Council
Pastoral Council
The primary role of the council is to provide structure by which the members of Assumption Catholic Church can arrive at a better understanding of each other and develop a bond of Christian love and communication necessary for all parish members to fully discharge their personal and community responsibilities. In addition, the group assist the pastor, as his chief consultative body, with identifying, planning and evaluating pastoral needs of the parish, and brings about the coordination of existing parish activities through support and promotion of these events and organizations.
To submit a proposed topical discussion for the council to consider, please contact the parish or contact a current member: Council Minutes Available- Read Online – Click Here
Finance Council
The Finance Council is entrusted with the responsibility of aiding the pastor in the financial administration of the parish. It reports at least quarterly to and seeks guidance from the Pastoral Council. The primary responsibilities of the Finance Council is creation and proposal of an annual parish budget, examining parish accounts on a regular basis, assisting with stewardship programs of the parish and providing procedures of counting and depositing parish financial collection. Members are appointed by the pastor.
Current Members
- Patty Kill, Chair
- Melissa Hamling, Vice Chair
- Hayley Jay, Trustee
- Jeffrey Boyle, Trustee
- David Chamberlain, Member
- Anderson Alvizures, Member
- Dough Moscho, Member
- Jason Murphy, Member
- Kayla Rinkenberger, Member
- Laura Rentz, Member
- Spencer Kidder, Member
- Teresa Gahm, Bookkeeper
- Fr. Todd Schneider, Pastor
Mass Times
Sunday/Domingo
- 9:00 AM: Mass
- 8:30 AM: Rosary
- 10:00 AM: Word and Communion at West Wind Village
Saturday/Sábado
- 4:30 PM: Reconciliation
- 5:30 PM: Mass (English)
- 7:30 PM: Misa (Español)
Newman Center

At Assumption, we are blessed to share our community with one of the best liberal arts colleges in the country. Not long after establishment of the University of Minnesota, Morris, the Newman Center was born. The center provides Catholic pastoral services and ministries to UMM’s student population. Its doors are open to one and all!
UMM Newman Center [Website]
306 E Fourth St
Morris, MN 56267
P: (320) 589-1947
E: newman@hometownsolutions.net
“For I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.” – Jeremiah 29:11
St. Mary's School

St. Mary's School offers a high-quality Catholic education to students in Pre-K through grade 6. The mission of St. Mary’s School is to provide an environment that promotes Catholic Christian values for all. We work with parents, the parish community, and the community at large to empower our students to recognize God’s presence in their daily lives and to be responsible lifelong learners who strive for academic excellence.
St. Mary's School [Website]
311 Colorado Ave
Morris, MN 56267
P: (320) 589-1704
E: principal@stmarysmorris.com