The Pastoral Council, under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, acts in an advisory role to the Pastor to help him identify parish needs, define parish policies, and develop and evaluate parish programs and activities. There are twelve members, along with several ex-officio members, such as the Associate Pastor, parish deacons, and the heads of Religious Education and Parish Communications. The Pastor, as President, and an Executive Officer preside over the Council and its committees.

Some of the specific responsibilities of the Council include:

• Facilitating the annual strategic planning process for all standing committees and evaluating whether St. Edmond’s is meeting the goals outlined in the Parish Mission Statement.
• Promoting regular communication and understanding among parish committees and organizations, and between the parish, the diocese, and the universal church.
• Communicating on at least an annual basis with parishioners about the status of parish affairs, and soliciting their input on parish programs and activities.
• Providing oversight of the activities of all parish committees and ministries.
• Appointing and supervising ad hoc committees, as needed, for special projects and events.
• Reviewing the parish’s annual budget and financial statements as prepared and submitted by the parish Finance Council.

The Pastoral Council meets monthly, September through May. Parishioners are welcome to attend or contact a Pastoral Council member by clicking on their email link below.

Click here or check our Parish Events tab for specific meeting dates, time, and location.

2023 Pastoral Council Members’ Roster

Officers

Fr. William Cocco — Pastor (President) pastor@stedmond.org

Rose Marie Patin — Executive Officer  rmpinde@comcast.net

Tom Carter — Recording Secretary tomcarterofs@gmail.com

Ministry Chairs

Connie Benko — Liturgy cbenko@comcast.net

Joseph Fuller — Building and Maintenance

Marie Kopf — Director of Religious Education dre@stedmond.org

Susan Ondish — Parish Family Life  tigerond@comcast.net

Bob Wolhar — Salt & Light, Respect Life  robert.wolhar@comcast.net

At-Large Representative- Vacant

Ex Officio Members

Deacon Jim Cadigan —  jjcads@me.com

Deacon Dave McDowell — davidsmcdowell58@gmail.com

Deacon Jim Walls —  candj.walls@att.net

Deacon Bob Sprouse —  rsafeway@aol.com

Organization Liaisons

Bob Wolhar — Knights of Columbus Grand Knight  robert.wolhar@comcast.net

Michael Renner — St. Vincent de Paul President