St. Michael's Parish: Pastoral Ministries

	Special Ministries Contact: Jane Luedtke, 842-4283 Parish Stewardship Home Page
	The Pastoral Ministry is the principal consultative body in the parish by which the Christian faithful give their help in fostering pastoral activity. The Pastoral Ministry nurtures the spiritual life and growth of its members. It discerns the needs and hopes of the parish community, establishing priorities among the various ministries. Finally it overssees the formation of policy and the development of programs of pastoral activity. To adequately carry out these responsibilities four committees function under the guidance of parish pastoral council. Cemetery Committee Oversees maintenance of St. Michael Cemetery. Cleaning Church Semi-annual church cleaning during Advent and Lent. Coffee and Donuts Host coffee and donuts after Sunday Masses. Finance Council Help develop a yearly budget and review it on a monthly basis as well as offer suggestions to meet budget (meet monthly). Funeral Luncheons Help prepare and serve lunch for the family. Janitor Substitute Do janitor duties in absence of janitor. Office-Parish Receptionist Volunteer in the office with phone calls and parishioner contact. Pastoral Council Help determine and evaluate pastoral needs for the parish and develop programs to meet these needs (meets 6 times per year). 60+ Gatherings Organize and host social functions for seniors of our parish. Socials-Parish Help with and host parish socials (First Communion, Confirmation, etc.). Special Events Committee Organize special events and dinners throughout the year. Stewardship Committee Prepare the parish for annual stewardship awareness.