Leadership Councils
PASTORAL COUNCIL
The Pastoral Council serves in an advisory role to the pastor and is responsible for visioning, pastoral planning and procedures of the parish. This council is required by Church law and is appointed by the pastor from those nominated by the parish and reviewed by the current pastoral council and parish staff. Selection is made with an effort at representing various contingents of the parish along with bringing needed skills to the council. The Pastoral Council meets monthly. Pastoral Council membership serves in rotating terms.
Current Members
Katherine Sexton — Chair
Brian Christ
Hanna Cosgrove
Guy Huntley
Darlene Kelly
Pat Manus
Matt Murer
Marco Oropeza
Barbara Sifter
Justin Sorto
Maria Tukker
Emily Yeager
Meeting Time: First Tuesday of every month.
FINANCE COUNCIL
The Finance Council advises the pastor in matters of parish finances, budgets and financial planning. The council is engaged in the annual budget process and recommends the budget to the pastor. They track financial progress through the year, assure that Archdiocesan financial best practices are observed by the parish and sign off on the annual financial report to the Archdiocese. The Finance Council meets monthly. Members are appointed by the pastor and serve in rotating terms.
Current Members
Frank ten Brink — Chair
Jim Fitzgerald
Linda Myers
Susan Nutson
Kyle O'Meara
Jason Samikkannu
Elizabeth Schuster
Bridget Stallkamp
Meeting Time: Third Tuesday of every month.
YOUNG ADULT COMMUNITY BOARD
Our Young Adult Board consists of about ten young adult parishioners, led by two co-chairs. Each board member focuses on one of the five anchors at Saint Clement - Belong, Learn, Pray, Serve, and Give. The Board is excited to welcome you into this community within the Saint Clement parish family!
Current Members
Emily Kaiser — Co-Chair
Manuel Arroyo-Flores — Co-Chair
Belong
Grace Conway
Sean O'Donnell
Casey Welby
Welcome
Gabby Biltz
Pray
Maria Perozzi
Justyna Pryztula
Learn
Eric Whalen
Eric Zmuda
Serve
Loraine Leung
Retreat
Adam Clark
Meeting Time: Second Sunday of every month.
SCHOOL BOARD
The Saint Clement School Board provides consultation and advice to the Pastor and Principal of Saint Clement School. The school board’s role is to support the mission of the school, assist the administration with project and programs as requested, evaluate and review policies, promote and facilitate communication among parents and the administration, and receive and evaluate feedback from various sources in conjunction with the Pastor and Principal. The school board shall consist of nine elected members who are either parishioners and/or parents of children at Saint Clement School. Elections for new members are held each spring and are appointed by the Pastor. Board members choose their leadership and committee responsibilities for the next year in June of the prior year.
Current Members: 2023-2024 school year
Ben Gilfillan — Co-President
Nicki Nabasny — Co-President
Jimmy Flaherty
Chrissy Grainger
Jim Hoeg
Kristine Kobe
Hans Montgomery
Scott Pasquini
Amy Pearson
Paula Quinn
Meeting Time: Second Tuesday of every month.
EVANGELIZATION COUNCIL
Since the heart of the mission of the Church is to Evangelize, this council takes the lead on four key areas of Evangelization:
Prayer—firstly to organize intentional prayer for everyone participating in our ministries, and secondly to develop and organize welcoming prayer moments that can be a stepping stone for those who may not be used to going to Mass;
Alpha—creating a space for people to hear the message of Jesus, grow in fellowship, and deepening our own identity as missionary disciples;
Following Jesus—a continuation and deepening in the experience of Jesus after Alpha, with a view towards deeper engagement in parish life;
New Member Engagement—intentionally accompanying those who join our parish family.
Current Members
Nicholas Carlson — Chair
Pray:
Nate Schoenle (lead)
Nancy Aulis
Alpha:
Sarah Lowrey (lead)
Mark Kavanagh
Following Jesus:
Stephanie Kuo (lead)
Clare Mestre
Ed Harasim
Molly Perry
Engagement:
Christina Oropeza (lead)
Madeleine Tackeberry
Ann Tenbrunsel
ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE
The Parish Engagement Committee’s purpose is to encourage and assist parishioners in establishing a deeper connection to Saint Clement, to the Church and to their faith so as to grow in their understanding and practice of prayer, service and giving.
Membership in this committee is comprised of a cross-section of the parish representing diverse age groups and demographics. Membership on the Committee is by appointment, but any adult or active member of the God Squad Youth Group may apply. Appointments are for 1 year, and renewable up to 3 years. The Committee meets monthly and assists with welcoming activities, listening sessions, focus groups, community-building initiatives and the Strengths for the Journey program.
Meeting Time: Second Wednesday of every month.