Pastoral Council
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Proposed Bylaws posted 12/23/16 (approved at November 2016 Pastoral Council Meeting)
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The pastoral council is one of the leadership teams in the parish along with the finance council, school advisory board and stewardship committee, The pastoral council is open to registered members of the parish who come from a variety of active ministries. There are eleven at large members and a youth representative. The at large members serve two year terms and can serve two terms consecutively. Terms run from August 1 through July 31. The pastor consulting with the youth minister appoints the youth representative. Vacancies in the at large positions are filled through a discernment process beginning in February.
The pastoral council members represent the voice of the whole parish faith community. They encourage and support the pastor and the pastoral team. The council advises the pastor and the team on policies. Members serve as the pastor's eyes and ears in the faith community. -
Meet Our Pastoral CouncilJim Cartwright, Chair
- What Mass do you usually attend? 9:30 a.m. Mass
- How many years have you been a parishioner at St. Ignatius? Parishioner for 14 years
- Why do you serve on the Pastoral Council? I serve on the pastoral council to help provide feedback from the broader community to Fr. John and Fr. Felipe.
- Other Ministries: Lector, Eucharistic Minister, Men of the Cross
Tim Gohmann, Vice Chair
- What Mass do you usually attend? 7:30 a.m. Mass
- How many years have you been a parishioner at St. Ignatius? 6 years.
- Why do you serve on the Pastoral Council? To give back a little of what the Congregation of Holy Cross has done for me.
- Active in ministry as a Lector.
Kate Meyers, Secretary
- My family and I attend 11:15 am Sunday mass regularly.
- We have been parishioners at St. Ignatius since 2014, so (wow!) nearly 8 years. Where does the time go?
- I serve on the Pastoral Council because I like being a liaison between our parishioners and our Clergy.
- I am also a sacristan, a Eucharistic Minister, I help train Altar Servers, and I’m participating in Groups of Hope during Lent this year. I am also a parent volunteer at St. Ignatius Martyr School.
Cody Baker, Member
- I attend the 5 PM Sunday Mass.
- I have been a parishioner at St. Ignatius for about 14 years.
- I am part of the Pastoral Council because I believe leadership requires a finger on the pulse of those you are leading and being on the council provides me a chance to help the church leadership with the feedback necessary to adequately lead the people that attend St. Ignatius.
- I am one of the Choir Directors for the 5 PM Sunday Mass and discerning joining the Marriage Prep ministry.
Kayley Goldsmith, Member
Rosa María Peña, Member
My family and I have been parishioners at St. Ignatius for 30 years. We attend the 9:30 or 11:15 masses. I have been a lector for many years and also help with Children’s Liturgy. I serve on this council because I want to use my gifts as a leader and be a voice for our St. Ignatius Community.
Darny Perez, Member
- What Mass do you usually attend? 5pm Vigil
- How many years have you been a parishioner at St. Ignatius? 17 years
- Why do you serve on the Pastoral Council? I serve on the Council to help our church leaders guide our community in ways that will allow it to thrive.
- If you are active in other ministries please share them. Currently, I'm not active in any ministries. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, I was involved in many ministries over the years. These included the Prison Ministry, Knights of Columbus, Parish Social Ministry Committee, Eucharistic Ministry, Christ Renews His Parish (CRHP) retreat, Just Faith, St. Ignatius ESL program, Young Professionals Ministry, etc.
Dorcas Rockwell, Member- I usually (almost always) attend the 5 pm Sunday Life Teen Mass. First, because it is in the afternoon, and second because I really like the music.
- I have been a parishioner at St. Ignatius since probably the mid 80's. I don't remember the exact year.
- I was asked to serve on the Council and said yes. I still serve on it as a way to hear what is happening with the parish so I can pass that along to other parishioners and to get their input to relay to the priests.
- I am currently a Sacristan for the Sunday 5 pm Mass, a lector and a Eucharistic Minister as needed. I occasionally help with the Bake and Serve ministry as well, but not as often since the pandemic. I am also a member of a Small Christian Community group that meets two times a month.
Kathy Reyes, Member
I attend the 11:15 Mass, I have been a member of St. Ignatius over 25 years, I serve on the council because I would like to see that every part of our community has a voice. I would like to see more unity with our Spanish community, our Youth and our School. I am a RE teacher, I am coordinator for Beinvendios previously CRHP and I also am on the Spanish Ministry team.
Silka Sharp-Luque, Member
- What Mass do you usually attend? I attend the 1pm and the 5pm Lifeteen Mass
- How many years have you been a parishioner at St. Ignatius? 23 years
- Why do you serve on the Pastoral Council? I want to be able to be a voice for our Hispanic Community and our Church. I want to be able to help where I am needed. Quiero ser una voz para Nuestra Iglesia y Nuestra Comunidad Hispana. Poder ayudar en lo que sea necesario.
- If you are active in other ministries please share them. I am an Eucharistic Minister. My husband and I worked with Father Joe to start our Spanish Masses. Our children are also St Ignatius Martyr School Alumni.
Amaris Garza, Youth Representative
- I usually attend 5:00 p.m. Mass on Sundays
- I have been a parishioner for 10 years
- I serve on the Pastoral Council as the “YEET” Representative to represent St. Ignatius Martyr LifeTeen and share any news regarding LifeTeen.
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Pastoral Council Members
Jim Cartwright, Vice Chair
Kate Myers, Secretary
Cody Baker, Member
Tim Gohmann, Member
Kayley Goldsmith, Member
Rosa Peña, Member
Darny Perez, Member
Dorcas Rockwell, Member
Kathy Reyes, Member
Silka Sharp, Member
Amaris Garza, Youth Representative
Fr. John Dougherty, CSC, Ex officio
Deacon Felipe Campos, CSC, Ex officio
Kevin Harrington, Staff Member -
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