Parish Council Form

Thank you for your interest in joining the Parish Council. We are replacing four council members who will be rolling off the Parish Council on June 3, 2025. Below are some things you need to know:

You must be willing and able to serve on the Parish Council for a three-year term.
Be able to meet in person on the last Monday of each month (adjustments are made for holidays).
Individuals must be reliable, accountable, and outcome oriented, 18 years or older, and a St. Luke member in good standing.
Topics and issues brought to the Parish Council require time in addition to the monthly meetings. Various Parish Council subcommittees are formed to accommodate these items and meet on an as-needed basis.
Members also fulfill roles as Commission Liaisons, Event Coordinators, or Workshop Coordinators
Specific skill sets we're seeking include a grant writer or individual with a fundraising and philanthropy background, a videographer, a volunteer coordinator, and individuals with organizational skills to create and execute new ideas and programs.

If you can give your full participation in the above activities, please complete the form below. If you have questions, please contact Parish Council Chair Pat Backe at ParishCouncil@stlukecatholicminthill.org.

1. What is your full name? *This question is required.

2. What is your cell phone number? *This question is required.

3. What is your email address? *This question is required.

4. List and describe any commissions or ministries you have served on at St. Luke or elsewhere that have prepared you for serving on the Parish Council. Include any leadership roles. *This question is required.

5. From your perspective, what are three priorities for St. Luke that require the attention of the Parish Council? *This question is required.

6. Why do you want to become a member of the Parish Council? *This question is required.

7. What contributions and/or talents will you bring to the team (e.g., prior work experience, technology, social media skills)? *This question is required.

8. Are you willing to work with the team using the consensus method to reach decisions as a team? *This question is required.

9. The Parish Council is involved in long-range planning and preparing/facilitating a vision for the parish. What characteristics do you think are important for successful long-range planning? *This question is required.