The principal function of the Pastoral Council is to serve
as an advisory group to the pastor to enhance, guide, and
suggest ways of fulfilling the parish mission.
The Pastoral Council makes recommendations for the good of
the parish community, therefore, its membership should include a broad cross section
of the parish including age, gender, skills, and talents.
Open positions include: Pastoral Council (two positions, three year commitment)
Pastoral Council Youth Representative (one position, one year commitment)
Newman Board of Education (one position, three year commitment)
Desirable personal characteristics of Pastoral Council members include: Enthusiastic vision about the future of the parish
A desire for personal spiritual growth and growth of our parish
The ability to inspire, empower, and delegate to others
Flexibility, openness, and tolerance for other people and their ideas
The willingness to listen and speak openly and respectfully
The ability to work towards a consensus
The ability to maintain confidentiality when necessary
Responsibilities include: Attend a monthly meeting
Serve as a liaison to a parish committee or serve as an executive member
Offer active and prepared participation in council meetings
Be actively involved as a leader in the parish life and development
Oversee the Vibrant Parish Plan
Make a three-year commitment
Election & Nomination Information The Epiphany Parish Election will be held the weekend of May 9 & 10 and we are
currently seeking candidates to run.
Candidates must be baptized, confirmed,
registered in the parish, and should attend Mass on a regular basis.
The nomination/bio deadline is April 21 at 5:00 p.m.