Councils/ Committees
Pastoral Council
The Pastoral Council advises the Pastor and assists him in carrying out the mission of the church. Responsibilities are establishing goals and priorities and evaluating programs and activities in the parish. The council includes the pastor, secretary lay trustee, and ten additional members selected at large through a parish selection process.
Members:
​Fr. Dave Hoffman
Betty Roberts (Trustee)
Bill Fermanich (Chairperson)
Patti Blum (Vice Chairperson)
Lori Skrober (Secretary)
Joe Peters
​Barbara Laib
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Manages the financial affairs of the parish. The council consists of members of the parish that serves as financial advisors to the pastor. Responsibilities include overseeing the finances of the parish, preparing the annual budget, and presenting the yearly financial report. Volunteer money counters assist the council in processing the weekly collection.
Members:
​Fr. Dave Hoffman
Lee Besaw (Trustee)
Mike St. Marie (Chair)
Mark Grossman
​Dorinda Cartier
Barb Krueger
Vickie Hale
Finance Council
​The PCCW acts to support, empower and educate all Catholic Women in spirituality, leadership and service. We are proud of the work we do and support we provide within our parish and community. Here are a few examples:​
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Resale Shop
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Funeral Dinners
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Supplies and Upkeep of the kitchen
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Parish Liturgical Supplies
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Scholarships (New Lass and Camp Tekakwitha)
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Many Mission based donations
Officers:
Sue Steingraber (President)
Jane Witzak (Vice President)
Jean Skewes (Secretary)
Suzi Snyder (Treasurer)
PCCW
(Parish Council of Catholic Women)
Knights of Columbus
The Knights of Columbus is a group of Catholic men who stand side by side to help the Catholic Church remain vigorous and in defense of families. We are comprised of men giving unselfishly of our time and talents, who are dedicated to the ideals of Charity, Unity, Fraternity and Patriotism. Established in 1882 by Fr. Michael J. McGivney, we have a long history of helping the intellectually handicapped and those in need. Projects: Food for Families; Wheelchair Mission; Scholarship; School & Parish Support, Tootsie Roll Drive for the Intellectually Handicapped, etc...
Responsible for managing the maintenance and general operations of Most Precious Blood Cemetery that is located southwest of New London on Bean City Road.
Members:
​Fr. Dave Hoffman
Jean Skewes (Sexton)
Bob Besaw
Marlin Konrad
Margaret Van Buskirk