Ministry Councils
A Ministry Council is the guiding body of a Ministry Area. In support of the Vision of Pax Christi Catholic Community, each Ministry Council provides leadership and direction to achieve the vision and plan of its Ministry Area. In collaboration with Pax Christi’s Community Council, the Ministry Council supports the work of its ministry leadership and staff, with an emphasis on partnership and subsidiarity, i.e., decisions being made at the lowest appropriate level within the Ministry Area.
Parish Mission Statement
Pax Christi Catholic Community, in company with God, and guided by the Spirit of Vatican II, welcomes all as leaders in faith for service to the world.
Value Statements
God-Centered
Guided by Sacramental worship and prayer, we hold God as the center of our daily lives.
Justice
We are advocates for the marginalized and champions for systemic change.
Inclusive
We include all people who seek a spiritual home, without judgment.
Hospitality
We nurture and build community through our attitudes, actions and activities.
Lifelong Learning
We are in a lifelong process of learning how to live out our faith.
Stewardship
We share our God-given gifts of time, talent and treasure to meet the needs of the Pax Christi Catholic Community.
Community Council
The Community Council is the guiding body of Pax Christi Catholic Community. The role of the Community Council is to facilitate the periodic (typically 5-10 years) formation/revision of Pax Christi’s Vision, to nourish an environment that will encourage achievement of the Vision, and to conduct regular evaluations of its progress. The actions of the Community Council are governed by the Purpose, Mission, Guiding Principles, and Goals of Pax Christi (the Pax Christi Vision). As a tool of the Community, the Community Council's actions are focused on support of the Pastor, Parish Director, and the eight Ministry Councils. The Community Council should view itself in partnership with the Pastor, Parish Director, and Ministry Councils.
The Community Council maintains awareness of and commitment to the fulfillment of Pax Christi’s Vision, as well as facilitating the periodic formation and revision of the Vision. The Community Council evaluates progress toward strategic goals and calls Ministry Council and committees to accountability in fulfilling Pax Christi’s Vision. In addition, the Community Council fosters timely and effective communication between Ministry Councils, staff, and the parish community.
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| Fr. Patrick Kennedy |
Sue Kelley |
Jenine Anderson |
Doug Faust |
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| Elaine Larabee |
Joe Michels |
Joan Roethle |
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| Shari Steffen |
Joan Waterstreet |
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| *Not Pictured: Ernie Stelzer |
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Description of Boards and Committees
BOARDS are bodies which are appointed by the supporting Ministry Council and approved by the Parish Director. BOARDS are generally responsible for appropriation of parish funds. Current BOARDS are the Justice Grant Board, which is overseen by the Justice Ministry Council.
COMMITTEES are bodies which are appointed by the supporting Ministry Council and do not require additional approval. COMMITTEES can be formed and be responsible for almost any activity or aspect of parish life. Examples of existing COMMITTEES are the Communication Committee, which is overseen by the Community Council, the Hospitality Committee, which is overseen by the Stewardship Ministry Council, the Art Committee, which is overseen by the Facilities Council, the Liturgical Environment Committee, which is overseen by the Worship Ministry Council, and the Music Committee, which is overseen by the Worship Ministry Council. |
