This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us.                     John 5:14

Pastoral Council

The Pastoral Council serves in a consultative relationship to the pastor.  Its role is to investigate, discern, and recommend to the pastor on matters related to the seven elements of parish life: evangelization, worship, word, community, service, stewardship and leadership.  The Council investigates pastoral matters, reflects on them deeply in prayer and dialogue, and proposes plans that will unify the parish community.

Members: Fr. Michael St. Paul, Deacon Larry Leone, Pat Casey, John Casey, Terry Strouse, Mary Strouse, Joyce McGeorge, Arturo Diaz, Tony Votendahl, Maria Votendahl, Rita Tarrab, Barbara Bronaugh, Cathy McDonnell, Theresa Lopez, Tom Ma & Calvin Dang.

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Financial Council

The Finance Council of St. Polycarp Parish is established by the authority granted to the Pastor under the Bishop of Orange and Canon Law. Members of the Finance Council understand the Pastor's responsibility and accountability to provide for the material and financial needs of the whole parish and all groups therein. The Finance Council Constitution is adopted in order to define the organization of the Finance Council, the responsibilities of the Finance Council in matters affecting the financial needs of the Diocese and to govern the orderly resolution of issues and the organized conduct of functions supportive of these purposes.

Members: Fr. Michael St. Paul, Macia Vojtech, Fred Burkholder, Deacon Larry Leone, Deacon Ramiro Lopez, Phuong Vu, Tom Ma

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