The purpose of the Pastoral Council is provide consultation to the Pastor on pastoral planning and policy, create and promote the parish mission and vision, and establish goals and plans in accordance with parish needs and in alignment with the Archdiocese. Pastoral Council members listen to and represent parish membership, cooperate with other parishes and the Archdiocese to fulfill the broader mission of the church and work collaboratively with the Parish Staff, Finance Council, Student Advisory Council and Pastoral Assistance Team.

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The role of the Finance Council is to aid the Pastor in the administration of parish goods. In its advisory role, the Finance Council assists the pastor in the preparation of the annual budget, the creation and communication of periodic financial reports and protection of parish temporal goods. The Finance Council is to reflect the broad-based ideas of the parish community, and acts as a consultative resource for the pastor.

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The St. Columbkille Athletic Council, believe that the Athletic Programs sponsored by this Council significantly influence the development of Christian values in all participants. These programs are a vital part of parish life for our youth, and are structured to support and promote the overall objectives of the parish. In addition to providing the development of athletic skill, our programs foster social interaction, self-esteem and Christian attitudes. The youth of our parish, not the athletic activity, is our key focus. By learning to set personal and team goals, and working to achieve these goals, our youth will learn that success is not measured by the final score, but by the efforts of individuals working together.

The St. Columbkille Educational Trust is an endowment that has been built through the generosity of many parishioners and supporters throughout the years.

The purpose of the endowment is to enhance the faith formation ministries of St. Columbkille Parish, including religious education, adult formation, youth ministry, Sacred Heart Preschool, and the elementary school.

The Educational Trust Board serves as the steward of the endowment funds. The Board serves to make contributions to the educational ministries of St. Columbkille that will have a long-lasting and far-reaching impact on those programs and their participants.

The Board is currently working to build the endowment in the Trust and to create a cash reserve that can be accessed in years of economic downturn when assistance from the Trust is in greatest need.

If you wish to contribute to the St. Columbkille Education Trust, you may by making weekly contributions using your parish envelopes, by remembering the Trust in your estate planning, and by supporting parish activities that contribute to the Trust, such as the parish fish fry during Lent.

Contact: David Batter - 402-339-3285 ext. 107

The Liturgy Commission consists of representation and leadership from each of the liturgical ministries. This includes priests, deacons, musicians, sacristans, ushers, servers, lectors, EMHCs, and members of Art & Environment.

The committee meets several times throughout the year to discuss and coordinate the liturgical worship of the parish community. One of their members also serves on the Pastoral Council.

Contact: Deacon Rob Kellar, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

The Outreach Commission is a forum for parish leaders of ministries of care and social justice to dialog with one another and to identify areas of potential cooperation and shared concern.  It meets every other month.  For more information, please contact Deacon Rob Kellar.