"You can do what I cannot do. I can do what you cannot do. Together we can do great things.”

— St. Mother Teresa

Senior Leadership Team

The Senior Leadership Team supports, advises and shares responsibility with the pastor to implement the vision of renewal and revitalization for Divine Mercy Parish. The group addresses issues confronting the future of the parish, surfaces new ideas for revitalization, and sets the priorities for renewal, evangelization and growth of Divine Mercy Parish.

MEETINGS:
Usually every Monday for several hours
Senior Leadership Team Members
Fr. Steve Lanza, Pastor
Kathleen Clarke
Judy Pyke
​Patty Sanfilippo
​Cathy Stegich
Michelle Wasielewski

Parish Council

The Parish Stewardship Council is a group of parishioners that represent our parish community.  They serve in a lay leadership, consultative capacity, and are concerned with the broad strategy and future direction of Divine Mercy parish, as shaped by our Parish Vision:
Divine Mercy Parish is a Welcoming Community
that Inspires Disciples of Jesus
to Share God’s Love and Transform the World
MEETINGS:
Typically 7:00–8:30 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of every month (except July), although the current schedule for strategic planning changes constantly.  We meet in the Conference Room, Main Divine Mercy Parish office at Sacred Heart Church (Meetings have taken place on Zoom during the Coronavirus pandemic.)
2023-2024 Parish Stewardship Council Members
Fr. Steve Lanza, Pastor
Susan Seeberg, Chair
Terry Brennan
Kevin Carlson
Peter Eck
Sam Fifer
Siobhan Hill
Michael Koberda
Dobson Schofield
Maureen Valvassori
Hunter Williams
 
Staff Members:
Judy Pyke, Director of Communications
Michelle Wasielewski, Director of Operations

Parish Finance Council

The Finance Council is a group of parishioners appointed by the Pastor. The members of the Council are from various career backgrounds but have a knowledge/expertise in the fields of management, accounting or finance.

The Finance Council strives to keep the parish fiscally sound by balancing the needs and wants of the parish. The Council focuses on the short term and long term goals in relation to both the spiritual needs of the parish community and the physical buildings on our parish campuses.

The purpose of the Finance Council is to assist the pastor in the implementation of policy decisions in a manner that is fiscally responsible. The Council consults with the pastor in the areas of budget, buildings and maintenance, and financial planning and development. The Council reviews and approves the church and school budget, annual report, and monthly financials all in accordance with Archdiocesan policy.

MEETINGS:
7:00 a.m. on every third or fourth Wednesday of each month
Conference Room of the Main Divine Mercy Parish office at Sacred Heart Church.
2023-2024 Parish Finance Council Members
Fr. Steve Lanza, Pastor
Gerry Schroeder
Mary Anne Martin
Terry Brennan
Tim Castellini
Tim Drehkoff
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Staff Members:
Cindy Atsaves, Director of Finance
Michelle Wasielewski, Director of Operations

Sacred Heart School Board

The Sacred Heart School Board is an advisory board consisting of nine parents of children enrolled in Sacred Heart School, as well as the pastor and the principal.  School board members serve a three-year term, and are nominated by an advisory committee consisting of board, parish and school family representatives.

MEETINGS:
7:15 PM on the second Tuesday of every month
Teacher's Lounge at Sacred Heart School (map)

All are welcome.  Please note, if you'd like to join us, you are required to contact the board chair (see member list) 24 hours in advance so the agenda can be adjusted accordingly.
2023-2024 Sacred Heart School Board Members
School Administrators
Fr. Steve Lanza, Pastor
Jodi Reuter, Principal

Parent Members
Matt Bradley 
Kelly Vergamini
Jennifer Mackey
Kristen Totten
​Hunter Williams
Laurie Hamman
Allison Joseph
JD Byrnes
​Tanya Scandariato

Children's Ministry Board

Our dedicated Children’s Ministry Board helped us create a new, innovative program that includes less formal time in the classroom and more time connecting faith to everyday life. It seeks to engage families in a more robust way as we partner in their child’s faith formation. Families from St. Philip the Apostle and Sacred Heart join together for the Masses, Service and Prayer sessions.

Our board members serve a three-year term, though many have served even longer. Members serve as advisors to the many events and programs offered throughout the year; many also are integrally involved in the program as catechists.
2023-2024 Children's Ministry Board Members
Peggy Keese
Meghan Miller
Sandy Norbot
Stephanie Rick
Dobson Schofield
Bobbie Weiss
Lucie White
​Tim Womack

Fr. Steve Lanza, Pastor
Kathy Handelman, Children’s Ministry Coordinator
​Kelly Shoup, Children's Ministry Administrative Assistant