The Parish Pastoral Council (PPC) represents all parishioners and advises the pastor on all aspects of the parish. The members also serve as liaisons to other committees of the parish. All parishioners are welcome to attend the Parish Pastoral Council meetings. The PPC usually meets on the last Tuesday of the month at 6:00pm in the Parish Life Center.
Council Members: Mary Beth Robson (Chairperson); Joan Luther,(Secretary), Emily Jones (Vice-Chairperson), Kathy Peters, Steve Barrett, Betty Gibson, Kathy Rupinen, Paul Sommerfield, Carmen Amato, Hugh Mulligan, Tricia Hamilton, Patrick Rupinen (Youth Rep); Fr. John Lijana (Pastor & Ex-Officio)
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The Good Shepherd School Council is an advisory council guiding the pastor and principal in matters of school policy. Positions are elected and appointed. Elections are held in June and terms last for three years. Meetings are usually the second Tuesday of the month and open to the public.
Council Members: Kevin Johnson, Sara Anderson, Tricia Hamilton, Natalie Burikhanov, Patrick Rupinen, Kathryn Dutton-Mitchell, Courtney McCoy, Jennifer Mayes-Laracuente, Jacob Laslie, Rev. John Lijana (Pastor, ex-oficio), Kelly Rowe (Principal, ex-oficio).
The Finance Council is composed of pastoral appointed parishioners who advise the pastor on the financial welfare of the parish. The PFC meets monthly with the pastor and the parish business manager.
Council Members: Margaret Wahrer (Chairperson), Sean Rollins, Lloyd Lynch, Mike Stone, Jeanne Baldwin, Rev. John Lijana (ex-oficio)
The Hispanic Committee helps coordinate our parish ministry in Spanish.
Committee Members: Maria Sanchez (Chairperson), Gustavo Hernandez, Mayra Luna, Fernando Moncada, Alejandra Moncada, Ana Rebolledo, Jose Cortez, Rev. John Lijana (ex-oficio)
Liturgy Committee
Comprised of staff and other parishioners who lead in areas pertaining directly to Mass planning. Usually meets monthly.
Respect Life Committee
Usually meets monthly via Zoom. To learn more/join, contact Mary Ortwein (mary@skillswork.org)
175th Anniversary Committee
Planning for celebration events throughout 2023. To learn more/join, contact Stephanie Sims (ssims@gssfrankfort.org)
Parish Picnic Committee (2023)
Preps ahead for the event and helps on the day of the event. To learn more/join, contact Mary Beth Robson (mrobson@gssfrankfort.org)