Parishioner leadership and involvement at SJN has a long-standing tradition of activity through two main Councils:  the Parish Pastoral Council and the Parish Financial Council.   

Your Parish Pastoral Council is requesting your help in identifying prospective Council members to help guide our parish.   Nomination forms are available at the information desk in the Gathering Area, in the pews at SJN, and also by clicking for an Acrobat PDF file or MS Word document. Self-nominations are encouraged. If you have questions or need further information, contact Fr. Russ, Patti Matys (704-847-4676), or any member of the Parish Pastoral Council.   Members of the council are listed below on this webpage.

The purpose of these two councils is to inform, make recommendations, and support the pastor in matters of the parish. The Pastoral Council concerns itself with the planning and implementation of the commissions and ministries as well as church policies. The Finance Council implements budgets and offers advice regarding financial matters of the parish. In 2001, seven recommended commissions were established at St. John Neumann.  The purpose of these commissions are to support both the Pastoral Council and each of the ministries within the respective commissions by acting as liaisons between the Pastoral Council and the ministries.  The commissions also help existing and new ministries run smoothly and reach their goals and objectives.   More information on SJN's commissions can be found on its web page on this site; ministry and activities can be found on the Ministry & Activities web page and in the Parish Resource Directory.

Both Councils have a responsibility to advise the Pastor on matters concerning our parish, to develop the physical and spiritual aspects of the parish, and to encourage parishioners to lend their talents to its activities.  Seven commission groups are prescribed by the Diocese of Charlotte.  

Your Time, Talent, & Treasure are always needed ....

      Please prayerfully consider how God has blessed your life and how you may be able to pass that blessing on to others. Remember, no matter how little you think you have to offer, God can use it to accomplish miraculous things if you will only trust Him!

        We are praying for you all!
        The Parish Pastoral Council

If you are interested or would like to suggest a parishioner to join the Parish Council, please click here and fill-out the Acrobat PDF nomination form and return it to the Parish Office.

Parish Council meetings are open to the parish on these dates:

SEPTEMBER 10, 2007     OCTOBER 8, 2007     NOVEMBER 12, 2007
DECEMBER 10, 2007     JANUARY 14, 2008     FEBRUARY 11, 2008
MARCH 10, 2008               APRIL 14, 2008         MAY 12, 2008                 JUNE 9, 2008

Meeting agendas ...
APRIL 10, 2007  agenda    and April 29 addendum
MAY 14, 2007 agenda

Sept 10, 2007 agenda

Nov 12, 2007  agenda
 

All members are expected to attend, and the meetings are open to all in the parish.  If you are interested in joining the Council or serving on any Commission or activity, please contact one of the following members.
     >  John Kane, chairperson
     >  Sheila Burroughs, vice-chair
     >  Patti Matys, secretary
    l         The following parishioners are members of the Parish Pastoral Council:  
                            Sheila Burroughs, John Hunt, John Kane, Patti Matys, Anthony Morlando,
                            Mike Munao, Sue Munao, Bob St.Clair, Ann St. Pierre, Dan Satink,
                            John Stasko, Ray Wieloszynski, and Terri Wihelm

Finance Council meetings are open to the parish.  Contact  Christie Silvestri, chairperson for more information.