Please review the profile of each candidate and then select up to THREE individuals at the bottom of this page.
HEATHER CRADE
Joined Parish: 1998
Parish Involvement: Worked as Parish Nurse 1998-2017
Background/Skills: Health Care
Special Interests: Service, Outreach, Adult Activities & Programs
MARIA DEHNERT
Joined Parish: 2023
Parish Involvement: I’m someone looking to become more involved in the parish, and the skills I bring are best served on the Pastoral Council. Although I just joined Queen of Peace, I’ve been involved in my previous parishes as a volunteer at parish/school events, fundraising initiatives, and funeral services. I’m excited to become more involved, and hopefully start by serving on the Pastoral Council.
Background/Skills:Leadership, Teambuilding, Teaching
Special Interests: Service, Outreach, Development
LEON DOWNING
Joined Parish: 2017
Parish Involvement: School Volunteer (Pancake Breakfast, Trivia Night, Lights)
Background/Skills: Teaching, Technology, Problem Solving, Engineering background
Special Interests: Service, Outreach, Finance, Development
JOHN JONAS
Joined Parish: 2020
Parish Involvement: Lector (over 30 years), Knights of Columbus, Pastoral Council 3 years, 1year as chair (St. Christopher Parish – Verona), Finance Council 5 years, 2 years as Chair, and Confirmation prep teacher for 6 years (St. Francis Parish – Velmond, IA), Stewardship Committee (St. Stephen the Martyr Parish – Omaha, NE )
Background/Skills: Finance & Accounting, Production Management, Leadership
Special Interests: Liturgy, Finance, Development
ELIZABETH LACEY
Joined Parish: 2014
Parish Involvement: Sacristan, Eucharistic Minister, CMC Volunteer
Background/Skills: Business Law Attorney, Project Management
Special Interests: Service, Outreach, Finance, Development
SHARON POLICELLO
Joined Parish: 2012
Parish Involvement: Lector, Commentator, Sacristan, Eucharistic Minister, Development Committee, New Member Luncheon Volunteer, St. Vincent dePaul Food Pantry Volunteer for 9 years and counting.
Background/Skills: College Administrator for 42 years, Leadership & Team-building, College Development Officer for 6 years
Special Interests: Liturgy, Finance, Development
CJ RAYMOND
Joined Parish: 2009
Parish Involvement: I grew up attending church and school at Queen of Peace. I graduated from the school in 1997. My wife, Mary Eileen, and I joined the church when we moved back to Madison in 2009. We currently have 3 children attending Queen of Peace. During my time as a parishioner, I have been on the Building & Grounds committee, volunteered at the Pancake Breakfast, coached Basketball, and have volunteered at many school related events.
Background/Skills: Construction/Building Projects, Business, Leadership
Special Interests: Education (K4-Gr8), Finance, Development