Parish Pastoral Council

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What is the Parish Pastoral Council?

The parish pastoral council (PPC) is a group of leaders of the parish who assist the pastor in fulfilling the mission of the Church.

The council investigates, studies, and discusses matters of concern to the parish. It then forms practical responses to these matters. These practical responses are recommendations to the pastor. After the pastor responds to the recommendations, the council may assist the pastor with implementation. However, the responsibility of implementation lies with the pastor.

Since it is the purpose of the parish pastoral council to advise the pastor on matters of concern to the parish, the scope of matters can be quite large. Matters of faith, morals, and laws of the Universal Church, however, are not within the bounds of parish pastoral councils.

What are the functions of the PPC?

Parish pastoral council’s purposes of offering consultation to the pastor regarding pastoral matters and of being a voice of the parishioners regarding the life of the parish are fulfilled through these functions:

• To discern and articulate the parish mission
• To study and discuss concerns of the entire parish in light of its mission
• To participate in pastoral planning
• To communicate to the entire parish the work of the council
• To promote collaboration, cooperation, trust, and understanding among all groups in the parish 

Meet Your PPC Team

Adora Gallagher - Chairperson

My family joined the parish 10 years ago when we moved from Cleveland. There is a feeling of peace and fellowship that I receive from the Church of the Resurrection. I believe a parish should be your second family and I hope to help others to feel that way. I have volunteered with the Youth Ministry and served on the Women’s Group Executive Committee for several years.  Volunteering in these two areas have helped me to understand how PPC can make an impact. My term ends in 2024.

Debbie Burke - 2nd Officer

I joined Resurrection in the fall of 1993, after Mary Bailor invited me to join her in her row. My husband, Bill, joined at Easter 1998 through RCIA. I have been involved in many and varied ministries over the years, and my favorites include New Parishioner Welcome and Vacation Bible School. I have a passion for service, not only in our parish, but in STEM education and the unrepresented and underserved. I have a heart for leading others to find their own place in serving our parish community with their God-given, unique gifts. My term ends in 2024.

Katy Wyatt - 3rd Officer

I have been blessed to serve on the staff at this parish for 17 years. In that time, I've developed a clear understanding of how things work ... and how and why things often don't work. I think I can bring valuable perspective to idea-generating and decision-making processes. In addition, I love this parish. It has been my second (and often my first) home! My term ends in 2023.

Tina Fesenmyer

I have been a parishioner since 2005. My family and I love this church because of how friendly and welcoming the parishioners are and all of the ministries that are available. We have felt at home from the first time we walked through the doors. Through the years, I have served as an aid alongside my husband teaching CIC and 2nd grade CREED. I am also a eucharistic minister. In addition to serving my parish, I have participated in the RCIA program and Walking with a Purpose. I am excited to be a part of the PPC and to serve in any way that I can. My term ends in 2023.

Christina Hefty

I have been a parishioner since 1993. My husband Jim and I have enjoyed raising our daughters in such a welcoming Parish. We are both from small towns and away from family, and this Parish has helped us show our children a sense of community and belonging that we don't always feel living in a large community. My term ends in 2024.

Thomas Johnson

My family which consists of my wife Amy and our twins sons Hunter and Taylor, moved to New Albany in 2013. Friends of ours invited us to attend mass at the parish one Sunday and we fell in love with the sense of community. Nine years ago we committed to this church and it's been a wonderful experience. I have been in the music ministry for the past 4 years and joined as a member of the Knights of Columbus. I feel that I would be a positive influence on the committee as I am passionate about my church, community and faith. My term ends in 2025.

Matt Marrison

I am a 34-year-old cradle Catholic, husband, and father to 3 kids. We live in Gahanna and have been parishioners at Resurrection for a little while. I currently serve on the finance team with the Greater Columbus Covenant Community (GCCC), which is a group of committed Catholic members on mission to share the joy of Jesus to others. I have been a member of small faith-sharing groups as a part of that organization for over 12 years. In my childhood, Fr. Denis was one of the priests who guided me through my sacraments at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish in Pickerington, and I have appreciated the way he has shepherded all the members under his pastoral care. I hope to use this opportunity as a way to further understand how to reach more people and cultivate meaningful, Christ-centered relationships. My term ends in 2025.

Patrick Maguire

My wife Kathy and I, and our four boys, have been members of COTRNA since June 1991. Kathy works for the parish. I have participated in the PEA ministry for over 10 years. As a member of the Parish Pastoral Council, I look forward to supporting Fr. Denis as he leads our Parish closer to Christ. My term ends in 2025.

Travis Polk

My wife Megan and I joined Resurrection 10 years ago. We were drawn to the sense of community, the wonderful music, and the feeling that this is where we belonged. We have been blessed to have our sons, Hunter and Graham, grow in their faith here at Resurrection. I would like to serve the church and our community on PPC by helping to engage our families with young kids like mine and making them feel the love and compassion of our amazing community. My term ends in 2023.

Sandra  Tarullo-Jacobs

We joined the parish in the mid 1990s and love being part of this special community. Sandra has worked VBS for a number of years and was a Creed Coordinator for years as well. We have three children, Coby (24) and his wife Francesca(24), Albina(22), and Jack(20). My term ends in 2024.
 

Judy Wright

I have been a parishioner at the Church of the Resurrection since moving to this area six years ago.  Our many parish ministries are focussed on assisting each of us in our life with Christ.  Resurrection is a welcoing parish with Mass, other prayer opportunities, and music that brings a feeling of peacefulness.  I am honored to serve on the Pastoral Council. 
My term ends in 2023.
 

Rachel Hohman

My name is Rachel Hohman, I’m a senior at New Albany High School and a life-long parishioner of Resurrection. For as long as I can remember, I have been involved in CREED, VBS, RISE, IGNITE, and many of the other amazing youth programs that our parish offers. I have always felt blessed with such a wonderful faith-based community to grow up in and I am proud to call Resurrection home. I am thrilled to represent my peers this year and hope to help continue the strong youth community within our church. My term expires 2023.


 

Alex Herrmann

My name is Alex Herrmann and I am a senior at St. Francis DeSales High School. I just came into the Church at this past Easter Vigil and am so excited to help make a difference in our parish. Resurrection is my home, I love the people here, and I want to represent them well. Thank you all for this opportunity, may God bless you! My term expires 2023..

Sandy Doty -

I have been attending Church of the Resurrection since 1999 –back when our whole congregation squeezed into what is now the Ministry Center. My family and I registered a few short years later. I love this Parish because of the palpable feel of the Holy Spirit working within it.  I appreciate the opportunity to serve the good work of the PPC as secretary to the group.