The Faith Community of Saints Joachim and Anne is establishing a new ministry to serve our community. Beginning this November the Office for Pastoral Care and Social Outreach will be led by Jan Kunkel. For the past 12 years Jan has served as the Parish Secretary and we are all grateful for her dedication and service. As the needs of our Parish are continuing to change and grow, the need for a dedicated minister to guide the Pastoral Care and Social Outreach of community has become more evident. After prayerful consideration and discussion, Jan has accepted to begin this new ministry. Pastoral Care and Social Outreach provides leadership in educating members of the faith community to understand the Church’s mission and in particular the relationship of the social teaching of the Church to that mission. Helping parishioners identify the parish mission territory and equip volunteers to respond to those in need in the parish and community that make up that territory. Becoming a catalyst for enlivening parishioners to address the root causes of those needs and respond in appropriate ways. In collaboration with the clergy team, parish staff, ministries and organization become a united effort related to diversity, ethnic traditions, homebound, as well as the support of families burdened with terminal illness, the loss of a loved one, disability and persons with special needs. Together we pray for the guidance to better serve the needs of the People Of God. As we transition, all administrative responsibilities will be handled by Jeannie Premozic, Business Manager & Safe Environment and Amy Megahan, Secretary.