Pastoral Council

A policy-making body whose decisions are binding when ratified by the Pastor in all matters except where explicitly limited by the church or civil law. It was established in 1968 and reorganized in 1985. The Council is composed of 12 elected members and the Education and Faith Formation Committee president.

Members:  Fr, Steve Rosonke (Pastor), Dan Pape (Chairperson), Dave Ernst (Vice Chairperson), Marcus Murphy (Secretary), Terri Hyland (Haiti Committee), Mike Moes (Social Justice Committee), Doug Schuster (Liturgy Committee),

Dan Mulligan, Amy Mahoney (Parish Life Committee), Tom Schmerbach, Chad Schockemoehl

Meetings:  The Council meets the 3rd Wednesday of February through May and September through October, at 6:00 pm in the Conference room. Meetings are open to all. 

Finance Council

Responsible for planning, providing for and supervising the financial affairs and the physical properties of the parish. It is concerned with the budget, stewardship and church support, and the effective utilization and maintenance of the parish plant. This council thus provides the necessary administrative and financial skills needed to sustain the mission and ongoing development of the parish community. Financial Review and Building & Grounds are subcommittees of the Finance Council.

Members: Marcus Murphy (chairperson), Bob Kalb, Steve Stoffel, Ted Borelli, Mike Hellmann

If interested in joining, please contact Fr. Steve

Faith Formation Commission

The St. Anthony Faith Formation Commission is committed to provide opportunities for lifelong faith formation by developing, sponsoring, and supporting faith enrichment opportunities for parishioners of all ages and abilities. 

Members:  Fr. Steve Rosonke, Jackie Stoffel (Chair), Steve Cornelius, Brent Daigle, Marabeth Freund, Donna Nemmers, Maria Steinlage

Meetings:  Meets 6:00 pm on the 2nd Tuesday of January, March, May, September, November

If interested in joining, please contact Fr. Steve.

haiti Committee

Since 1988, St. Anthony has nurtured a Twin Parish relationship with St. Monfort Parish in Port-de-Paix, Haiti. Financial assistance (donated by St. Anthony parishioners) is given to help St. Monfort provide food and medicine to those in need as well as the needs of the parish.

In 1996, to deepen our relationship with the people of St. Monfort, a team of 4 parishioners traveled to Port-de-Paix to learn more about the parish. They were met with a welcoming, faith-filled people joyfully celebrating their trust in God. Since then, over 90 people from St. Anthony and the Dubuque area have traveled to Haiti. Many have traveled as a part of a medical team while others helped repair the church roof and making improvements to the school. A parish in Grand Rapids, Michigan took on the responsibility for assisting the parish school. On April 28, the Feast of St. Montfort, another group attended the celebration of “The

Fet.” This included a 3 hour liturgy and a procession through the streets of Port-de-Paix. They heard and saw the many needs of the parish community. The relationship began to grow as visitors reported back to our parish. Due to gang violence, travel to Haiti is now restricted.

On the first Sunday of each month, St. Anthony celebrates “Haiti Sunday” by lighting a candle and praying for our parish relationship. After mass a free-will offering is collected for St. Monfort. Besides monthly donations, St. Anthony began sending medicines, seeds, clothing, books, construction materials and food. The primary need was clearly stated. “One of our greatest needs is food for the severely malnourished children.” The Haiti Committee began facilitating the packaging of meals which is held annually. Since food (and many other items) can no longer be sent to Haiti due to high shipping costs, the packaged food is distributed in the Dubuque area.

Another great need is medicine. Fr. Benedick Lazar, pastor of St. Monfort, also wants to focus on the mobile and prison clinics where he makes much needed medicines available to the Haitian people.

Please pray for the health and safety of St. Monfort Parish and the Haitian people.

Members: Fr. Steven Rosonke (Pastor), Chuck Kutsch (Chairperson), Mel Harvey (Coordinator), Brian Unsen (Treasurer), Dee Maahs (Secretary), Ronnie Larkin (Publicity), Theresa Harvey, Terri Buss, Mike Larkin, John Mauss, Becca Brosius

Meetings: every 2nd Thursday of the month (except in July and December) at 7:00 pm in the Knepper Conference Room.

If interested in joining, please contact Chuck Kutsch

Parish Life

Has the responsibility for enabling the parish to participate in the ministry of Jesus Christ in building a Christian community. The Parish Life Committee encourages participation through programs and social interaction that strengthen Christian community. Its scope of activity includes those parish activities which foster the community life of the parish.

Members:

Meetings:

If interested in joining, please contact

LIturgy COmmittee

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Members:

Meetings:

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Social Justice

The Social Justice Committee seeks to inform parishioners about social justice issues and to coordinate programs that serve those in need, such as Purple Bag weekends, meals at the Rescue Mission, and the Giving Tree.

Members: Jim Kuhl (chair), Marabeth Freund, Anne Hedrick, Deacon Bill Hickson, Colleen Kuhl, Ronnie Larkin, Bev Rech, Nancy Spalla, Tom Spalla, Michelle Watters

Meetings: 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:00 pm (not July, August)

If interested in joining, please contact Jim Kuhl (jamesmkuhl@gmail.com) or call the parish office.