Leadership Groups

The following groups organize, train, and facilitate the many ministries and activities that carry out our parish mission. 

The Finance Council advises the pastor in the areas of administration, finances, and personnel. This Council consists of nine members, including two parish corporate directors, six other parishioners, and the pastor. 

The Pastoral Council's responsibility is to be a visionary body for the parishes. To foster pastoral activity of the parish including: Prayer & Worship, Evangelization, Fostering Community, Spiritual Enrichment & Growth, Social Justice & Service...The Educational Ministry of the Church. 

The Liturgy Committee strives to provide the best possible environment for worship. Members help the parish music director and pastor to prepare for and evaluate our parish's observation of the liturgical seaons. This committee is responsible for the decoration of our church for the various seasons and feastdays. 

The Women's Club consists of all adult women in our parish to oversee the events in the combined parish. The Women's Club purposes are to care for the church sacristy and parish kitchen; to host parish funeral luncheons; and to fund sacristy expenses and major projects. The Women's Club Executive Board meets monthly to organize committees and facilitate fundraising efforts. 

The Buildings & Grounds Committee oversees improvements and large maintenance projects for parish buildings and grounds. This committee meets as needed. 

The Flowers & Shrubs Committee are volunteers who install and care for parish flowerbeds. This committee meets in April and schedules volunteers for the spring, summer, and fall months. 

The Newcomer Welcome Committee visits new parishioners to deliver information about St. John Paul II Parish to answer questions, and to encourage participation in parish life.

The Adoration Chapel is located in the Kuemper Convent, 219 S. East Street, in Carroll. This chapel is open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Parishioners may sign up for one or more regular times of prayer and/or stop for a visit anytime.