Parish Mission Statement
Pax Christi Catholic Community, in company with God, and guided by the Spirit of Vatican II, welcomes all as leaders in faith for service to the world.


Value Statements

God-Centered
Guided by Sacramental worship and prayer, we hold God as the center of our daily lives.

Justice
We are advocates for the marginalized and champions for systemic change.

Inclusive
We include all people who seek a spiritual home, without judgment.

Hospitality
We nurture and build community through our attitudes, actions and activities.

Lifelong Learning
We are in a lifelong process of learning how to live out our faith.

Stewardship
We share our God-given gifts of time, talent and treasure to meet the needs of the Pax Christi Catholic Community.

Top Row (left to right): Mark Cox, *Mark Huschke, Greg Halvorson - Council Chair, Dave Franzen, Ken Reineccius - Dir. of Operations Bottom Row (left to right): Tony Anderson, *Jeff Wendt, *Steve Gast, Mike Stoner, Mike Cassidy

Facilities Council Facilities Council Mission The mission of the Facilities Council is to create and maintain an environment that encourages the Pax Christi Community to flourish and grow. Facilities Council Purpose The purpose of the Facilities Council is to: Recognize the importance of creating a nurturing environment that best serves our diverse community, drawing all together. Provide leadership and guidance to the ministry councils of Pax Christi, working to accommodate all their mission and vision as it relates to the use of the facilities and grounds. Promote the wise stewardship of our physical assets using our resources in a way that respects our environment. Encourage prudent and responsible shared usage of our facilities.

Top Row (left to right): *Maggie Horn, Michael Griffin - Dir. of Faith Formation, Jim O’Laughlin - Council Chair, *John Shanks Bottom Row (left to right): *Ed Karbowski, Judy Ryan, Cathy Buse, Mary Andert

Faith Formation Council Faith Formation Mission Our mission is to nourish the spiritual hunger within all members of the parish community by providing a broad range of faith formation opportunities, thus deepening the Eucharistic celebration experience and strengthening the faith of all parish households. Faith Formation Purpose The primary purpose of the Faith Formation ministry is to engage with the community in lifelong faith formation that seeks to expand our minds, to change our hearts, and transform our daily lives as guided by the vision of Pax Christi and the mission of the Church.

Top Row (left to right): Julie Borchart, Jim Sankovitz - Council Chair, Rex Kohl, *Jon Jasken  Bottom Row (left to right): *Al Miller, Mary Larson, Sue Kelley - Parish Director, Kristin Nystrom  Missing: Jerry Dervin and Sr. Sue Ernster

Finance Council Finance Council Mission The Finance Council provides financial advice regarding: The annual operating budget. The long term strategic plan. The parish’s financial condition, including its investment portfolio and debt obligations. Internal controls and Communication of financial information. Finance Council Purpose Guided by the teachings of the Gospel, the Pax Christi Finance Council advises the pastor and parish leaders how to best utilize the assets of the parish to meet the spiritual and social needs of our community.

Top Row (left to right): Geri Martin, Steve Wagner, Mark Weber, *Jonathan Luebbers  Bottom Row (left to right): Michael Griffin - Dir. of Faith Formation, *Boe Piras, *Barb Van Hauer, *Ed Ogrin  Missing: Ken Duncan and Julie Warrick

Justice Council Justice Ministry Mission We will discern the most pressing needs of society and utilize Pax Christi’s resources to promote the dignity of the marginalized and change the forces and structures that create injustice. Justice Ministry Purpose The Justice Ministry Council exists to serve and speak for the marginalized, to serve the parish as its primary resource and catalyst for the work of social justice, to educate the community on social issues and Catholic social teaching, to provide opportunities for social action, and to foster awareness that social ministry is integral, not optional, in the life of the parish.  It provides leadership and vision to the Justice Grant Board and other justice related ministries.

Top Row (left to right): Diana Gast, Peter Donlon, Colleen Curran, Ray Tahnk-Johnson  Bottom Row (left to right): Mike Degen, *Ruth Degen, *Patricia Pidcock, Vicki Klima - Dir. of Leadership, Steven Olinger - Council Chair  Missing: Wayne Ward

Lay Leadership Council Lay Leadership Mission The mission of the Lay Leadership Council, in support of Pax Christi’s commitment to collegial parish leadership, is to affirm, cultivate, and strengthen community leaders for collaborative leadership in the parish and its ministries.  Lay Leadership Purpose The purpose of the Lay Leadership Council is to: • Engage the community in identifying, inviting, and motivating people who demonstrate interest and ability to participate in the leadership discernment and development process • Empower and equip leaders for service to the Pax Christi community by enhancing their leadership and ministry skills • Provide resources for ongoing leadership training, mentoring, and facilitation • Oversee the grant process for the Leadership Development Fund

Top Row (left to right): *Sue Odegard, *Doug Mertz, Kathy Ogrin, Joan Waterstreet - Council Chair  Bottom Row (left to right): Georgi Walsh, Gerry Revier, Jane Schmitz - Dir. of Pastoral Ministry, Sr. Mary Nick Eiden

Pastoral Care Council Pastoral Care Mission The mission of the Pastoral Care ministry is to serve as a model and resource to individuals and families and to respond to their spiritual, emotional, physical, intellectual, and social needs.  We do so by striving to empower the people of God to share in pastoral ministry. Pastoral Care Purpose The purpose of the Pastoral Care ministry is to: Identify areas of concern in the ministry of pastoral care. Find and train ministers who are effective in the skills of meeting the needs of the people of God. With knowledge of our baptismal call, we create a safe, nurturing community based on prayer, service, and action. As a faith community, we strive to connect people with resources that meet their needs and challenges.