Pastoral Council

What is the St. Joseph Pastoral Council:

• An advising and counseling body for the Pastor in shepherding the parish
• A group committed to setting a parish-wide vision for all aspects of parish life including worship, education, community, service, and administration
• Liaisons between parish ministries and the pastor creating 2-way communication and an increased knowledge of our service
• We are called by God to offer our time and talents in union with our pastor to keep our parish vibrant in our Catholic faith
• Hosts of the Bi-Annual New Member Dinner that brings together the newest parishioners of our church community

Please consider serving St. Joseph Parish by joining the Pastoral Council. If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact Pastoral Council President Dan Van Anne (see contact info below)

Who are the council members?

• Parishioners from all backgrounds willing to speak for the whole parish.
• Usually twelve members chosen by discernment of the current council along with the Pastor and Parochial Vicar

What is the commitment for council members?

• Ten monthly meetings on the second Monday of the month from 7:30p-9:00p (there are no meetings in July and December).
• A three year term.

We invite you to prayerfully consider serving St. Joseph Parish by joining the Pastoral Council. If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact Pastoral Council President Joe Dosch by calling the parish center at 630-964-0216.