Mission: To assist with the pastoral planning and to exercise a ministry of leadership in the parish. Each spring three members are elected to a three-year term by theparishioners. Meets fourth Tuesday of the month, 7:00 pm in the Parish Center.
Chair: Tony Burk
Vice Chair: Sam Shanks
Secretary: Sierra Sawtelle
Members: David Grimes, Debbie Johnson, Duane Miller, Marilyn Osborn, Sierra Sawtelle, Heather Miklozek, Marty Evans
Ex-Officio: Fr. Martin Day
Mission: The Faith Formation Commission of St. Benedict Parish will support opportunities for the religious education and faith development of all parishioners of St. Benedict Parish, fostering life-long spiritual growth in the Catholic faith. Meets third Monday of the month, 7:00 pm in Hellmann Hall.
Chair: Trudy Butiwn
Secretary: Tina Elliott
Members:
| Jerry Burns, Liasion to Parish Council Tony Butwin Jane Grimes Tina Elliott Susan Rohan Liz Gawlik Kathy Sternal Gaylon Smith |
Mary Canarecci Victoria Herrmann Rita Senseman Linda Gorrell Mary Caye Pfister |
Scott Greenwell Adam Crane
Trudy Butwin
Tina Elliott, Kathy Bannon, Mary Ervin, Emilee Rourk,
Brian & Laura Lakstins, Tony Butwin, Jenny Goodwin
Molly Wheeler, David Schneider, Linnea Miller, Katherine McLean,
Katie Hackett, Kim Artz, Bill Grimes
Brion Blanc, Tony Butwin, Trudy Butwin, Sue Butwin, Pat Currie,
Tina Elliott, Jane Grimes, Vickie Herrmann, Susan Rohan,
Kathy Sternal
Mission: To assist and advise the pastor in the fiscal matters of the parish. Meets fourth Monday of the month, 5:00 pm, Parish Office
Chair: Dan Weber
Members:
| Sam Shanks Jeff Smith Dan Weber Fr. Martin Day |
Mary Caye Pfister Mark Elliott David Grimes Terry Hogan Terran Williams-Business Manager |
Mission: To be an umbrella organization for a variety of social and spiritual functions in the parish, some of which include taking communion to shut-ins and to the hospitals, and other parish social activities. It meets on the second Thursday of the month, 10:00 am, in the Parish Office
Members:
| Tracy Blanc Pat Boatman Carol Brames Catherine Conrady Becky Evans Beth Greenwell |
Pam Grimes Ruth Schroeder Sylvia Jurgonski Sally Kintz Jane Patterson Betty Raetz, liaison Dee Walters |
Mission: To provide and care for the altars, bread and wine, candles and vestments and to give support to Franciscan and local charities. This women’s group meets on the second Thursday of the month 12:30 pm, with a dessert at the Parish Center.
Pat Boatman, Chair
Beth Greenwell, Vice-Chair
Cathy Kiefer, Treasurer & Secretary
Mission: To oversee the immediate and long-term maintenance of parish properties. It meets on the second Tuesday of the month, 5:30 pm, in the Parish Office.
Chair:
Members:
| Fr. Martin Day Mike Bedwell Franc Mascari Bob Murray |
Steve Osborn Bill Smiddy Pat Moore |
Mission: To organize parishioners gifts of time, talent, and treasure and shape the direction of all parish resources to meet present and future needs. Meets third Tuesday of the month, 5:15 pm, in the Parish Office.
Members:
Fr. Martin Day
Cathy Allen, Liz Tyler, Max Douglas
Mission: To serve the parish through the ministry of liturgy by working with the Pastoral staff, Liturgy Coordinator, and Director of Music in planning, implementing, and evaluating liturgical activities for the parish. The work of the committee includes recruiting and training liturgical ministers, preparing liturgical environment, encouraging and educating the assembly, and coordinating all efforts toward building a community of faith and prayer. Meetings are held on the second Monday of the month, 7:00 pm, in Hellmann Hall.
Coordinator: Kathy Sternal
Music Ministry: Andi Thompson 812-235-5205
Extraordinary Ministers: Jane Patterson 812-841-8875
Altar Servers: Susie Hall 812-878-1497
Greeters: Frances Bailey 812-229-5552 (C) 812-232-1539 (H)
Lectors/Commentators: Liz Tuttle 812-201-4192
Sacristans: Pat Boatman 765-832-9115
Gift Bearers: Marilyn Osborn 812-299-9423
Environment:
At Large: Margie Zellers 812-877-3184
Mission: To involve the St. Benedict Parish community in planning and implementing a traditional summer street festival designed to celebrate our parish and the greater Terre Haute community. This committee meets as needed on the first Monday of the month, 7:00 pm, in Hellmann Hall.
Chairs: Dan Weber
Mission: To enhance liturgical celebrations through the ministry of musical leadership.
Contact person:
Kurt Perry
Mission: To provide Catholic patients with opportunities for the reception of Communion.
Contact person: Dee Walters
| Joan Chervenko Joan Elliott Tina Elliott Carla Gauer Peggy Grimes Scott Greenwell Janice Layman Suzanne Murray |
Jane Patterson Jim Priester Mary Beth Prox Betty Raetz Star & Bill Smiddy Andi Thompson |
Mission: To provide a luncheon for family and friends following a parish funeral.
Contact person: Betty Raetz & Dee Walters
Soup Kitchen
Mission: To provide lunches each weekday to the hungry in the Wabash Valley. Serving site is in the Parish Center. Volunteers are encouraged.
Contact person: Judy Hogan
Mission: To provide a traditional Thanksgiving and/or Christmas feast for parish families. The Youth Group coordinates these projects.
Mission: To provide gifts for needy children. Gifts collected at the Christmas Eve Family Liturgy are distributed at Ryves Hall through Catholic Charities.
Contact person: David Grimes
Catholic Charities: John Etling 812-232-1447
Calvary Cemetery Assn: 812-232-8404
Deanery Center: Louise Menghini 812- 232-8400
Knights of Columbus: David Gorrell 812-234-8050
To provide children, preschool through eighth grade, with religious instruction that assists parents as the primary religious educators of their children. Classes meet Sunday mornings at 9:30-10:45am during the school year.
Contact person: Rita Senseman - 232-8421
To respond to the needs of high school youth by fostering personal and spiritual growth and by encouraging participation in the life and mission of the Church. Classes meet on Sunday evenings at 5:00-6:45pm during the school year.
Contact person: Jimmy Priester & Laura Mascari: Terre Haute Deanery Youth Group
To assist in the ongoing faith formation of adults Faith Sharing sessions, Bible study groups and guest speakers. See announcements in the bulletin.
Contact person: Rita Senseman - 232-8421
To welcome and journey with individuals and families interested in Baptism and/or full membership in the Catholic Church. Meets Tuesday evenings 6:30-8:30 pm during the school year.
Contact person: Rita Senseman - 232-8421
Precatechumenate Catechists: Trudy Butwin, Mary Canarecci
Catechumenate Catechists: Gaylon Smith, David Gorrell
Dismissal Catechists: Tony Butwin, Linda Gorrell, Susie Hall, Lisa Borgnini
Sponsor Coordinator: Tina Elliott
Hospitality Coordinator: JIm Priester