Advisory Boards

The Pastoral Council advises and assists the pastor in achieving the goals of the parish. This includes:

• advising and recommending parish policies to the pastor
• represent the needs and views of parishion organizations and committees
• coordinating activities among the parish organizations
• promote the mission and overall good of the parish

Matters in which the Pastoral Council is involved include:

• assisting in social justice initiatives
• enhancing communication of parish activities and needs through a variety of outlets
• planning for parish celebrations (such as the Volunteer Appreciation Dinner)
• supporting supplemental evangelization and ministry programs

The Pastoral Council consists of 15 elected members serving for a three-year term and may be eligible to renew for a 2nd 3 year term. They meet once a month from September - June. The Pastoral Council also includes non elected representatives of Parish Organizations which includes the School Principal, the Director of Religious Education, and the representatives of the Sodality, Finance Council, Home and School Association, School Board, and CYO.

• Reviewing reports from the Archdiocesan accounting system on a regular basis.
• Ensuring the submission of the Annual Financial Report to the Archdiocese.
• Publishing the Annual Financial Statements for distribution to all parishioners.
• Reviewing and recommending periodically investment choices to the Pastor for interest- bearing checking, savings, mutual funds, CD’s and treasuries with regards to the needs of the parish both short and long term.
• Reviewing and recommending if necessary a plan to increase the church support through the Offertory and any other appropriate collections. Work with the Stewardship Council to implement any increased giving plan.
• Developing a plan for the financing of necessary repairs, renovations and purchase of equipment as needed. Implement a plan to accrue funds for asset replacements/repair in connection with life expectancy of equipment and assets.
• Developing a plan for systematic payment of any parish debt.
• Implementing all diocesan policies relative to financial matters including review that all federal, state and local tax laws are adhered to and appropriate forms submitted with payments if necessary.
• Maintaining awareness that the appropriate insurance coverage is in place for safeguarding the assets of the parish from loss or damage.
• Periodically providing the Pastoral Council with reports on the financial status of the parish.

The Finance Council meets four times per year.