Discipleship Council

Discipleship Council was formed to reach out to not only to the St. Stephen community, but to everyone!

Discipleship Council for 2009-2010:


 

Matt Bauerly
I'm a junior, Communications: Electronic Media major at UNI.  My hometown is Sioux City, Iowa, and I serve as a DC Ambassador.  I love to travel and listen to music.  I was an RCIA candidate last year and I'm looking forward to learning more about the Catholic Church.  I hope to share my gifts and talents in DC as well as to continue to grow in faith.
E-mail: bauerlym@uni.edu
Kayla Boyle
Hello!  I am a Chemistry major, Mathematics minor student at UNI, currently in my third year.  I grew up in Ankeny where my home parish is Our Lady's Immaculate Heart Church.  This year is my second year serving on DC as part of Social Outreach.  I am very excited for the continued opportunity to show those beyond the St. Stephen community the good works we all do.
E-mail: boylek@uni.edu
Stefanie Cogdill
Hi!  I am an Early Childhood & Elementary Education dual major.  My hometown parish is St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Dunlap, IA.  I really enjoy all areas of outreach.  My specific area is GIFT group.  I am thrilled to be a part of the St. Stephen's community and I look forward to the upcoming year.  I am a senior this year and will become a super senior next fall.  This is my second year at UNI.
E-mail: cogdills@uni.edu
Jason Dole
Hello.  I am the President of DC this academic year.  I'm a senior Physical Education major from Pella, Iowa.  My home parish is St. Mary's.  "Above all the grace and gifts that Christ gives to his beloved is that of overcoming self." -St. Francis of Assisi-
E-mail: jdole@uni.edu
Kelsey Flattery
My name is Kelsey Flattery, and I'm a sophomore English major from West Des Moines. I love laughter, literature and stepping on crunchy leaves in the fall. Mostly, though, I look forward to serving on Discipleship Council this year in the Catholic Worker House outreach.
E-mail: flatterk@uni.edu
Margaret Hart
Hello!  I am a junior English Education major with a minor in Literacy.  I am from Waterloo and my hometown parish is St. Edward's.  I will be involved in RCIA as my outreach area this year.  I'm very excited to learn more about my faith and journey with others experiencing their journey for the first time.
E-mail: hartmaa@uni.edu
Courtney Holubar
Hi!  I am currently a sophomore majoring in Elementary Education with minors in Math and Literacy.  I am from Solon, Iowa, and my home parish is St. Mary's.  This year I am excited to work in the Community Life area at St. Stephen, leading GIFT group!  I spent this past summer on the tiny island of Guam, working as a day camp counselor on a military base through a UNI program called Camp Adventure.  I'm glad to be back in Iowa and look forward to "Growing in Faith Together" with many of you as the year progresses! 
E-mail: holubarc@uni.edu
Joel Kirner
I am a senior Chemistry major from Marshalltown, IA.  My home parish is St. Henry's.  I have greatly enjoyed my involvement at St. Stephen while attending UNI.  My outreach area this year is GIFT group, which stands for "Growing In Faith Together".  I look forward to studying God's word with you!
E-mail: jkirner@uni.edu
Karen Kobliska
Hi!  I am from New Hampton, IA, and my home parish is Holy Family Parish.  I am an Electronic Media major at UNI.  I love being a part of St. Stephen and enjoy serving others.  I am so excited an honored to be a member of DC!  My outreach area is Community Service and I am looking forward to serving God through St. Stephen!
E-mail: kobliskk@uni.edu
Dawn Kobolt
I'm an Elementary Education major with a double minor in Level II Strategist for Severe Profound Disabilities for K-12 and Spanish.  I'm from West Des Moines and a member of Sacred Heart Parish.  My outreach area is Adopt-A-Grandparent.  I plan to teach high school Special Education when I graduate, and hopefully teach in my hometown.  I'm excited to be a part of DC this year and can't wait to get to know more people.
E-mail: koboltd@uni.edu
Cassandra Loecke
Hello friends!  I am a senior Marketing Management major and Graphic Communications minor.  My home parish is St. Paul in Worthington, IA.  I love art, biking, and being a leader but most importantly I love UNI, St. Stephen, and serving others.  That's why I enjoy being a part of DC and serving as an Ambassador!
