Pastoral Council of Ave Maria Parish
Purpose of a Parish Council
The Pastoral Council, over which the pastor presides, is established in each parish so that the Christian faithful, together with those who share in pastoral care by virtue of their office in the parish, may assist in fostering pastoral activity. (Code of Canon Law, c 536 art. 1) The Pastoral Council, a consultative body, is governed by norms established by the diocesan bishop. (c 536 art. 2)
- The Council promotes Catholic worship and identity, supports religious education and evangelization and fosters stewardship and service.
- The Council helps the pastor in building a community of disciples who recognize their baptismal calls to lives of holiness, witness and service.
- The Council engages in pastoral planning, taking into account the needs and priorities of parishioners, the diocese, the broader community and the world.
- The Council promotes within the parish unity of prayer and vision as well as collaboration in pastoral outreach in keeping with the vision of the Bishop of Saginaw and the pastor.
Contact Information for Pastoral Council Members
| Name |
Email |
Phone |
| Sister Maria Inviolata, SMDG |
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810-359-5400 |
| Fr. Don Eppenbrock |
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810-359-2078 |
| Steve Schnieder, Chairperson |
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810-633-9580 |
| Tom Belanger, Co-Chair |
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586-731-7798 |
| Joanne Martanka |
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810-359-8022 |
| Dina Wurmlinger, Secretary |
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810-841-5089 |
| Ron Celesky |
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810-622-0715 |
| Marg Filipiak |
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810-376-3245 |
| Kathy Solar |
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810-622-0324 |
| Linda Kolarik |
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810-425-3058 |
| Wayne Salowicz |
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810-376-8244 |
| Craig Taylor |
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810-622-0788 |
| Donna LaRose |
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810-622-8553 |
| Patty Ruseky |
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810-622-9365 |
Council Minutes of the Meetings: Year 2016 - 2019
Minutes from the Meeting in November, 2016
Ave Maria Pastoral Council Statutes
Minutes from the Meeting of May, 2017
Minutes from the Meeting of October, 2017
Minutes from the Meeting of April, 2018
Minutes from the Meeting of January, 2019
Minutes from the Meeting of March, 2019
Updated Stragetic Plan for Ave Maria Parish, 2017-2019
