The Councils of The Parish is the functional structure of our local Catholic Community...our Parish. The Councils are tasked to organize, coordinate, evaluate, unify and support activities within the Parish, ensuring the extension of Christ's mission. The Councils will present all members of the Parish with the opportunity to participate in the apostolic effort of bringing unity to the mission of the church through encouraging, guiding and directing parish life.

The Councils and any sub-committees exist to serve our parish community as follows:

The St. Patrick Parish Pastoral Council will foster the development of our parish community to further the Kingdom through prayerful communication, cooperation, education and example. This Council is consultative to the Pastor and is composed of ex-officio, appointed and discerned members.

Co-Chair: Tom Bonaquist: 330.534.7679 and Mike Graban.330.534.9245
Meetings: Third Thursday of each month
Time: 700 p.m.
Location: Church Hall Conference Room

Stewardship involves the sharing of one’s time, talent and treasure, as well as the commitment of communal resources to the fulfillment of the Church’s mission. Stewardship ministry necessitates the recognition of life as a gift, freely given by God, responded to in a spirit of humility and gratitude.

A Stewardship parish places a high priority on each person’s awareness, commitment and participation in the life and mission of the parish and on the regular sacrificial giving of its members. The Council works to foster a caring parish family seeking to involve fellow parishioners of all ages in responsible and generous sharing of their God-given gifts of time, talent and treasure in service to the community.

(In the process of being restructured)

The parish Finance Council is an appointed body whose purpose is to advise the Pastor regarding how contributions are spent, how plant and properties are maintained, and how funds are reserved for future needs. This council oversees the balancing of the parish budget and payment of debts and monitors any investments or other designated accounts. Financial statements are prepared quarterly and are provided to parishioners periodically and upon request.

Chair: John Bartos, Jr. - 330.534.5533
Meetings: Once each month (dates are flexible)
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Administration Building