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Parish Councils

- The documents of the Second Vatican Council affirmed that all members of the People of God are called to participate in the threefold ministry of Christ and the Church according to their particular gifts, their state of life, and their office. One of the ways by which the people accept greater responsibility for the pastoral work of the local church is through participation in a parish's councils and commissions.
  
  While canon law clearly lays responsibility for (and authority over) the teaching, governing, and sanctifying work of a parish upon the pastor, he relies upon the advice and assistance of parishioners in accomplishing this work, especially via the parish finance and pastoral councils.
- Pastoral Council
- Finance Council
Pastoral Council
- The purpose of the Pastoral Council is to serve as the primary representative and consultative voice of the parishioners of Blessed Sacrament Parish in dialog and cooperation with the pastor and staff of the parish to promote a vibrant and faith-filled parish life.
  
  The Council consists of the pastor, the secretary trustee who serves a two-year term, and nine at large members who serve staggered three-year terms (six elected and three appointed). Elections for these positions are held each May and follow a July 1 to June 30 calendar.
  
  If you are interested in serving on Pastoral Council, please contact the Chair by the end of March each year. Meetings are held monthly on the first Wednesday from 7:00 to 8:30 PM in the parish center.
  President: Fr. Mark Niehaus, I.S.P. Chair: Amy Ninneman Secretary: Eileen Miller Parish Operations Manager: Donna Roeck At-Large Council Members: David Craig, Dawn Hearn, Bethany Johnson, Jen Krzak, John Murphy, Tom Puchner, & Carol Vander Sluis
Finance Council
- The parish's Finance Council acts as an advisory voice of the parishioners of Blessed Sacrament Parish to the pastor, assisting him in the administration of the parish’s resources and assets and in financial planning to ensure a vibrant and faith-filled parish life. This includes making sure resources are available for pastoral programs, developing and monitoring the parish budget, engaging in long-range planning, overseeing plant maintenance, promoting stewardship of resources by parishioners, etc. Members are appointed by the pastor to renewable three-year terms except for the treasurer trustee, who is elected by parish membership to a renewable two-year term.
  
  BUILDINGS & GROUNDS COMMISSION
  The Building and Grounds Commission is a branch of the Finance Council. It helps to maintain the property of the parish through timely maintenance, oversees construction projects, ensures appropriate property insurance, and helps to arrange seasonal grounds work. For more information, contact Stephen O'Connor, our Director of Buildings and Grounds.
  
  BUDGET COMMISSION
  The Budget Commission is a branch of the Finance Council. It assists various entities in the parish to prepare their respective annual budgets, collates budget proposals into a master budget, assists in preparing annual finance reports, and works to facilitate alignment between parish finances and pastoral goals. For more information, contact Jim Corkery.
  
  ENDOWMENT/DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
  The Endowment/Development Commission, a branch of the Finance Council, assists with the oversight of endowment funds. For more information, contact Chris Anicete.