Advisory Boards
St. Joseph School Endowment Fund
Parish Council
The Parish Council is an advisory body for the pastor. The Parish Council has up to 10 seats; members are elected for a three-year term. The elections are held in May, and two or three elected members rotate off each year. Up to one-third of the council can be appointed by the pastor for a one-year term.
Chris Laury (President), Mark Elser (Vice-President & Finance Council Liaison), Richard Welcher (Secretary), Adam Parisi, Terry Dahms, Mark Rechtin, Laurie Brady, Don Brown. Veronica Razo & Karla Prieto (Hispanic Community Liaisons)
ex officio: Fr. John Antony, Paul Warren, Marcia Diamond (School Board Liaison)
May 12-13, 2012 Election
The election for two, new, three-year term council members will take place on the weekend of May 12-13, 2012. President, Chris Laury, and Secretary, Richard Welcher, are concluding their terms. To see short bios of our four nominees, click here. All parishioners 18 years of age or older are eligible to vote. Please vote on May 12-13!
Finance Council
The Finance Council conducts the ordinary and extraordinary finances of the church. Members advise the pastor on the church budget and extraordinary financial matters. The pastor appoints all members.
Adam Arroyos, David Bordovsky, Mike Henry, Sandra Lester, Mark Elser
ex officio: Fr. John Antony, Paul Warren, Marcia Diamond
School Board
The School Board is a consultative council, consisting of no fewer than five (5) and no more than nine (9) voting members. A majority of the members are to be parents with children enrolled in the school. One or more representatives may be appointed from the parishioners who do not have children in the school. The School Board advises the Pastor on matters pertaining to policies, budget, and the selection of the principal for the school. The Board follows the guidelines adopted by the Diocesan Board of Education and approved by the bishop. Each member is appointed by the Pastor, for a three (3)-year staggered term.
Fr. John Antony, Michelle Hightower (President), Charles Ogbeide (Vice-President), Stacy Keenan (Secretary), Jay Berryman, Sara Bishop, Chris May, Jebb Mills, Ben Pinter, Sofia Vawter
ex officio: Marcia Diamond
School Finance Committee
The School Finance Committee assists the School Board in advising the Pastor on budgeting and financial issues related to the school.
Mark Elser, Jeb Mills, Javier Reyes, Susan Upchurch, Tim Yeager
ex officio: Fr. John Antony, Marcia Diamond, Cheryl Floyd
St. Joseph School Endowment Fund
The endowment uses its annual earned income to supplement the school’s budget and enhance curricula. It is operated under the School Board and administered by five trustees all appointed by the pastor.
Amy May, Keith Morrison, Jeff Schomburger, Jon Kathol, Marcia Diamond, Fr. John Antony
Parent Teacher Organization
The PTO sponsors programs which help our school earn money for needed equipment and supplies. Each year the PTO schedules the Fiesta & Silent Auction, our major fundraising event. They also organize one of the favorite events of the year: St. Joseph School Fall Fest. The PTO participates in Box Tops for Education, Tyson Project A+, Cici’s Pizza and Chick-fil-A Fundraisers, and recycling ink cartridges, cell phones, and aluminum cans.
Amy Pracht (Co-President), Kelli Janawitz (Co-President), Beverly Draper (President Elect), Patty Valle (Vice President), Kristen Taylor (Secretary), Kathy Ausderau (Treasurer)
At large: Jona Sta.Romana, Elizabeth Rivenburgh, Andrea Gunnell, Jackie Dumond
Phase II Core Team
Our parish building committee charged with the planning and implementation of future construction projects to meet the demands of our growing parish. Phase II – Norm and Caroline DeBriyn Activity Center and Phase III a new Sanctuary.
Mark Breden (Co-Chair), Brian Wood (Co-Chair), Ruben Baltz, Joe Candido, Terry Dahms, John Eichler, Tom Hennelly, Marcia Kathol, Bob Kelly, Brenda Peralo, Terri Pesnell, Greg Schlutermann, Paula Thiessen, Tom Weishaar
