Parish Council – St. James Parish

The parish council is a group of men and women, 18 years of age and older, chosen from the parish community by a process of discernment. The council also includes the two parish trustees and the Parish Director. Councilors must be active members of St James. Their primary task is to work in a consultative role to the Parish Director on spiritual leadership, parish direction, policy development and planning to meet the needs of this parish within the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. All parishioners are welcome to observe the St. James Pastoral Council monthly meetings which are held on the second Wednesday of each month at 7:00 pm in the Great Room. If you would like to address the council, please contact us a week before the meeting to request a spot on the agenda. If placed on the agenda, please understand that participation in council matters will be limited to the topic for which you are been granted time. To request a spot on the agenda, contact the Pastoral Council Chair. Contact information is listed below.

Pastoral Council Biographies

Pat Buehler – Pastoral Council Chair – has been a member of St. James since 2011. In his previous parish, Pat served on the parish cemetery board, took communion to the homebound at Linden Grove and served as a parish Trustee. However, his most long-standing ministry is that of a Eucharistic Minister which has as proudly served since 1994. Pat and his wife Dena have been part of the FOCUS COUPLE group here at St. James. They have two sons, David (Katie) and Brian (Sarah). His hobbies include vegetable gardening, “Cottaging” in his travel trailer, and woodworking. Contact Pat at 262-957-6134 or pbuehler@wi.rr.com

David Topp– Vice-chair and Liaison to Human Concerns – member of St James for 14 years. He has been married to his wife Lisa for 25 years and they have 3 daughters: Lauren 19, Leah 17 and Sydney 13. He has served St James as a greeter, a mission trip leader and a Christian Formation aid. With wife Lisa they also serve as a FOCUS couple for engaged couples at St James. In his free time, he enjoys golf, reading, and time with his family.
Contact David at 414-333-4947 or detopp@sbcglobal.net

Terry Brecklin – Secretary and Liaison to Prayer and Worship Committee – has been a member of St. James for about ten years. She serves regularly as an Acolyte. She and her husband, Tom, have two adult children and three grandchildren. She enjoys spending free time with her grandchildren, reading, gardening, cooking and sailing.
Contact Terry at 414-807-8103 or tbrecklin@gmail.com

Jose Gonzalez – Trustee Secretary – member of St. James Parish for 29 years. He and his wife Gina have two adult children and 3 grandsons, ages, 4, 3, and 1. In past years he served St James as a Confirmation catechist. In his free time, he enjoys being a new Sussex Lions Club member (volunteer work), learning to play golf, and is a soccer enthusiast having been a former player and coach. Contact Joe at 414-333-1102 or Jlgonzo.712@gmail.com

Ray Gross – Trustee Treasurer – has been a member of St James since 1965 – 52 years! He has been married to wife Mary for 57 years and they have three children and 7 grandchildren. In his free time, he enjoys gardening and woodworking. Contact Ray at 262-844-1605 or 24rgross@gmail.com

Matt Hoffa – Liaison to Stewardship – has been a member of St James since 2010 when he and wife Jessica moved to Sussex. They have been married since 2004 and have twin sons, Austin and Tyler who are two years old. He has served on the RCIA team since 2013 and was one of the original 12 that helped launch the Catholic ID program. Besides spending time with his family, he enjoys gardening, landscaping, fixing things at home and learning new things. Contact Matt at 262-352-7243 or matthoffa80@hotmail.com

Tim Khoury – Liaison to Christian Formation – has been a member of St James for 2 years. He and his wife Mary Grace have been married for 8 years and have a son, Miles 6, and twin daughter Maya and Severa 4. He enjoys traveling, different cultures, sports, music and is a food enthusiast. Contact Tim at 989 980 2619 or timmyK12@gmail.com

Lisa Kovaleski – Liaison to Christian Formation – Contact Lisa at 414-807-5472 or lisakov44@gmail.com

Jill Lehnen – Liaison to Health Ministry – has been a member of St James since 2006. She is married to husband Andrew and they have 3 children: Lucas 11, Hope 9, and Calvin 6. At St James she has enjoyed attending the monthly Moms Rosary Group, The Catholic Intentional Discipleship group, and working with the Thrift Sale. In her free time she enjoys spending time with family and friends and is an avid sports fan! Contact Jill at 262-424-7371 or Jill.lehnen@yahoo.com

Matthew Lehner – Youth Representative –

John Walker – Liaison to Activities Committee – he is married to wife Denise and they have 2 boys, Jack and Owen. He and Denise have chaired the Holly Days Event for the 3^nd year in a row. His personal interests include, softball, fishing and camping. Contact John at 414-791-4597 or jwalker7800@gmail.com

Pastoral Council Roster 2018-2019

All Committee Prayer & Snack Schedule for 2018-2019

Pastoral Council Mtg – 2-13-19 Minutes

Pastoral Council Mtg – 1-9-19 Minutes

Pastoral Council Mtg. – 12-12-18 Minutes

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Pastoral Council Mtg. – 5-9-18

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Parish Council Mtg 3-14-18 Minutes