The PARISH COUNCIL is a group of parishioners who assist the parish priest in the governance and mission of the parish.
It is typically a consultative body, not one with formal authority, but it plays an important role in the life of the parish.

Members are usually:

1- Appointed or elected from among the parish community.
2- Volunteers who are active in parish life.
3- Diverse in background to represent different groups within the church.

Key Functions of a Parish Council:

Advisory Role:

Provides advice and support to the priest regarding pastoral and practical matters.
Offers insight from the lay community to help with decisions.

Pastoral Planning:

Helps in shaping the vision and mission of the parish.
May assist in creating programs for evangelization, education, youth ministry, outreach, etc.

Community Building:

Encourages greater involvement of parishioners in church life.
Fosters a sense of unity and shared responsibility.

Coordination:

Works with different parish ministries (e.g., liturgy, finance, education) to ensure collaboration and alignment.

Listening and Communicating:

Acts as a bridge between the parishioners and the priest.
Helps identify and respond to the needs and concerns of the community.