MISSION STATEMENT

St. Mary Queen of Creation is a dynamic Christian Community of diverse ages, backgrounds and gifts.  We are a branch on the vine that is rooted in the Gospel and nourished by the tradition of the Catholic faith. 

           "OUR MISSION IS TO BE CHRIST FOR EACH OTHER" 

We manifest this life-giving action of Jesus by responding to the various needs of all people.  These efforts enhance the continual transformation of ourselves, our community and the world into the Kingdom of God.

         

PASTORAL COUNCIL COMMISSIONS

            As it participates in the mission of Jesus, the parish accomplishes its work in an organized and systematic way through effective, working Commissions.  These are:  Religious Education, Christian Service, Worship, Stewardship and Evangelization.  The purpose of each Commission is to assess needs, develop objectives and implement programs through committee work.

             Every effort should be made for effective two-way communication between the Pastoral Council and its Commissions; among the Commissions themselves; between the Commissions and their respective committees.

            The Commissions are equal partners.  No one Commission has greater importance than another Commission.  The individual Commissions are not intended to function independently nor in a state of isolation from one another.  Instead, they relate to each other on a regular basis through the Pastoral Council.  They also relate through the coordinating work of the pastoral staff.  Commissions should communicate directly and collaborate on common projects.

            Parish Staff are to be seen as resource people for the Commissions.  Commission meeting agendas will follow the format proposed by the Archdiocesan model which includes provisions for prayer, study and reflection.  Every effort should be made to have at least one representative on the appropriate Vicariate Pastoral Council Commission.  Efforts should be made to increase the membership of the Commissions, thus providing future members on the Parish Pastoral Council.  According to Archdiocesan guidelines, Commissions should feed the Council with members.    The Commission Chair should not be the representative to the Council.  Ad-hoc Committees may be created as needed.

You can download the PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES manual by clicking here.