Parish Groups & Organizations

Parish Pastoral Council
The objective of the St. Ignatius Parish Pastoral Council is to support the pastor by providing council as needed for the total ministerial life of the parish and to represent the parishioners in all areas. Parish pastoral council (PPC) meetings are held about once a month. Also all PPC members will serve as liaisons to various committees and report back to the council with an outline available for the secretary of the events covered at the various committee meetings. The liaison meetings include liturgy, social concerns, maintenance, personnel, faith formation, and finance. The board of trustees will also attend all PPC meetings and will be voting members of the PPC. Current PPC members include Mari Arfsten, Mark Miller (2008-2010), Jessica Chapman, Dave Spike (2007-2009), Bill Hohenstein, Mike Holthaus – Chairperson (2006-2008), Mark Miller, Father Victor Valencia, Connie Nelson (Trustee), Roger Millner (Trustee).

Finance – Mark Miller, Liaison
This committee is responsible for organizing and implementing the church budget with input from the various groups and committees of the church. They report to the St. Ignatius Pastor, Board of Directors and the Parish Council.

Liturgy Committee – Mike Holthaus, Liaison
The liturgy committee is a body of committed members of the St. Ignatius Parish that serves to care for the liturgical life of the parish community. They are responsible for the planning, preparation, and implementation of all liturgies which includes Sunday services, feast days, and special occasions. The committee is broken into eight ministries including sacristans, altar servers, greeters, lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, Music Ministers, Ushers and Environment. Please call the church secretary at 320-274-8828 if interested in joining a ministry.

Brighter Day Fund – Father Victor, Liaison
An on-going parish fund available for person(s) who find themselves in a financial crisis (e.g. emergency rent payment). To apply for funds, contact the parish office.

Social Concerns – Craig Miller, Liaison
The Social Concerns Committee is a ministry which endeavors to serve the people of God. As leaders of this faith community we will address various issues and needs that involve families and the community at the local, national and world level. The committee will serve to inform and educate our faith community and create awareness of issues. Through our awareness we will be better educated and prepared to actively build and strengthen the parish as a community, provide support to the members of the community in their physical, social, and psycho-emotional needs and provide opportunities for awareness of social issues of concern to God’s people on the local and global scale.

Maintenance – Dave Spike, Liaison
This committee oversees the church building and grounds and keeps all in good repair and appearance. Safety issues in regard to buildings or grounds and inventory of church items are also addressed by this committee.

Personnel – Mari Arfsten Liaison
All concerns addressing personnel such as hiring, writing job descriptions and other personnel issues are overseen by this committee.

Faith Formation – Bill Hohenstein, Liaison
The Faith Formation Ministry of St. Ignatius is concerned with keeping and nurturing the faith life of the parish community. The ministry is committed to 1) Providing opportunities for spiritual growth on the life of Christ, the Blessed Virgin Mary, St. Joseph, St. Ignatius, the saints, and the teachings of the church 2) Offering theological discussions for deeper intellectual and personal insights about Christ and the Church through its teaching, traditions, and moral, social and political issues 3) Make available avenues for community and family oriented activities to help build and reinforce communal and family relations and 4) Raise consciousness on moral, social justice, and other political and world issues relevant to life and growth as well as move to respond to the signs of the times and different social concerns the community is facing.

Cemetery
This committee is responsible for the St. Ignatius Catholic Cemetery and members are devoted to restoring and grooming the ground for a peaceful burial setting. It is plotted for use and burial can be held there. Cost of each burial plot for parish members if $400. Cost of each burial plot for non-parish members is $750. The cemetery is located at 12201 County Road 37 northwest. For more information, contact Jeanne Roth at 320-274-5523 or Darrell Kelly at 320-274-8988 or Stu Ulfers at 320-274-8671 or the parish office at 320-274-8828

Health Ministry
If you or someone you know would like a visit from the Parish Nurse for health counseling, blood pressure monitoring, companionship, prayer, Communion brought to you home, please call the Parish Nurse, Kay Brown at (320) 963-3056 to make arrangements.

St. Ignatius Council of Catholic Women (CCW)
The St. Ignatius Council of Catholic Women is a vital part of the Parish of St. Ignatius. Every woman belonging to the parish automatically becomes a member. The goal of this organization is to enrich spiritual growth of the parish women and support the goals of the church in family, community, and mission areas. Ministries of CCW include funeral luncheons, donations to local and national programs and organizations including Madonna Plan, Help-a-Child, Annandale Food Shelf, Covenant House, and Our Lady of Good Counsel Cancer Home. CCW also sponsors the St. Ignatius Senior Appreciation Dinner. Services are provided locally to Meals on Wheels, Share Your Christmas and coordinating monthly birthday parties at the Annandale Care Center. Annual collections of goods are sent to two Appalachian missions in Kentucky. A weekly rosary schedule at the Annandale Care Center Chapel is coordinated by the CCW. The highlight of the year is the Christ Child Luncheon, an annual pro-life fund raiser. The dining hall at church is transformed into a beautiful Christmas theme by the talented women of CCW and all proceeds from this event go to pro-life organizations. CCW meetings are held throughout the year and all women of the parish are invited to attend. Dates are published in the Sunday church bulletin.
Current officers are Co-presidents Patty Mooney and Pam Fliegel and co-vice presidents Sandy Holthaus and Jessica Chapman . The CCW secretary is Karen Millner and the treasurer is Jan Braun. For more information call the parish secretary at 320-274-8828

Knights of Columbus
The supreme council of organization of Catholic men dedicated to charity, unity, fraternity, patriotism, family life and promoting Catholic education. Membership in the Knights of Columbus is open to Catholic men, who are at least 18 years old. For more information call the Al Guck at 320-274-5000.

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