Meet Parishioners Richard And Pam Lann: Devoted To Serving As Faithful Stewards

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For Richard and Pam Lann, stewardship has been a way of life for many years. Over the years — as they raised their daughters, Kathryn and Clare, and now — the couple has truly found ways to give of their time, talent and treasure, knowing everything they have belongs to the Lord.

“Stewardship is taking care of that which does not belong to you,” Pam says. “God gave us these talents and the energy to do something with them for Him and for His glory. We don’t go anywhere without God.”

Richard and Pam were on the Stewardship Committee the first time Fr. Michael Troha was at Immaculate Conception. Pam is currently working on her doctorate in organizational leadership through Indiana Wesleyan University. She is so passionate about the topic of stewardship that she is exploring it for her thesis!

Pam came to love the Catholic Church through her college years at the University of Saint Mary in Leavenworth, Kan., and the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Ind.

“There were nuns who really shaped my love for Catholicism,” Pam says. “I developed a devotion to Mary.”

Richard’s passion for stewardship stems in large part from his deep roots at Immaculate Conception. He grew up here and his parents, Jim and Mary Lann, were very involved — in fact, they were instrumental in starting Eucharistic Adoration. Richard is very involved in the Irish Society’s Ancient Order of Hibernians in Willoughby. The group members volunteer at Catholic churches, support scholarships to Catholic high schools, and perform church cleanup and landscaping.

Pam also serves on the Parish Council. They are both heavily involved in the Oktoberfest — Pam serves as the vice president and secretary. Both Richard and Pam work at a food stand at the event.

“Oktoberfest is really a great event that draws a lot of people,” Pam says.

Richard and Pam are passionate about serving because Immaculate Conception and its people are so important to them. This parish is their community, and they want to do whatever they can to ensure that it prospers. As we approach our annual Stewardship Renewal, Richard and Pam ask everyone to fill out the commitment card.

“Even if you don’t want to take on any new ministries, it helps us know what you are involved in,” Richard says. “We also want to know your prayer commitment.”

“Some people think this has a lot to do with money, and that’s not true,” Pam says. “It’s really where is your heart and does your heart belong?”

As we reflect upon what we are already doing at Immaculate Conception, and discern what else we may do here at the parish, Pam asks everyone to consider their many blessings.

“We really need to fulfill the promise that He gave us,” she says. “He has given me so much. All that I have accomplished is from Him and Mary. I need to give back.” “Stewardship is taking care of that which does not belong to you. God gave us these " talents and the energy to do something with them for Him and for His glory. We don’t go anywhere without God. — Pam Lann