The Church of St. Richard
7540 Penn Avenue South, Richfield, MN 55423 - 612 869-2426

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Directions and Emphases in the Life of Our Parish
Church of St. Richard
2009


PASTORAL COUNCIL
Responsibility:Providing support and consultation in the over-all vision of the parish and in the strategic decisions that the pastor must make. They assist in "checking the pulse" of the parish and in discerning the direction of the Holy Spirit in our parish life.
Members: Patricia Brennan; Stephen Knauff; Fr. Tom Krenik (staff); Paul Gutkowski; Jerome Welnetz; Pat Cronin; Janet Formico; Stephen Knauff; Shari Barnes; Jennifer Anderson


EVANGELIZATION COMMISSION
Responsibility:Reaches out to those who are not members of our church, enhances the faith experience of parishioners, fosters gospel values, and encourages faith sharing.
Members: Lynn Deines; John Bielinski; Ross Gronfield; Paul Gutkowski; Jeri Bochenski; Gloria Hagen; Kathleen Conrad (staff)

FAITH FORMATION COMMISSION
Responsibility:Provides support and consultation to the Faith Formation Director to foster faith formation within the entire community as we live and share our faith.
Members: Ann Amundson; Marilyn Birkelo; Teresa Julkowski; Kathy Krantz; Joanne Wawra; Pat Cronin--Liaison; Jan Fuchs (staff)

JUSTICE COMMISSION
Responsibility:Provides direction, education, communication, and encouragement for involvement in matters of justice.
Members: Sr. Sue Ernster, FSPA (staff); Mary Ames; Colette Schunk; Julie Meyer; Maureen Geddes; Kay Sullivan; Anne Katner; Betsy Adams; Rosemary Rockwell

PASTORAL CARE COMMISSION
Responsibility:Coordinates services in meeting the pastoral needs of parishioners and others.
Members: Lorraine Schreyer; MaryAnn Ferber; Gene Ferber; Anne Fowler; Elaine Wetsch; Colette Schunk; Diane Coughlin; Grace Mary Ederer; Sheila Woodbeck; Kathleen Conrad (staff)

WORSHIP COMMISSION
Responsibility:Facilitates the overall prayer life of our community and encourages full, conscious and active participation by all in the community's worship.
Members: Pat DeMont; Jim & Sandy Seifert; Lynn Deines; Marjorie Oknick; Michael Sandahl; Betsy Sullivan (staff); Travis Salisbury (staff)


STEWARDSHIP MANAGEMENT COUNCIL
Responsibility:Provides for the proper and just stewardship and management of the human, physical and financial resources of the parish.
Members: Suzanne Wichterman; Ross Gronfield; Donna Poshusta; Sr. Sue Ernster, FSPA (staff)

COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE
Responsibility:Promotes awareness and understanding of the parish's mission, goals, and services via communication within and outside the parish.
Members: Pat Bohman; Jim Robasse; MaryBeth Fencl; Linda Pfister; Kathleen Conrad (staff)

FACILITIES RESOURCES COMMITTEE
Responsibility:Overseeing upkeep of physical plant and grounds.
Members: Warren Becker; Ed Bergeron; Mitch Burlage; Ross Gronfield; Shari Kawiecki; Pete Penoncello; Jack Reher; Maureen Scaglia

FINANCIAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE
Responsibility:Overseeing parish's financial resources including the budget.
Members: Keith Skinner; Jackie Bossen Kawiecki; Paul Black; Barb Michaels-Rauen; Paul Black; Mike Sandahl; Mike Salvatore; Sr. Sue Ernster, FSPA (staff)

PARISHIONER RESOURCES COMMITTEE
Responsibility:Overseeing recruitment, training and support of volunteers; overseeing registration, welcoming and integration of new parishioners.
Members: Sr. Sue Ernster, FSPA (staff); Terry Schuhler; Pat LaBerge; Jo Penoncello; Olivia Thompson; Mary Ueland; Dorothy Becker; Ann Marie Brown

STEWARDSHIP COMMISSION
Responsibility:Oversees the processes for annual renewal of time, talent and treasure. Develops and communicates programs of education and enrichment on the importance of stewardship as a way of life.
Members: Sr. Sue Ernster, FSPA (staff); Maxine Gerdts; Stephanie Seagren

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