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Councils and Committees of Saint Mary Parish

Parish Pastoral Council: This consultative body is governed by norms established by the Diocese of La Crosse. It concerns itself with all pastoral issues of the parish, including issues of Family Life, Religious Education, Sacred Worship and Justice and Peace. Meeting bi-monthly, its members also serve on the building committee. Its current members include:
        Kendra Arch, Pat Biebl, Karen Diehl, Jim Gillen, Dan Kotek, Dave Matheys, Mike McMahon, Marlene Norman, Dennis Olson, Terri Pedace, Julie Steiner and Father Cook.

Parish Finance Council: This council is also consultative in nature and is governed by norms established by the Diocese of La Crosse. It meets monthly to review transactions of the past month, to discuss any issues with the parish physical facilities, and it drafts an annual budget. Its current members include:
        Paula Cina (secretary), Terese Gutenberger, Ray Krause, Mike McMahon, Dale Pertzborn, Chuck Steinhoff and Father Cook.

Parish Council of Catholic Women: All women of the parish are automatically enrolled as members of the PCCW. Its purpose is to be a source for organized parish activity. They engage in both spiritual and material activities including the following: prayer circles, annual fall dinner, quilt raffles, parish breakfasts and more. A variety of circles to which members of the parish are assigned are responsible for funeral lunches and other activities. Its officers include:
        Pat Biebl, president, Eloda Penchi, vice-president, Ellen Mashak, secretary and Karen Diehl, treasurer.

Sacred Worship Committee: This committee oversees the celebration of the liturgy at Saint Mary Parish, its environment, its music, its liturgical ministers, etc. Members include:         Pat Finley, Ann Graham, Sarah Johnson Ray Krause, Sandi Kuehn and Father Cook.