Lay Reps/Parish Council

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Dr. Jane Ellen Carstens, Trustee        Dr. August Gallo, Trustee   

TRUSTEES ~ Two lay trustees for each parish, upon recommendation of the Pastor, are appointed by the Bishop to assist the parish in its existance as a corporate entity in a secular world.  They serve as members of the board of directors of the parish corporation along with the Bishop (President), the Vicar General (Vice President), and Canonical Pastor (Secretary-Treasurer)

Parish Council ~ The Parish Council has 12 members serving on 5 different committees.  As parish leaders, the role of the council is to advise and make recommendations to the Pastor, to be aware of the needs of the parishioners and staff, and to provide direction and vision by helping carry out the mission of the parish.

Every Parish is to have a Parish Council composed of Parish Leaders who serve as an advisory group to the Pastor(s) for the pastoral care of the faith community.

- The Parish council meets monthly on the first Wednesday of every month at 5:30 pm.
- Parish Council elections are held yearly in the month of June.

Representatives of the Parish Council chair the following five committees:

  • Business & Development
  • Community Life
  • Formation & Catechesis
  • Justice & Service
  • Prayer & Liturgy

Parish Council Members

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            Ron Lege                                           Billie Henry, Vice President

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                                                                                            Margaret Guillory                                              

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Rachel Boulanger                            Dawn Blumrich, Secretary

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                                                 Dr. Bob Henry, Ex-officio Newman Advisor

 The Parish Council also consists of members of the Newman Leadership  Team

If you are interested in running for Parish Council, please contact the OLOW Business Office at 337.232.8742 or wisdom@ourladyofwisdom.org.

FINANCE COUNCIL
Every parish is obligated to have a Finance Council (Canon 1280).

The Finance Council must be established to assist the Pastor(s) or the canonical administrator in the area of fiscal responsibilities of the parish.

    Mass Schedule

    Monday- Friday:

        Noon

    Saturday:

    4:00 p.m. Anticipated Mass
    6:00 p.m. Spanish anticipated Mass

    Sunday:

    9:00 a.m.
    11:00 a.m.
    6:00 p.m.

    Note: Masses on Holy Days of obligation are scheduled at 12:05  and 5:30 p.m