Organizations

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Parish Council

The Parish Council, with the Pastor, is a coordinating and unifying leadership group which enables the individual members of the parish to have access to the processes which guide and support parish life. This is accomplished through Spiritual Formation, Parish Planning, Policy Development and Communication with the parish family and the larger Church.  Council meetings are announced in the bulletin and are open to the entire parish.

​President: Jane Handlos 

Finance Council

 The Finance Council exists to work with and advise the pastor regarding the finances of the parish and the status of the buildings and grounds. Meetings are announced in the bulletin. 

​President: Lee Breidenstein - lee_breidenstein@yahoo.com

Knights of Columbus

The Knights of Columbus is a fraternal order of Catholic Men who assist the pastor in various ways. Men who are 18 years of age or older are invited to join. Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of the month at the K of C Hall at 126 W. Seventh Street.

 Grand Knight: Steve Ricker - haysky1@cox.net

Art & Environment

The Art and Environment committee takes pride in creating an environment consistent with the liturgical calendar year.  All flowers and alter cloths are purchased by the generous donations from our parishioners and committee members volunteer their time.  We offer assistance for weddings held in the church. 

Coordinator: Ellie Dillon, 785-238-7762

Adoration

Kurt Leistner - kurtandsandy@embarqmail.com

St. Mary's Cemetery Association

President: Sr. DJ Rak, CSJ,  785-223-5529

Circle I

A fellowship of Christian women that meet for social gatherings, prayer, and ministry.  Circle I announces their meeting times in the bulletin.

President: Josephine Rago - 785-238-6246

Circle IV

A fellowship of Christian women that meet  for social gatherings, prayer, and ministry.  Circle IV  meets on the second Thursday of the month at 7 pm in the Rectory Meeting Room from September - May. 

President: Carolyn Cook

Living Water Ministry

This ministry meets the first Monday of each month at 6:00pm in the Building C Multipurpose Room. 

Sandy Leistner - kurtandsandy@embarqmail.com or 785-210-7713 

Prayer Chain

The prayer chain is available for anyone wanting to request prayers for specific intentions.  
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Coordinator: Judy Rosa, jrosa3940@cox.net or 785-223-3881 ​

Rosary Group

Colleen Henney