PARISH PASTORAL PLANNING COMMITTEE
Pastor: Rev. John P. Harrington
Facilitator: Steven Quatela

In response to the Diocesan Guidelines for all parishes of the Diocese of Brooklyn, this commission seeks, through consultation with the parishioners, to discern and respond to the pastoral objectives that enjoy priority in our pastoral life.

Drawing upon the inspiration, reflections, and prayers expressed by the parishioners of St. Joseph Parish throughout our ongoing Pastoral Planning process, the Parish Pastoral Planning Council has composed a Mission Statement and Parish Goals, so that, together, we may build a more vibrant Catholic life.

The current members of the PPC are Rev. John P. Harrington, Fr. Felix Sanchez, Deacon Felipe Alvarez, Steven Quatela, Mary Schneider, Loretta Rosas, Haydee Salinas, Jackie Barkoutsis, Noel Peguero, Rosa Branca, Joseph DiPietro, Andy Rosano, Raul Ruiz, and Matthew Gallagher.

ITALIAN COMMITTEE FOR PASTORAL PLANNING

Facilitator: Steven Quatela

This group seeks to respond to the pastoral needs of the Italian Community, and to bring its concerns, suggestions and recommendations to the Parish Pastoral Planning Committee. During the year, the Italian Committee organizes various social and cultural events for the Italian community, as well as for the entire parish community. The Italian Committee works closely with the St. Pio Prayer Group to sponsor the annual Parish Carnival in honor of St. Pio, held each September.

Current committee members include Steven Quatela, Joseph DiPietro, Andy Rosano, Angelo Tiseo, Maria Primiani, Guiseppina Petrella, Rosa Branca, Maria Saraceni, Angelo Longo, Anna Maria Del Carro, and Marcella Massalin.

HISPANIC COMMITTEE FOR PASTORAL PLANNING
Moderator: Rev. Mr. Felipe Alvarez

This committee seeks to respond to the pastoral needs of the Hispanic Community, and to bring its concerns, suggestions and recommendations to the Parish Pastoral Planning Committee.

Current members of the Hispanic Committee include Deacon Felipe Alvarez, Haydee Salinas, Noel Peguero, Raul Ruiz, Rafaela Rodriquez, Ramona Carrasco, Manuel Chirino, Nelly Jurado, Juanita Gabriel, Bernarda Henriquez.