Holy Cross Catholic Church

What does the Parish Pastoral Council do?

The Parish Pastoral Council’s job is to ensure that Holy Cross Parish is sensitive and responsive to the needs of its people. The main way this is accomplished is by setting goals and annual objectives which are then implement throughout the year.

 

Who currently serves on the Council?

Ex-officio Members are comprised of staff and clergy. Current ex-officio members are:

·      Fr. Quynh Tran, Pastor

·      Marc-Arthur Jean-Mary, Deacon

·      Odell "Danny" Daniel, Deacon

·      Richard Shone, Director of Religious Education

·      Brian Rucci, Music Director

 

Nominated Members were selected by their fellow parishioners to be considered for membership. The current list of nominated council members is:​

• Mike Beaudry

• Gayle Begley

• Sarah Cagan

• Sue Callahan

• Jennifer Collins

• Mary Jean Daly

• Tom Domenichelli

• Jim Maiolo

• Molly Moskal

• Amy Rucci

• Tony Yacovone

 

How does the nomination process work?

When openings arise, the following process occurs in the spring:

• Anyone can nominate themselves or a fellow parishioner to serve on the Parish Pastoral Council.

• Any registered member of the Parish is eligible to serve as a nominated member.

• Nominees are reviewed to confirm they are registered members of the Parish.

• All nominees are contacted and asked if they would be willing to serve.

• If there are more nominees than open seats, names are drawn by lot. There is no voting in the process.

 

 

What is the time commitment?

• Approximately 3 hours per month. This includes a monthly meeting, which occurs on the 4th Monday of each month from 6:30- 8:00 p.m. from September- June. We do not meet during the summer.

• Members are eligible to serve up to two three-year terms.

 

 

What does the Parish Council Prayer Team do?

• The Prayer Team consists of a dedicated group of volunteers who pray for the Parish Pastoral Council from home while monthly meetings are happening.