PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL

 The Parish Pastoral Council is the primary and established means for Parishioners and the Pastor to respond to the Pastoral Mission of the Church.  Council Members listen to the needs and hopes of the Pastor/Parishioners, investigate, reflect upon and propose conclusions.  Offers up, on a regular basis, an opportunity to create a vision for the Parish Community and design a planning process to bring this vision to fruition.  The Parish Pastoral Council (PPC) is governed by norms determined by the Diocesan Bishop.
 
The Council is also the overseeing entity for the four Parish Commissions: Education/Formation, Parish Life, Social Justice and Spiritual Development.
 
Parishioners are invited to utilize the Parishioner Suggestion program (established March 2019) to surface their proposals and are encouraged to present them at a regularly scheduled Council meeting.  The Council meets every other month on the 3rd Tuesday (October, December, February, April, June – refer to Parish Calendar).  



FINANCE COUNCIL
 
The Parish Finance Council assists the Pastor in the administration of the Parish financial decisions.  It acts as a reference resource and advisory panel to the Pastor for all financial aspects of the Parish.  It is comprised of four sub-committees:  Budget, Personnel & Policies, Stewardship & Development, and Building & Grounds.  There are four meetings held each year, on a quarterly basis and the sub-committees meet as required to prepare reports and feedback for the Finance Council’s quarterly meetings.  This includes the annual presentation by the Pastor in his ‘State of the Parish’ address, which includes an insert in the bulletin reviewing the ‘Time, Talent & Treasure’ of the previous pastoral year.

EDUCATION/FORMATION COMMISSION

This Commission serves the Ministry of Catholic education/formation, whether in Catholic schools, parish religious formation for all age levels (including on-going adult formation), or miistry to youth. This is one way individuals can particpate in the life of the Church in a significat way.

PARISH LIFE COMMISSION

This Commission coordinates the Parish social and recreational activities which foster parish "Community Building". These activities are for all ages and all parishioners.

SOCIAL JUSTICE COMMISSION

This Commission serves to coordinate and develop programs for those in need in our area, and to respond to social justice issues in our Parish, city and world.  Proceeds collected go to the needy and to variousoutreach programs.  The goal of the Social Justice Commission is to implement the corporal works of mercy. 
 
SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION

This Commission works to help foster the spiritual growth of the people of our Parish.  It is responsible for planning the Advent and Lenten programs, evenings of reflections, and various prayer opportunities throughout the year.