Community Councils

The mission of the Newman Center is shaped and implemented by several committees and councils.

Finance Committee

The St. Thomas More Newman Center Finance Committee is a consultative body that advises the Director and staff in the administration and stewardship of the material goods of the Newman Center. The membership of the committee is representative of the diverse constituencies of the Newman Center community. Efficient and effective use and management of church resources are measured as much by their contribution to the Newman Center's mission as by commonly accepted business standards.

Committee members 2011-12:

Fr. Joe Ciccone, Director
Ms. Deb Stype, Co-chair
Mr. Greg Stype, Co-chair
Ms. Rita Kerr
Mr. Jim Kearns
Mr. Fil Line
Mr. Bob Salmen
Mr. Brian Peebles
Ms. Cheryl Hoon, ex officio

Leadership Council

The St. Thomas More Newman Center Leadership Council is charged with taking active responsibility for the advancement of the Newman Center’s mission. The Council assists in building the ministry for the future through personal commitments of time, community connections, and financial resources. Council members encourage others in the Catholic community to support the ministry.

Council members 2011-12:

Mr. Greg Stype, Chair
Fr. Joe Ciccone, Director
Most Reverend Bishop Frederick F. Campbell, D.D.
Ms. Deb Stype
Ms. Judy Sonnett
Ms. Rebecca Bass
Mr. Milton Schott
Mr. Mark Phelan
Dr. Michael Caligiuri
Dr. Joseph Alutto
Mr. Kevin Koncilija
Ms. Cheryl Hoon, ex offficio
Mr. Mathew Treadwell, ex officio

Stewardship and Strategic Planning Committee

The Stewardship and Strategic Planning Committee of the St. Thomas More Newman Center is an advisory group that consults with the Director and staff on matters related to our stewardship of time, talent, and treasure and on-going strategic planning. Comprised of members selected by the Director, the SSPC meets monthly to receive reports from the Director and Director of Development, to consider strategic initiatives, and to report on the "pulse" of the community. In addition, the SSPC provides the entire Newman Center community with quarterly updates on stewardship at all weekend Masses.

Committee members 2011 - 2012:

Fr. Joe Ciccone, Director
Dr. George Smith
Mr. John Remy
Ms. Vi Stassfurth
Mr. Tom Mertzlufft
Ms. Jeanette Bennett
Ms. Margaret Mary Boyd
Ms. Cheryl Hoon, ex officio
Mr. Mathew Treadwell, ex officio