The St. Peter’s Parish Council

Parish Council

The Saint Peter Pastoral Council is an advisory body to the pastor, assisting him in the discernment of parish needs and in the implementation of parish ministries. Together, the Council and the Pastor seek to give life to the Parish Mission Statement…This collaborative group is actively concerned with the apostolic work of the Church, the Diocese of Norwich, and the parish. It provides leadership, direction, resources, and encouragement for the spiritual and material well being of all parishioners… The Pastoral Council is comprised of the Pastor (Chair), one or both Trustees, the Chair of the Parish Finance Board, the Director of Religious Education, the Chairs of established Council Commissions, and an appointee from the Ladies Guild.
The Pastoral Council meets the first Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m.

St Peter Parish Council Bylaws

Parish Council Officers & At Large Members (elected or appointed)

  • Chairperson - Michael O'Brien
  • Vice Chairperson - open
  • Secretary - Marion Enie
  • At Large Member - open
  • At Large Member - open
  • At Large Member - open
  • At Large Member - open

Parish Council Ex Officio Members (by way of office held)

  • Pastor - Rev. Joseph F. DeCosta
  • Parocial Vicar - Rev. Martin J.W. Jones
  • Immediate Past Council Chairperson - Brian Conte
  • President of the Ladies Guild - Vicki Bogdan
  • Faith Formation Coordinator - Chase Mack & Choe Brzoska
  • Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus - Tony Cacace
  • Chairperson of the Parish Finance Board - Ralph Rand
  • Christmas Fair Chairperson - Chris Miller & Jane Alaimo
  • Building and Maintenance Chairperson - Craig Salonia
  • Liaison to the Regional Parochial School - Mary Beth Iacobelli
  • Trustee - Gloria Maynard
  • Trustee - Carmelo Rosa
  • Trustee - Ken Vallera