Pastoral Council Nominations

ST MARY’S PASTORAL COUNCIL OPENINGS!

We have several openings for terms that will begin in March 2025.

WHAT IS PASTORAL COUNCIL?

The purpose of the Pastoral Council is to identify the spiritual and temporal needs of the parish community, and to encourage members of the parish community to participate in the life of the parish. As a Council, the members are responsible to assess the needs of our parish. The members, in consultation with the Pastor and staff, shall research and discuss and through consensus, recommend ways to meet those needs.

HOW OFTEN DOES PASTORAL COUNCIL MEET?

HOW LONG IS THE TERM?

Council members serve for three-year terms, with the opportunity to continue for another three years.

WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS TO APPLY FOR PASTORAL COUNCIL?

Registered member of St. Mary’s Parish.
21 years or older.
Confirmed and practicing Catholic who attends Mass regularly.
Have current Safe Environment Certification or be willing to attend training.
Active participation in both the sacramental and ministerial life of the parish.
A commitment to share your gifts and talents for the benefit of the parish.
A commitment to further the parish mission through discipleship.

HOW DO I APPLY?

Applications are available at the Parish Office, the bulletin racks in the church or on our website: Click here to download the application or click here to complete the application online.
Completed applications can be dropped office or mailed to the Parish Office or put in the lockbox at the front of the church.
Deadline: February 15, 2025.

WHAT IS THE PROCESS FOR SELECTING COUNCIL MEMBERS?

Submitted applications will be reviewed by the Leadership Committee which consists of the Pastor, Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary and Trustees.
Selected members will begin their term in March 2025.

QUESTIONS: Contact Renée Romance, Trustee at (315) 382-7537

Thank you for prayerfully considering joining Parish Council to continue the important work of St. Mary’s Parish.

PC Application