The Parish Council exists to identify the needs of the parish, to be a link between all the parishioners with the staff, and to be a means of ensuring that the parish is meeting the needs of the parish. The work of the Parish Council is based upon the principle that the most effective parish community is one where the greatest number of parishioners have responsibility for the many areas of parish life. Through the meetings of the Parish Council and Council committees, parishioners can participate fully the majors areas of decision-making to support the goals of the parish. The most important role of the Parish Council is to help strengthen the spiritual life and spiritual programs of the entire parish community.