Parish Pastoral Council Discernment

Parishioners interested in serving on the Parish Pastoral Council, an advisory board to our pastor Fr. Sean, are invited to this evening of discernment.

The PPC is an advisory board to Fr. Sean and is one of the chief ways that the parishioners participate in the life and mission of the Church. 

The PPC is composed of 12 parishioners and we rotate membership every year to get new people and new ideas involved. A process of discernment has become the normative way that pastoral councils are filled throughout the country. Though it takes a few hours to complete, it allows all participating to share in the experience and, most importantly, allows the Holy Spirit to guide the collective wisdom of those discerning. It soon becomes clear who the Spirit is calling to serve in this ministry.

To be a member of the PPC, one must be an active registered parishioner with a demonstrated commitment to the life of the parish. You must be fully initiated in the sacraments and be in a Catholic marriage if married. A PPC member must also be willing to engage in spiritual growth and skills development to best serve on the council, and I think it goes without saying that you must be willing to commit to working collaboratively with others.

The PPC meets once a month, but other responsibilities are often associated with the council that require time and preparation.

If you have any questions, contact Fr. Sean Horrigan at sean.horrigan@ctrcc.com.