NATURE

The Pastoral Council is a group of parish members called to consult the pastor on forward-looking matters impacting the community. It is to be a representative body of the faithful, focusing on the whole community.

The Council is NOT a governing, political, or action-oriented committee. Instead, they serve as the community's eyes, ears, and voice and provide critical consultation to the pastor on matters relevant to the parish.

The Council is to provide a means for uniting the parish community. It shall be able to listen and communicate well with knowledge of God, self, pastor, church, and community.

PURPOSE

The Council will respond to the call and questions of the pastor and offer the best consultation possible. All Council recommendations will be developed through the process of consensus.

The Parish Pastoral Council is inviting new members to join in January 2024. This parish council is a group of parishioners who aim to promote the full participation of the entire church community in the life and mission of St. Bartholomew Parish.

In close collaboration with the Pastor, the Parish Pastoral Council actively listens to the people, identifies their needs and concerns, and develops a pastoral plan to respond to them. The Council also works to put the strategy into action by involving the parishioners.

We need ten parishioners, for a 3-year commitment, who have these qualities:

1. Be registered in the parish.
2. Be 21 years of age or older.
3. Have demonstrated a commitment to the parish community.
4. Be in full communion with the Catholic Church.
5. Be committed to spiritual growth in themselves and the Parish.
6. Be willing to commit the necessary time and energy to offer effective consultation to the Pastor.
7. Enthusiasm about the future direction of the Parish
8. A willingness to listen, to speak honestly, and to work toward consensus
9. The ability to inspire and empower others to delegate
10. Flexibility and openness with people and ideas.
11. Attend meetings every 4th Wednesday of the month at 6:30 pm in the conference room. 

Come to the following sessions:

1. Information Night about the Pastoral Council on Wednesday, January 31, at 6:30 PM. Parish Hall
2. Discernment Night for the election of 10 New Pastoral Council Members on Wednesday, February 7, at 6:30 PM.
3. Commissioning of new Pastoral Council: Sunday, February 11, 2024, during 11 am Mass.

Please nominate yourself or someone else by placing the contact information below: