PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL 

REJOICING IN GOD’S LOVE FOR US. SHARING GOD’S LOVE WITH ALL.

OUR VISION

St. Raymond Catholic Community exists to become a people set on fire with the Holy Spirit,
going joyfully into the world to bring the love of Jesus Christ to all.

ROLE AND FUNCTION OF PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL

The Parish Pastoral Council (PPC) members assist the Pastor in developing pastoral strategies for parish growth that align with our Mission and Vision of making disciples, building community, and inspiring witness/service of our faith. The Parish Pastoral Council is the primary advisory body to the Pastor. It is consultative, a medium for communication, and facilitates models of cooperation and collaboration. The Pastor invites the Council to examine issues of fundamental importance and then relies on the PPC members to research, consult, pray, and discern to offer recommendations for the Pastor to consider. Then, based on the Pastor’s decision, they can actively collaborate with the Parish Staff and our Ministries to make those recommendations a reality.

The 2024-2025 application for new PPC members is now closed. Fr. Jerry, Pastor, is reviewing all candidate applications and will select new members by September 12, 2025. 

If you have any questions about the PPC, please contact Fr. Jerry Jacob at fr.jacob@st-raymond.org or (847) 253-8600 x123