Offertory Counters

As the name implies, volunteers involved in this ministry count the offertory contributions made by parishioners each week. In this important role, they are the first line of stewards of treasure of our parish.
TIME COMMITMENT: Two hours per week on Mondays.
FOR INFORMATION: Gay Bisheimer, 668-1052, or gaybish@yahoo.com

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Parents' Association

The St. Hilary School Parents’ Association exists to support the needs of St. Hilary School. The objectives of the Parents’ Association are to promote communication between the home and the school, to develop and conduct fundraising events for the benefit of the school, and to provide financial assistance for special projects and needs of the school. The Parents’ Association is served by a multitude of parent volunteers in a variety of capacities, including the school hot lunch program, room parents, annual fundraisers, and much more.

MEETINGS: General meetings are held in September and January; executive board meets monthly. Volunteer time commitments vary depending upon position.

2011-2012 Parents' Association Executive Board
Tricia Ochmann (President)...659-5048
Heather Thoman (President Elect)...668-9407
Kelli DeCarlo (Vice-President)...665-5357
Melissa Ost (Secretary)...665-9536
Katie George (Treasurer)...665-3789

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Parish Finance Council

The Parish Finance Council is an advisory body comprised of parishioners with business, finance and other backgrounds. The group assists the Pastor and the parish business manager in the administration of finances in order to carry out the mission of the parish.

MEETINGS: The Finance Council meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 pm.
FOR INFORMATION: Todd Westover, Finance Council President, 659-0776 or twestover@tcarchitects.com

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Founded in 1976, the St. Hilary Parish Foundation includes the Unrestricted Endowment Fund, School Endowment Fund, and designated funds. Like many charitable giving programs, the Parish Foundation seeks and accepts donations in any amount at any time of year. Foundation programs support only St. Hilary Church and St. Hilary School. A board of trustees oversees the endowment funds, investments, and spending.

MEETINGS: The Foundation meets quarterly.

FOR INFORMATION: Diane Sarkis, Development Director, 608-4787, 867-1055, or dgsarkis@neo.rr.com or www.sthilaryfoundation.org

Parish Pastoral Council

The Parish Pastoral Council provides leadership and service for the spiritual and educational well-being of the parish. It serves as a consultative council to the Pastor, oversees the pastoral mission of St. Hilary and models ways of peacemaking through its actions, decision-making processes and methods of conflict resolution. Each council member is assigned a group of ministries to act as their parish council liaison. Council members communicate regularly with the ministry leaders and present any issues to the council.

MEETINGS: Parish Council meets the fourth Tuesday of the month. Meetings are open and minutes are published in the Bulletin and on the web site.

2011-2012 Parish Council Members:
Stephanie Sipe (Chair)...903-0647
Kelly Zitzman (Vice Chair, Evangelization)...670-9252
Scott Dudek (Secretary, Social Justice)...310-2921
Jim Bozzelli (Caring & Participating)...867-7517
Lou Camerato (Business Manager)...867-1055
Renee Flannery (Evangelization)...668-0154
Trish Goodin-Yard (Social Justice)...294-1030
Todd Houser (Education)...706-9227
Janice Huth (Spiritual Formation)...670-6249
Debra Kilivris (Liturgy and Worship)...620-1034
Tom Nixon (Liturgy and Worship)...668-1018
Judi Roman (Recording Secretary)...867-7878
Diane Sarkis (Foundation/Finance Council)...869-8731
Suzanne Scarpitti (Education)...836-9152
Matt Sejba (Caring and Participating)...835-5875
Rob Sharkey (Spiritual Formation)...836-3185

Click here for the November 22, 2011 Parish Council Minutes

Click here for the October 25, 2011 Parish Council Minutes

Click here for the September 27, 2011 Parish Council Minutes

Click here for the August 23, 2011 Parish Council Minutes

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School Board

An advisory body comprised of St. Hilary School parents, members are elected by school parents. The group assists the school administration and Pastor in making appropriate school-related decisions. The board promotes excellence in Catholic education by acting in the best interest of the students, parents, staff, and parish. It offers input on operational matters, policy development and similar administrative issues.

MEETINGS: Meetings are the second Tuesday of each month. Meetings are open and minutes are published in the school newsletter and on the school website.

FOR INFORMATION: Barry Thoman, President, 668-9407 or bthoman@meadenmoore.com or Bonnie Monteleone, Vice-President, bkmonteleone@yahoo.com or 330-668-1323

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Stewardship Committee

Through prayer and reflection, the Stewardship Committee develops a yearly plan to educate parishioners about the meaning of stewardship. The committee also forms a long-range plan for allowing parishioners the opportunity to share their time, talent and treasure with the parish. Specifically, the Stewardship Committee organizes the stewardship weekends which are held each year for three weekends in October. In addition, the committee provides leadership training for ministry leaders.

TIME COMMITMENT: Monthly meetings are the second Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm.

FOR INFORMATION: Lyn Schott, 867-1055 ext 217 or lschott@sthilarychurch.org

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