Parish Council
Cabrini's Parish Council members are elected for 3 year terms. The Parish Council meets monthly, and meetings are open to all parishioners.
The members of the current Parish Council are:
 Kit Canright (Term expires 2015) |
I have been blessed throughout my life to belong to churches that believe “We are the church”, as we sang at Easter. I grew up in a small, rural church, literally built by the parishioners, moved on to a very active Newman Center at college, have now been here at Cabrini for 22 years. These words we sing capture for me not only a truth, but also a responsibility we must grow into. The Catholic Church is at a troubled time. But as we push it towards its next stage in development, we must also push ourselves toward our next stage. Where do we need to challenge ourselves, personally and as a community?
My background at Cabrini is diverse: I taught in the Atrium for 15 years, have sung in the choirs, served on the Education and Liturgy Planning Committees, and worked on several social justice projects. One thing that I treasure about Cabrini is that the people here encourage and challenge me to try new things, to be more. Let’s continue to be that gift for each other and for the larger church
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Cabrini has been my spiritual home for the past 3 years. Previously, I attended the Newman Center and St. Stephen’s. Now Cabrini is the place I turn to for liturgical and prayer community support. At Cabrini, I have served as a lector and have offered reflections prior to our liturgies. Additionally, I offered an evening presentation on Lectio Divina, an ancient contemplative practice for living the Word. I see the Parish Council as a ministry of support for all aspects of parish life and would bring to council an ability to listen to all areas of need and concern. |
 Pat Jones (Term expires 2015) |
 Mary Pat Lee
(Term expires 2013) mplee@crisisnursery.org |
My husband, Jim Scheibel, and I have been members of Cabrini since we returned to the Twin Cities ten years ago. Prior to our move to Washington in 1994, we had been members of the NewmanCenter. Jim and I attend the 5 o’clock liturgy at Cabrini, and have volunteered as mass coordinators for many years. Currently I serve as the Executive Director of the Grater Minneapolis Crisis Nursery, an organization committed to ending child abuse and neglect and creating strong healthy families. Before taking this position in 2006 I spent six years as the Director of Development and Communication at Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity. I serve on the boards of directors of the Carmen Pampa Fund, an organization that provides financial support for a Catholic university in rural Bolivia that is using education as a tool for economic development in a very poor area of a very poor country; and Housing Link, an affordable housing resource here in the Twin Cities. |
| My wife, Melissa, and I discovered Cabrini when we were students at the University of St. Thomas, and we became members in early 2007. We very much find it to be our spiritual home. I appreciate the sense of care and intentionality that goes into all we do, and the strong community present here. I am interested in joining the parish council to become more deeply involved in Cabrini. As a relative newcomer and someone at the younger end of the age spectrum at Cabrini, I have experienced the importance of Cabrini’s welcoming spirit. I am interested in being part of shaping the direction of Cabrini and connecting to the activities that happen across the parish. I have stayed in the place of “being new” for long enough, and it is time to get involved. From my work, I have lots of experience of effective meetings and leading groups in a way that includes many voices. I will bring this experience and the perspective of a newer face to Cabrini to the council. Outside of Cabrini, I work as a community organizer for an organization devoted to social justice. Melissa and I have a brand new daughter, 3-month-old Ellen, and we live in the Longfellow neighborhood of Minneapolis. |
 Jonathan Maurer-Jones
(Term expires 2013)
jonathan.maurerjones@gmail.com |
 Emmy Nelson (Term expires 2013) enelson@fredlaw.com |
In the 20 years Ingrid and I have been parishioners at Cabrini, my faith has grown, as my community has supported me, challenged me, and given me many models for how to live a spirit-filled life. I bring experience as a catechist in the atrium, a participant and organizer of the women’s retreat, and an active member of the Word Team to be a member of the Parish Council for the next 3 years. I am passionate about keeping the essence of our community intact—our care for one another, our belief in the value and spirituality of our children and all members of our community and world—as we navigate the challenges to come. |
 Joe Pipp Term Expires 2015 |
I have been impressed and inspired by the people of St Frances Cabrini from my first encounter, when my family joined the parish after the closing of the Newman Center in 1998. Ever since, it has been a spiritual home for me, my wife Joan, and our three sons, each of them now attending college. I have had the privilege and pleasure to serve Cabrini in many different roles and ministries; lectoring, marriage preparation, teaching religious education, participating in the musical comedy celebrations, and coordinating the Candlelight Dinners with my lovely wife. I believe Cabrini is defined by our focus on community. As I reflect upon the elements that make the Cabrini Mass unique - homilies, music, prayers of the faithful, sign of peace, announcements - they are all direct expressions of an active and involved community. I am hopeful I can bring consensus building, problem solving and communication skills to the council and help our parish celebrate our core values and seek new opportunities. |
 Bob Reid (Term Expires 2014) bevbob61@usfamily.net |
These are interesting times for our Cabrini Community. Who will be our pastor come July 1? We can hope it is Leo, but may need to plan for a new pastor. Today, as in times past, we have a Parish Council that provides strong, visible, enlightened and elected lay leadership and we have been blessed with pastors who have supported that tradition. As a member of St. Frances Cabrini community with my wife, Bev, for about 40 years, I have had the opportunity to serve on the Parish Council a number of times including times of transition with a new pastor. I will bring an historical perspective and experience to Council deliberations have served other parish needs as well. My personal goal is to be buried from this Church by this community (though not for many years to come)! I would hope to add to the wisdom, will and effectiveness of our parish Council if elected. |
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My wife, Mamoeletsi and our then 13 year old son, Eric joined Cabrini family when Newman Center closed. We have felt at home, from the very first Sunday we attended mass here. My son and I have volunteered to work on Habitat for Humanity homes every year since we have been Cabrini members. I am currently on the Habitat committee. By day, I am a Database Administrator at a local bank; but I enjoy working with my hands so much that my wife says I am a good handyman. I have volunteered to help fix things in and around the church for some time, and have been serving on the Maintenance Committee for three years. I would like to have the opportunity to join an outstanding group of people who serve on the Parish Council, as we as a Parish navigate our way through this transitional period.
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 Tim Spanier (Term Expires 2014) tspanier11@yahoo.com |
 Mary Beth St. Hilaire (Term expires 2014) marybsaint@hotmail.com |
St. Frances Cabrini is a nourishing, caring community that strives to be inclusive and welcoming. I see the Gospel being lived here authentically and proactively. Our liturgical and spiritual practices enliven the Holy Spirit within all of us and draw us together. The values and attitude of Vatican II continue to be alive among us. We are the people of God. As we move forward during this time of transition and uncertainty, I consider it highly important that we build upon these strengths. For whatever changes lie ahead, we must listen carefully to each other and to the spirit of our community. I am ready to listen and help prayerfully discern our next steps as our community journey unfolds. I have been a member of Cabrini for around six years. During that time, I have served 4+ years on the Outreach Committee. I very frequently join the Word Team at its weekly meetings, and I have offered scripture reflections before Mass. I am also a lector and Mass coordinator. These experiences and duties during the past several years have given me a strong sense of who we are as a community. |
 Mike Tegeder, Pastor m.tegeder@cabrinimn.org |
To contact a Parish Council member, send your message to: parishcouncil@cabrinimn.org
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