PASTORAL COUNCIL OF THE CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION (PCCA)

The Pastoral Council is a consultative body that is convened and led by the Pastor/Administrator and from whom the Pastor/Administrator seeks counsel in planning for the vitality of the parish. It is charged with prayerfully discerning parish needs, setting pastoral priorities, and empowering people to participate in the mission of Christ.

Members are appointed by the Pastor/Administrator to insure for necessary competencies or the broadest possible representation from the community. The Pastoral Council shall have the following officers of Chairperson, Vice Chair and Secretary who shall constitute the Executive Council.

For an effective participation in the administration and pastoral care of the parish in conjunction with the different pastoral needs and concerns of the parish, the Pastoral Council shall have the following permanent Ministries which shall act collaboratively with each other. These Ministries are the Ministry on Worship, the Ministry on Evangelization, the Ministry on Family & Life; Life, the Ministry on Social Services and the Ministry on Youth.

The various parish ministries, religious organizations and sodalities in the parish will be grouped under one of the above permanent Ministries of the Pastoral Council.