Our Pastoral Council and the Finance Council are two important advisory bodies that assist our priests in leading and managing the parish effectively. Each has a distinct role, but both contribute to the mission of the Church at the parish level.

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Pastoral Council Purpose:

Advise and collaborate in the spiritual and pastoral direction of the parish.

Responsibilities:

• Discern the needs of the parish community.

• Help develop and evaluate the pastoral plan for the parish.

• Assist in promoting evangelization, liturgy, catechesis, outreach, and community life.

• Encourage participation and unity in the life of the parish.

• Reflect on how the parish can better fulfill the Church’s mission.

Composition:

• Lay parishioners appointed or elected based on their active involvement, wisdom, and commitment to the Church.

• May include leaders of various ministries or representatives of different parish groups.

• Chaired by Fr Robert Charlton, who presides over meetings.

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Finance Council Purpose:

Assists in the administration of the parish’s temporal goods, especially finances.

Responsibilities:

• Review and approve the parish budget and monitor financial performance.

• Oversee parish income and expenditures.

• Advise on capital projects, fundraising, and stewardship efforts.

• Ensure transparency and accountability in financial matters.

• Review and help prepare annual financial reports to the diocese and parishioners.

Composition:

• Parishioners with experience in finance, business, law, or accounting.

• Appointed by Fr Robert Charlton, not elected.

• Serves in a consultative role, not one of governance.

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Currently the Councils meet at one group and attending monthly/quarterly meetings.

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