Councils

Administration

Pastoral Council
The Pastoral Council, composed of the pastor, to whose care the spiritual and material goods of the parish are entrusted, and representatives of the parish community, shall act collegially to discern the will of God and guide the parish in its mission of furthering Christ’s work on earth, all in conformity with canon law and Archdiocesan guidelines. Specifically, the Pastoral Council is called to consult with the pastor on those matters within his care, and in this consultation to:

      a.  Act in a partnership in faith;
      b.  Answer the call to holiness by being a praying community;
      c.  Be a communion of disciples;
      d.  Foster, nurture and develop the gifts given to the Pastoral Council and the                parish;
      e.  Be a community that ministers healing;
       f.  Proclaim the gospel through evangelization;
      g.  Adopt a world vision; and 
      h.  Most importantly, serve the faith community.

The committee members serve a three year term and meet once a month. Members are nominated and selected by the pastor to serve.

Finance Council
The Finance Council is required by the Code of Canon Law and is established to advise the pastor on financial matters, to assist in the preparation and review of financial budgets and reports and to recommend financial goals for the parish. Their major activities include: 

      a.  Preparing finance budgets and reports
      b.  Working with other committees to prepare budgets and monitor expenses
      c.  Working with the Sacrificial Giving Committee on the appeals to                                 parishioners for financial support 
      d.  Reviewing and selecting bids from contractors for construction and services            contracts
      e.  Bringing all finances into conformity with Archdiocesan guidelines

The committee members serve one, two or three year terms and meet every other month. Members are invited to serve.