The Parish Pastoral Council is a consultative body whose responsibility is to advise the Pastor on meeting the pastoral needs of the Parish. Areas of responisbility include: Faith Formation, Liturgy and Worship, Social Justice and Outreach, Buildings and Grounds, Community Life, and Stewardship and Evangelization.
According to the Guiidelines of the Diocse of Belleville on Parish Pastoral Councils, " The parish pastoral council is a consultative body that actively participates to plan for parish vitality under the leadership of a pastor. While it is not a legislative body, the concept of consultation has significant meaning in church law. The parish pastoral council is charged with prayerfully dicerning parish needs, setting pastoral priorities, and empowering people to participate in the mission of christ. Identifying needs, establishing priorities and mobilizing a community to act on what it values most is at the heart of parish success."
Anyone interestd in serving on the Pastoral Council should speak to a council member or the Pastor. They should be practicing Catholics in good standing with the Catholic Church.