ASKEATON / BALLYSTEEN

PASTORAL COUNCIL

 

The Pastoral Council was formed on the 12th September 2000.

The Pastoral Council members are as follows:

Spiritual Director: Fr. Seán O Longaigh

Chairperson:        Mary Barrett

Secretary:            Elisabeth Blackwell

Other members: Fr Senan Murray Fridoline Whelan, Ger Buckley, Mona Buckley, Mary Moore, Caroline Sheahan, Kathleen Gallagher, Mary Holland (Ballysteen Sacristan), Josephine Kiff, Eamonn Murphy, Eamonn Madigan,  Peggy Neville, Pakie O'Donoghue, Carmel Plant, Margaret Cassidy, Jim Downes, Ann Grealish, Tina Healy, Patricia Loftus, Pauline Scanlon, Janette Madigan, Margaret McGoven, Mary Ranahan, John Ryan, Mary Somers, Jackie Madigan, Eileen Shields (Sacristan).

 

The Council is divided into the following working committees:

BUILDING MAINTENANCE COMMITTEE

This group helps keep an eye on the maintenance of the church building and grounds. It also includes an Altar Society, for the purpose of cleaning the church and a Flower-Arranging group

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP

This group exists to be a support to parishioners who have been bereaved. It is also responsible for organising the annual November mass for the Holy Souls.

LITURGY COMMITTEE

Their function is to help develop ideas for different liturgies and promote participation of the congregation in these liturgies.

PEOPLES MAINTENANCE COMMITTEE

Their function is to take a broad look at the further spiritual needs of the people of the Parish and, in particular, of those involved in Parish ministries and service. They provide a link between our Parish and the Limerick Diocesan Pastoral Centre. They are responsible for organising Parish Pilgrimages

They are also involved in the development of the young people of the Parish through the Faith Friends Programmes and the Growing in Faith Together (G.I.F.T.) Programme.

COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE

This group is responsible for the Parish Website, Parish Newsletters, church book-stand, porch notices and for keeping the people of the Parish aware of church activities.

JUSTICE AND PEACE COMMITTEE

The aim of this group is to raise the profile of peace and justice in our community.

YOUTH COMMITTEE

The aim of this group is to increase youth participation in parish activities.

VISITATION COMMITTEE

This committee exists to provide a visiting service to the parishioners in local hospitals and nursing homes.