Pastoral Council
Pastoral Council
Who We Are
The Pastoral Council advises the Pastor on issues relating to the Parish Community, the Archdiocese and the Universal Church.
The Pastor, in consultation with the Pastoral Council, develops the vision for the Parish Community. Parishioners who are interested in serving as at-large members participate in an application and discernment process, prior to appointment by the Pastor.
Applications for the 2023 Pastoral Council are now being accepted. All applications must be submitted by 5:00pm on June 9, 2023. Click the button below to submit yours.
Who We Are
The Pastoral Council is an advisory committee that works with the clergy, staff, and the larger Parish community to help direct the pastoral life of the parish including, but not limited to interaction with the ministries, planning, and or administration of special events.
Twelve at-large members are chosen from the parish community. The term served is for three years and begins on July 1st of the year chosen.
Pastoral Council Members
Karen Genne
Co-Chair
Katherine Stark
Co-Chair
Jutta Fischenich
Secretary
Johanna Santi
Co-Secretary
Kathy Colombano
Member at large
Lorina Escudero
Member at large
Edmund Fernando
Member at large
Sunil Karanjikar
Member at large
Kate McClellan
Member at large
Genevieve Lana
Member at large
Jenni Porter
Member at large
Pastoral Council Members
Karen Genne
Co-Chair
Katherine Stark
Co-Chair
Lorina Escudero
Vice Chair
Johanna Santi
Secretary
David Blackham
Member at large
Kathy Colombano
Member at large
John Salisbury
Member at large
Edmund Fernando
Member at large
Liz Menchini
Member at large
Kate McClellan
Member at large
Megan Gillespie
Member at large
Mary Kersting
Member at large
Contact Us
(818) 698-2883
parish@stmel.org
20870 Ventura Blvd.
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
Office Hours
Monday - Friday
9:00 am to 6:00 pm
Saturday - Sunday
9:00 am to 5:00 pm