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- What does a
Pastoral Council do?
- Where did the idea of a Council originate?
- Do very many parishes have a Council?
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Five Goals for St. Paul's Parish
Meet our 2007 Pastoral Council
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Name |
Area of
involvement: |
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Mary Jane Boyle |
Master Plan |
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Mike Castor |
Master Plan |
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Debbie Dugger |
Youth |
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Randall Dugger |
Attendance |
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Ricky Duran |
Youth |
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Wayne T Franke |
Involvement |
|
Carlos Mendoza |
Master Plan |
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Selia Servin-Lopez |
Diversity |
|
Lois Stritzinger |
Diversity |
What does a Pastoral Council do?
In Catholic parishes,
Pastoral Councils may be established by the Pastor to advise him
regarding pastoral issues facing the parish and their surrounding
communities. The main purpose of the council may be called pastoral
planning, defined in official documents as investigating,
reflecting, and reaching conclusions about pastoral matters. Pastors
consult the councils, which have a consultative-only vote.
Where did the
idea of a Council originate?
The
Pastoral Council originated from Vatican II
The pastoral council idea was first articulated in the 1965 Vatican
II Decree on Bishops (Christus Dominus, par. 27). The decree
recommended that bishops establish pastoral councils with a
threefold purpose. The purpose is (1) to investigate pastoral
matters, (2) ponder or reflect over them, and (3) reach conclusions
that the council can recommend to the bishop. This idea trickled
down to the parish level and has been found to be most effective for
building community and understanding.
Do very many
parishes have a Council?
Over
80% of parishes have a Pastoral Council!
Five Goals for St.
Paul's Parish:
1) SPIRITUAL TEAM - Increase opportunities for our Catholic
community to grow in spirituality through faith building and
liturgical experiences
2) BUILDING TEAM - Within 3 years have a comprehensive site plan
3) PARISH GROWTH TEAM - Within 6 months verify number of
registered families; increase that number by 10% annually through
2012
4) MINISTRIES TEAM - By the end of 2012 have 25% of
registered parishioners involved in a church ministry and/or
organization
5) FINANCE RESOURCES TEAM - Increase our income by 10%
annually through 2012
The first team planning
session was help on March 18, 2007. If you would like to get
involved or for more information ,please contact the Church Office
280-4460 |
