Saint Thomas À Becket Catholic Church

Candidate Application Form for Pastoral Council
2023 Election
DUE May 3, 2023
	
	Council Member Requirements
Registered member of the Parish, 18 or Older, and willing to undertake council responsibilities. 
	
	Candidate Introduction to Fellow Parishioners
I am volunteering to run for one of the six elected positions on the Pastoral Council.  I am willing to fulfill the responsibilities as described below and I meet the requirements for membership.

NAME: ____________________________________________________________________________

ADDRESS: _________________________________________________________________________

PHONE NUMBER: __________________  EMAIL:_________________________________________

YEARS IN THE PARISH:____________     OCCUPATION:___________________________________

PREVIOUS/CURRENT PARISH ACTIVITIES:_____________________________________________

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SPECIAL SKILLS THAT MAY CONTRIBUTE TO THE LIFE OF THE PARISH:___________________

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WHY YOU BELIEVE YOUR ELECTION WOULD BENEFIT THE PARISH;_____________________

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   This statement will be published on the ballot, along with your picture. 

Please submit your completed form to Betsy Coffey at b.coffey@stbchurch.com along with a picture of yourself before May 3, 2023 when we will begin the election process of advertising the candidates and creating the ballots.

Additional Information: Contact Shawn Endsley at shawn@shawnendsley.com or 703-471-6998.

Mission Statement and Composition of the Pastoral Council
The Pastoral Council of St. Thomas a Becket Church provides a consultative group of parishioners, representative of the parish community as the People of God, which identifies issues and prayerfully makes recommendations to the pastor regarding pastoral programs that help members grow to the fullness of their Christian vocation and that foster a spirit of fellowship and community service in the name of Jesus Christ.
The Council is comprised of six elected members, serving for a one, two or three year term, and three members appointed by the Pastor.  Of the expected nine members there will be three carryover members from the current Council who will serve a one year term.
	
	Pastoral Council Member Responsibilities 
Attend Orientation Session / Election of Chairs. 

Attend regular meetings every two months and special meetings as called by the Pastor.

In 2023 six (6) individuals need to be selected to serve on the Pastoral Council.  Three (3) members will have a two (2) year term and three (3) members will have a three (3) year term.  Of the existing six (6) members three (3) members will be retained for a one (1) year term.  The Pastoral Council terms will begin on July 1, 2023.

Assist with organizing parish wide activities.

Serve on Nominating Committee during last year of term.