The Parish Council is the leadership body in the Parish. Rooted in prayer, involved in study, reflection and sharing, open to dialogue, and attentive to the promptings of the Spirit, our Council is a consultative body to Fr. Jack Baker and the coordinating and unifying structure of the Parish.

Our 12-member Parish Council develops Christian relationships of charity, energizes the Parish for worship and service, and constantly renews efforts to work for a reign of justice, truth and love.

The basic purpose of our Parish Council is to set the broad direction for the Parish based on objectives and goals stemming from our Mission Statement. The four commissions (Christian Service, Education, Stewardship and Worship), various organizations, clubs, societies and groups relate directly to the Council because it serves as the coordinating and unifying body providing encouragement and support for the Parish as a whole.

Council Members

Father Jack Baker
Deacon Robert Gajda
President: Gary Shripka
Vice President: Terry Beach
Secretary: Mike Dengate

Members at Large
Terry Foster
Norm Kuriakuz
Jane Scott
Carol Tomczak

The Society of St. Vincent DePaul founded in 1833 by Frederic Ozanam in Paris, is dedicated to the service of those in need throughout the world.

ST PERPETUA'S CONFERENCE:

* All members are volunteers.  Presently there are 7 active members.
* Meet the 1^st Monday of months Sept - June, 7pm
* What do we do?  Our needy neighbors call the parish office, 248-682-6431.
Jane screens the calls; IF the client lives in St Perpetua's parish boundries, she calls a member who arranges a home visit, along with another member. 
*How are we supported?  The poor boxes in the vestibule of the church are our main means of income. 
Also, VG community points; personal contributions; this spring we had our first church-wide donation drive.

*How can you donate?  A check made out to : St Perpetua's St Vincent DePaul  and dropped in the poor box, or the Sunday collection would be good.
Also:  upon the death of a family member, would you consider donations be made to St Perpetua's St Vincent DePaul in lieu of flowers?  We have envelopes for that purpose.

*FYI - CLIENTS: 
You must live within St Perpetua's boundries
We GENERALLY help a client once within 12 months
We have 72 hours from the time you call to return the call

*Interested in joining us?  Call Jane Scott:  248-682-0323

All you need is

• The desire to help those in need
• Empathy with people
• Ability to listen
• Understanding of Vincentian outlook

This group promotes the right to life by alerting parishioners to workshops, seminars and opportunities to reflect upon the teachings of the church and providing encouragement and conviction toward the Catholic Church's position on the right to life. This group meets about four times a year to assist persons whose lives seem in any way endangered, such as the unborn and the elderly. This group also sponsors a clothing drive each Spring and Fall.