The Pastoral Council is a representative group of the parish made up of both elected members and appointed members who are engaged in supporting the pastor in the important decisions affecting the parish. 

The Pastoral Council offers suggestions, feedback, and ideas so that the pastor might make the most prudent choices for the People of God. It exists for parishioners to have a sounding board for their ideas to the pastor and does not make policy; rather, they help the pastor in making policy.