast for an end to legal abortion.
The Cedar Rapids LIFE CHAIN is Sunday, Oct. 3rd from 2:00-3:30 P-M along First Avenue SW.   Join this public witness of prayer and repentance, united in solidarity against abortion, while boldly standing in the hope of Christ.   Register today with Sue Martinek at 319-270-0054 or susjmar@aol.com
The Coalition for Life of Iowa is looking for people to commit to pray in front of Planned Parenthood for 40 Days for Life campaign. Sign up for an hour any day or night! Join us in prayer and fasting for an end to abortion in front of Planned Parenthood Sept. 22-Oct. 31^st
Web: https://40daysforlife.com/cedar-rapids
Phone: Call Pat 319-721-9730
Email: coalitionforlife@gmail.com
 

Social Justice Committee 

• Home and Away School Supply Drive
• Virtual Run for the Least 5k run to support Belle Fontaine area in Haiti
• Respect All Life display
• Remind parish of Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship in election year
• Thanksgiving Food Collection for Southeast Linn Community Center
• Virtual Christmas Giving Tree for SE Linn and retired nuns
• Poverty Awareness Display
• Lenten Collection
• Earth Day Awareness
• Supply Fruit for Operation Backpack and Summer Backpack

Miscellaneous collections to support Southeast Linn Community Center programs.

Cards sent to parishioners of support or congratulations (ie. anniversary, sympathy)

The Faith Formation Commission sets goals and objectives to meet the educational needs of the total parish community

Faith Formation Meeting Minutes:  Click Here

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

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
 

The Stewardship Commission encourages parishioners to exercise stewardship as an expression of gratitude to God and as a way of life for disciples of Christ

See below for Stewardship Commission meeting minutes.

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 strives to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ and invite others into a personal encounter with Him, thus developing a path to discipleship for all.


Diane Kimm

Brett Kimm

Alex Brannaman

Katia Loyd

Dave Klostermann

Natalie Klostermann