Parish Pastoral Council
Purpose and objectives of a parish pastoral council:
- Purpose: To assist the pastor in his leadership role of planning, organizing, initiating,
promoting, coordinating and reviewing the evangelization, worship, religious
education and service activities within the parish. - Objectives:
1. To assess adequately the needs of the whole parish and its members, and to
develop and implement a pastoral plan which will promote the common good
of the parish.
2. To foster unity and a sense of community in the parish and to coordinate all
parish activities in a manner that will best serve the interests of the parish.
3. To promote programs and activities recommended by the Archbishop,
Archdiocesan offices and agencies as well as the pastoral council itself.
Sacred Heart Parish Pastoral Council
The Parish Pastoral Council is a group of parishioners, elected by the congregation, who serve for a three-year term.. Through regular meetings and prayerful thought and action, the Council encourages and enables the members of the Parish to provide and care for the whole community, taking as their inspiration the values of God's kingdom. The Council also advises and assists the Pastor in his efforts to provide programs and direction for the present and future community. PPC members include both Middleborough and Rochester residents.
Meetings are scheduled during the course of the year when the need arises or as the pastor deems necessary.
