Boards & Committees
Church of St. Mary
Boards & Committees
The parish of St. Mary's is led by many varied councils, boards, and committees whose members are men and women of the parish. The members of some of these groups are elected officials of the parish who serve to lead the parish in good stewardship God's gifts. Other committees have volunteer members who wish to serve their parish with gifts of talent and expertise. All members of the parish are welcome to serve in these leadership positions.
Board of Directors
Bishop Donald Kettler, President
Fr. Marvin Enneking, Pastor
Jody Wehlage, Trustee, Treasurer
Ray Primus, Trustee, Secretary
Parish Council
The Parish Council is the primary consultative body of the parish. It has the duty and responsibility of directing all the functions of the parish life in cooperation with the pastor, parish staff, and all parish organizations. The council has team members: the pastor, two trustees, and seven elected members of the parish. Regular meetings are held on the fourth Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Parish Center.
Several committees report directly to the Parish Council: Building and Grounds, Liturgy, Gambling, Board of Education, Cemetery, Endowment, Social Concerns and Finance.
Ray Primus, Trustee
Jody Wehlage, Trustee, Charitable Gambling liaison
Craig Maus, Chair, Cemetery Board liaison
Diane Budde, Co-Chair, Finance liaison
Joe Roehrl, Bd. & Maintenance liaison
Chris Ellering, Endowment liaison
John Dockendorf, School Board liaison
Tricia Klaphake, Co-Finance liaison
Jane Salzl, Acc. & Dio. Pastoral Council liaison
Deacon Ernie Kociemba, ex officio, Social Concerns
Finance Council
The Finance Council works together with the Parish Council to direct the financial affairs of the parish. Members are appointed and prepare the annual parish budget, approve major expenses, review disbursements, and develop stewardship programs. Regular meetings are held on the fourth Thursday of the month at 5:30 p.m. at the Parish Center.
Harvey Keller, Chair
Jane Salzl, Co-Chair, Parish Council liaison
Diane Budde, Co-Chair Parish Council liaison
Karen Thostenson
Glen Klaphake
Sue Rademacher
Ann Viere
Board of Education
Board of Education members direct the total education program of St. Mary's School. Regular meetings are held on the first Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the school.
Pete Klaphake, Chair
Trista Klaphake, Vice Chair
Lori Braegelmann
Ross Wiechmann
Bob Arceneau
Cory Ellering
Jenn Ellering, Administrative Assistant
Endowment Committee
Members of the Endowment Committee oversee the St. Mary's Education Endowment Fund. Regular meetings are held the first Tuesday of January, April, July and October.
Current members:
Lynn Ersland, Chair
Cindy Anderson, Secretary
Mark Meyer
Jim Meyer, Treasurer
Mary Spanier
Ex officio members:
Fr. Marvin Enneking
Autumn Nelson, St. Mary’s School Principal
Chris Ellering, Parish Council Representative
Building & Grounds Committee
Members of the Building & Grounds committee oversee the upkeep and maintenance of the parish buildings and grounds. Meetings are scheduled as needed.
George Traeger, Chair
Mel Roehrl
Ralph Inderrieden
Butch Haider
Allan Wiechmann, Custodian
Mark Monroe
Cemetery Committee
Members of the Cemetery Committee oversee the maintenance and care of St. Mary's and St. Patrick's Cemeteries, manage the finances, and establish policies. Cemetery guidelines are available from the parish office. Meetings are scheduled quarterly.
Mark Mayers, Chair
Romie Bertram
Andy Heinen
Char Van Drehle
Mike Meyer
Craig Maus, Parish Council liaison
Jim Maus, Caretaker
Church of St. Andrew
Parish Council
Steve Gilk, President
Roger Schoenberg, Trustee/Treasurer
Joan Van Beck, Trustee/Secretary
Jon Worms
Julie Kulzer
Carol Inderrieden
Linda Wenker
Dustin Gregory
Fr. Marv Enneking, Pastor
Fr. Arockiya Newton, Parochial Vicar
Finance Council
Ben Stepan
Lee Uphoff
Roger Schoenberg, Trustee
Joan Van Beck, Trustee
Council Representatives
Kathy Gilk, SJSA School
Church of St. John
Parish Council
Don Brang - Trustee
Sue Meyer –Trustee
Joy Silbernick- Secretary
Daryl Zenzen
Brenda Nathe
Nick Kelzer- President
Joy Silbernick- Secretary
Fr. Marv Enneking, Pastor
Fr. Arockiya Newton, Parochial Vicar
Deacon Ernie Kociemba
Finance Council
Dennis Illies
Tom Loxtercamp
Don Brang, Trustee
Sue Meyer, Trustee
Council Representatives
Rita Meyer, St. John's Society Rep.
Jeron Nathe, SJSA School
Cemetery Committee
Jerry Imdieke
Jim Leukam
Church of St. Michael
Parish Council
Tony Gruenes, Trustee/ Secretary
Karen Rademacher, Trustee/ Treasurer
Donna Welle
Chico Welle
Rhonda Sundermann
John Schulzetenberg
Fr. Marv Enneking, Pastor
Fr. Arockiya Newton, Parochial Vicar
Deacon Ernie Kociemba
Finance Council
Melvin Kalthoff
Duane Moscho
Tony Gruenes, Trustee/ Secretary
Karen Rademacher, Trustee
Cemetery Committee
Conrad Gruber
Chico Welle
Mark Schoenberg
St. John's-St. Andrew's School Board
President- Kathy Gilk
Vice President- Amy Frieler
Secretary- Jeron Nathe
St. John's Church Members: Janice Funk, Kurt Meyer, Jeron Nathe
St. Andrew's Members: Amy Frieler, Kathy Gilk, Bridget Kasper
Member at Large: Kristi Zimmer