E-mail: cloecke8@uni.edu
Sarah Marsh
Hey guys!  I am a junior Marketing Management major.  My hometown is Ankeny, IA.  My home parish is Our Lady's Immaculate Heart.  This year I get to serve the DC and St. Stephen community by serving on the publicity team and spreading news about what's happening at St. Stephen.  I am also a part of the UNI Dance Company, Orchesis!  I can't wait to meet and get to know everyone in the St. Stephen community!!
E-mail: marshs@uni.edu
Sean Matthys
Hello reader!  I am currently a senior studying Marketing and Spanish.  I come from the small but significant town of Eldridge, IA, and attend Our Lady of Victory in Davenport, IA.  I enjoy serving people so I hope that Social Outreach will fit me well.
E-mail: matthys@uni.edu
Michael McAndrew
Hi! My name is Michael McAndrew.  I am a choral music education sophomore, and my ministry area is liturgy planning.  My home parish is St. Thomas Moore in Iowa City. I hope everyone gets involved in liturgical ministry this year! 
E-mail: mcandrem@uni.edu
Stephanie McDonough
Hello.  I am a sophomore Elementary education major with minors in Mathematics and Literacy Education.  I'm from Iowa City and my home parish is St. Mary's.  My outreach for the year is Community Service.
E-mail: smcdonou@uni.edu
Victoria Moran
Hey, I'm a junior in Biology and Biochemistry.  I went to Clear Lake High School and attended St. Pat's there.  My outreach area is Adopt-A-Grandparent.  You should join us and mingle with the seniors!
E-mail: moranv@uni.edu
Jessica Pickhinke
Hi!  I am a senior Accounting major with a Finance minor.  I am originally from Sac City, which is a small town in Northwest Iowa.  My home parish is St. Mary's Catholic Church.  This is my second year on DC.  My outreach area is Social Outreach this year.  I am excited to be involved in this area.  After college I would like to get my CPA and work in a public accounting firm.  I am looking forward to this new year on DC.  I am hoping to meet new people and have a fun year!
E-mail: jpickhin@uni.edu
Regina Reinig
Hello, I am a junior majoring in Biology-Biomedical and Biochemistry.  After leading a GIFT group last year, I am now secretary of DC.  My hometown is Portsmouth, IA, and my parish is St. Mary Our Lady of Fatima.  When I am not at St. Stephen, I enjoy running, music, and learning about diseases and updates in the field of health and medicine.
E-mail: reinigr@uni.edu
Anne Rohde
I'm from Muscatine, St. Mary's Parish and am a junior.  I hold the position of Vice President of DC.  I'm also an RA in Noehren Hall, member of SAA, and love to sing, swim and travel.  Go Panthers!
E-mail: rohdea@uni.edu
Jeanette Roush
Hi, I am a sophomore at UNI.  My major is Biology and my minor is Creative Writing.  I was born and raised in Iowa City though much of my time has been spent traveling as it is one of my hobbies.  My outreach area is Ambassadors.  When I am not working on that, I enjoy singing, making others laugh and a good movie.
E-mail: jroush@uni.edu
Christa Sander
Hey everyone!  I'm a junior MIS major from Carroll, IA.  I really enjoy doing service work especially with the St. Stephen community.  I have participated in the Antioch and Journey Retreats.  I'm really excited to meet new people this year and develop a closer relationship with God!  My home parish is St. Lawrence.
E-mail: sanderc@uni.edu
Megan Splittgerber
Hey!  I am a senior from West Des Moines, IA.  I belong to Sacred Heart Parish.  I am an Elementary Education and Middle Level Education dual major.  At St. Stephen I am a cantor, greeter, and have taken part in many different activities.  This year on DC I will be serving on the Liturgy Planning Committee where I will be assisting in the planning of various liturgies and prayer services.  I am excited to be serving the community this year on DC.
E-mail: mlsplit@uni.edu
Katie Tecklenburg
Hi, my major is Elementary Education with minors in Literacy and Coaching.  I'm from Humboldt, IA, where I attended St. Mary Parish.  This year I will be working with RCIA.  I'm excited to learn more about my faith while helping others do the same. E-mail: tecklenk@uni.edu
Hannah Walsh
Hi!  I am a senior Nursing student at Allen College in Waterloo.  My  hometown is Cedar Falls and my home parish is St. Patrick's.  I have a passion for serving and my outreach this year is Community Service.
E-mail: walshhc@ihs.org