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A Worshipping community Since 1859. St. Columban Parish is a Catholic community that follows the Word and Work of Jesus Christ through discipleship, stewardship, and fellowship. It is an understatement to say that our parish has grown significantly since the 1850s, when we were a mission church of St. Andrew in Milford. We have changed, as has the Church universal. Many though we are, we are one body in Christ. We reflect the plurality of our larger church community. Some of us have been here a long time; others have been here a short time. Like the Church throughout the world, we are many but one; like the image of St. Columban in our worship space, we are unfinished. “There is always more to be done – by a prophet, or a painter, or by a parish."

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Sunday:
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Monday:
12:30 PM
Tuesday and Thursday:
7:00 AM
(Summer: 8:00 AM)
Wednesday:
7:00 PM
Saturday: Worship
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Reconciliation
Saturday:
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Pastoral Council

The parish Pastoral Council is a consultative body consisting of people who represent the parish community. It forms a united body with the pastor in discerning how the parish can best carry out the ministry of the church. 

What does Pastoral Council do? 

  • We pray and work together to discern the will of God on how best to serve the parish.
  • We take time to learn and study about its role, the parish and its needs, church and diocesan documents, and the skills utilized in its deliberations; e.g., listening, dialogue, consensus, etc.
  • We prepare for meetings by studying the agenda sent in advance, or by reading any commission or parish staff reports and other materials pertinent to any agenda item.
  • We engage in pastoral planning, developing pastoral priorities and goals that carry out the ministry of the parish.
  • We consult and know the parish community so we can be the “voice” of the people; e.g., taking time at a council meeting to discuss the results of a phone poll taken before the meeting, or bringing to the attention of the pastor concerns raised by parishioners.
Purpose
  • The purpose of the St. Columban Pastoral Council is to constitute the primary consultative voice of the parish community.  The voice is based on the collective knowledge and experience of the parishioners.
  • To offer the Pastor practical advice consistent with the parish mission, by means of ongoing communication, planning, and evaluation.
  • To make recommendations for the improvement of the quality of the parish life and the effectiveness of the parish services and policies.

  
  

Pastoral Council Members

The Pastoral Council consists of members and Pastor Larry Tensi.  The members are selected by the parishioners, with staggering terms so that there is annual turnover of no less than four members.  Members serve a three year term and are eligible for one immediate consecutive term.


Meet the Members! If you have a parish question, issue, or concern, contact Parish Council.

Current Members:

  • Anita Crowder                      
  • Dan DeBrosse 
  • Greg Doud                      
  • Diane Haberstich
  • Marianne Hoekzema
  • Janet Juengling
  • Walter Klein
  • Patrick Lesher (Staff)          
  • Paul Madix
  • Stefanie McKelvey                   
  • Vicente Santamarina 
  • Julie Wentzel

  
  

Pastoral Minutes

The September Parish Council Meeting had Sister Ellen Doyle as a guest presenter. She discussed in length: Parish Council Discernment Session/Strengths Session. This is most applicable for new Parish Council members. She described the discerment process and reviewed what was discovered about the member's talents based on the Strength Finders program. The purpose of the presentation is to decide if this process fits with the needs of St. Columban Parish. The meeting also included a Parish Campaign update and a Staff report. The Parish Conference Room will be referred to as the Parish Media Center. It will appear as PMC in the bulletins. There was also an update on the Parish Council Goals for 2011-2012. The top five were discussed and who will be shepherding them. This is one meeting minutes you won't want to miss! So, please read this and more in the September 2011 Minutes (pdf)


The August Parish Council Meeting - gave an indepth update on the Parish Campaign - specifically the final goal: The Parish Activity Center. Marketing plans for this campaign were discussed along with the informaional sessions planned. Parish Council Goals were also discussed along with a breakdown of ideas and top 5 goals - what they are and who will shepherd them. Be sure to catch up on the latest parish news with the August 2011 Parish Council Minutes. (pdf)

  
 
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