The Parish Finance Council (Finance Council) is a consultative body of lay persons established to advise the Pastor in matters pertaining to the financial affairs of the parish.
The Finance Council is required by Canon Law:
“Each parish is to have a Finance Council which is regulated by universal law as well as by norms issued by the Diocesan Bishop; in this council the Christian faithful, selected according to the same norms, aid the pastor in the administration of the parish goods with due regard for the prescription of Canon 532.” ~ Can. 537
The Finance Council shall be composed of the Pastor (or Administrator) and at least three but no more than nine practicing lay (or clergy) members of the parish who are knowledgeable and skilled in financial, business, and/or legal matters and are known for their prudent judgement. Membership shall be by appointment of the Pastor.
Mike Alderson
Ed Bonifant
Chris Chewning
Kim Oliver