St. Henry Pastoral Council
The elected Pastoral Council is a consultative body that assists the pastor in planning for the needs of our faith community. Its purpose is to form community as a sign and witness of unity for the larger Parish community; to provide recommendations for Parish priorities, directions and policies through pastoral planning; and to promote communication and understanding among Parish organizations and between the Parish, the Archdiocese, and the universal Church. The Pastoral Council meets the third Wednesday of every month at St. Henry Catholic Church, and quarterly with the Pastoral Council of St. Mary Catholic Church for Bi-parish Council.
Current Members: Fr. Don Czapla and Karen Mroz, Matt Kuhlers, Mark Gimbel, Denise Holubar, LeRoy Thoms, Doris Kinnick, Julie Swartz, and Brian Burlage, along with recording secretary LeRoy Jero.
Current Members: Fr. Don Czapla and Karen Mroz, Matt Kuhlers, Mark Gimbel, Denise Holubar, LeRoy Thoms, Doris Kinnick, Julie Swartz, and Brian Burlage, along with recording secretary LeRoy Jero.
| Pastoral Council Minutes 03.21.18.pdf |
| Task Force Minutes 04.18.18 pdf |
Faith Formation Commission
The elected Faith Formation Commission fosters the life-long growth in faith formation of all in our Catholic community. The Faith Formation Commission consists of members from both Catholic parishes in Marshalltown, St. Mary as well as St. Henry, along with the coordinators of religious education, youth ministry and RCIA.
Current Members: Fr. Don Czapla and Fr. Greg Bahl; Alissa Fulton, Ana Hernandez and Bethany Jablonski; Mark and Shelby Dolash; Rose Freese, Jill Bidwell, Marsha Johnson, Linda Jacobs, and Sam Carbajal.
Current Members: Fr. Don Czapla and Fr. Greg Bahl; Alissa Fulton, Ana Hernandez and Bethany Jablonski; Mark and Shelby Dolash; Rose Freese, Jill Bidwell, Marsha Johnson, Linda Jacobs, and Sam Carbajal.
| March Minutes 3-1-2018.pdf |
Finance Committee
The Finance Council members work in collaboration with the Pastor and Director of Administrative Services on all aspects of the financial strength of our parish community. They help develop and advise the Pastor on matters pertaining to the operating budget.
Current Members: Fr. Don, Kelley Brennecke, Kathy Duncan, Nathan Minkel, Stephen Troskey, Bob Stahlin, Mike Miriovsky and Brandi Eberle.
Current Members: Fr. Don, Kelley Brennecke, Kathy Duncan, Nathan Minkel, Stephen Troskey, Bob Stahlin, Mike Miriovsky and Brandi Eberle.
Social Justice Committee
The mission of the Social Justice Committee is to create an atmosphere of service to the local community as well as the greater community. The Social Justice Committee oversees the Stewardship of monies to service organizations and the monthly Social Justice Collection. This committee is currently working on a new parish twinning project with a sister parish in El Salvador, St. Martin de Porres.
Current Members: Lynne Carroll, Paula Rush, Susan Frost, Mark and Elly Mack.
Current Members: Lynne Carroll, Paula Rush, Susan Frost, Mark and Elly Mack.
| St. Henry/St. Mary February Joint Meeting .pdf |
St. Francis Catholic School Board of Education
The Board of St. Francis Catholic School is dedicated to assuring that the teachings and values of the Catholic Church are reflected in all aspects of school life. Our goal is to help shape the school community, providing the necessary resources to ensure a nurturing, safe, Christ-centered environment, and supporting and furthering the mission of the school.
