The Latest from the SJTW Pastoral Council

Below are some of the topics addressed at the recent meeting of the Council.

The Educational Endowment

Kevin presented a summary of what the endowment is and answered the Council’s questions.

Parish Goals

The Council discussed the parish’s goals of Evangelization and Hospitality. It reviewed how various committees are working toward those goals and brainstormed committee objectives.

Haiti Update

There will be a rice and bean meal after Ash Wednesday Mass to gauge interest in the Haiti effort.

FFC Update

FFC updated the Council about Wednesday Faith Formation (RE), Adult Formation, Vacation Bible School, Middle School Formation, Alpha and a new ministry for mothers that recently had a baby.

Liturgy Committee Update

The Liturgy Committee is coming up with ways to work toward Evangelization and Hospitality with a focus on funeral ministry.

Parish Life Committee Update

The Parish Life Committee will have Hospitality Sunday on Feb. 9 and Mar. 15. The Parish Mission will run every Sunday during Lent including Stations, discussion and a meal. The Lenten Buffets are Mar. 20 and Apr. 3. Parish Life provided its Hospitality and Evangelization goals for the month.

Pastoral Council & FFC Elections

Elections for the Council and FFC will be the first or second weekend in May. Three members are leaving the Council.

Next Meeting

Our next meeting will take place on Tuesday, March 10, in the parish office.

View the official report below: