The initial efforts of our parish's three-year Vision 2017 have begun. As shared previously, Vision 2017 will be comprised of six vision statements or initiatives from Phase II of this spring's GROW process. Saint Richard's first vision statement entails creating a fully functional pastoral council.

We are pleased to report that on August 19, the newly formed Saint Richard's Pastoral Council met to begin addressing and defining our new parish structure. The new members of the Pastoral Council are: Diane Amell, Judy Black, Doris Brandner (Vice Chair), Lizzy Cullen, Paul Kujawski, Murray McCartan (Chair) , Maureen Scaglia, Jeff Smith and Samantha Smith (Secretary).

The Pastoral Council is scheduled to meet on a monthly basis with pastor, Fr. Mark Pavlik, and Parish Administrator, Sheryl Rose. Please feel free to approach any of these members with your questions or concerns.