Pastoral Council

Parish Council Members 2012-2013

First Row:  Jean Schwartz, Msgr. Tom Baxter, Debby Hillebrand (Chair), Elaine Gundlach (Secretary), Sr. Zita Simon    Second Row:  Clarybelle Vera-Heredia, Fr. Manuel Mendez, John DeMuth, Paul Huettl, Shawn Willox  

Not Present:  Bill Morehead, Rick Grosse, Carol Marshall, Bob Wallace

Click below to read minutes from the March 20, 2013 Parish Council Meeting.  You can, also, click on the attachment at the bottom of the page to view or print out the minutes.  Note that minutes from both the March and the January meetings are available below.

Parish Council Minutes from March 20, 2013 Meeting

Parish Council Minutes from January 16, 2013 Meeting

Pastoral Council:

                       The Joint Pastoral Council guides pastoral action and ministry through working closely with the pastor and parish staff to form policies and programs. The council investigates all things pertaining to pastoral life and the works of the parish. It reflects prayerfully on them and then proposes practical solutions.  Presently, the Council is equally represented by both St. Joseph and St. James.   

Volunteer Commitment  

The commitment is a three year term. The council meets bi-monthly during the months of September to May. Meetings generally last approximately one and a half to two hours. Council members should join a parish commission if not currently serving on one.  

Membership  

To be a candidate for Pastoral Council, one must be nominated (can nominate self) and elected by the parish at large.  Additionally, one person is appointed by the pastor. Nominations are solicited the first month of each year, with elections following shortly thereafter. Candidate must be Catholic and a member of our Good Shepherd Parish.