In American parishes, the parish council arose after Vatican II in the new era of lay participation in parish decision making. It was a response to the Vatican II Decree on the Apostolate of Lay People (Apostolicam actuositatem, par. 26). This decree, published in 1965, recommended the establishment of councils at all levels of the Catholic Church (including the parish) with one purpose, namely, to assist in the Church's "apostolate" or mission.
The Council meets the 3rd Wednesday of the month, every other month excluding June, July and August at 7:30 PM in the Parish Center. Check the parish calendar for agenda, cancellations or changes.For more information regarding the Council contact the Parish Secretary at icspamen@optonline.net.
If you would like to receive notifications for the Parish Council see the October 2014 Flocknote NEWS article for details.