Finance Council
About
The Parish Finance Council is a consultative body of clergy and laity that advises the Pastor in matters pertaining to the financial affairs of the Parish. As a good steward, the Pastor is expected to invite qualified parishioners to sit on the Parish Finance Council and share their expertise and advice.
Trustees
- Maureen Lyons
- Jay Dumais
Members
- Lisa Dumais
- Jacqueline MacNeill
- John Rocco
- Max Turgeon
- Brian Wood
The Parish Finance Council assists the Pastor in the following ways
- Supports the Pastor to safeguard the assets of the Parish.
- Assists in the preparation of budgets.
- Monitors the financial performance and efficacy of offertory collections and other fund-raising activities.
- Helps to develop long-range plans for the financing of repairs and renovations of property and purchase of equipment, as needed.
- Oversees implementation of all Diocesan policies on financial matters, spending guidelines, and long-range plans for Parish investments.
- Monitors procedures and controls to ensure that all requirements of federal and state tax and employment laws are met and accurate records are maintained.
With the help of the Parish Finance Council, the Pastor prepares and publishes annual Financial Reports for distribution to the Parish community.