| Pastoral Council Elections |
| Frequently Asked Questions |
| What is the “Pastoral Council” and
what does it do? |
- It is an advisory body to the Pastor on a variety of issues and acts as a liaison between the Council, Committees, and Task Forces in the Parish.
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| What is the authorization for the Pastoral
Council and how it is governed? |
- It is authorized by the “Parish Pastoral Council and Finance Council Guidelines" issued by the Archdiocese of Washington. Our council is governed by the “Constitution and Bylaws of the Holy Trinity Parish Pastoral Council".
- It is composed of 15 elected members and the Pastor.
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| How often does it meet and where? |
- The first Tuesday each month, September through June from 7 – 9 pm
in McKenna
Hall of Holy Trinity for discussion, information sharing and making
recommendations. Minutes are kept and published.
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| Who is eligible to participate? |
- Registered (at least one year), confirmed parishioners over age 16, five (5) of whom are elected each year to serve a term of 3 years (renewable once).
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| How do I get additional information? |
- Read more about the Pastoral Council at:
- Contact a member of the Election Committee:
John
Connolly at 703-524-9255 OR Kara
Couch at 703-845-8755
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| Common issues in considering running for the Council |
- Afraid of losing?
Candidates have run again and been elected in subsequent years. Serve on a committee and run again.
- Haven’t been in the parish very long?
Council candidates have been registered parishioners ranging from one year to over 20 years.
- Afraid of work or commitment?
A little work and commitment is a blessing for a good cause, not a chore.
- What if circumstances change?
Council members have moved, been sent to Iraq, had personal or business issues that caused them to resign. That is a part of life; those persons who got the next most votes are then asked to serve.
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