The Council consists of parishioners whom the pastor consults by reason of their knowledge, competence, or pre-eminence. Through them, a pastor explores the needs and desires of the parish. The pastor consults them in order to know his people more profoundly. They bring the practical wisdom of parishioners, as distinct from the expert opinion of the parish staff.
The Council investigates pastoral matters because, the pastor as leader of the parish, requests the Council's help. He initiates and establishes the Council. In summary, the Council is a body of chosen people, studious and thoughtful, reflective of the local community, consulted by the pastor and dependent upon him for the Councils identity.
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 Moira Arjani 2005-2008 |
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 Janet Jacobs 2006-2009 |
 Chris Motte 2005-2008 |
 Chad Pratt Vice Chair, 2006 2006-2009 |
 Tim Rahtz Senior Advisor, 2006 2003-2007 |
 Al Silliman 2005-2008 |
 Charlie Smith 2006-2009 |
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 Fr. Jim Gehl Pastor |
 Fr. Kevin Kester Associate Pastor |
 Dorothy Holm Staff Advisor |
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Pastoral Council Documents:
Bylaws of the Pastoral Council
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