Parish Councils Parish Pastoral Council - This advisory group makes recommendations to the pastor about the pastoral life of the parish. They keep themselves informed about the demographics, interests and attitudes of parishioners, and give input to the pastor regarding major policies and directions of the parish. The Parish Pastoral Council meets every six weeks. For more information, please contact president Jim Knoves. Parish Finance Council - This council advises the pastor on parish finances, helps the staff prepare the annual parish budget and presents the budget to the pastor for his approval. This council also shares in the long-range financial planning of the parish. Per Canon law, every parish is required to have a finance committee. Members of the committee are appointed by the pastor. The Finance Council meets on the last Tuesday in January, March, April, June, August, September, October, and November. For more information, please contact St. Michael Business Manager, Scott Hungler.
Parish Commissions & Committees Commissions and Committees are the task groups of councils. Pastoral Council commissions correspond to the four areas of the Church mission—to teach, to sanctify, to serve, and to unify. Each commission may have committees or ministry teams to carry out some specific area of this ministry, such as youth ministry, liturgical environment, respect life or welcoming. These committees may assist with the budget, personnel, buildings and grounds, or parish life.
Worship Commission - The Worship Commission provides consultation to the director of worship concerning season liturgies, liturgical ministries, and the quality of worship within the parish. It also shares in some planning and implementation. The Worship Commission meets on the second Monday monthly at 7:30 p.m. For more information, please contact St. Michael Music Director, Brian Bisig.
Community Outreach Commission - Provides consultation to the pastor through members of the pastoral staff about the needs and service projects inside and outside of the parish. This commission desires to be witnesses and examples of Jesus' love by welcoming all who see Him, assisting those in need, and sharing our talents and resources for the good of others. The Community Outreach Commission meets on the third Monday monthly at 7:30 p.m. For more information, please contact Community Outreach Commission Chair, Rhonda Marshall.
Youth Commission - Provides consultation to the Youth Faith Formation Minister about the needs of our parish youth. It also shares in some planning and implementation of the ministry to our youth. The Youth Commission meets on the first Thursday monthly at 4:00 p.m. For more information, please contact our parish offices.
Child Protection Policy The South 1 Parish Family is in full compliance with the Archdiocese of Cincinnati’s Decree on Child Protection. All parish employees and regular volunteers who work with children must pass a background check and remain current on their SafeParish training bulletins. The safety and well-being of all children is paramount in our Family of Parishes.
To register with SafeParish, please visit www.aocsafeenvironment.org and contact our parish offices.
Scheduling rooms and making reservations.
Please call the Parish Office or email us at calendar@saintmichaelchurch.net.