The Archdiocese of Chicago requires every parish to form a Parish Pastoral Council (PPC). This governing body consists of parishioners who have been nominated by previous PPC members or the pastor. It functions primarily as an advisory body to the pastor. The St. Emily PPC currently has nine members. Members serve three-year terms which are staggered so that no more than four members leave in a given year. When a member’s term expires, he or she may choose to serve another three-year term on the Council.
What does the PPC do?
The Council is responsible for:
PPC members are charged with researching the needs of the parish; encouraging and supporting parish ministries; evaluating the quality of the parish’s faith life; and planning and making recommendations for policies and programs that fulfill the Church’s mission. In the past, members of the Parish Pastoral Council have planned evenings of parish revival with music and prayer; participated in the Ministry Fair; and participated in planning and implementing parish-wide social and milestone events.
What are the goals of the PPC?
The current Council’s goals are to design strategies for improving communication between the Parish Pastoral Council and St. Emily ministries and, at the same time, improve connections among ministries. The Council strives to make parishioners aware of all the ways to become involved in parish life.
Who are the members of the St. Emily PPC?
Your Parish Pastoral Council wants to hear from you. Please email us or call 847-824-5049.
Scott Henschell – Chair
Joanne Crame
Regina Kinasz
Maria LaTorraca
Lori Schuster
Scott Smith
Alexa Stangel
Dennis Stephens
David Urbaszewski