Parish Advisory Council

PURPOSE
The Parish Advisory Council of Our Lady of Mt Carmel, Coorparoo, seeks to enable our community to be true to our Parish mission and Carmelite focus
on
PRAYER, COMMUNITY and SERVICE.
We lead from the midst of our community…
praying, listening, inviting, sharing, discerning, welcoming, connecting, encouraging, participating…
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Our Lady of Mt Carmel Parish Advisory Council:
  • Shares leadership of the Parish, providing advice and support to our Carmelite brothers, together discerning and establishing priorities.
  • Is faithful to the mission statement of Our Lady of Mt Carmel, Coorparoo, and the Carmelite charism.
  • Is present in the community.
  • Listens and engages in ongoing and inclusive dialogue across the community.
  • Is responsive to the needs of the community encouraging initiative and participation – prayer, community, service.
  • Collaborates with the Parish Finance Council, Plant and Resources Committee, Liturgy Committee et al
  • Is informed and engaged in the church beyond Coorparoo.
  • Facilitates Parish Feast Day celebration, Ministry Sunday et al.
​The group commits to the following principles:
  • Prayerfulness and reflective action
  • Listening, collegiality and shared wisdom
  • Open, respectful and honest dialogue
  • Transparency and accountability
  • Confidentiality and trust
MEMBERS
Cara Fox, Paul Jensen, Fr Martinho Da Costa, Steph Jorna, Warren Fields,  Anne-Marie Maw, Fr Matthew Tonini, Br Anacleto Guterres Da Costa, Chris Clarke Chair