Parish Pastoral Council

The purpose of the Parish Pastoral Council is to investigate pastoral matters, to consider them thoroughly, and to propose practical conclusions about them. The Council's task is, first of all, to study those matters brought to its attention and shed light on them. Its second task is to reflect on them thoroughly and to discern their true nature. Its final task is to draw sound conclusions. The Council presents these conclusions to the Pastor in the form of recommendations.

This threefold task of the Council investigating, considering, and recommending conclusions is called pastoral planning. After the Pastor has accepted the recommendations of the Council, he directs their implementation. Council members may assist him, but strictly speaking, implementation is the responsibility of the pastor.

There are 14 members chosen from a group who volunteer to be on the council. The current list of members may be found on the last page of the Sunday bulletin.

Click here for the complete Pastoral Council Booklet 

If you are interested or would like more information, please contact the Parish Office at 508-366-5502 or send an email to: [email protected].