The Parish is My Home<br/><br/>

The Parish Pastoral Council will hold a special meeting on December 14 to elect the pastoral council president, two vice-presidents and the secretary to a two-year term. All the parish group representatives have the right to vote and to be nominated. Therefore, I ask that all parish group representatives attend this meeting.<br/><br/>

The function of the Parish Pastoral Council is to work hand in hand with the clergy of the parish to build a large family centering on Christ.<br/><br/>

At the Parish Pastoral Council meeting on November 9, I pointed out that the organization of any parish activity should be seen as a learning process. The importance is to learn humbly. Anthony Sinn, who represented the “Parish Singathon” at the council meeting, openly acknowledged that the conditions listed on the “Parish Singathon” registration forms were ambiguous, which caused problems in their application. He graciously apologized to those affected parish groups.<br/><br/>

I also stressed during the meeting: I could have exercised “executive authority” to correct the above errors. However, I respect the decision of the “Organizing Committee” because they also need to learn continuously.<br/><br/>

To participate in the work of the parish pastoral council requires more “heart” than time. “Heart” means patience, sincerity and trust in God. This can also be thought of as a “calling” because ultimately you are accountable to God for your work, not to any man.<br/><br/>

Please pray for the election on December 14.