Parish Pastoral Council (PPC)

Canon 204 states: The Christian faithful are those who, inasmuch as they have been incorporated in Christ through baptism, have been constituted as the people of God... and have become sharers in Christ’s priestly, prophetic, and royal office...”

The documents of Vatican II emphasize further: “According to their particular gifts, their state of life, and their office in the Church, Christ’s faithful worship God in Sprit and truth, proclaim the gospel and care for the needs of their brothers in charity. Within this context, the laity are called to assist the pastor in the pastoral care of God’s people and in the administration of the temporal goods of the Church.” (Decree on the Apostolate of the Laity).

These principles, then, call for both clergy and laity to work with the Church community so that the mission of Jesus Christ will continue in the world today.

The Parish Pastoral Council is to promote the spiritual growth of the parish community and to plan ways for the parish life to carry out the mission of the Church. It represents the interests and pastoral needs of the entire parish.
 
The two councils (Finance and Pastoral) are separate, and each has a different and specific role in the life and operation of the Parish. They should work cooperatively, but in accordance with their respective roles. The purpose of the Pastoral Council is to work with the pastor or administrator to set priorities for the Parish. The Finance Council works with the pastor or administrator to determine how to implement those Parish priorities from a financial perspective.

PASTORAL COUNCIL MEMBERS
Veronica Wilson (Chair)
Judy Trevino
Vy Carmack
Michelle Calderon
Anjie Igo
Morris Sims
Lauri Chappetta
Mike Eberle