Mary Jane Theis is current Chair of the Parish Council. She joined the Parish Council in 2004. She has been a parishioner for more than 20 years.
Other parish involvement:
Eucharistic minister.
When I'm not at Saint Clement, I'm…
"…the parent of two Saint Clement School alums and a Justice of the Illinois Appellate Court."
What Saint Clement means to me:
"Saint Clement Church is the center that holds together the pieces of my life. My family, my work, my social relationships, my history, my values; all are connected to the faith community on Deming."
Peggy Myles joined the Council in 2006 and has been a member of the Parish for over 20 years.
Other Parish involvements:
I have served as a Eucharistic Minister for many years. As part of the Centennial Celebrations, I helped organize Sharing the Journey and am currently a small faith group leader.
When I'm not at Saint Clement:
I'm a middle market banker at JPMorgan Chase. I enjoy spending time with my family (8 nieces and nephews and 8 great-nieces and nephews) and friends. I enjoy traveling, reading, playing card and word games and an occasional round of golf.
What Saint Clement means to me:
Saint Clement is where I feel at peace. It is a very welcoming and accepting community which helps me keep my perspective of what is truly important in this world.
Jim Sharp joined the Council in 2006 and has been a member of the Parish for ten years.
Other Parish involvements:
I was part of the Core Group for Sharing the Journey and worked with the Journey Mission team. I am a member of the Gay and Lesbian Network in the Parish.
When I'm not at Saint Clement…
I can be found working at a small consulting firm in Chicago and enjoy running and biking along the lakefront.
What Saint Clement means to me:
Saint Clement is a community that continues to anchor itself on the core Christian values of God's love and inclusiveness and is therefore a place where I can call “home” as I continue on my faith journey.
John Huston joined the Council in 2005 and is the Council Vice Chair. John and his wife, Anne, were married in the Parish and have been members for more than 25 years.
Other Parish involvement:
Anne is involved with the Human Concerns Commission and that has been rewarding for both of us.
What Saint Clement means to me:
It has been a special faith community with many family memories. Our three children graduated from Saint Clement School.
When I'm not at Saint Clement I'm…
Driving Miss Annie to work and doing projects for Bord Bia (Irish Food Board) and the national Cattlemen's Beef Association.
Mary Jo Huck joined the Council in 2005 and is the Council Secretary. She has been a member of the Parish for 5 + years.
Other Parish involvements:
I've been a small faith group leader, member of the Sharing the Journey Mission Team, past chair and current member of the Human Concerns Commission and am presently a Minister of Care.
When I'm not at Saint Clement:
I'm a senior executive assistant at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago while keeping my creativity alive with my art. I travel often to visit my two children and their families… I have two young grandchildren and two teenage step-grandchildren.
What Saint Clement means to me:
The Parish is a nexis for my spiritual and civic life…it challenges and engages me. I value the prayerfulness and generosity of parishioners, the fine staff and am continually made aware of the city's needs and the Parish's efforts to meet those needs… faith is action I've learned here.
Kim Blazek Dahlborn joined the Council in 2006. She has been a parishioner since 1992; that same year she and her husband, Bill, were married at Saint Clement.
Other Parish involvement:
Kim worked on marketing initiatives for the Centennial and Sharing the Journey programs. She is a member of Clement Moms and assisted with the Jesse Tree project. She and her husband have been Pre-Cana leaders for about ten years.
When I’m not at Saint Clement I’m…
the mother of two children, Liam and Lily; I also manage a national public relations firm. In my spare time I enjoy golf, yoga, cooking and traveling.
What Saint Clement means to me:
Saint Clement is the heart of our family, the place where we practice and experience Christian life. Our faith is stronger because of the relations we have built through the Parish; we truly belong to a community. Our family has so many memories from Saint Clement... the place where we have celebrated many of life's major events, including our wedding and the baptism of both of our children, but it is also the place to watch our family grow and grow up. We have traditions because of Saint Clement and look forward to many more.
