What is the Pastoral Council?
We are an advisory body that, as stated in the Council Bylaws “[helps] the Pastor identify pastoral needs in the parish, plan pastoral programs, improve pastoral services, evaluate their effectiveness and review existing programs and services.”
Father John has designated Social and Racial Justice as an ongoing priority for this parish. Since Fall 2020, the current Council has largely been focused on creating the Social Justice Initiative with its own webpage and in launching a guest speaker series.
Who is on Pastoral Council?
Ten lay parishioners and four staff members comprise the Council. Lay parishioners can serve up to two consecutive two-year terms, for a total of four years.
Current members:
- Antoinette Awuakye-Green (OLL School parent and School Administration Council)
- Laurens Johansen (Music Ministry)
- Nina Pascua (OLL School parent, Liturgical Ministry, Mercy Teams - and current Vice Chair)
- Phil Barr (Knights of Columbus)
- Molly McWeeney (Parent in Religious Education and Youth Ministry)
- Joe Prats (Parent and Catholic Social Justice Initiative)
- Melissa Hanifan (Parent in Religious Education and Youth Ministry)
- Mary Beth Horton (Music Ministry)
- Mike McCallum (Men’s ACTS Core Team and Liturgical Ministry)
- Scott Olsen (Men’s ACTS Core Team and Small Groups—and current Chair)
Staff members:
- Father John Kerns (Pastor)
- Father Charles Zach (Parochial Vicar)
- Tom Tomaszek (Pastoral Associate)
- Laura Patton (Adult Faith Formation)
The lay members privileged to serve on the Council were elected to represent the voice of all parishioners. You are encouraged to contact us with your input and feedback at pastoralcouncil@ollministry.com. We hope to hear from you!
