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The Parish Pastoral Council is a consultative and advisory body that exists to support the Parish Priest by providing spiritual leadership and sound administrative procedures for the parish. The Council encourages all parishioners and all parish ministries to participate in the life of the church. The Pastoral Council will co-ordinate and promote the activities of the parish and the organizations within the parish in the following key areas: Christian Service, Evangelization, Family Life, Worship and Prayer, Discipleship–Faith Formation/Catechesis, Finances, and Administration.Pastoral Council meetings are usually held the third Wednesday of every month (September through June) at 7 p.m. in the Parish Center (sub-committees meet as needed). Past meeting minutes are posted on this site. Any parishioner may bring a Pastoral Council matter to the attention of their through a Council member or by contacting the president or pastor at least two weeks prior to a meeting. You may also contact the Parish Office (330-274-2253).
If you’d like to be considered to serve on St. Joseph’s Pastoral Council,
please submit your name by contacting the Parish Office (330-274-2253).
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Documents
- Council Minutes (Mar., 2023)
- Council Minutes (Feb., 2023)
- Council Minutes (Jan., 2023)
- Council Minutes (Dec., 2022)
- Council Minutes (Nov., 2022)
- Council Minutes (Oct., 2022)
- Council Minutes (Sept., 2022)
- Council Minutes (May, 2022)
- Council Minutes (Apr., 2022)
- Council Minutes (Mar., 2022)
- Council Minutes (Feb., 2022)
- Guidelines & Membership Expectations
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Membership
Staff Members:
Fr. Shawn Conoboy (Pastor)
Deacon Gerry Scopilliti (Deacon)
Peg Haney (Dir. of Religious Ed.)
Cindy Clark (Business Office Manager)
Kathi Trares (Council & Parish Secretary)
Discerned & Appointed Members:
Annette Carlisle - President
Phyllis Fussaro
Ron Kotkowski
Joe Ober
Committee Representatives:
Karen Schulz - Finance Council
Jan Seljan - St. Joseph Cares
Andrea Brady - Liturgy Committee
Greg D'Aurelio - Maint. & Grounds Min.
Kathy Paroff - Sisterhood of St. Joseph
Other committees & organizations
submit reports as needed
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PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL GUIDELINES
AND MEMBERSHIP EXPECTATIONS-
(Approved - December, 2022)Mission“A great many wonderful things are to be hoped for from the familiar dialogue between the laity and their spiritual leaders: in the laity a strengthened sense of personal responsibility; a renewed enthusiasm; a more ready application of their talents to the projects of their spiritual leaders. The latter, on the other hand, aided by the experience of the laity, can more clearly and more incisively come to decisions regarding both spiritual and temporal matters. In this way, the whole Church, strengthened by each one of its members, may more effectively fulfill its mission for the life of the world.” (Lumen Gentium, 37)
This mission of the parish pastoral council is to “examine and consider all that relates to the pastoral work and to offer practical conclusions on these matters,
so that the life and activity of the People of God be brought into greater conformity with the Gospel.” (Pope Paul VI)
The St. Joseph Parish Pastoral Council is the body by which the pastor can receive sound pastoral advice, input, and consultation from parishioners so that together they discern how St. Joseph Parish is called to carry out the mission of Jesus Christ.
Purpose
The purpose of the Pastoral Council is:- to offer consultation to the pastor on matters of pastoral planning and policy,
- to be a visionary and evaluative voice of the parish,
- to give all a voice in supporting, guiding, and directing various aspects of parish life in light of church teaching and the mission of the parish, diocese, and universal church,
- to assist the parish in understanding the essential elements of the pastoral mission of the parish.
Membership- Each Council member must be a fully initiated Roman Catholic, in good standing with the Church, a registered supporting member, an active participant in the life of the parish, and able to consider the needs of the whole parish.
- The Council shall be comprised of no more than fifteen (15) and no less than twelve (12) members. A designated representative of the standing committees (Liturgy Committee, St. Joseph Cares, Sisterhood of St. Joseph, Maintenance & Grounds Ministry) and a representative of the Finance Committee are members. At-Large members are chosen through pastoral appointment and discernment process, initiated by the executive committee. Two youth representatives are to be appointed by the pastor. The Knights of Columbus, Mantua Council #3766 may have a member appointed by the Grand Knight and approved by the pastor.
