The role of the Pastoral Council is one of service for the parishioners:

• Advise the Pastor
• Set the vision of the parish – set direction and course for the parish and its commissions
• Assist the commissions to assure alignment with the Mission Statement
• Set yearly agenda/goals for the parish

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The responsibilities of the Pastoral Council include:

• Assign Pastoral Council representative(s) to each commission
• Participate in assigned commission(s) to support their goals in keeping with the Vision and Mission Statement
• Advise and support the Pastoral Staff
• Develop short and long term parish goals in keeping with the Vision and Mission statement
• Meet annually in prayerful retreat to choose leadership, revisit vision, and set goals
• Listen to the parishioners and be aware of events/concerns

MEMBERSHIP:

• Consists of 12 or more members as determined by the nomination and discernment process
• Members will have staggered three year terms

MEETINGS:

• Executive Committee Meeting monthly
• Pastoral Council Meeting monthly
• Commission Meeting as scheduled
• Other meetings as scheduled