J.P Gallagher joined the Council in 2006. He and his wife, Krista, have been parishioners for six years.
Other Parish involvement:
I served as co-leader for the Sharing the Journey discussion groups.
What Saint Clement means to me:
Saint Clement is both a community and source of spiritual renewal for me. My wife and I have developed many important friendships within the parish, in addition to sharing important family milestones at Saint Clement. It is a place where I can reflect, recharge my batteries, and keep my life in perspective.
When I'm not at Saint Clement I'm…
A hospital administrator with Evanston Northwestern Healthcare. My wife and I enjoy our spare time with our daughter, Lauren, and our twins, born this past fall. Past hobbies (recently displaced by Gymboree and daily trips to our neighborhood park) have included triathlons, running, golf, travel and reading.
David Hoese joined the Council in 2005 and has been a member of the Parish for 5 years.
Other Parish involvement:
I have been a Eucharistic Minister for 2 years, a Religious Education Teacher for 2 years and Religious Education Board member 2006 – present.
What Saint Clement means to me:
Saint Clement is a very welcoming community that has become an important part of our family – it has provided us with a place to practice our faith and teach it to our children, to meet new friends, and to give to others in a fulfilling way.
When I'm not at Saint Clement I'm…
with my wife and three kids, playing or watching sports and working as an investment manager.
Kathy Moore joined the Parish Council in 2006 and has been a Parishioner for 30 years.
Other Parish involvements:
I have been a bread-baker, Sharing the Journey co-leader (Fall 2005, Spring 2006). Going way back: the Parish 75th Anniversary Committee.
When I'm not at Saint Clement I'm…
I am a Kindergarten teacher at Jenner School. I'll be retiring at the end of this year and am looking forward to many new possibilities.
What Saint Clement means to me:
The older I get, the more it means. Two of our three children were baptized and attended school here. I have learned to pray, listen, rejoice and grow my faith here and to see the wonders of God in action in our lives. Saint Clement is a gift that has enriched my life and that of my family's.
Craig Knapp joined the Parish Council in 2006 and has been a parishioner for 8 years.
Other Parish involvements:
I served on the Guiding Our Legacy Marketing Team and prior to that was on the Young Adult Leadership Team and the Theology on Tap Volunteer Group. I have worked as an Anchor Ball volunteer many times.
When I'm not at Saint Clement I'm…
When I'm not selling software for a large IT firm or doing real estate development, I spend time with my wife.
What Saint Clement means to me:
The Parish has brought my faith, family and friends closer together than I ever imagined. I've never experienced a Parish that has made it so easy to get involved and fulfilling to participate in faith and community activities.
Jim Lentz joined the Council in 2005 and has been a member of the Parish for 20 years.
Other Parish involvements:
I was previously a member of the Board of religious Education and now am the Parish Council liaison to the Stewardship Committee.
When I'm not at Saint Clement:
I am an Attorney at Ungaretti & Harris.
What Saint Clement means to me:
Saint Clement provides me with the best opportunity I have to connect my faith with the rest of my life. Without the Parish community I would find it far more difficult to grow in faith and act as a servant of god in this life. Peggy Myles joined the Council in 2006 and has been a member of the Parish for over 20 years.
Julie Lepri joined the Council in 2005. She has been a parishioner since 1983.
Other Parish involvement:
Participated in small faith groups, Eucharistic Ministry, Parish Finance Council, Saint Clement School Board, Joint Building Committee, Saint Clement School Parents’ Association and the Sports Committee
When I’m not at Saint Clement I’m…
With my family (my husband and 3 kids: one a current Saint Clement student and two alums) or managing litigation for JP Morgan Chase & Co.
What Saint Clement means to me:
It is my community in every sense of the word; it is where I’ve chosen to live my life, nurture my faith, raise my children and build meaningful friendships while hopefully helping it continue to flourish.
