The parish pastoral council at St Mary's Church was established during its early days to assist the parish priest to administer and develop the various aspects of the parish life. It consists of [number of ] sub committees headed by parishioners to look after and assist the parish priest in work related to all pastoral and other activities of the parish.
The council is established for a [number] year term and consists of a mix of members appointed by the parish priest and elected by a general assembly of parishioners. The current council was established in [date] and consists of [number] Members representing all associations and solidarities.
The current Parish pastoral Council Includes,
Patron : Rev. Fr. Cecil Xavier (Parish Priest)
Secretory :
Assistant Secretaries :
Treasurer :
Asst. Treasurer :
The Council meets each month on [day & time].
Should any parishioner have any issues, suggestions or activities to be taken up at the councils meetings please forward it to the secretory by e-mail or contact via hotline.
Under the Parish Council there are several sub committees instituted.
Liturgy, is the heart of the catholic church. It describes all acts of worship that take place within the catholic Church. It means divine worship, all rituals related to proclamation of the Gospel and active charity. The liturgy committee is the avenue for communication between the different groups in the parish. It can be grouped in to 4 areas;
Preparation
Coordination
Formation
Evaluation
The Liturgy Committee is Headed by. [name] and it’s members include,
[members' names]
There are no special meeting days, however members get together for special occasions to serve the church. The team works on the following areas;
Choosing, selecting and preparing readers for all masses.
Overseeing and changing of altar linen.
Attending mass leaflets.
Selecting appropriate hymns for services, organizing choirs, musical intruments etc.
Assisting wedding celebrations regarding liturgical formalities
coordinating with the Parish Priest regarding Feasts and Special events in church .