Here are the nominees for the St. John Pastoral Council. Please review their bios. We will hold the elections on the weekend of May 17/18, 2008.

Thank you!

My name is Mike Purcell. I have been a member of St. John’s Parish for 14 years. I have served St John’s parish in the following ministries: cross bearer, Eucharistic minister, festival worker, and gardener. I enjoy our wonderful church community. I am also a member of the Disabled American Veterans Association. I am answering a call to serve our parish as a pastoral council nominee.

My name is Terri Hanlon. My family and I have been members of St John’s Parish for several years. I am an RN and work as a senior leader for TriHealth Corporate Health. My parish involvement includes: festival worker, CRHP team 27 member, bible study participant, preschool and PSR teacher, RCIA sponsor. Being a member of St. John’s Pastoral Council is a way to use my talents and energy to serve our parish community. Thank you for your support.

My name is Rose Braun. I have been attending St John’s Parish since 2000. I currently participate in the music ministry, festival committee, and pastoral council. I have been honored to serve as the facilitator for St. John’s Pastoral Council this past year. I have also served as a RCIA sponsor and on a CRHP team. I believe God has called my husband and me to St. John’s. I look forward to the opportunity to continue to serve St John’s in the pastoral council ministry.

My name is Sandy Kinney. I have been a member of St. John’s Parish for 18 years. I am employed with GE Aviation. I have two married children and two beautiful granddaughters. I have served the community of St. John’s in the following ministries: festival worker, CRHP team member, RCIA sponsor, sacristan, Eucharistic minister, and call to worship. I am answering a call to serve our parish and would welcome the opportunity to be a parish council member.

My name is Matt Bolton and my wife and I have been members of St. John’s since 2004. We have two sons. I own and operate a small manufacturing business in Blue Ash. I have served as Chair, Vice Chair, and Newsletter Chair for the Wabash Valley section of the American Society for quality. I am a member of CRHP team 29. If nominated, I promise to do my best to help the St. John’s community to achieve its goals and live its mission.

My name is Joan Seibenick. My husband, son and I joined St John’s Parish nearly 8 years ago when we moved here from Connecticut. I currently serve as co-chair of the Tanzania Promise Committee. I also serve as a lector, Eucharistic minister, festival worker, and participant in outreach ministry for our sister parish in Campton, Kentucky. I enjoy being part of the big extended St. John’s family. I welcome the opportunity to serve this wonderful parish through pastoral council.

My name is Beckie Schretter. My husband and I have two small children ages 3 and 4. I currently serve in the nursery and in the Early Childhood Education program. I am seeking to serve our Lord as a pastoral council member using my decade of experience and skills as an Organizational Development professional and my passion as a Catholic. I have also completed CRHP and served on an RCIA team with my husband. I look forward to serving on St John’s Pastoral Council.

My name is Chris Gebhart. My wife and I have been members of St. John’s for 20 years. My wife and I have three adult children I work as an accountant. I currently serve as Grand Knight in the Knights of Columbus and hold a fourth degree rank. I am a charter member of the Knights and helped to start the Knights here four years ago. I have also served as a festival worker and Lenten fish fry worker. Being a Knight has helped me to identify parish needs. I thank your for your support.

My name is Donna Denning. I have been a member of St. John’s Parish for 17 years. I have four children and five step-children. I currently work part-time for Pediatric Associates of Fairfield. I currently serve as a sacristan and extraordinary minister. I am answering a call to serve St. John’s Parish through pastoral council ministry.

My name is Tom Kroger. My wife and I have been married for 35 years. We have four children, and six grandchildren. We have been members of St John’s parish for 20 years. I have served in the following ministries: sacristan, Extraordinary minister, and festival booth captain. I am completing my three year term on parish council and would welcome the opportunity to renew my term on parish council. I enjoy assisting with ongoing improvements in our parish.