- The pastor and, as needs warrant, a rotating staff member are ex officio members of the Council.
- Council members are to embrace the spirit and practice of the Membership Expectations.
- The term for at-large members shall be two (2) years, once renewable.
- Any member missing three (3) or more meetings in one (1) year may be asked to resign.
- In the event that a member resigns or is unable to serve, an alternate member will be suggested by the Executive Committee, with approval of the pastor.
- At the death, reassignment, removal, or other departure of the pastor, the Council ceases to exist. The members may be asked to continue meeting to aid in the chain of succession.
Officers
The officers of the Council shall be a chairperson, vice-chairperson, and secretary, who with the pastor form the Executive Committee. The Executive Committee shall be selected by and from the At-Large Members and appointed by the Pastor.- The Chairperson conducts the regular meetings, receives agenda items, organizes the agenda with the Executive Committee, checks with the Secretary to be sure that the council agenda is sent out a week before the meeting, works with all members to formulate and facilitate parish goals, and leads the Council in an annual evaluation.
- The Vice-Chairperson assists the chair, heads any ad-hoc committees, and conducts meetings in the absence of the chair.
- The Secretary makes necessary physical arrangements for the meeting, maintains roster and attendance records, records the minutes of the meetings, prepares and distributes the Council agenda and publicity of Council activities, and keeps any Council files and records.
Meetings- Regular Pastoral Council meetings shall be held no fewer than 6 times annually, generally on the 3rd Wednesday of the month.
- There must be a quorum present to conduct a meeting. A quorum consists of two-thirds of the total membership and includes the pastor.
Consensus
The Council's manner of decision-making shall be communal discernment, which includes prayerful reflection, gathering of information, dialogue, and sharing of conclusions. The usual method of reaching conclusions shall be consensus, as members strive to reach substantial though not necessarily unanimous agreement on all matters of direction and policy. Everyone shares in the discussion; everyone shares in the commitment to the direction recommended.
The consensus process is based on:- Honest dialogue among members.
- Sharing of all pertinent data with all council members.
- Each council member being prepared for the discussion.
- Devoting enough time for each member to express and understand the issue.
- Each council member voicing his/her opinion/judgment using “I” statements.
- Each council member being open to the possibility of the discussion changing or modifying his/her feeling, opinion, and position.
Amendments
These guidelines may be amended at any regular or special meeting by consensus and are effective with the approval of the pastor.
We, the Parish Community of St. Joseph Catholic Church,
are a welcoming family of believers who witness the Gospel,
are committed to our Baptismal call to discipleship in Jesus Christ,
and further the Kingdom through our ministry and worship.
Pastoral Council Membership Expectations- Commit to the vision, mission, and values of St. Joseph.
- Attend the Pastoral Council meetings at least 6 times per year.
- Participate actively during the Pastoral Council meetings. The main purpose of the Pastoral Council is to offer consultation to the pastor on all matters of pastoral planning, policy, and vision, as well as an evaluative voice of St. Joseph.
- Participate actively in the life of the parish. The committees are: Liturgy Committee, St. Joseph Cares, Sisterhood of St. Joseph, Building & Grounds Maintenance Ministry.
- Prepare for Pastoral Council meetings in advance. The secretary will forward the meeting materials in advance and the members commit to reading and consider material(s).
- Attend as many of St. Joseph sponsored events as possible.
- Introduce others to the mission and programs of St. Joseph. Invite others to St. Joseph activities and events.
- Represent St. Joseph to others in the community. Be familiar with and support the mission of St. Joseph to others in the community.
- Be a steward of your treasure. In addition to offering your time and talent, a financial commitment is expected of all members, to the parish, through sacrificial giving and in other appeals, such as the Annual Diocesan Appeal.
- Maintain confidentiality.
Core Values- We celebrate the Eucharist as the center of our lives
- We offer a warm welcome to all
- We are committed to life-long formation in the Gospel
- We are a diverse community seeking holiness
- We are faithful stewards of the gifts entrusted to us
- We work for biblical justice
- We joyfully spread the Good News of Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit
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