Boards & Committees

The parish of St. Mary's is lead by many varied councils, boards, and committees whose members are men and women of the parish. The members of some of these groups are elected officials of the parish who serve to lead the parish in good stewardship God's gifts. Other committees have volunteer members who wish to serve their parish with gifts of talent and expertise. All members of the parish are welcome to serve in these leadership positions.

Board of Directors

Bishop John F. Kinney, President
Vicar General, Fr. Marvin Enneking
Pastor Fr. Vincent Lieser, Vice-President
Trustee Treasurer, Rosie Athmann
Trustee Secretary, Joe Soenneker

Parish Council

The Parish Council is the primary consultative body of the parish. It has the duty and responsibility of directing all the functions of the parish life in cooperation with the pastor, parish staff, and all parish organizations. The council has team members: the pastor, two trustees, and seven elected members of the parish. Regular meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Parish Center.

Several committees report directly to the Parish Council: Building and Grounds, Liturgy, Gambling, Board of Education, Cemetery, Endowment, Social Concerns, and Finance.

Alice Schaefer, Co-Board of Education liaison
Jane Salzl, Chairperson
Carol Moorman, Co-Chairperson
Kevin Wensmann, Endowment liaison
Claudette Hinnenkamp, Cemetery Board liaison
Sr. Adela Gross, Social Concerns
Gail Osendorf, Music/Liturgy Coordinator
Kevin Viere, Finance
Ron Heinen, Building/Maintenance
Deacon Ernie Kociemba, ex officio
Joe Soenneker, Trustee
Rosie Athmann, Trustee

Finance Council

The Finance Council works together with the Parish Council to direct the financial affairs of the parish. Members are appointed and prepare the annual parish budget, approve major expenses, review disbursements, and develop stewardship programs. Regular meetings are held on the second Thursday of the month at 6:00 p.m. at the Parish Center.

Gary Meyer, Chairperson
Kim Olberding, Board of Education liaison
Vern Frericks
Gene Enneking
Kevin Viere, Parish Council liaison
Jennifer Kuechle

Board of Education

Board of Education members direct the total education programs of the parish: St. Mary's School, Religious Education, Youth Ministry and Adult Education. Members are responsible for establishing, coordinating and overseeing all educational programs. Regular meetings are held on the third Thursday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the school.

Pam Pundsack, Chairperson
Amy Primus
Mark Ettel
Jennifer Ellering
Joann Budde
Sara Kemper
Robert Doyle, Administrator/Principal
Deb Duclos, Director of Religious Education
Judy Kluempke, Administrative Assistant/Secretary
Colleen Borgerding, Youth Minister
Carol Moorman or Alice Schaefer, Parish Liaison
Kim Olberding, Finance Committee Liaison

Building & Grounds Committee

Members of the Building & Grounds committee oversee the upkeep and maintenance of the parish buildings and grounds.

Mel Roehrl
Joe Soenneker, Parish Council liaison
Ralph Inderrieden
Butch Haider
Tom Seanger
Mike Braegelmann
George Traeger
Jim Maus, Custodian (church)

Cemetery Committee

Members of the Cemetery Committee oversee the maintenance and care of St. Mary's and St. Patrick's Cemeteries, manage the finances, and establish policies. Cemetery guidelines are available from the parish office. Meetings are scheduled quarterly.

Ken Maus, Chairperson
Mark Mayers
Romie Bertram
Andy Heinen
Char Van Drehle
Claudette Hinnenkamp, Parish Council liaison
Albert Oevermann, Caretaker

Liturgy Committee

Members of the Liturgy Committee deal with worship and liturgical matters and preparation of worship space.

Gail Osendorf, Chairperson
Carol Moorman
Julie Mayers
Pat Tomasek
Deb Welz
Jean Zenzen
Michelle Schulzetenberg
Sandy Zehrer
Linda Morton
Lisa Brixius

Endowment Committee

Members of the Endowment Committee oversee cemetery and St. Mary's School Endowment Funds.

Kevin Wensmann
Rose Ann Inderrieden
Rosie Welle
Bob Doyle
Joe Beckermann
Sharon Blaskowski
Lynn Ersland