The Second Vatican Council called for the creation of Parish Councils in order to foster active participation of the laity in the life of the Church, particularly at the local community level.  The objectives of the Parish Pastoral Council of St. Peter Church are to develop and implement a pastoral plan to promote the spiritual good of the parish, to foster unity and a sense of community in the parish, and to promote programs recommended by the pastor and the Parish Pastoral Council.

The Finance Council consists of members of the parish community who serve in an advisory capacity and assist the pastor in administration of the finances and temporal goods of the parish.  Members are appointed by the Pastor.