Building and Maintenance Committee
Maintains the Church and School
Buildings
Dave Hohman
419-771-9321
Pastoral Council
To serve in an advisory role to the
Parish in decisions regarding the
current and future direction of the
Parish.
Patrick.Horstman@gmail.com
(248) 227-5176
Liturgy Committee
To coordinate Devotional and
Worship services in accordance
with current liturgical practices.
Fr. Chris Bohnsack, Pastor
419-238-3979
Funeral Lunches
A team of ladies, who arrange the
meal following a funeral, if one is
desired.
Carolyn Schneider
419-236-6899
Endowment Committee
Promote financial gifts to the
Parish and the growth of the
Endowment funds.
Fr. Chris Bohnsack
419-238-3979
Sacristan
To supply the physical and
practical needs for the celebration
of Liturgies
Jann Sheeran
419-682-2208
VIRTUS
The program selected by the
Diocese to screen employees and
volunteers, who may work with
children and to make the entire
parish aware of the signs of child
abuse.
Karissa Rutkowski
Safe Environment Screening
Compliance Officer
419-238-3079
Natural Family Planning
To educate couples of the natural
life cycles for postponiing families
or for those seeking pregnancy.
Jen & Matt Schrader
260-341-3237
St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic School
The only option for a Christ
centered education in Van Wert
County for Kindergarten and
Grades 1-6. While adhering to
the teachings of the Catholic
Church, our school is open to
children of all faiths.
Dan Metzger, Principal
419-238-5186
Strategic Planning Committee
To create and monitor a Master Plan
for the growth of St. Mary's Parish--no
active committee at this time.
Gardeners
To maintain the beauty of the
church grounds.
Judy Nieman
419-238-9978
RCIA Team
Members of the Team are the
presenters of the topics covered
in the RCIA classes and are
sharers of faith.
Karissa Rutkowski
419-238-3079
Prayer Line
A chain of prayers for anyone in need. Someone calls a designated person, who calls a designated person, etc.
Angie Renner, Parish Secretary
419-238-3979
Music Committee
To coordinate liturgical music for
all seasons.
Choir
Not currently active
Contemporary Music
Steve Wasserman
419-238-0393
Organist
Julia Miller
419-238-9409
Schedules for Lectors, Extra-ordinary Ministers of the Eucharist, and Altar Servers
Karissa Rutkowski
419-238-3079
For information and news from any of the committees and organizations, click on the underlined title.
St. Mary's Parish School of Religion (SOR)
Formal religious education for
children in Grades 1-8, who do
not attend the Catholic School.
Karissa Rutkowski
419-238-3079
Mowers
To maintain the grounds of the
Parish Church and School
Dewey Fuerst
419-238-4139
Finance Committee
To oversee the finances of the
Parish and to approve the annual
budget and capital expenditures.
Fr. Chris Bohnsack
419-238-3979
Liturgy of the Word for Children
A team of lay people, who proclaim the
Word of God using an approved
children's lectionary. Reflection and
General Intercessions are designed for
children K-2nd grade.
Lora Karcher
419-203-2421
Catholic Ladies of Columbia
For women of the Parish. Meets the
2nd Tuesday of the month, April to
December at 6:45 PM in the Holy
Family Room.
Jan Kiepper, 419-605-7237
Jeannie Stoller, 419-238-2115
For men of the Parish.
Meetings the 3rd Wednesday of the month, September-May at 8 PM in the K of C Hall,
425 Woodland Avenue, Van Wert.
Sam Laurant, Grand Knight
260-749-4185
Enrichment in faith and spirituality
for Grades 9-12.
2018-2019 Schedule
Julia Reichert
260-312-0867
Bingo is played every Sunday,
and Tuesday at the
K of C Hall, 425 Woodland
Avenue. Games begin at 6:15 PM,
with doors opening at 4 PM.
Ed Fox
419-238-3979
St. Vincent dePaul Society
To assist the poor and others in need
in the community.
Steve Wasserman
419-203-9518
Engaged Couples
A team which informs engaged
couples about married life. This is
a required course before
marriage. We offer it, usually, in
February. Call the Parish
Secretary to schedule the date of
your wedding at least six months
before your desired date.
Angie Renner, Parish Secretary
419-238-3979
Promote spiritual and social
growth through various activities.
Sherryl Proctor
(419) 576-7855
Decorating Committee
Assist in decorating the Church
for the different liturgical seasons
and other special occasions.
Becky Salisbury
419-238-0962