This Group is a representative body of the parishioners who work in close liaison with the parish priest to further the mission of Christ and his Church. It seeks to evaluate parish conformity with the Gospel and the context of diocesan requirements and to recommend policies, procedures and programs.

The Group is not a decision making body, but it is concerned with the life of the Church, seeking to encourage, support and facilitate the parish community in the good they do and in deepening parish spiritual life. All meetings begin in prayer led by one of the Group members. This is the basis of what one does as nothing can be achieved unless we offer all to God and seek his guidance.

To achieve its goal membership is representative of the clergy, the main ministries within the parish together with independently elected members from the general body of parishioners. Its purpose being to advice and support the parish priest in his administrative role These representatives are nominated by their constituent groups.

The Group meet every two months and the minutes are posted for all parishioners to see and read.

The Annual general meeting is held in June of each year.

Plymouth Diocese - Vision Statement

Christopher
Bishop of Plymouth

Invites the priests, deacons, religious and people of the Diocese, to adopt this Vision of our Mission as we make our way towards the 21st century and the 3rd Millennium.

In order that the Gospel may be lived and preached effectively we pledge ourselves, before Our Lord in the World and in co-operation with all other Christians, to be the Good News of the Kingdom in person, word and action.

We will become more fully:

A Celebrating Church

Expressing what we believe in our worship, engaging with the gift of liturgy, and allowing ourselves to be renewed in it.

A Caring Church

Seeking to understand the sufferings of those around us, reaching out and being Christ to one another, and serving the world.

A Learning Church

Deepening our understanding of our faith, humbling ourselves to learn from Our Lord and each other, and discovering our true nature as the Body of Christ.

A Living Church

Empowering all around us with the presence and joy of the Holy Spirit, proclaiming Christ to the world, and being faithful to our mission