Representatives on the Pastoral Council advise the pastor on important matters and facilitate communication between the pastor and parishioners. The Pastoral Council also collaborates with the pastor to support the spiritual, social, and service goals of the parish. In this council, which is presided over by the pastor, “the Christian faithful, together with those who share in pastoral care by virtue of their office in the parish, assist in fostering pastoral activity” (Code of Canon Law 536.1). The pastoral council is strictly consultative in nature, and is regulated by the norms laid down by the diocesan bishop (Code of Canon Law 536.2).

The council is comprised of twelve members. Nominations for open seats on the Pastoral Council are accepted beginning in October of each year. Members serve three year terms. The council typically meets on the second Tuesday of the month, except July and August.

Council members serve on one of the following committees:

• The Service Committee.
• The Social Committee.
• The Ministry Committee.
• The Outreach Committee.

Our present Pastoral Council representatives are:

Service Committee

Sam Dean

Mike Melliere, Sr. (Council Secretary)

Joe Testa

Social Committee

Jim Haninger

Daniel Heitzenrater (Council Chair)

Marian Hyden

Ministry Committee

Chris Chenault

Martiana Klui (Council Vice-Chair)

Don Williams

Outreach Committee

Beth Atkinson

Rich Kozlowski

John Paul Munhall