Stewardship and Development

Chair: Steve Hauswald

The Stewardship and Development Planning Commission (SDC), in concert with the Catholic Community Finance Council, oversees the wise and careful use of parish resources by:

promoting Christian stewardship as a way of life in our Catholic Community
helping parishioners to discern and organize their gifts for building up of the Catholic Community
planning educational activities that instruct our members throughout the year in the Church's teachings of stewardship
promoting ties between our Catholic Community and the greater Harrison County Community

Groups which fall under the guidance of the SDC Team are:

Building and Grounds Committee

Each parish of the Catholic Community has its own Building and Grounds Committee. This Committee oversees the general maintenance and necessary repairs and upkeep of parish buildings and grounds. They themselves are not responsible for completing the work, but they do bring their technical knowledge and experience to the care of our physical resources. Meetings are held as necessary.

For further information contact:
Mark Hoehn, St. Joseph
Danny Jones, Most Precious Blood
Roger Bierly, St. Peter

Cemetery Boards

Each parish has a Cemetery Board responsible for scheduling maintenance, upkeep, plot purchase and record keeping. Membership on the cemetery committees is by recommendation and vote of the board.

For further information
St. Joseph contact: Lancy Hayden
St. Peter contact: Gene Bierly
Most Precious Blood contact: Marilyn Kannapel

Catholic Community Picnic Committee

The Picnic Committee is responsible for planning and organizing the major Catholic Community fund raiser held every 2nd Sunday of July. Monthly meetings are held in the Spring.

For further information contact:
Mike Hoehn

Activities which fall under the guidance of the Stewardship and Development Commission are:
Annual Ministry Call-Out Festival
United Catholic Appeal
Annual Budget Process
St. Joseph Alumni Appeal
Stewardship Education

Communication and Public Relations Committee

Contact Jeff Adams or the Parish Office 812-738-2742

The Communication and Public Relations Committee organizes efforts to maintain strong ties between our Catholic Community and other parishes as well as the civic community.

It maintains a web-site, writes press releases, and helps to assemble the weekly bulletin.