Finance Council


Finance

The Finance Council acts in an advisory capacity to the pastor, pastoral council, staff, affiliated organizations and parishioners regarding parish finances. This includes managing budgets, financial and physical resources, overseeing regular church support and special fundraising events.

The pastor, two trustees, the Director of Administrative Services, several parishioners, and a Pastoral Council representative comprise the Finance Council. Members with financial backgrounds are desired, to meet monthly and serve 3 year terms.

Stewardship / Fund Raising

All parishioners are asked to commit a financial pledge to the parish every November based on information provided by the Finance Council chairperson's forecast of the next year's fiscal needs and trends in giving.

Endowment

The St. Mary Parish/School Endowment Fund is a long-term savings plan intended to secure the financial future of parish operations and services, as well as the continuation of quality education at our school. This fund is managed by the St. Mary Parish/School Endowment Advisory Board which coordinates fundraising activities, oversees fund investments, and disbursements.

For more information, please see the Endowment Fund page.