According to the Policies of the Diocese of Davenport, Ss. Mary & Mathias has a Parish Pastoral Council (which is often called the "Parish" or "Pastoral" Council).
Our Parish Council has 9 members. Each person is responsible for a specific ministry or parish activity.
Our members are:
Jim Compton - President
Herm Ferriera - Liaison to the FInance and Administration Commission
Mary Ann Kessler - Secretary and Parish/Church Life
Alexandra (Alex) Braun - Parish/Church Life
Brian Burr - Family Life
Jon Eads - Liturgy
Kent Ferris - Social Action/Social Justice
Mark Flanders - Liturgy
Mary Lou Roberson - Liaison to the Board of Catholic Education
There are other people who attend but do not vote at the Parish Council meetings. They are:
Sr. Cheryl Demmer - Director of Religious Education
Chris Weber - Youth and Young Adult Ministry Coordinator
Ann Gomez - Principal of Bishop Hayes Catholic School
Marta Cadena - Representative of the Hispanic community
Helen Bolton - Church Trustee
Bob Bahn - Church Trustee
Fr. Jason Crossen - Pastor
Fr. Joseph Sia - Parochial Vicar
Frank Kelly - Program and Volunteer Coordinator
Our Parish Pastoral Council