FACILITIES MINISTRY Keeps Par I
f anyone at Saint Michael Parish wants to see stewardship in action, all he or she has to do is look to our Facilities Ministry. Coordinated by our Facilities Director Deacon Rob Rensel, the Facilities Ministry cares for our main church building and gathering space, our Saint Michael School, the West Side Chapel, and our Calvary Cemetery. “The whole ministry is stewardship,” Deacon Rensel says. “I’m discovering it as I go. When I start with myself, I ask, ‘How am I a steward of the gifts God gave the parish?’” As for the ministry members, they share humility with each other and the people they serve, offer
kindness, and always remember they are serving Christ in everything they do. There are six team members in the ministry — three handle custodial duties, while two oversee maintenance, and one takes care of our cemetery operations. A major part of the ministry’s work is centered on the school, where cleaning takes priority. The members also look after the HVAC system, electricals, and plumbing. If there are major issues, Deacon Rensel will work with a contractor to resolve them. “The biggest task is keeping the school clean,” he says. The pandemic protocols have also meant extra care is taken to keep everyone safe. Deacon Rensel works
Our Facilities Ministry makes sure our playground is clean and safe.
Two members of the Facilities Ministry are hard at work.
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Deacon Rob Rensel, Facilities Director
