The Parish Finance Committee is a consultative body of lay persons established to advise the Pastor in matters pertaining to the financial affairs of the parish. The relationship between the Pastor and the council is one of support and collaboration. The authority of the Pastor is not diminished by the establishment of the Parish Finance Council.
Principal responsibilities of the Council include:
♦  Preparation of an annual budget
♦  Ensuring the submission of the regular financial reports to the Diocese
♦  Preparation and publication of an Annual Financial Statement and Report provided to the Parish Pastoral Council and members of the Parish community.

The Parish Finance Committee usually meets every