Finance Council

Finance Council 

The Church of the Sacred Heart is blessed to have such generous parishioners who go above and beyond in order to make our parish run smoothly.  Your financial stewardship has led to positive net receipts in recent years; this has led to some much needed repairs within the parish.  These repairs will not only assist in reducing costs, but will also serve the parish for future years.  Thank you for the treasure you continue to provide in support of your parish.

Called to Stewardship (Diocesan Policy Guide for Parish Finance Councils)

Establishment of the Parish Finance Council:

Every parish shall have a Finance Council distinct from the Parish Pastoral Council. Established by the universal law of the church, the Parish Finance Council is regulated by the norms of the Code of Canon Law as well as by those issued by the diocesan Bishop. The Parish Finance Council is to aid the pastor in the administration of the goods of the parish.

Membership:

The Parish Finance Council is made up of members of the Christian faithful selected by the pastor according to the norms of law.  Its members should be conscious they share in the mission God has entrusted to the church.  As they hold an ecclesiastical office, they should be in full communion with the Catholic Church and members of the parish they are to serve.  The Parish Finance Council shall consist of at least five members of the parish community.  Persons are to be selected for their expertise in financial matters, economics, general business management, banking, law, insurance, accounting and

financial investment. In addition, members are to have prudence, uprightness and knowledge of the Catholic faith that will enable them to put into practice the message of the Gospel.  Moreover, all members of the Parish Finance Council should take care to be objective and not to represent themselves in any deliberations.  

Chairperson:  Tim Hamlin