Parish and Finance Council

Leading the Flock

Parish Council


The Parish Pastoral Council ("PPC") is a consultative body coming together in prayer to promote the spiritual growth of SJA and plan ways to carry out the mission of the Church. Including our Pastor, Fr. John Betters, we have members with diverse backgrounds. We are dedicated to making SJA a warm, welcoming community of faith filled Catholics. Discernment of new counsel members occurs in the spring. Please contact the Parish Office for more information.

Dennis Burnside

Bio:

  • Born in Pittsburgh PA
  • Lived in Birmingham MI for 16 years
  • Moved to Cleveland in 2000
  • Married (Beth Ann) , 2 children (S. Russel and Chicago)
  • 6 Grandchildren​

Hobbies:

  • Family , golf, fly fishing, adult fast pitch baseball 

Favorite thing about being a Catholic:

  • Sense of belonging to a community of like-minded believers in Christ
  • Catholicism has provided a pathway to intimacy with the Holy Trinity
  • I love going to Mass.

Favorite Saint:

  • Saint Christopher. Mostly a sentimental choice because he was always riding along in our car growing up and providing safe passage
  • Saint Joan of Arc: A true warrior in Christ's name 

Finance Council


The Parish Finance Council is a consultative body that helps the pastor in the administration of financial resources. Members of the Finance Council provide expertise in finance, administration, business and law. Members are appointed by the pastor.