“The Lord has called us from different nations, but we must be united with one heart and one soul.”
St. Maria Elizabeth Hesselblad
The primary purpose of the Pastoral Council is to assist the parish in carrying out its apostolate, as described in the Mission Statement. As a pastoral body, Parish Pastoral Council has the following responsibilities:
- Advise the pastor in determining the needs of the parish
- Develop an awareness of the needs and priorities of the parish families
- Advise the pastor in establishing the goals and objectives of the parish and set priorities for their implementation
Membership is generally open to adult members of the parish who are practicing and confirmed Catholics. The current Council consists of nine members, each of whom serve a three year term. One third of the Council is selected yearly through a discernment process in the Spring.
The Parish Council is one of the most important leadership bodies in the parish. Our pastor, Fr. Pat Stewart greatly relies on their input and support. They are a concerned and dedicated group of people. You may not see the direct results of their deliberations, but much of what we do in the parish is enhanced and energized by their discussions.
Council members serve a three year term and there are nine members in total. This is the way we keep some consistency while constantly bringing in fresh ideas. Our meetings are usually on the 3rd Thursday. They begin at 6:30 and take a little over and hour and a half. If you have an interest in learning more about our Parish Council, please email Fr. Pat. pstewart@cdlex.org