Parish Council / Commissions

Parish Council

President,
Aaron Winner
(419) 852-1296

Council Members:  Mike Bruns, JJ Collins, Marie Clune, Dee Fullenkamp, Jason Heitkamp, Joyce Ontrop, Julie Pleiman, Brenda Schwieterman, Aaron Winner.

The Parish Council consists of nine members.  The president, vice-president, and secretary are elected by Council members. Other Council members serve as liaison with the various parish commissions according to their interests and desires. Two men and two women are elected annually for two-year terms. The ninth member is the youth representative. The most important function of the Council is to assist in advancing the Catholic faith for all members of Holy Trinity. All issues of parish concern are discussed. Meetings are held regularly. They are announced in advance. Parishioners are invited to share their suggestions and concerns with council members. A summary of each meeting is printed with the parish bulletin.

 

Worship Commission

Chairperson
Tim Berkenstock
(419) 942-1970

Council Contact
Joyce Ontrop

(419) 305-4186

The worship commission helps to coordinate the parish's worship services. The commission meets four times each year. 
 

Social Action Commission

Chairperson
Mary Honigford
(419) 678-2851

Council Contact
Julie Pleiman
(419) 953-7116

 

The Social Action Commission is involved in social justice issues, legislation advocacy, education, and social action. The commission meets on the 1st Monday of the month.

 

Finance / Maintenance Commission

Chairperson
Kent Phares
(419) 678-4802

Kent serves as business manager for all three parishes in the Coldwater Cluster.

Council Contact
Mike Bruns

(419) 678-8584
JJ Collins
(419) 790-5020

The Finance/Maintenance Commission meets four times each year. This commission advises the parish council on financial and maintenance matters.

 

Education Commission

CCD Director
Charmaine Bettinger
(419) 678-3328

Council Contact
Brenda Schwieterman

(419) 852-0355

The Education Commission meets two times each year. The commission is an advisory committee for the religious education program.