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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Important Links
Please click on one of the links below to find out more information about St. Hilary.