Commissions & Committees

Pastoral Council

The Pastoral Council of Shepherd of the Hills serves as a consultative body to the pastor in promoting the vision and mission of our parish. The Pastoral Council seeks to discern God's will for our parish and oversees strategic programs. The Pastoral Council has a number of standing commissions and ad hoc committees that facilitate the ministry of our parish.

The commissions of the Pastoral Council include Administrative Services, Prayer & Worship, Human Concerns, School, and Christian Formation.

Contact Pastoral Council by email: sothpastoralcouncil@sothparish.org

Pastoral Council Minutes

Pastoral Council Members

Father Mark

Mary Bowe - Chairperson

Randy Woodke - Vice Chairperson 

Al Hundertmark - Secretary 

Barb Grzywinski

Andrea Gade

John Laughrin

Marcia Szczepaniak

Tanya Rentmeester

Steve Roltgen - Trustee

Cade Christensen - Trustee



Finance Council

This commission of the parish council oversees all aspects of parish finances and budget matters, personnel, stewardship of resources, church support, and fundraising coordination. The activities and recommendations of this commission are firmly rooted in the biblical concept of stewardship,

 

Human Concerns

This commission of the parish council would discern the needs of persons in the parish and the wider community, especially the poor, and identify resources or activities to meet those needs. They would also provide education in regard to pro-life issues and opportunities for parishioners to be actively involved in outreach that promotes the dignity of all human life. If you are interested in leading or being part of the Human Concerns Commission, please contact Dawn Doll (ddoll@sothparish.org or 920-322-5066) or Fr. Mark Jones (262-752-7646).

 

Prayer & Worship

This commission of the parish council gives direction to the liturgical aspect of parish life. The commission ensures that parishioners are provided with opportunities to deepen their faith through a variety of prayer experiences and liturgical celebrations. They coordinate preparations for the liturgical seasons of Advent, Christmas, Lent, and Easter and for special celebrations.

 

School Commission

The School Commission assists the Principal of Shepherd of the Hills School in fostering the Christian and educational growth of each student in our Parish school. The School Commission develops policies that govern the operation of the school. They also help to implement the mission statement of our school and promote development and recruitment. The Home & School Committee is a subcommittee of the School Commission and exists as a vehicle for parents to assist in various school needs and events.

School Commission Meeting Minutes

 

School Commission Members

Tim Harding - Chairperson

Matt Immel - Vice-Chair

Ramsey Immel - Vice-Chair

Secretary - Open

Amelia Petersen - Principal

Katie Abhold - Member

Leah Bode - Member

Kelly Hagman - Member

Sarah Haubenschild - Member

Kailey Keune - Member

Cori Knuth - Member

Jenna Lindsley - Member

Emma Michels - Member

Deanna Miller - Member

Heather Santa Cruz - Member

Jen Wilke - Member

Barb Welsh - Member

 

Stewardship Committee

The stewardship committee coordinates stewardship efforts at Shepherd of the Hills, including the annual stewardship month in late summer. The committee looks for ways to encourage greater participation in the parish by all parishioners through the sharing of time, talent, and treasure.

 

Buildings & Grounds Committee

This standing committee of the parish council oversees the physical condition of parish buildings and property, its maintenance and upkeep. The committee identifies and articulates the needs of the parish in this area and makes recommendations to the administrative services committee and the parish council.

 

Cemetery Association

This committee oversees the administration, perpetual care, and maintenance of our six parish cemeteries.

Jim Baumhardt - St. Mary's Cemetery, Eden

Larry Brown - Sacred Heart Cemetery, Dundee

Rosemary Mugan - St. Michael's Cemetery, Mitchell

Louie Birschbach - Our Lady of Angels Cemetery, Armstrong

Steve Roltgen - St. Michael's, Dotyville

 

Parish Trustees

Every Catholic parish in Wisconsin has five corporate trustees. Trustees include Archbishop Listecki (President), the parish pastor (Vice-President), and two adult members of the parish who serve as Treasurer and Secretary. The two lay trustees are essential to the civil law functions of the parish corporation, and as integral members of the parish council, they express their concern for the total parish vision and mission. They also bring their gifts of administration to the large picture of the pastoral care of the parish.