Pastoral Council
Pastoral Council
A pastoral council is a group of people, chosen from and by the parish community, who together with the parish priest guide the direction of the parish, oversee its pastoral activity as the community attempts to fulfill the mission of the church.
–from Living the Spirit, Pastoral Council Manual of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee
Pastoral Council
Our Pastoral Council is a group of people chosen by the Parish community, the two Parish Trustees, and representatives of our major ministries, guiding the Pastor in developing the direction of the Parish’s present and future activities in Worship, Service and Evangelization.
Our Pastoral Council usually meets at 6:30 pm. on the first Thursday of the month along with our Pastor and Associate Pastor. Meeting dates can be found on the Parish online calendar. Parishioners are welcome to attend.
Our Pastoral Council
Joe Jarosz
Patrick Kurowski
Ty Linn
Peter Mullaney
Andrew Meurer
Ryan Mooney
Andrew Prater
Jennifer Swenson
Scott Waggoner
Peter Wycklendt
Mike McQuillen, Chair
Nadine Weske, Trustee
Dan Murray, Trustee
If you have questions about service on the Council or the role the Council plays at the Parish, please contact current Chair Mike McQuillen via the parish office at (414) 332-1164.
Pastoral Council at a Glance
Purpose
The Council is a vehicle for the parish members to share in the pastoral mission of Jesus Christ and the Church in a specific location in the Archdiocese. It does this by developing Catholic identity, promoting evangelization, and fostering stewardship.
The Council strives to build a community of disciples who recognize their baptismal calls to lives of holiness, witness and service.
The Council engages in a continual process of pastoral planning, which takes into account the needs and priorities of its parishioners, the Archdiocese, the broader community, and the world.
Range of Responsibility
The Council is the consultative and planning body for pastoral activity except to the extent limited by faith and morals, church or civil law or archdiocesan policy. The Council possesses a consultative vote only.
Membership
All members must meet these qualifications:
- Baptized, practicing Catholic
- Registered members of the parish
- Participants in the parish worship life, especially Mass and the sacraments
- At least 18 years of age
The responsibilities of members are:
- Participate in training and formation for council service
- Prepare for meetings by reading and reviewing the agenda, minutes and other materials
- Attend all meetings unless excused
- Participate in council discussions and other activities
- Serve as a liaison to a commission or committee (optional)
- Perform any other duties consistent with council membership