Finance Council

The Parish Finance Council is a consultative body of lay persons established to advise the pastor  in matters pertaining to the financial affairs of the parish.  It meets monthly and produces a quarterly financial report for the parish. Canon (Church) Law requires that “In each Parish there is to be a finance committee to help the parish priest in the administration of the goods of the parish.”  (Code of Canon Law 537).  The Parish Finance Committee is consulted before any major item of expenditure is incurred.  They advise the Parish priest on the ongoing maintenance of the Church, Presbytery and Hall as well as overseeing any building projects on these.

On a continuing basis the Finance Committee is responsible for ensuring that proper records of income and expenditure are maintained and that an account of administration is given to the parishioners at the end of each financial year.  The Finance Committee also has a responsibility to ensure that the parish income remains in line with rising costs.  With this in mind the Committee continues to promote the Weekly Offertory Envelope Collection.

Comparative Statement of Activities from 7/1/2009 through 3/31/2010

Financials March 2009

P & L vs budget July 1 to Feb 28 and Balance Sheet Feb 28, 2008


Accountant's Audit of fiscal 2007 Financial Results.

Finance Council Members:

Father Frank McGrath

Barbara Alter, CPA

Mark Dailey

Marion Schmeelk

Dick Slagle Chair 203.966.8928


VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
to help with the parish collection money counting process.  If you are a parishioner who enjoys working with numbers, is detailed and willing to make a monthly commitment, please join us Monday mornings after the 8:00 mass.  Responsibilities include counting checks and cash and verifying totals and being efficient with an adding machine.  Must have VIRTUS training (Protecting God’s Children) we can supply you with the training schedule.  Please contact Michelle in the parish office.


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