Description & Responsibilities of PLC .......................................................................................................................
The Church recommends the establishment of a Parish Pastoral Council to assist the pastor in organization and implementation of set goals and vision. At the same time, a Liturgy Committee is necessary in planning and preparing the various liturgical celebrations of the sacraments.
At Cathedral Chapel, we have developed a joint committee that serves dual purposes: a Parish Council and Liturgy Committee.
Our hope is to invite the members to serve as representatives at the various Masses. The Parish/Liturgy Council (PLC) is a consultative body which represents the people of God in the parish.
Responsibilities as members of PLC:
• Serving as a representative for the parishioners at the (indicate time) Mass; • Announcing upcoming Parish Council meetings and being available at your Mass to speak with parishioners about their concerns/issues;
• Participating in Parish Council meetings (8 – 10 times per year) to discuss, plan and implement the vision and goals of the parish and to discuss concerns/issues presented by parishioners;
• Assisting in planning for, implementing, and evaluating particular parish activities.
Every member of the PLC will also be responsible for liturgy planning of the various liturgical celebration in the parish such as Sunday, holidays, and special services.
• Planning according to liturgical seasons and special liturgies
• Collaboratively working with the parish priests and staff to prepare the liturgies.
• Planning the environment and decorating the church and overseeing the various aspect of liturgical needs both current and future
• Continuing to update information on resources, scripture and Church teaching on the liturgy
• Help to recruit and train liturgical ministers such as lectors, Eucharistic ministers, ushers and altar servers.