The Pastoral Council has been formed to pray, to plan, to propose and to promote our common vision and purpose: to proclaim Christ to the world around us through the ministries of Word, Worship, and Service. The Pastoral Council is a group of people who together represent the parish and plan and guide its growth. The members of the council work through long range planning, setting of priorities and the implementation of programs through the six ministries.

The Pastoral Council is comprised of twelve elected parishioners, chairpersons of the six ministries, the pastor, the religious education director and any special appointees by the pastor (such as Trustees, Central College students). All parishioners are encouraged to participate in some aspect of the various ministries.

• MINISTRIES OF CHURCH LIFE - develop stronger bonds within the parish, deanery, and diocese, by promoting communication and community.
• MINISTRY OF LITURGY - responsible for nurturing the faith of parishioners and for planning the prayer life of the parish.
• MINISTRY OF FAITH FORMATION - transmits the Good News of Jesus Christ to the various members of the Catholic Community.
• MINISTRY OF SOCIAL ACTION - to infuse the Spirit of Christ into the laws, attitudes and morals of the community.
• MINISTRY OF FAMILY LIFE - through programs to help support and deepen the love and understanding between spouses, parents and children, engaged couples and to foster a clearer vision of family life as a relationship with Christ.
• MINISTRY OF FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION - responsible for assuring the necessary resources that will enable the parish to carry on the work of Christ.

• GREETERS greet people as they gather for Mass.
• LECTORS are specially trained and commissioned to Proclaim God's word at Mass.
• USHERS help seat people entering for Mass.
• EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS are specially trained and commissioned to distribute Holy Communion at Mass and/or to the sick.
• SERVERS are boys and girls who assist the priest at Mass.
• ADULT CHOIR & MUSICIANS assist the singing of the assembly.

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