The Pastoral Council of Saint Jude is a representative body that advises the Pastor and makes recommendations on matters related to the achievement of the Parish Mission Statement. The purpose of the council is to serve in an advisory role to the Pastor, to help the parish resolve issues that cannot be decided through other means, and to provide a means through which parishioners may communicate regarding the administration of the parish.
The council is made up of representatives from each of the four commissions, as well as the Hispanic and Brazilian Communities. The Finance chair also attends the meetings.
The 2025 Pastoral Council members:
Meg Valz (Chair and Worship Commission)
Catherine Blenke (Parish Life Commission)
Kim Sims (Outreach Commission)
Nara De Franca (Brazilian Commission)
Sunny Neely (Faith Formation Commission)
Jamie Kelly (Principal Advisory Council)
Jeffrey Laborde (Finance Council Representative)
Jairo Martinez (Spanish Commission)
John Pleck (At-Large Member)
Parish Staff who attend monthly meetings:
Pastor: Msgr. W. Joseph Corbett
Parochial Vicar: Fr. Ben Thomsen
Parochial Vicar and Spanish and Brazilian Community: Fr. Thiago Gomes
Director of Operations: Colleen Tyner
Director of Parish Life: Lourdes Davis
Director of Communications & Stewardship: Julie Smith