The purpose of the parish Finance Council is to advise the Pastor in his role as the financial steward of the parish.

Responsibilities include:

• Assist in preparation of the parish budget
• Assist in preparation and presentation of the Annual Financial Report to the parishioners
• Assist in prioritizing the maintenance of our buildings and grounds
• Assist in prioritizing capital repairs, purchases, improvements
• Assist in prioritizing allocation of parish resources in accordance with the parish Mission Statement and Articles of Canon Law, which pertain to the temporal goods of the parish
• Address any other financial matter the Pastor wishes to discuss with them

Council members:

• Be active, registered, and contributing members of the parish
• Have expertise in one or more of the areas of responsibility
• Conscientiously review Quarterly and Annual financial reports
• Be acquainted with the Articles of Canon Law which pertain to the temporal goods of the parish
• Be willing to serve a minimum of 3 years on the Council
• Attend regular monthly meetings of the Finance Council from September to June and attend any other meetings called by the Pastor