Our baptism calls us to serve one another, and in this way, we show love to our Heavenly Father. God gives each of us gifts so that we can humbly share them in the service of others. Participation in one of the two Councils or in any of the Commissions is an answer to God's call to ministry. Please prayerfully consider if you are being called to serve either on the Parish Council or the Finance Council or as a member of one of the Commissions.  Please e=mail the Parish Office, 0r call 989.662.6861 for more information.  

Parish Council

The Parish Council is an invaluable resource to the Pastor and the parish, as it advises the Pastor and assists in the pastoral care of the parish. Its focus is mission, not management of the Parish. The Council meets on the second Thursday of the month at 7:30 PM in the social hall from September through June. Members serve for three years. These are some of the Council’s responsibilities:   
  • the Parish Picnic
  • the Parish Appreciation Dinner
  • approving the Annual Budget
  • overseeing the Planning Group 

Click here to read Parish Council meeting minutes:

Finance Council
​The Finance Council is a standing committee of the Parish Council and is responsible for assisting the Pastor in the administration of the Parish’s material resources.  It is responsible for: 
  • Resource Development
  • Budget Preparation & Review
  • OverallFinancial Accountability
  • Building and Grounds upkeep
  • Oversite of personnel policies 

Commissions

The Commissions meet the second Thursday of every month (September through June) in the school classrooms at 6:30 PM.
The Christian Service Commission provides direction and coordination for the social ministry efforts of the Parish. A few of this Commission's activities are:
  • Coffee & Donut Weekends 
  • Health Ministry (flu shots, blood drive)             
  • Receptions (Easter Vigil, Confirmation)  
  • Christmas Giving Tree
​The Education/Formation Commission serves as a standing committee of the Parish Council.  It is an advisory and consultative to the Pastor and Parish staff in matters pertaining to education of the Parish.  The responsibilities include, but are not limited to Religious Education, Auburn Area Catholic School, Youth Ministry, Family Ministry and Adult Education.  A few of this Commission’s activities are:
  • Trunk & Treat
  • Lenten Speakers
  • Advent & Lent Little Book Mailings
  • Scripture Study 
​​The Worship Commission is an extension of the Parish Council and serves in an advisory capacity to the Pastor, Parish Council and Parish Staff Members.  The purpose of the Commission is to assist and enhance the prayer life of St. Gabriel Parish which includes but is not limited to training and recruitment for all Liturgical Ministers, planning for liturgical seasons and special celebrations, and preparing the Church environment for worship.  A few of this Commission’s activities are:
  • Anointing of the Sick
  • November Remembrance
  • Reconciliation Services
  • Church Enhancement