Pastoral Council

The Pastoral Council is the principal visioning and planning body of the parish.  It provides a structure for coordinating and unifying the efforts of the many groups, ministries and programs within the community.  It consists of the Pastor and his associates, the appointed chairpersons of the Commissions and eight elected at-large members who serve a three year term. 

The Council seeks input from parishioners and staff to ascertain their perspectives, their needs and hopes for the present and future.  As an advisor to the Pastor, it works through the consensus model, to turn the community's aspirations into parish goals.  Finally, working with the commissions, the Council oversees the processes required for implementation of these goals.  With the help of the Holy Spirit, the Pastoral Council works to insure the continued life and well-being of the entire parish.

The Commissions are:

        The Administration Commission has the task of planning, providing for and supervising the financial affairs and physical properties of the parish.  This commission is concerned with the effective utilization of parish resources, and the budget.  The chairperson is Jerry Buch. 

        The Christian Worship Commission strives to facilitate the spiritual and liturgical life of our parish by preparing quality worship experiences for our parishioners.   It promotes a hospitable atmosphere that is welcoming to all.  It coordinates all ministerial tasks necessary for weekend worship and the event of the liturgical year on a daily, weekly and seasonal basis.  The chairperson is Brendan Heffron. 

       The New Evangelization Commission is concerned with the continuing Catholic faith development needs of parishioners from teen through adult. The chairperson is Tom Lupinacci. 

        The Christian Education Commission is concerned with the religious educational needs of the parishioners. This includes Christian education for all children of the parish from pre-school through 8th grade. The parish school provides a Catholic education for children from kindergarten through grade 8. The chairperson is Bob Wold.  

        The Christian Service Commission seeks to inform and involve each parishioner in service to one another and to the larger communities of city, state, nation, and the world. Special Christian concern is given to meeting the human needs of people and to eliminate the socio-economic injustices experienced by the poor, the oppressed, the disadvantaged, the racial minorities, the aged and the young.  The chairperson is Tom Gavin. 

        The Parish Life Commission strives to provide the community with an atmosphere of hospitality.  Its organizations and committees seek to build community by inviting and empowering our parishioners to use their time, talent and treasures in shared ministry.  Whether greeting a newcomer, reengaging a seasoned member, this commission creates opportunities for friendship and interaction.  The chairperson is Noelle Gollinger

        Current Members at Large are: Paul Gallo, Dolly McCarthy, Mary Beth Brummond, Margie Sznajder, Kristine Gorecki, Steve Keely, and Gabriella Dubsky (Youth Ministry).

Mr. Tom Gavin serves as President of the Council and Jane Bowers serves as Recording Secretary.

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