Purpose

St. James Parish is a Catholic family of believers guided by the Holy Spirit in the saving work of Jesus Christ. The St. James Pastoral Council is a representative body of the parish family whose purpose is to share with the Pastor the responsibility of the pastoral work of the parish. In the spirit of love, charity, and service to our Lord and to St. James, the Council will help create our parish vision and work with all its members to implement it. In particular, the Council will: 1) be a forum to increase and facilitate communication and coordination among ministries and the parish as a whole; 2) identify and study concerns raised by the Pastor, Council, or parish members and provide recommendations to address them; and, 3) encourage greater participation of parishioners in parish life and ministries, thereby empowering them to live the Gospel more fully in word and action within the broader community.

Mission

The Pastoral Council will prayerfully strive to enhance parish life in order to help our parish community grow, remain organized in the future, and conform ever more closely to the Gospel.

Objectives:

To provide a forum to increase communication and coordination among parish ministries;

To assist and support parish ministries in their efforts to increase their membership and participation by parishioners; and,

Advise and consult with the pastor on parish ministry programs and issues.

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