Finance & Administration

Purpose: This commission is responsible for assuring the necessary material resources that will enable the parish to carry out the work of Christ. To a great extent, the effectiveness of the other Commissions and of the pastoral mission of the Church depends on the availability of resources. This commission is also responsible for teaching parishioners about being faithful stewards and making a return to God in gratitude a portion of the material benefits with which they have been blessed.

Goal: To assure adequate material resources for the mission of the Church.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain an accurate profile of the parish.

• Educate parishioners about the financial priorities and needs.

• Encourage greater financial responsibility by the members of the parish.

• Conduct regular fund raising activities.

• Prepare the annual budget.

• Assist in matters involving construction, repairs, disbursement of funds, and preparation of quarterly and annual financial reports and conduct the annual Bishop’s Appeal.

• Provide necessary information for the maintenance and repair of buildings and grounds.
  Suggestions: Conduct an annual ‘Time and Talent’ survey of the gifts and talents present in the parish community. Publish regular financial reports. Encourage the use of weekly tithing envelopes. Plan a yearly parish fundraising campaign.

The Finance and Administration goal of our Parish is to be responsible Stewards of our temporal gifts. Responsible stewardship means safeguarding financial resources, material resources and human resources while using them responsibly. Stewardships is also the generous giving of time, talent, and treasure.

We seek to not merely be Good Stewards but to be Christian Stewards. As Christian Stewards, we receive God's gifts gratefully, cultivate them responsibly, share them lovingly in justice with others, and return them with increase to the Lord.

Todays economy and social life styles can create many challenges to families financially. What is expected of me as a Catholic when it comes to financial responsibility? We would like to offer any advise and help we can. A good starting point is the link to your left called Catholic Personal Finances. It answers many question and discusses many financial challenges we face in our lives today.

The following quote expresses our committment in today's world.