St. Joseph's Parish Pastoral Council

Constitution

The St. Joseph's Parish Pastoral Council brings together clergy, religious and laity who work together to build the parish as a living Christian community. Copies of the Constitution of the Parish Pastoral Council are available at the church office and at the entrance to the church.

The responsibilities of the Parish Pastoral Council are listed below, as are the names and responsibilities of the various Committees that assist the Council in its role of nourishing the growth of the parish as a Christian community of faith.
At this time of year, members are sought both for the Parish Pastoral Council and for the Committees of the Council.
You are invited to review your own personal gifts in relation to the following list and to indicate any area in which you would like to participate.

Parish Pastoral Council:
1. assists the people of God, in union with their pastor, to exercise their role of living out and witnessing to the Gospel of Jesus Christ;
2. sets an example of unity and cooperation to both the parish and the entire community;
3. brings all the elements of the parish together in order to foster the spiritual growth of all parish members and to build the parish as a living Christian community.

Liturgy Committee:
1. prepares for the celebration of the Sacraments;
2. organizes Lectors and Extraordinary Minister of Communion;
3. organizes altar servers;
4. organizes music ministries;
5. attends to the art and environment of the church, decorations, flowers, banners, etc.;
6. organizes the ushers, welcoming and greeting people.

Social Committee:
1. develops, plans and conducts social events within the spirit of the Constitution;
2. conducts fundraising activities to support parish projects and missions;
3. co-ordinates outreach projects such as food banks, Christmas baskets and neighbourhood sharing;
4. identifies ways of working with local agencies and churches in social (civic) projects.

Community Life/Family Life Committee:
1. conducts parish surveys to determine needs and to provide input for the parish's long-range objectives;
2. develops resources to facilitate maximum health and wellness of each person;
3. welcomes newcomers to the parish;
4. identifies and supports those hi need of pastoral assistance or other kind of support;
5. visits the sick and shut-ins;
6. keeps the parish informed of the activities of the Council.

Youth Group Committee:
1. fosters Faith Development activities;
2. conducts social and sports activities;
3. liaises with Kingston area Catholic schools;
4. conducts youth fundraising activities;
5. liaises with youth programs of the Archdiocese of Kingston;
6. communicates with the youth of the parish.

Education Committee:
1. develops and maintains religious education programs;
2. develops information programs and discussion groups on faith development;
3. provides information on retreats;
4. liaises with the Diocesan Office of Religious Education.

Seniors' Committee:
1. determines special needs for the seniors of the parish;
2. maintains a list of seniors' activities in the area;
3. organizes activities for seniors.

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For clarification of duties, please call 547-5004 or e-mail the Webkeeper.

I am interested in helping to develop a thriving parish that serves all of its members and the community.

I wish to participate in the following area(s):

Parish Council ___ Liturgy Committee ___ Social Committee ___
Community Life/Family Life Committee ___ Youth Group Committee Education Committee___ Seniors' Committee ___

Name_________ Phone Number___________

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