The Pastoral Council, under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, acts in an advisory role to the Pastor to help him identify parish needs, define parish policies, and develop and evaluate parish programs and activities. There are twelve members, along with several ex-officio members, such as the Associate Pastor, parish deacons, and the heads of Religious Education and Parish Communications. The Pastor, as President, and an Executive Officer preside over the Council and its committees.
Some of the specific responsibilities of the Council include:
The Pastoral Council meets monthly, September through May. Parishioners are welcome to attend or contact a Pastoral Council member by clicking on their email link below.
Click here or check our Parish Events tab for specific meeting dates, time, and location.
Officers
Fr. William Cocco — Pastor (President) pastor@stedmond.org
Rose Marie Patin — Executive Officer rmpinde@comcast.net
Tom Carter — Recording Secretary tomcarterofs@gmail.com
Ministry Chairs
Connie Benko — Liturgy cbenko@comcast.net
Joseph Fuller — Building and Maintenance
Marie Kopf — Director of Religious Education dre@stedmond.org
Susan Ondish — Parish Family Life tigerond@comcast.net
Bob Wolhar — Salt & Light, Respect Life robert.wolhar@comcast.net
At-Large Representative- Vacant
Ex Officio Members
Deacon Jim Cadigan — jjcads@me.com
Deacon Dave McDowell — davidsmcdowell58@gmail.com
Deacon Jim Walls — candj.walls@att.net
Deacon Bob Sprouse — rsafeway@aol.com
Organization Liaisons
Bob Wolhar — Knights of Columbus Grand Knight robert.wolhar@comcast.net
Michael Renner — St. Vincent de Paul President