Parish Councils & Groups

Assistance is sometimes needed for specific repair and improvement projects, offering parishioners an opportunity to be involved and helping to minimize the expense of contracted services. Members who have experience and interest in any of these fields are especially sought: carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, block masonry, dry wall, and heating. Because these projects are done on an individual basis, no regular meetings are scheduled for this group. If you are experienced in any of these areas, your advice and assistance in planning and completing specific facility improvements is most welcome.

Our next meeting is Friday, August 2nd at 3:00 pm at St. Charles. Please join us!

• Members
  • Dan Evans
  • Marilyn Rewa
  • Roberta Peacock
  • Terry Russell
  • Michael Russell
  • Drew Havens

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The Finance Council advises the Pastor and Business Administrator on financial matters and the administration of parish property; assists in the preparation of the general parish budget; reviews necessary annual reports; reviews the parish financial, personnel and administrative operations; reviews the care and maintenance of parish property and buildings; develops long-range planning for operational and capital needs; and assists in developing and encouraging parish stewardship. Our next meeting is Wednesday, August 28th at 6:30 pm.

For contact information for any of the council members please call the St. Charles parish office Monday-Friday at 616-754-4194.

The Finance Council advises the Pastor and Business Administrator on financial matters and the administration of parish property; assists in the preparation of the general parish budget; reviews necessary annual reports; reviews the parish financial, personnel and administrative operations; reviews the care and maintenance of parish property and buildings; develops long-range planning for operational and capital needs; and assists in developing and encouraging parish stewardship. Our next meeting will be Thursday, June 6th at 5:30 pm.

St. Joseph-St. Mary Finance Council Members

If you would like contact information for any of the council members please call either parish office. St. Joseph (Tuesdays & Thursdays) 616-794-2145 or St. Charles (Monday-Friday) 616-754-4194.

The liturgy is one of the primary means through which the faith is communicated and inspired. The task of the Committee is to study the documents of the Church on the liturgy to gain a deeper understanding of it, and in light of this study, to determine whether the liturgy in our parish effectively communicates the faith. Then, the Committee communicates with other ministry leaders about changes that would contribute to the community’s growth in the faith.

For questions or more information please email Karin Kwiet-Darvill at kkwiet@saintscjm.com.

Liturgy / Worship Members

• Mark Emmons
• Kathleen Lally
• Vickie Schneider
• Carol Jasso
• Marie Gasper
• Karin Kwiet-Darvill
• Melanie Schmiedicke
• Molly Boeheim
• Tessa Hoffman

For contact information for any of the members please call either parish office. St. Charles (Monday-Friday) 616-754-4194 or St. Joseph (Tuesday and Thursday) 616-794-2145.

Liturgy and Worship minutes February 8, 2024

The joint Pastoral Council is an advisory council to the pastor which strives to identify the spiritual needs of the parish, studies and reflects upon those needs, makes recommendations about how those needs can be met, and evaluates the ministerial efforts of the parish. After study and prayer, and upon reaching a consensus, the fruits of this shared wisdom and discernment are recommended to the Pastor who presides over the Council. Next meeting will be Thursday, July 21st at St. Joseph at 6:30 pm.

Pastoral Council Members

For contact information for any of the members please call either parish office. St. Charles (Monday-Friday) 616-754-4194 or St. Joseph (Tuesday and Thursday) 616-794-2145.

Pastoral Council Minutes for March 17, 2022

We provide a Catholic setting in the community that offers a place of prayerful respect and reverence for the deceased. The committee is responsible for the care, maintenance and development of the grounds for the St. Charles Cemetery. Comprised of five members from the parish and the Pastor, the committee is recruited from parish volunteers who serve a three year term from March through November each year. Vacancies are filled upon the appointment of the Pastor and as accepted by the committee. If you are interested, please call Larry Caverley

Contact
Larry Caverly
(616) 754-3088
SC: 1300 W. Chase St. Greenville, MI  48838 Google Map Link

The St. Joseph-St. Mary Cemetery Committee is responsible for the care, maintenance and development of the grounds of both St. Joseph and St. Mary cemeteries.

Both cemetery locations charge as follows per plot:

Parishioners – $200 per plot

Non-Parishioners -$1000 per plot

St. Joseph Cemetery

St. Mary Cemetery