Parish Pastoral Council (PPC)

• Directing the implementation of the Parish Pastoral Plan
• Providing strategic direction to Parish Staff and Commissions
• Serving as a resource to the Pastor on critical issues affecting the overall well-being of the parish
• Approving proposals for Parish initiatives
• Nourishing Parish Servant Leadership
• Encouraging and promoting participation of the laity throughout Parish ministries
• Serving as an avenue of communication with the Parish at large, the Pastor, and the Pastoral Staff
• Planning for the future by recommending policies, procedures, and programs that fulfill the Church’s mission
• Encouraging and promoting participation of the laity

Fr. Jake Beltran | Pastor

Jon Monroe | Chair
Jon Monroe serves as the Chairman of the PPC. He seeks out good ideas wherever they come from, especially ideas that come with people ready to implement them. He strongly believes that our best days as a parish are ahead of us, and that we will work together to bring Christ's love to our world that desperately needs it. In his free time, nothing makes him happier than spending time with his wife and 3 kids. He is a computer programmer by trade.

Dan and Beth Kraft | Prayer and Worship Commission
Dan and Beth have 3 daughters and have been parishioners of St. Joseph since moving to Libertyville in 2001. Over that time, the entire Kraft family has participated in many of the ministries that support our daily and weekend masses: Sacristan, Eucharistic Minister, Altar Server, Proclaimer, and Welcome Ministry. It is a blessing to serve this parish community and support all the faith-filled Prayer and Worship ministers who passionately devote their time to the St. Joseph community.

Deacon Dan Coughlin | Social Justice Commission
Deacon Dan Coughlin is happy to serve as the Social Justice Commission Lead. The focus of the Social Justice Commission is to act as the living presence of Christ in our world as we serve one another in justice and compassion. We strive to serve those in need through the food pantry, care for creation, the bed ministry, employment ministry, international sharing, acts of kindness, conversations that matter, as well as many other community volunteering activities.

Deacon Dan was ordained to the Order of Deacon on May 11, 2019, at Holy Name Cathedral by Cardinal Blase J. Cupich, Archbishop of Chicago. Along with his wife JoAnne, they have been parishioners at St. Joseph since 1998. They have three adult children – Brian (and his wife Elizabeth), Sarah, and Sean, who are also members of our parish community. Deacon Dan and JoAnne have been involved for many years with Children’s Faith Formation, Youth Ministry, as well as numerous prayer & worship and social justice activities. Dan also served as the Youth Commission Parish Council Lead from 2010-2015, and JoAnne was a member of the Finance Council from 2010-2013.

Greg Kozak | Faith Formation Commission
Greg Kozak is humbled to serve as the Faith Formation Commission lead. He and his wife’s extended family traveled from all over Lake and northern Cook Counties to worship together at the drive-in mass during COVID-19 and were impressed with the forward-looking creativity and energy of the parish. He was further impressed with its concrete mission when he joined the Bed Building Ministry. As a result, he and his family became parishioners. Greg appreciates how many different things need to work together for a parish to function well, and he seeks to help the Faith Formation ministries collaboratively contribute to the vibrancy of the whole.

Rich Kennedy | Community Building Commission
Rich Kennedy is glad to serve the Parish Pastoral Council as the Community Building Commission lead. The Community Building Commission strives to bring a sense of energy and community to a variety of Parish events. From Holy Rollers to Mothers with Young Children, our ministries exist to provide a sense of belonging and to advance the love of Christ throughout our community.

Rich and his wife Liz have three children, all currently students at St. Joseph School. The Kennedy family has been engaged parishioners of the St. Joseph community since they moved from Chicago in 2013. Rich is a member of the Knights of Columbus and serves on the Capital Improvement Committee, and School Advisory Council and previously served on the Athletic Committee for several years. Rich is an avid golfer and enjoys participating in parish events such as those offered by Men’s Ministry and the Community Building Commission. If you are interested in getting more involved in the St. Joseph community, please reach out to Rich or Liz Kennedy at [email protected].

Tom Sear | Accountability Commission
Tom Sear is thrilled to serve our Parish as the Accountability Commission Lead. The Accountability Commission strives for faithful stewardship in the allocation and use of parish resources. We target to remain debt-free, grow our capital reserves, and maintain a vibrant campus that helps us fulfill our parish mission.

Tom and his wife Rebecca have three children and have been engaged parishioners of St. Joseph’s since they moved to Libertyville in 2005. Tom previously served as Finance Council Chair for 6+ years and is a member of the Endowment Committee. Tom is a Eucharistic Minister and enjoys participating in parish events such as those offered by the Men’s Ministry and Community Building Commission.