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Parish Pastoral Council
- Fr. John Trout
- Michelle Hobson (Chair)
- David & Kathy Olson – Youth
- Marjorie Gaitan – Social Justice & Service
- Bridget Chaney– Faith Formation
- Dennis Valentini – Prayer & Worship
- Jim Lobus – Community Building
- Brian Savage – Accountability
The Pastor and the Parish Pastoral Council comprises the Parish Executive Leadership Team committed to serving the Parish and Parishioners of St Joseph Church. The PPC exercises shared responsibility for the Pastoral life of the Parish under the leadership of the Pastor and is the primary advisory, deliberative and decision making body for all significant Parish affairs.
The Council is comprised of 8 members: 6 Commission leads, PPC Chair, and Pastor. The Council meets monthly (excluding July) and is responsible for:•Directing the implementation of the Parish Pastoral Plan•Providing strategic direction to Parish Staff and Commissions•Serving as a resource to the Pastor on critical issues affecting the overall well-being of the parish•Approving proposals for Parish initiatives•Nourishing Parish Servant Leadership•Encouraging and promoting participation of the laity throughout Parish ministries•Serving as an avenue of communication with the Parish at large, the Pastor, and the Pastoral Staff•Planning for the future by recommending policies, procedures and programs that fulfill the Church’s mission•Encouraging and promoting participation of the laity
Brian Savage represents our Parish as the Accountability Commission Lead. The Accountability Commission strives to be faithful stewards of how we allocate and use our Parish resources. We target to remain debt free, grow our capital reserve position, while maintaining a vibrant campus that helps us fulfill our parish mission.
Brian and his wife Amy have four children and have been parishioners of St Joseph’s since they moved to Libertyville in 2012. Brian has been a member of the Finance Council since 2014 and a member of the Parish Pastoral Council since 2017.
Marjorie Gaitan is proud to represent our Parish as the Social Justice Commission Lead in our shared goal of promoting peace and dignity, and sharing the love of Christ with all people. Marjorie has a particular interest in working to combat global poverty and to protect those who live in its midst. Since 2013 she has been active in the International Sharing Ministry, and she has been an organizing force in our annual Lenten event “A Simple Supper” an evening of solidarity, fellowship and gratitude benefiting children who suffer in extreme poverty around the world.
Marjorie and her husband Wil have been active St Joseph’s parishioners since they moved to Libertyville in 2005. Marjorie has lived in four countries and speaks three languages. An avid music lover, she treasures her time as a Music Minister serving and worshiping in the Choir and as an instrumentalist. Marjorie is eager to work closely with the church, its ministers and its parishioners to promote justice in our community, our state and across all borders.
Michelle Hobson is very blessed and grateful for the opportunity to serve our Parish as Chair of the Parish Pastoral Council. In this capacity she is responsible for the operation of the PPC in the fulfillment of the Parish Vision and Mission. Michelle works collaboratively with the Pastor and the Pastoral Director of Ministries to facilitate constructive meetings and drive resolution to issues and proposals through thoughtful and timely prayer and discernment. Michelle works to establish the PPC as a small faith community guided by the Holy Spirit.
Michelle and her family have been members of St. Joseph Parish for 20+ years. Michelle and her husband Mark have been married 35 years and have two adult children Cassandra and Christian and one grandchild. Michelle is Director of Sales for a large consulting/services company leading beauty business development. She is active in numerous ministries, serving as a Liturgy Coordinator, Proclaimer, Eucharistic Minister, and Minister of Care, and is an active participant with Community for the Kingdom.
Dennis Valentini is honored to serve our Parish as the Prayer and Worship Commission Lead. The Prayer & Worship Commission and its ministries foster discipleship that engages and creates a deeper parishioner understanding and involvement in the Liturgy. The commission is comprised of 13 Liturgical ministries and 8 Prayer ministries.
Dennis and his wife Kathy have been married for 50 years this year (2020), and have two daughters, and four grandchildren. They have been parishioners at St. Joseph for over 34 years. Dennis serves as a Liturgy Coordinator, Sacristan, Eucharistic Minister, Adult Altar Server, Bereavement Minister, and a member of the Men’s Ministry.
David and Kathy Olson serve as the Youth Commission Leads. Our youth ministry focuses on leading young people in the middle and high school years in their faith development, encouraging them to be faithful followers of Jesus Christ in the Church. David and Kathy have been parishioners since 2004. David served as the Community Building Lead from 2012-2014. He is a Eucharistic Minister and Proclaimer. Kathy served as president of Mothers with Young Children. They served as co-chairs of Trivia Night for seven years. David and Kathy have been married for 28 years and have three children.
Jim Lobus serves the Parish as the Community Building Commission Lead. The Community Building Commission focuses on building Community through small groups as well as large events that provide an environment of faith and fellowship for all ages of the Parish.. Mass in the Park, New Parishioner Welcoming, and the Women’s Guild are just some of the groups focused on building of community and support. St. Patrick’s Dinner and Oktoberfest are organized by the Knights of Columbus under the umbrella of this Commission as well. Recently our Retiree Ministry has expanded activities in our Parish and also in the Community of Libertyville..
Jim and his wife Katie have been parishioners for over 10 years and have 5 adult children and 1 grandchild. Jim is co-lead of the Sacristan Ministry, is active in the Men’s Ministry, and is a Eucharistic Minister.
Bridget Chaney is proud to serve as the Faith Formation Commission Lead. The Faith Formation Commission provides lifelong learning opportunities to help our parish grow in our love and understanding of Christ. The Commission encompasses Children’s Faith Formation programs including the School, as well as multiple ministries for adult formation. Bridget and her husband Scott have three children and have been parishioners for 15 years. Bridget has served as a catechist for 10 years and has taken on multiple volunteer leadership roles within Faith Formation.
Please email info@stjoseph-libertyville.org for more information.
