Parish Pastoral Council
The Pastoral Council is the central consultative body in the parish and assists the pastor in the direction of the parish. The Council discerns the needs of the parish community, oversees parish goals, and assists in setting parish priorities. Along with the pastor, the pastoral associate, and a member of the Finance Council the Pastoral Council consists of 10 parishioners who serve three-year terms. Elections are held annually in the spring.
The Parish Council email address is: parishcouncil@stchrisindy.org
Members: Email:
Cindy Arterburn cagarterb@aol.com
Barbara Brinkman, Vice Chairperson brinks907@gmail.com
Chris Cesnik cez11@aol.com
Lisa Doerner doernerlm@gmail.com
Cindy Hahn cinderella561@outlook.com
John Haley john.haley1@hotmail.com
Ann Hathaway, Secretary annhathaway19@aol.com
David Heffner, Chairperson davidheffner@me.com
Jim McMechan james.mcmechan@anthem.com
Lilian Obinna-Igwe lilianobinnaigwe@gmail.com
Joe Snell jsnell@finishline.com
Staff Members: Email:
Fr. Paul Shikany pshikany@stchrisindy.org
Fr. Tiago Vilanculo tvilanculo@stchrisindy.org
2024 Parish Council Elections
Are you interested in helping to serve the parishioners of St Christopher? Do you want to help guide the parish? We are looking for candidates for the Parish Council elections coming up in May. If you meet the following criteria and are willing to serve your parish, please fill out the interest form below.
Requirements to serve on the council:
Be a registered member of St Christopher Parish
Be a baptized, confirmed Catholic
Be 18 years of age or older
Participate in Parish worship life, especially Mass and the sacraments
Be willing to participate in an orientation and discernment process
Be willing to serve a three year committment
Be willing to serve as a alternate if a vacancy on the council should occur
Be able to attend meetings on the third Thursday of each month throughout the entire year