ST. ALEXIUS - OUR LADY OF THE ANGELS - ST. PAUL’S
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his month, we’ve been happy to speak with three members of our ACC Leadership Team. These members — Danny Borgerding, Isaac Uphus, and Darron Nelson — share with us their reflections on parish involvement, their participation on the ACC Leadership Team, and how they aim to serve our entire faith community.
something to offer and would definitely gain something from the experience. Giving some of my time to the church seemed like the right thing to do for me at this time. What is the best part about being on the team? I’ve only been involved for two months. However, at my first ACC meeting, I was impressed with the sharp minds on the committee. More importantly, it is inspiring to be in a room with others who are strong in their Catholic faith. Lastly, I am looking forward to interacting more with our three priests who display so much passion and faith, each in their individual ways. Being on the Leadership Team, what is your hope for the ACC? I hope as a committee we can assist our priests to fulfill their hopes of shepherding a strong faith community within our parishes. I think it is important that our parishes keep their unique identities while also realizing the benefits of the larger faith community. These are different times — even difficult, you could say — so I am excited to be a part of the bridge between the old times and the new.
Danny Borgerding
How are you involved in your parish? Well, like I told Fr. Greg when we first met, “We got married in St. Donatus, live closest to St. Francis, but belong to Sts. Peter and Paul’s.” We attend all three of them because the 10:15 Mass is most convenient for us. I am mainly involved by attending Mass and participating in the sacraments and trying to be a good example for our four kids. I am a Knights of Columbus member, and my wife, Colleen, is the Elementary Faith Formation Coordinator for the BBE parishes. How did you get involved on the Leadership Team? Father surprised me out of the blue one day, and after some discernment, I decided I could perhaps have
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Isaac Uphus How are you involved in your parish? We help out in a number of ways, including teaching Natural Family Planning, serving as a sponsor couple for engaged couples, and a few other ministries.
