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COMMITTEES
Parish Pastoral Council
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CWL Harwich
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- Fr. Dennis Wilhelm, Pastor
Father Dennis was born and raised in Windsor, Ontario where he was the
oldest of five children. He graduated from Humber College in Toronto
with an Ontario License in Funeral Direction. He worked as a funeral
director in Windsor for 15 years. Father Dennis entered St. Peter's
Seminary in 1981 and was ordained a priest in 1988 at the age of 41. He
has served parishes in Mt. Carmel, Windsor, St. Mary's, Woodstock and
London. He was a pastor at Holy Family Parish in Wallaceburg for 11
years before coming to St. Joseph's Parish in 2004. He enjoys playing
golf when he can and also playing bridge.
- Christine Romansky - Chairperson
Christine has been a parishioner at St. Joseph's Parish for the past 6
years. She is married to Wally and they have a son Ian and she has two
step-children, Jeff and Amanda. Christine has been employed at Maple
City Office Equipment for the past 20 years. This is her final year on
Parish Pastoral Council.
- Michelle O'Rourke
Michelle has been a pastoral minister here at St. Joseph's since 1994.
She also works part time as an RN in the ER at the Chatham-Kent Health
Alliance. She is married to Tom and they have four grown children.
Michelle is presently pursuing studies for her Master's Degree in
Pastoral Ministry.
- Sr. Barbara Anne Snyder, O.S.U.
Sr. Barbara Anne, an Ursuline Sister, is in her 12th year as part-time
Pastoral Minister at St. Joseph's Parish. Sister is responsible for
baptism preparation for parents and she coordinates our R.C.I.A.
process. She rejoices in all the new life she has the privilege to
witness in the parish.
- Ethel Mills
Ethel has been a member of St. Joseph's Parish for a number of years and
works for the St. Clair Catholic District School Board. She has
volunteered in the past with RCIA. Ethel is in her second year on
Parish Pastoral Council and is presently serving as Secretary.
- Lucy Pranovi
Lucy and her family have been members at St. Joseph's Parish for 28
years. She is married to Frank and has two children, Marc and Franka
and a new grandson Luca. Lucy is an employee of the St. Clair Catholic
District School Board. This is her second year on the Parish Pastoral
Council.
- Mary Ann MacKew
Mary Ann is married to Mark MacKew and mother of Katrina and Mark Jr..
Employed at the Prism Center for Audiology and Children's
Rehabilitation, she has worked as a social worker for 25 years. She is
a member of the Social Justice Committee and City Catholic Women's
League.
- Ted Sojcynski
Ted has been a member of St. Joseph's Parish for over 20 years. He
serves as a Eucharistic Minister and currently with the RCIA group. He
is a 3rd Degree Knight with the Knight's of Columbus and he looks
forward to serving on the Parish Pastoral Council for the upcoming term.
- Bernadette Morrell
Bernadette has been a member of St. Joseph's Parish for over 30 years.
She is married to Rae and they have two children Alessia and Ken. Since
being a member of St. Joseph's Parish she has participated in various
committees and is currently a Liturgical Reader. Bernadette is the
Chairperson of the Parish Pastoral Council and serving her final year.
- Stephanie Slade
Stephanie has been a member at St. Joseph's Parish for approximately 12
years. She is serving her final year on Parish Pastoral Council and is
a member of the Harwich Catholic Women's League. Stephanie is a
Registered Massage Therapist and works in physiotherapy clinics in
Chatham and Blenheim.
- Pam Sojcynski
Pam Sojczynski also attends our Parish Pastoral Council meetings as a
liaison from the Parish Finance Committee. We acknowledge her and thank
her for that commitment.
Parish Pastoral Plan 2004-2005
- Prayer Materials (I-2)
To acquire and distribute prayer books and scriptural reflection matierals
on a regular basis for parish use
- Website (II-2)
To create a website for parishioners to make information available about
St. Joseph's Parish and links to other websites
- Training Cantors (IV-1)
To provide ongoing training and formation for our cantors
- Liturgical Ministries (IV-3)
To create formation opportunities for liturgical ministries (ie: altar
servers, lectors and eucharistic ministers)
Parish Pastoral Plan 2005-2006
- Parish Library (I-1)
To reestablish parish library in an accessible area in the church for entire
Parish to use
- Catholic Teaching (II-1)
To update parishioners on Catholic teachings and current issues within our Catholic
faith
- Palliative Care (III-3)
To develop and implement a plan for palliative care ministry within our parish
- Welcome Desk (II-3)
To create / maintain a welcome desk at the main doors of the church.
- Governance Model (VI-2)
To improve / maintain an open, flexible, transparent and accountable parish
governance model. 1) Pastoral Council 2) Finance 3) Buildings
Parish Pastoral Plan 2006-2007
- Parish Retreats (I-3)
To establish a yearly prayer retreat with alternating target groups and themes
- Recruit Volunteers (III-4)
To educate and update our parishioners about the roles of the various parish
groups who minister to those in need and how they can support those groups
- Recruit Ministries (IV-2)
To recruit and train more parishioners / families in the roles of the ushers
/ greeters / gift bearers
Parish Pastoral Plan 2007-2008
- Shared Resources (VI-1)
To actively discuss co-operative models and practices with other local
parishes (clusters) to encourage shared resources, facilities and programs
- Youth / Young Adults Involvement (VI-3)
To involve youth / young adults in the leadership governance of the parish
in as many spheres as possible
- Spiritual Formation of Lay Leaders (V-1)
To schedule regular opportunities for education and spiritual formation
of lay readers in the parish
Parish Pastoral Plan 2008-2009
- Re-entering Society (III-1)
To investigate and develop a plan for our parish on how our parish can
minister to or support those in prison or to those who are re-entering society
- Ministering to Mental Health (III-2)
To investigate and develop a plan for how our parish can minister to those
with mental health issues
- Lay & Ordained Vocations (V-2)
To educate and encourage parishioners regarding lay and ordained vocations
and opportunities to study (Pastoral or Youth ministry, Deaconate, Priesthood,
Religious Life)
- Lay Catechists Sacramental Prep. (V-3)
To educate and form lay catechists for sacramental preparation and other
ministries
Click to view Parish Pastoral Constitution
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