Collaborative Pastoral Council

Nominate Collaborative Pastoral Council members

What is a Collaborative Pastoral Council?

A Pastoral Council fosters full participation of the entire parish – clergy, religious, laity – in the pastoral life and mission of the parishes, the collaborative and the Church. It is a consultative body which advises and assists the Pastor in areas of pastoral concern. The council meets monthly from October to June.

It develops and recommends pastoral plans and directions through a consensus process and prayerful reflection. Every Council in its membership should be representative of the collaborative, recognizing and reflecting its rich diversity.
It cooperates with committees which address such areas as worship, spirituality, community, evangelization, education, and service.

Function of the Pastoral Council

The general function of the Pastoral Council is to advise the Pastor in those pastoral matters presented to it by the Pastor. It carries out its function by:
Informing the Pastor of the needs and concerns, gifts and resources of the collaborative and its members.
Developing a pastoral plan.
Participating in ongoing pastoral planning.
Reviewing and evaluating the effectiveness of existing programs.
Reflecting on Archdiocesan pastoral priorities and recommending how they can be implemented in the collaborative.

Council Membership and the Nominating Process

The council to start will be comprised of twelve members– six from each of the parishes. Four of the six from each parish will be so-called hold-overs, i.e. currently serving members. New members will serve a term of three years. Holdovers will serve a term of one or two years. Father Sheridan may add other members to the Council and designate their term of service.
May 18, May 25, & June 1: Nomination process takes place. Ballots will be available at the church. Ballot boxes
will be located at the back of the church. Please drop your ballot there.
Dianne Ludy is available to provide & receive ballots at 46 Winthrop during the week.
Parish members are eligible to nominate those who are likewise parish members.
June 9, Pentecost: Fr. Sheridan announces the results.

Please spend some time thinking and praying about members from our parishes who would represent their own parish and work to build our unity and strength as one family.