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Encouraging Parishioners To Participate in the Mission of Jesus Christ
The Pastoral Council ensures the life of the parish reflects the mission of Jesus and that all parishioners are encouraged and provided an opportunity to participate in this mission.
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Purpose
The purpose of the Pastoral Council of Good Shepherd Catholic Church is:
This includes:"...to examine and consider all that relates to pastoral work and to offer practical conclusions on these matters, so that the life and activity of the People of God may be brought into greater conformity with the Gospel."
-Pope Paul VI, Ecclesiae Sanctae
- Examine pastoral matters
- Consider and reflect upon pastoral matters
- Offer practical actions to address pastoral matters, and
- Overall, to plan its pastoral program systematically and to fulfill it effectively
What Does the Council Do?
The function of the Council is to:
- Consult and advise the Pastor
- Examine pastoral needs
- Prioritize needs
- Develop and propose strategies to address those needs, including the identification of parish resources to implement those strategies
- Provide a model of a small Christian community
Membership
The Pastoral Council consists of 12 to 17 members. No additional composition criteria is required.
Council Members for 2022-2023
Member
Position
Fr. Michael Foley Pastor Ken Obst Pastoral Council Coordinator Renee Sweeney Assistant Pastoral Council Coordinator Mattie Clay Communications Coordinator Michael Bell Phil Bonadonna Tom Fackender Laura Frandsen Chandra Johnson Mike McDonnell Mark PerezMukweso Mwenene
Stephen QuinteroChris Stavres Tim Sweeney
Meetings and Minutes
The Pastoral Council meets monthly, usually on the second Tuesday of the month. The Pastoral Council year begins in June and ends in May of the following year.
See sidebar for meeting minutes and Goal Team reports.
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Pastoral Council Resources
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