The Parish Council is the top-level lay leadership group within the Parish, providing a vision and long-range planning framework for the Parish and establishing goals and directions for the Parish as a whole. It works closely with the Pastor to oversee and coordinate the overall process of lay leadership, empowering, aligning, and holding accountable the five Parish Commissions, directing the decision-making to appropriate groups or individuals when necessary, and working with the Pastor in handling Parish crises.
Like every aspect of parish life, our leadership structure promotes active discipleship among our parishioners. Supported by the Parish Council and parish staff, all ministries and programs are organized under one of five commissions. Commission members meet monthly to collaborate with one another, assess the need for support, and set goals.
Administration Commission finances, buildings and grounds, communications, stewardship, development, and volunteer engagement.
Community Commission coordinates all parish social events, welcoming programs, hospitality, and community-building activities.
Faith Formation Commission works with Children’s and Adult Faith Formation, Youth Ministry, and preparatory programs for sacraments, as well as prayer and spirituality groups.
The Mercy & Justice Commission is engaged with pastoral care, homeless outreach, social justice, and advocacy initiatives, e.g. human trafficking and immigration.
Worship Commission gives direction to the liturgical life of the parish through the preparation and care of our worship environment and the formation of liturgical ministers.
