Mission

The Pastoral Council is a consultative body to the Pastor and is governed by the Constitution and Bylaws of the Pastoral Council as well as the norms established by the Archbishop of Hartford.

Purpose of the Council

The purpose of the council is to act as an advisory board to the pastor, and to promote communication and understanding among parish organizations. In fostering communication and understanding, the Council initiates organizational dialogue among parish leadership. It may provide recommendations about priorities and direction of the parish through pastoral planning. In doing so, the Council is to become the means of achieving full participation by the whole parish in its mission by giving all a voice in guiding and directing parish life. The Council encourages life of the parish community, is a sign and witness to the larger community, and acts as a liaison between clergy and laity. It initiates and supports parish ministries as well as other programs of social, civic, and education and moral benefit.

Council Members

Membership

Consists of 19 members:

Pastor

Three Trustees

Director of Religious Education

One Deacon

Director of Music

Three Members at Large

Director of Publicity

A designated representative from each of the following parish organizations and committees:

Christian Formation

Grounds and Maintenance

Health/Care Ministry

Ladies Guild

Liturgy

7:30 Club

Social Action Committee

Youth Group

The term for each representative is two years and he/she cannot serve for more than four consecutive years representing their parish organization. The term for members at large is one year.

Council Meetings

The Council meets on the first Monday of the month from September through June. The September meeting is held on the first Tuesday due to the Labor Day weekend. There is no meeting scheduled in January. All meetings are open to all parish members. The meetings begin promptly at 7:15PM in the rectory meeting room.

All meetings begin with prayer and reflection. The minutes of the prior meeting are reviewed, amended if needed, and approved for the record. Each organization representative provides a report of what their committee or organization has been doing and what they are planning to do in the future. This is followed by questions from members of the Council. The Council will then discuss Old and New Parish Business as well as any parishioner Issues and Concerns.

Constitution and Bylaws

A copy of the Constitution and Bylaws of the Pastoral Council is available in the Rectory Office.

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