Councils and Committees

The purpose of this committee is to assist in the plans for the overall direction of the cemetery, to develop rules and regulations of the cemetery, and make operational and financial recommendations to maintain a viable cemetery operation. In doing so, the committee acts in an advisory capacity to the pastor. The Cemetery Committee meets 4-6 times per year. The Essential 3 is required by the Archdiocese. Contact Jeff about the Cemetery Committee.
 

Advise the pastor in the financial affairs of the parish. Oversee and advise the pastor in issues related to the parish budgeting process, existing and/or future parish properties, and all financial development efforts of the parish. Basic knowledge of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Parish leadership structure and processes/ procedures is needed, as well as a general understanding of finance and budgeting. Essential 3 as required by the Archdiocese. Time Commitment: 1-2 hours per month. Additional meetings as needed. Note: Must read Rebuilt and/or Divine Renovation.Finance Council members are Nick Conzemius, Leon Endres, Pat Green, John Kaufman, Steve McGree, and Tanya Peterson.
 

This committee's objective is to help create a warm and inviting environment at SEAS throughout our welcoming posture, as well as increase ways to make connections between new and existing parishioners. Faith can get you involved with this group!
 

The Knights of Columbus is an international organization for Catholic men, guided on the principles of Charity, Unity, and Fraternity. Our local Hastings Council #1600 was established over 100 years ago in 1913. As a Knight, you have the opportunity to strengthen this parish, give back to your community, and grow in your faith. When you join the Knights you aren't making a big time commitment. You get out of it what you choose to put into it. By volunteering an hour here or there you can make an enormous difference in your life and the lives of others. For more information on joining the Knights of Columbus, contact Grand Knight Tony Jurgens at 651-592-0846.

The Knights meet on the third Thursday of each month in Seton Hall from 6-9:00 p.m.


 

Lead SEAS Church in its parish mission statement: the purpose of the parish council is to advise and counsel the pastor on matters affecting the life and ministry of the parish, to develop and articulate a vision for the parish and foster involvement of parish members in this community of the faithful so all may grow spiritually within the Body of Christ. Basic knowledge of the parish leadership structure and processes/procedures is needed, as well as a general understanding of parish commissions. Essential 3 as required by the Archdiocese. Time Commitment: 1-2 hours per month. Additional meetings as needed. Note: Must read Rebuilt and/or Divine Renovation. Parish Council members are Dennis Brummel, Monica Luckritz, Curt Mages, Roger Schlader, Amy Seefeld, and John & Tracy Steiner.
 

Join this committee and plan, schedule and launch specific events. The "Party People" enjoy planning, working with a team of volunteers and providing fun hospitality for various parish events. Essential 3 as required by the Archdiocese. Time commitment: Monthly one-hour planning meetings, 2-3 hours per event, Kitchen and Food Safety Training. Events are held throughout the year. Faith can get you hooked up with Parish Life!
 

Pat Regan and Lisa Piotrowski are our two trustees. Along with Archbishop Bernard Hebda, Vicar General Fr. Charles Lachowitzer and our own Fr. Dave Hennen, this group makes up the corporate board of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church.