Leadership Groups

The following groups (and their chairpersons) 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 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 Ladies Guild consists of all adult women in our parish. Holy Spirit Church and St. Lawrence Church each have a Ladies Guild to oversee the events in the combined parish. The Guild's purposes are to care for the church sacristy, rectory, and Guild kitchen; to host parish funeral luncheons; and to fund sacristy expenses and major projects. The Ladies Guild Executive Board meets monthly to organize Guild committees and facilitate Guild 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.