Parish Pastoral Council Statement of Purpose
“The Parish Pastoral Council collaborates with the Pastor to share Christ with others through Spiritual and Corporate works of Mercy. These works will be accomplished through the following services: Christian Service, Vocations, Evangelization, Education, Faith formation,
Worship, Vicariate representation, and upholding the Gospel of Life.”
The PPC is the primary visioning body of the parish, assisting the Pastor in determining
the overall mission of the Parish. The PPC is an advisory board to the Pastor,
providing representation of Parish members and serving as the coordinating and unifying body of the Parish. All existing groups, organizations, societies, clubs and committees
within the Parish relate directly to the PPC.
The PPC:
– Solicits the wisdom of the Parish community on pastoral matters,¨
– Forms a concensus about Pastoral planning which addresses the needs
of the Parish,¨
– Communicates that pastoral vision to the Parish as a whole,¨
– Involves the Parish Commissions in implementing the vision¨
– Develops the Parish Mission Statement,¨
– Establishes goals and objectives,¨
– Is made up of Officers, Commission Representatives and Members-At-Large¨
– Is subordinate to the Pastor and respects his final and ultimate authority.
Meetings: 1st Tuesday of every other month
September – May, 7:00pm – Padua Hall.
Parish Finance Council
The Finance Council helps facilitate the accomplishments of the priorities established by the Pastor and the Parish Pastoral Council. The Finance Council helps the Pastor to be a good administrator of the Parish goods to accomplish Parish goals, so that we may be good stewards of the faithful’s time, talent and treasure.
Meetings: 1st Tuesday of every other month
September – May, 7:00pm – Padua Hall