PAX CHRISTI CATHOLIC COMMUNITY  •  12100 PIONEER TRAIL, EDEN PRAIRIE, MN 55347  •  952-941-3150  •  AFTERHOURS EMERGENCY 952-941-3150

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Staff Contacts

Fr. Bill Murtaugh
Pastor

wmurtaugh@paxchristi.com
952-405-7245
Fr. Bill Murtaugh, Pastor
Father Bill Murtaugh was appointed pastor of Pax Christi Catholic Community beginning July 1, 2012.  He was no stranger having served here as senior associate pastor from July 2011 to June 2012 and from July 2006 to June 2008.  He can be found most days in his office with his two golden retrievers at his feet. Previously he was pastor of St. Thomas Becket in Eagan, St. John the Baptist in New Brighton, St. Henry’s in Monticello, St. Joan of Arc in Minneapolis, and an associate at the Basilica of St. Mary in Minneapolis. A native of Hastings, MN, he studied for the priesthood in Chicago and served in Cleveland and New York City before returning to Minnesota in 1982.
Fr. Mike Kueber
Associate Pastor
mkueber@paxchristi.com
952-405-7200

Fr. Mike Kueber, Associate Pastor
Fr. Mike, a native of Michigan, went to school at the University of Notre Dame.  While there, he became involved in the People of Praise, a lay, charismatic, interdenominational community.  During his senior year, he joined the Brotherhood, a celibate men’s community within the People of Praise.

Fr. Mike was ordained in Portland, OR on July 1, 2000. He has served at parishes in Oregon and Minnesota.   In 2009, Fr. Mike went to Rome to study Liturgy at St. Anselm’s.  He returned to the United States in 2011, after earning a degree in Liturgy. 

Fr. Mike loves nature, especially water, and enjoys swimming and kayaking.  He also likes watching sports, good movies, and listening to music.

 

Al Schroeder
Deacon

aschroeder@paxchristi.com
952-405-7205

Deacon Al Schroeder
Deacon Al was ordained for the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis in September, 1998 and his first and only assignment has been to serve the Pax Christi Catholic Community.  He works with people celebrating baptisms, weddings, and funerals, and he occasionally preaches at Sunday Mass.

Vicki Klima
Parish Director

vklima@paxchristi.com
952-405-7211
Vicki Klima, Parish Director
Vicki directs and supervises the day to day overall operations of Pax Christi. She provides leadership for the development and implementation of all ministries, processes, and policies to effectively achieve Pax Christi's vision. Vicki works collaboratively with the pastor, directors of each ministry area, staff, Community Council, Finance Council, and Lay Leadership Council.
Ken Reineccius    
Director of Operations
  
  
kreineccius@paxchristi.com
952-405-7250
Ken Reineccius, Director of Operations
Oversees operations and maintenance of our physical plant and grounds. Ken supports administrative functions to serve the parish community and manages use of the building for parish and community groups.










Faith Formation
Cindy Soeldner    
Receptionist
    
csoeldner@paxchristi.com
952-405-7219
Cindy Soeldner, Receptionist
Cindy is the main receptionist for Pax Christi.  She is here to answer the phone and welcome all who call or visit the parish.  She also assists in a variety of administrative ways.
Michael Griffin
Director of
Faith Formation

mgriffin@paxchristi.com
952-405-7230
Michael Griffin, Director of Faith Formation
Works to integrate faith formation and social justice into the parish. Supervises the justice ministries and faith formation staff and programs and oversees the formation of volunteers in justice and formation ministries,  ensuring that the mission of the church and Pax Christi is carried out.
 Peter Bierer
Sr. High Youth
Formation Minister

pbierer@paxchristi.com
952-405-7210
Peter Bierer, Sr. High Youth Formation Minister
Peter serves as the primary leader and coordinator of parish formation programs and ministries for sr. high youth. He also has responsibility for calling forth and training adults to serve as catechists and in other roles serving parish youth. He works collaboratively with the middle school minister and other faith formation team members to develop and implement an effective and faith-filled formation experience for all ages. Peter started at Pax Christi in the summer of 2012 and comes to us from parish ministry in Mankato, MN. He is working on his master’s degree at St. John’s University in Collegeville, MN. 
Renee Dignan
Faith Formation

