The St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Parish Pastoral Council is an advisory and implementing body that acts as a source of guidance to Father Deo.
The purpose of the Parish Council is to foster full participation of the entire parish in the life and mission of the parish and of the Universal Church.
Councils offer what no expert can offer – perspective on what is right for a particular parish.
The work of a parish council is to discern how the Lord is calling the parish to fulfill its mission of making disciples, fostering the unity of its members, and continuing the Lord’s work in the world.
Current PPC work
In addition to discussing ongoing parish activities and events, the PPC is taking a longer look at three areas of parish focus.
A working group of PPC members is addressing each area and will then bring its report to the full PPC.
- Evangelization Looking at ways to introduce people to a life of faith in Jesus outside the context of the Mass.
- Community Seeking opportunities to be more invitational and live out radical hospitality and offer compelling Christian community.
- Worship Developing suggestions for demographically appropriate and engaging Sunday liturgy. This group will be working with Father Leo to review the results of the recent Sunday Encounter Survey.
The PPC will publish highlights of each of its regular meetings in the Bulletin to keep parishioners informed. The meeting minutes will be posted on the parish website.