The Finance Council assists the Pastor in the responsible management of parish financial resources.

Our responsibilities include:

• Developing and monitoring the annual parish budget, aligned with the Pastor’s and Pastoral Council’s objectives.
• Maintaining accurate monthly financial records using Diocesan-approved methods.
• Preparing and submitting required financial reports to the Diocesan Finance Office and Bishop.
• Ensuring the preservation of financial records in accordance with Diocesan guidelines.
• Providing parishioners with an annual financial report.
• Overseeing parish fundraising activities and recommending strategies for income improvement.
• Conducting regular inspections of parish properties and recommending necessary maintenance or property transactions, adhering to Diocesan regulations.
• Reviewing parish employee compensation and benefits, ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations.
• Promoting stewardship education among parishioners.
• Addressing all matters related to the parish’s financial and physical assets. (Specific tasks may be delegated to subcommittees or individuals.)

For inquiries, please contact Finance Council member Jim Hoffman at mapchemist@comcast.net.