Pastoral Council
ST. ANTHONY'S PASTORAL COUNCIL
Our parish pastoral council meets on the first Tuesday in the months of September, November, January, March, and May. Meetings begin at 6:00 PM in Classroom 1. The meetings are open to all parishioners who wish to attend. ***Pastoral Council Minutes are at the bottom of this page.***
2020/2021 Pastoral Council Members
Julie Vanderbeek, Chair 365-3763
Elizabeth Brandriet (503) 956-0086
Amy Consoer (612) 710-4272
Sheri Dochat 365-2965
Jessie Dunn 365-2726
Ruth Lah 235-9691
A Parish Pastoral Council over which the pastor presides is made up of Christian Faithful who will help him in fostering pastoral activity (see Canon 536). Pastors are generally free to set up and administer pastoral councils as best befits the local situation. However, the following points should be respected
The purpose of a Pastoral Council is
- to establish pastoral priorities and goals;
- to develop and implement pastoral programs;
- to improve pastoral service and outreach;
- to evaluate effectiveness of pastoral activities.
It is the responsibility of a Pastoral Council
- to evaluate the parish in terms of the Gospel and the teachings of the church;
- to research the needs and desires of the parishioners;
- to cooperate with the pastor in the area of pastoral activities (see generally Canons 528-529);
- to enable parishioners to use their time and talents in accomplishing their Christian mission.
(Excerpt from the St. Anthony's Parish Pastoral Council Constitution)
***Please note that minutes are not posted until approved at the next meeting***