rdignan@paxchristi.com
952-405-7212
Renee Dignan, Faith Formation
Renee plans, develops, and implements catechesis for the Classroom Program (grades 1 - 6), First Reconciliation program, First Eucharist program, the 56er program, and our popular summer Vacation Bible Camp. She works as a team member in Faith Formation and makes real the presence of God to hundreds of young Pax Christi members. 
Cindy Novak
Middle School
Youth Formation Minister

cnovak@paxchristi.com
952-405-7214
Cindy Novak, Middle School Formation Minister
Cindy is responsible for all middle school youth, grades 7 and 8, faith formation programs.  She works with youth throughout the parish, including retreats, and activities.  She helps provide service opportunities, outreach and social events. 
Carol Osterhus
Faith Formation
costerhus@paxchristi.com
952-405-7213
Carol Osterhus, Faith Formation
Carol is the coordinator for our faith formation for pre-school children on Sunday mornings in the Sunday School and Good Shepherd programs. She also is the staff contact for the parish House Church program.




Stewardship
Connie Wesley
Administrative Support
cwesley@paxchristi.com
952-405-7217
Connie Wesley, Administrative Support
Connie provides administrative support for faith formation and social justice ministries, as well as the main parish office. She helps maintain the parish data base and is often the hospitable voice and presence for parish contacts of all kinds.









Pastoral Ministry
Mary Kennedy        
Director of Stewardship
mkennedy@paxchristi.com  
952-405-7220
Mary Kennedy, Director of Stewardship 
Mary's primary responsibility is to assist parishioners wherever they may be in their journey of stewardship as a way of life.  She assists in the education of stewardship as a way of life, develops and manages hospitality and community life events, volunteer coordination, and planning and resource development.
Jane Schmitz
Director of
Pastoral Ministry
jschmitz@paxchristi.com
952-405-7238

Jane Schmitz, Director of Pastoral Ministry
Jane provides pastoral care to parishioners in a variety of settings. While special emphasis is given to serve the local care centers, parish support groups, and Companion Ministers of the parish, the pastoral care department seeks to genuinely support the mind, body and spirit of all parishioners.











Worship
and Music
Mary Ann Callahan
Pastoral Ministry Specialist

macallahan@paxchristi.com   952-405-7227
Mary Ann Callahan, Pastoral Ministry Specialist
Mary Ann supports the pastoral care of our community, working closely with Jane Schmitz, Father Murtaugh, and Father Kueber.  She collaborates with community members and staff to provide welcoming, life-giving pastoral ministry at Pax Christi.
Donna Kasbohm        
Director of Music
dkasbohm@paxchristi.com 
952-405-7240
Donna Kasbohm, Director of Music
Donna oversees music at all our liturgical events and collaborates with all ministry areas to provide quality worship that promotes the full, conscious, and active participation of the assembly, supporting the mission of the Church. 
 Lauren Bierer
Children's Choir

lbierer@paxchristi.com
952-405-7243
 
Angie O'Brien        
Teen Choir
aobrien@paxchristi.com 
952-405-7243
Angela O'Brien, Teen Choir
Angela works with music and liturgy focusing on the Sunday 5:00pm Mass with the Teen Choir.



Other Contacts
Sally Bergum    
Liturgy and Wedding Coordinator
  
sbergum@paxchristi.com    
952-405-7229
Sally Bergum, Liturgy and Wedding Coordinator
Supports all weekend liturgies, funerals, and other liturgical celebrations. She coordinates all of the liturgical ministries.
Kate Gartin    
Holy Family
Nursery Supervisor and Hospitality Volunteer Coordinator
    
kgartin@paxchristi.com
952-405-7242
Kate Gartin, Nursery Supervisor and
Hospitality Volunteer Coordinator
Kate is responsible for our Holy Family nursery. She gives direction to the nursery staff to ensure a safe and nurturing environment is provided in our Nursery. She also helps to coordinate volunteers for hospitality, working with our volunteers.
Al Haider            
Building Services Coordinator
ahaider@paxchristi.com
952-405-7232

Al Haider, Building Services Coordinator
Al coordinates Volunteers to assist  in the Building Service work load and works as a member of the team to deliver high quality service to all ministries. Al recruits and trains many volunteers that help out in cleaning and maintaining our facility and grounds.

