Another part of belonging to and participating in parish life is giving your time and talent. The members of our Parish Council and committees reflect the varied and committed concerns and interests found among our parishioners.

Parish Council

The purpose of our Parish Council is to assist the pastor and the parish in achieving its mission as expressed in our Mission Statement. Its members are elected by the parishioners in an annual election and each member serves for 3 years.

The pastor meets monthly with the Parish Council which is his advisory board in decision-making in matters involving ministries, service, community, buildings & grounds, as well as others which may be presented either by the community or our Pastor.

Click here to view recent minutes of the Parish Council.

Our current council members are:

Glen Bland - President

Don Bertoldo, Jean Earnhardt, Melody Ryan, Chris Thiel, Jill Showalter, Fred Doll, and Sarah Coen

Committees

Buildings & Grounds - Paula DeBoor, Chair

The Buildings & Grounds Committee works with the pastor and the Maintenance Manager to ensure that our property and buildings look their best, inside and out. This includes the preventive maintenance and repairs of the buildings as well as the year-round upkeep of the church grounds.

Finance - John Price, Chair

The Finance Committee assists the pastor and pastoral associate in planning, providing for, and supervising the parish resources, budget, and plant maintenance; and develops the budget with the pastor and pastoral associate for approval by the Parish Council. The committee also reviews, approves, and signs the annual financial report of the parish. Consent of this committee is required before an amount in excess of $3,000 is spent on unbudgeted items.

Recommendations of this committee are regulated by Church law, by decisions and norms of the Bishop, and by the diocesan Finance Council. The committee also communicates and cooperates with the Parish Council regarding parish fundraising efforts.

Liturgy

The purpose of this committee is to plan and provide for the spiritual development of our parish community through meaningful liturgies, devotions, and other programs that enable people to pray and to love God. They are responsible for Sunday worship through solicitation and formation of special ministers of Liturgy, including extraordinary ministers of Communion, lectors, sacristans, servers, ushers/greeters, and caretakers of the altar and sanctuary. They also assist in preparing for holy days and special days of prayer.

Formation

The purpose of the Formation Committee is to insure that a comprehensive program of Catholic Faith Formation is available to the total membership of the parish. The committee, in collaboration with the Director of Faith Formation, is responsible for:

• ensuring that Faith Formation programs are available in the areas of catechesis and sacramental preparation;
• serving as a policy-making body for the faith formation of the total parish community;
• submitting budget and financial reports to the Finance Council and Parish Council as requested; and
• assessing the formation needs of the parish and planning appropriate programs to meet identified needs.

Archives - Bill Karutz

The Archives Committee is dedicated to the preservation and collection of St. Peter Church relics, with a special emphasis on history. The committee sorts and documents existing items relative to the church. It also seeks to obtain items that once belonged to the church and copies old photographs and documents with a view of presenting in written and photographic form our long history.

An oral historical tour of the church is in the making, along with an informational booklet. A book chronicling St. Peter's almost 200 year history will be a five-year endeavor. The committee will work hard to provide our parishioners and the city of Lexington with a grand celebration on our 200th birthday.

Youth Council - Ramona Bowling

The purpose of the Youth Council is to assess the needs of, plan for, and advocate for the youth (middle/high school) of the parish. Working with the Director of Faith Formation, the council strives to incorporate the youth into the church by empowering them for service, encouraging them to find ways to express their faith, and providing them with the spiritual tools to become full members of the parish community.

Fundraising

The Fundraising Committee strives to help St. Peter Parish grow and thrive. The committee works hard to help parishioners have fun while sharing their talents and treasures with fellow parishioners. Anyone can join their committee meetings. Everyone is encouraged to join for the fun!

Social

The Social Committee plans parish activities which bring everyone together so we can get to know each other better. The committee hosts holiday events and plans receptions for special occasions.