The Pastoral Council is a partnership with the Pastor, a Representative of the Parish Staff and Parish Representatives.  This Council, in collaboration with the Pastor, provides a) strategic vision and high level goals in order to meet the pastoral needs of the parish and b) guidance to the Pastor in the form of advice and practical assistance to ensure that the vision and goals are realized.

The Pastoral Council is also a focal point for the Ministry Councils that manage specific parish activities and events.  Each Ministry Council has a liaison on the Pastoral Council who provides a means of communication and coordination among the various organizations and committees.  The seven Ministry Councils are:

Building & Grounds
Communication / PR / Marketing
Community Concerns
Education and Faith Formation
Family Life
Stewardship
Worship 

Pastoral Council members serve overlapping three-year terms to insure a controlled transition when current members leave and new members are added.  This Council is more formal than the Ministry Councils and as such is seen as the primary unit for reviewing and promoting major parish decisions.