Parish Council – Acts as a member of the principal advisory committee to the Pastor in accordance with the guidelines of our Diocese and Canon Law. Voting members consist of six elected members, and three appointed members serving three year terms. Terms are staged, so that one third of the membership are elected or appointed annually. Candidates are required to be parishioners over the age of 18. Members are to be willing to take leadership or provide leadership and/or assistance for parish ministries and activities. Members are to be active in periodically assessing needs of the parish, its ministries and organizations. Non voting members include the Pastor, and designated staff (refer to By-Laws for more information).

Executive Committee of Parish Council:

President: presides at all meetings of the Parish Council, and performs all duties as outlined in the Code of By-Laws. The President works with the Business Manager to provide an agenda as outlined in Article IX of the By-Laws for approval of the Pastor and distribution to members prior to meetings. President organizes the annual Parish Council/Staff Workshop with the assistance of the Executive Committee and Business Manager and approval of the Pastor. President is elected by majority vote of Parish Council, and serves at least one year.

Vice President: performs all duties above in the absence or disability of the President or as Parish Council or the Pastor may prescribe.

Secretary: has custody and control of the Parish Council Records. He or she attends all meetings, and keeps a true and accurate record of the proceedings. Minutes are emailed to the Business Manager two weeks prior to the next meeting, so members can receive and review them prior to the meeting (refer to By-Laws for more information).