Parish Council Notes
March 2024
Posted by St. Henry Cluster on 3/26/24
Parish Council Notes Father Hess introduced Josh Wendel as the New Director of Administration. Father would like to apply Pillars of Formation (learned in seminary) to the structure & organization of the council and office staff (human, intellectual, spiritual, pastoral). An organizational chart was presented based on these pillars. ... Read More »
February 2024
Posted by St. Henry Cluster on 2/19/24
Parish Council Notes Father Hess presented a Beacons of Light update Rome is looking into 4 of the 5 parishes' appeals against the merger decree. Finances of the parishes will continue to stay as-is. There have been no changes implemented thus far. Envelopes are still being sorted by parish ... Read More »
January 2024
Posted by St. Henry Cluster on 1/25/24
Parish Council Notes Jared Pottkotter will be taking Dave Wuebker's place on the council. We are looking to hire a Director of Administration full-time. Sue Nietfeld will be retiring this spring. Our office staff has been restructured. Our Director of Youth Evangelization has resigned. We will be looking to ... Read More »
December 2023
Posted by St. Henry Cluster on 12/20/23
Parish Council Notes The septic system project at St. Wendelin is running into some issues (seasonal floodplain). More conversations taking place with EPA. Bulletins will be put out during Masses by the ushers from now on. Noticed people reading bulletins during Mass. Received positive feedback from the financial document ... Read More »
November 2023
Posted by St. Henry Cluster on 12/20/23
Parish Council Notes Dave Wuebker has stepped down from the council. Merger discussions: Parishioners appealed to the Archbishop & were denied. The intention is to go to Rome from here as far as we know. Other parishes in the diocese have put forth a decree as well. St. Francis' ... Read More »
August 2023
Posted by St. Henry Cluster on 12/20/23
Parish Council Notes Cemetery Bylaws review: leads of the Cemetery Committees had a meeting to discuss unifying the fees and regulations of the cemeteries. New bylaws are being drafted and will be presented to the Cemetery Board for final approval. Common fees for each cemetery New Staff: Ben Buening was ... Read More »
July 2023
Posted by St. Henry Cluster on 12/20/23
Parish Council Notes Br. Nick no longer works for the parish. Parish Council Bylaws are in review. Review of Mass Attendance and Suggested New Mass Times – Start Sept. 9/10 Weekend for all changes. Weekday Masses are changing rotation to accommodate Adoration at St. Wendelin. All churches will still ... Read More »
June 2023
Posted by St. Henry Cluster on 12/20/23
Parish Council Notes
Fr. Jason Williams, the Chancellor of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, came to the Parish Council meeting on June 12 to answer questions that were submitted by parishioners regarding Beacons of Light. These were the only agenda items discussed at this meeting. Through the Beacons of Light ... Read More »
May 2023
Posted by St. Henry Cluster on 12/20/23
Parish Council Notes May 2023 Survey Results - The initial results of the Disciple Makers Index Survey are in. Results will be shared soon. Family Name - After a review of feedback, many conversations and prayerful consideration it has been decided to add and recommend St. Henry as the name of ... Read More »
December 2022 & January 2023
Posted by St. Henry Cluster on 12/20/23
Parish Family Council Notes: December 2022 & January 2023
NEW NAME: The voting results have been sent to the Archbishop. He will choose a name from our three options and establish this as our new parish patron. This will likely coincide with the merger.
PERPETUAL ADORATION - ST. WENDELIN: ... Read More »