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Parish Pastoral Council

Pastoral Council is a consultative body which advises and assists the Pastor in areas of pastoral concern, including the development and implementation of a parish pastoral plan through consensus and prayerful reflection. It fosters participation of the entire parish in the life and mission of the Church.
 
The Pastoral Council, chaired by the Pastor, carries out pastoral planning in collaboration and cooperation with the parish staff, committees, groups, and parishioners. As the pastor consults with the Council, so the Council itself consults with other parish leadership and parishioners in its planning processes. The Pastoral Council is rooted in prayer, open to the guidance of the Holy Spirit, committed to patient listening and study, and works to recommend the plans and directions that will enhance the quality of parish life and promote parish vitality.
 
The Pastoral Council meets once a month from September through June or as announced. Elections/appointments are held annually in the spring.


CURRENT MEMBERS OF THE PARISH COUNCIL
 

Rev. Michael J. Gerlach Gordon Jefferes
Sr. Jeannine Norton, IHM Marty Harris
Ron Avellino Ken Kelly
Elizabeth Beck Edward Lack
Tracey Simonelli Bernie O'Neill
Lisa Bodisch Rev. Jeffrey Rott
Ralph Celidonio Mary Jean  Trainor
Walter Eells Dick Uhman
Karen Galese Margaret Strate
Sr. Mary Beth Coyle, IHM Joe Waters
Sr. Barbara Jude Gentry, IHM Leo Sinclair
Joan Capoferri