St. Catherine of Siena Parish Finance Council has been established according to guidelines in Canon 537. The Finance Council advises the pastor in forming good policies for the administration of the parish's temporal goods, for example, its financial resources, buildings, and grounds. The pastor is responsible for all legal, business, and administrative matters of the parish. Since the pastor has the ultimate responsibility for all juridic matters and is called on to share accountability with the selected laypersons of the parish, Finance Council members should not see themselves as delegates of the community, but rather as collaborators with the pastor.
The approval of the pastor is required before recommendations of the Finance Council become policy of the parish.
Responsibilities
It is recommended that the Finance Council hold four meetings each year, with additional meetings being held as needed. These meetings should include a discussion of the current financial condition of the parish as well as other topics as needed. An agenda, as well as any study materials, will be distributed prior to the meeting.
2024 Finance Council Members:
Fr. Mark Vyverman, Pastor