The Pastoral Council of the Parish of the Resurrection of the Lord serves as a consultative body that collaborates with the pastor in order to advise him about issues that pertain to the mission and life of the parish. Established by and under the authority of the pastor, the Pastoral Council is one of the primary means by which the people of God can actively discern the mission of Jesus Christ in their parish community and participate in seeing that it is carried out.

The responsibilities of the Pastoral Council, being both practical and spiritual in nature, may be delineated as follows:

• to advise, collaborate with, and support the pastor in the exercise of his ministry as shepherd of souls;
• to gather and consider the visions, hopes, needs, and concerns of the parish community, and to present these truthfully and respectfully to the pastor;
• to discern, reflect upon, and reach conclusions about pastoral matters and to make recommendations to the pastor;
• to assist in the implementation of pastoral plans and/or to delegate this work to other bodies;
• to assess and evaluate current pastoral activities/programs and to propose amendments when necessary;
• to promote and strengthen the parish community;
• and to be a loving sign and faithful witness of unity in the parish with the pastor, the bishop, and universal Church.