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stewardship of talent
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Note: 2024 Council and Commission Discernment Night:
Tuesday, May 7 at 7:00 pm
New members are selected by lot on Pentecost, May 19.
Description: The Pastoral Council is the primary formal means through which the pastor and parishioners meet to discuss the needs and hopes of the parish community. The Council has the responsibility to set the direction for the parish through a process of pastoral planning that will:
- Define the mission of the parish
- Discern the needs and concerns of the parish community
- Develop goals and priorities that will address the needs and concerns
- Call all members of the parish to participate in the mission of the parish
- Support and encourage pastoral staff/commissions/groups to carry out their responsibilities
Time Commitment: Attend Discernment Night. Six meetings a year, including a yearly retreat and a joint meeting with the Finance Council to recommend a new budget. Some council members act as liaisons to the other commissions. Three-year term with the option of renewal for a second term by mutual agreement with the pastor.
Talent to Share: A desire for spiritual growth in oneself and the parish. Willing and able to share responsibility for setting the vision and direction of the parish. Enthusiasm, integrity and flexibility with parish decisions and the ideas of other members.