St. Michael the Archangel Church

Collaborative Bodies

These groups serve as advisories bodies to the pastor and empower the various Commissions, subcommittees, and organizations in meeting the overall goal of forming a community of disciples.

Pastoral Council

Executive Committee

Chair: Anne Eder

Vice Chair: Bill Coffey

Interim Secretary: Sue Misiora

 

Membership

Dennis Boland

Bud Herb

Greg Krasowski

Edgar Martinez

Marie Macek

Ingrid Montufar

Rose Ratajczak

Sue Saumenig

Carroll Pupa

Amy Unverzagt

 

Ex-Officio Members

TBA, Christian Formation Commission

Elaine Hughes, Community Life Commission

Greg Dohmeier, Liturgical Commission

Anna Sacha, Service Commission

Curt Phillips, Stewardship Commission

As the collaborative, discerning and consultative body, representing the whole community of St. Michael the Archangel Church, the purposes of this Pastoral Council shall be:

(a)    To share responsibility with the Pastor for the life, mission, and ministries of the parish;

(b)   To provide insight and prudent advice concerning the policies, procedures and programs which would assist in the implementation of the parish vision statement and parish pastoral plan;

(c)    To provide an open, honest and respectful forum of communication and dialogue regarding parish affairs among the pastor, associate pastors, permanent deacons, religious, parish staff, and laity;

(d)   To actively encourage by all available means the use of the gifts and talents of all parish members in the life and ministries of the parish;

(e)    To discern the needs and concerns of the parish as a whole and provide recommendations to the Pastor as to the manner in which they may best be addressed;

(f)     To continue to develop, maintain and review the vision statement of the Parish and to evaluate the manner in which it is being effectuated in the Parish;

(g)    To participate, through active cooperation in regional and archdiocesan collegial bodies and events, in the total life and mission of the Church of the Archdiocese of Baltimore;

(h) To collaborate with other religious and civic groups in working for the common good of the broader Overlea community and surrounding neighborhoods.

From the Pastoral Council Constitution and By-Laws

Finance Council

The Finance Council is an advisory body whose primary purpose is the development and monitoring of all parish budgets as well as the allocation of parish investments. The Finance Council meets at least quarterly to review income and expenses. Members are appointed directly by the pastor and are professionals in the finance, accounting, budgeting, and related fields.

School Board

The School Board is a consultative and collaborative body whose focus is to support and participate in forming the vision for St. Michael the Archangel School. The Board oversees the development and presentation of the annual school budget, participates in short- and long-term planning, and acts as ambassadors of the school community. Membership is composed of parishioners, community leaders, and members of the school community. Through a nomination process, members are appointed by the pastor with the consensus of the principal and School Board.


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