Preparing for their fist meeting of the Sacred Heart Pastoral Council are (l. to r.) Jan Winters, Marcia Bresnahan, Jan Lipsmeyer, Mary Ellen Costello, Father Bill Elser, Ed Keearns, Bill Hurley, Don Ritter, and Dave Hill. Missing is Mickey Townsend.

In December Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church held their annual election for representatives to serve on the Pastoral Council.  The council meets throughout the year to provide assistance to the Pastor.  Council members report on and coordinate activities within their respective commissions, assist in the budget preparation and provide recommendations to the Pastor on specific needs.  There are four commissions including Parish Life, Charitable Outreach, Education and Liturgy.  In addition one member of the Finance Committee also sits on the Pastoral Council.  The new members elected to serve two-year terms are Mickey Townsend (Parish Life), Dick Hill (Charitable Outreach), Marcia Bresnahan (Education) and Mary Ellen Costello (Liturgy).  In addition to these newly elected members, the council includes Bill Hurley (Parish Life), Ed Keearns (Charitable Outreach and Council Chair), Don Ritter (Education and Council Vice Chair), Jan Lipsmeyer (Liturgy) and Jan Winters (Finance).