In 2020, with the establishment of our Area Catholic Community (ACC) our parish joined with the Church of Saint Joseph to form an "ACC COUNCIL". This council is responsible for the pastoral ministering to the life of our ACC through continual discussion of our mission, vision and ways to foster our community as missionary disciples in Christ. The ACC Council is made up of the members of each parish's individual Advisory Council.

Most Recent Approved Minutes of the ACC Council: Minutes ACC 01-18-2025

The ACC Council did meet on March 20th, those minutes will not be published until they are approved at the May meeting.

St. John the Baptist's Advisory Council includes 4 Member Representatives, the Pastor, 2 Trustees and the Parish Business Manager. Our parish Advisory Council meets approximately 8 times a year, and additionally at ACC Council meetings.

The most recently approved Minutes of St. John the Baptist Advisory Council: Advisory Council Minutes 02 19 2025

The minutes from the April meeting have not yet been approved to be published.

The Faith Formation and Liturgy Committee operate jointly to nurture and facilitate an openness to lifelong faith formation and to foster meaningful life-giving worship for our parish.

2024-25 FF Registration Form (1)

For more information please contact our Faith Formation Coordinator:

Tess Koltes  p: 320.250.6728 or e: tmgkoltes8719@gmail.com

2-19 2025 FF_Liturgy Committee Minutes

The Eucharistic Revival Committee was established in 2022 for the purpose of guiding both parishes through the Eucharistic Revival movement. The Committee was disbanded in September 2024, leaving each parish council the opportunity to continue to guide parishioners towards a focus on the Eucharist.

April-2024-becoming-eucharistic-people-flyer

Eucharistic Revival Information

https://stcdio.org/event/becoming-eucharistic-people/

For more information about the Eucharistic Revival:

https://stcdio.org/eucharistic-revival/

The purpose of the Parish Life committee is to establish and promote a sense of belonging among parishioners and the provide opportunities for living out the communal dimensions of the gospel in our parish community. Activities include social, recreational events, and programs which assist in extending and enhancing Christian living and communal growth within our parish.

If you would like to assist our committee with providing hospitality as needed, please contact:

Heidi Peternell at 320.761.9469 or heidi.peternell@gmail.com

Parish Life Notes 3-7-2024

Sign-up sheets are posted on the parish center bulletin board.

The Social Justice and Ministry Committee keeps the parish aware of concerns for peace and social justice within and beyond our ACC boundaries by providing information and promoting programs and projects which help parishioners think globally and act locally in matters which concern all Christians today.

The Social Justice and Ministry Committee is a committee blended of members from both St. John the Baptist and the Church of St. Joseph and is a catalyst for parish involvement in social justice and ministry issues.

For more information, please contact the chair of the Social Justice Committee:

Jean Didier email: jdidier@albanytel.com

01 2025 Social Justice and Ministry Committee update

April 2nd Stations, Soup and Speaker postponed until Wednesday, April 9th due to inclement weather.

Volunteers recently at Catholic Charities in St. Cloud

The Finance Council is mandated by Canon Law and reports directly to the pastor, who appoints members to the Commission.

The purpose of the Finance Council is the assist with the coordination of all financial aspects of parish life including finances, fundraising, and maintenance of the buildings and grounds.

 This council typically meets the second Wednesday of the month from 6 - 7 PM. 

The Chairperson of the Finance Council is: Brian Posch

The Corporate Board members include: Pastor: Rev. Bradley Jenniges OSB, Secretary: Heidi Peternell, and Treasurer: Daniel Backes.

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