Pastoral Council
The Pastoral Council is responsible for formulating broad goals and directions for the parish. It assures long-range plan development to carry out the parish mission. The council follows the Pastoral Council norms as directed by archdiocesan policy and develops the Appendix specific to St. Agnes.
Council members are nominated by fellow parishioners and are chosen through a discernment process. Meetings are conducted monthly (except July), and parishioners may request to have an item placed on the agenda. However, the request must be submitted in advance of the meeting.
Each member of the pastoral council brings to the council particular interests and skills. Council members contribute to parish committees according to those interests and skills.
Dave Nadolski
Parish Trustee-Treasurer
Tom Ortman
Parish Trustee-Secretary
Butch Brockman
Pastoral Council Chairperson
Tanya Bissen
Pastoral Council Vice-Chairperson
Mary Engerson
Secretary
Beth Nortrup
Pastoral Council Liaison to Human Concerns Committee
Linda Barrington
Pastoral Council Liaison to Christian Formation Committee
Bobbie Frederick
Pastoral Council Liaison to Liturgical Committee
Lesley Chisholm
Pastoral Council Liaison to School Committee
Ben Dougherty
Pastoral Council Liaison to Stewardship Committee
Ann Davis
Jean Sekula
Pastoral Council Liaisons to Finance Council
Josh Bembenek
At large member
Other Committees and Subcommittees
Buildings and Grounds
Members of the Building and Grounds Committee maintain and repair the physical property of St. Agnes Parish. They determine necessary or preventative maintenance and arrange for services and repairs. Depending upon the nature of the work and the cost, they work through either the maintenance department of the parish or the Finance Council.
Occasionally, parishioners may be asked to volunteer their expertise to complete specific projects. All parishioners are encouraged to participate and offer services, such as painting, roofing, masonry, electrical work, and joining the Garden Club.
Christian Formation & Evangelization
It is the mission of the Christian Formation & Evangelization (CF&E) committee to provide Catholic Christian Formation processes that invite all members of our parish community to grow in their love of God, in their Baptismal Commitment and to become disciples of Jesus Christ. The Christian Formation committee supports a lifelong commitment to spiritual growth through community interaction, study, prayer, sacramental celebrations, evangelism opportunities, and service. We strive for productive relationships between students, families, catechists, and staff.
Human Concerns
The human concerns committee is made up of St. Agnes parishioners working together to help our parish and our community. They oversee the various seasonal programs such as the Lenten rice bowls, Mother's Day, Right to Life rose distribution, Spread the warmth sock drive. The committee coordinates local meal programs, outreach in our community, and coordinate the St. Agnes food pantry
Liturgy
Our ultimate mission is to live and spread the Good News of Jesus Christ. Our major goal is to enhance the sacramental life of the Catholic Church, by encouraging the active participation of the assembled community in the Eucharistic celebration. We also continue to educate the community about the teachings and traditions of Jesus, as well as the traditions of the Catholic Faith.
Resource Center
Built in 1957, the former St. Agnes Convent, now known as the Resource Center, was home to the School Sisters of Notre Dame and Salvatorian Sisters from the time it was built until 2017. Due to some damage to the property in 2021, most of the first floor of the building received a facelift which included new flooring and a fresh coat of paint. The Chapel has been restored and is open for Eucharistic Adoration on Thursdays from 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. The Eucharistic Adoration ministry is being built to extend the time of prayer for parishioners and other guests. The Resource Center has books and gifts available for purchase and has rooms used for small group meetings and Catholic faith-building programs. There are many opportunities for volunteering at the Resource Center!
Stewardship
The St. Agnes Parish Stewardship Committee will create or continually re-affirm a vision that will be shared with and authorized by the pastoral council. It will be kept alive through communication with all parish members and acted upon by all committees, ministries, and staff. Our current vision is that we are "United in Gratitude of God's gifts"