Terry Lee            
Lead Building Services
tlee@paxchristi.com
952-405-7234
Terry Lee, Lead Building Services
Terry’s primary responsibility is to provide an efficient, safe, and effective environment in our building and on our grounds. He opens the building and is here in the daytime Monday through Thursday and Saturdays.

Melissa Nault        
Communications
Specialist
mnault@paxchristi.com
952-405-7221

Melissa Nault, Communications Specialist
Melissa is responsible for Pax Christi’s communications and marketing. She is responsible for the website, weekly bulletin, newsletters, social media, outside marketing, and creative artistic support for parish programs and events.

Todd Nelson            
Evening Building Services
tnelson@paxchristi.com
952-405-7233

Todd Nelson, Evening Building Services
Todd keeps the building and grounds clean and safe, and sets up for meetings.  Todd’s specialty is painting. He serves this community Monday through Thursday and Sunday late afternoons and evenings, overseeing evening activities.

 Beth Rademacher
Coordinator of Parish
Social Ministry

brademacher@paxchristi.com
952-405-7239
Beth Rademacher, Coordinator of Parish Social Ministry
Beth serves as the staff contact and liaison for parish charity and justice ministries. She works with the ministry director and Justice Council to implement a vision of gospel and parish values as contained in Catholic social teaching. She works collaboratively with the Justice Grants Board, 12 Baskets ministries and other social ministry groups. She started at Pax Christi in the fall of 2012 and brings many years of parish experience with her. Earlier in her life she spent time in South America as a Maryknoll Associate, and continues to be involved with Minnesota without Poverty.
 
Sue Schroer        
Administrative Assistant
sschroer@paxchristi.com
952-405-7209
Sue Schroer, Administrative Support
Sue is an administrative assistant in the main office.  Her current focus is liturgical and works with Worship area to support the ongoing weekly administrative needs with Worship.  She also provides administrative work for all ministry areas.
Anne Swenson        
Parish Accountant
aswenson@paxchristi.com
952-405-7202

Anne Swenson, Parish Accountant
As a Certified Public Accountant, Anne manages the records of our parish financial life. She chronicles all parish financial transactions, generates financial statements, and processes payroll and accounts payable.

Thursday, May 23, 2013
Living and Growing Through Loss
Southwest Grief Coalition
Thursday, May 23, 2013
Mind, Body, Spirit Yoga
Second and Fourth Thursdays of Month
Thursday, May 23, 2013
St. Francis Shrine Public Meeting
Discussing the Future of the Shrine
Monday, May 27, 2013
Silent Prayer and Meditation
in Mother Teresa Room, Mondays
Saturday, June 01, 2013
Caring for a Person with Memory Loss
Conference
Sunday, June 02, 2013
Book Drive Sponsored by 12 Baskets
Weekend of June 1/2
Thursday, June 06, 2013
Pax Christi Quilters
Come join us!
Thursday, June 06, 2013
Mental Health and Spirituality Support Group
at Pax Christi
Friday, June 07, 2013
First Friday Mass and Social
Join Us!
Monday, June 10, 2013
Pax Christi Environmental Challenge Ministry
Monthly Meeting
Sunday, June 16, 2013
Youth in Theology and Ministry
Summer Camp at St. John's U
Monday, June 17, 2013
MS Youth Summer Fest
Summer Camp June 17-21
Saturday, July 06, 2013
Sr. High Youth Mission Trip
Detroit, MI  July 6-14
Monday, July 22, 2013
Pax Christi Bible Camp
Week of July 22-26
Monday, July 22, 2013
"Son" and Service Camp
Week of July 22-26, 2013
Sunday, August 04, 2013
MS Youth Service Trip
Sioux Falls, SD, August 4-7


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