Pastoral Council

Council Members

Mark Clements, Chairperson 839-6703
David Slater, Assistant Chairperson 839-2779
Debbie Guimond, Secretary 839-3558
Lucille Emery 727-3766
Louis Emery 727-3766
Michelle Moutinho 839-1466

Purpose

The purpose of the Pastoral Council is to assist the pastor in his leadership role of planning, organizing, initiating, promoting, coordinating and reviewing the evangelization, worship, religious education and service activities within the parish.

The pastoral council oversees the activities of the commissions and works in partnership with the various commissions to develop alignment of focus and goals throughout the parish.

Objectives

  • Parish Needs: To assess adequately the needs of the whole parish and its members, and to develop and implement a pastoral plan which will promote the common good of the parish.
  • Unity:To foster unity and a sense of community in the parish and to coordinate all parish activities in a manner that will best serve the interests of the parish.
  • Programs:To promote programs and activities recommended by the Bishop, Diocesan offices and agencies as well as the pastoral council itself.