Ministry Position

Finance Council Member

Duties and Responsibilities

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Advise the pastor in all aspects of parish financial planning, oversight and reporting.

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At the beginning of each fiscal year, construct a parish budget based on the previous year’s performance and taking into account specific program needs, anticipated small capital improvements and repairs, and staff salary increases and hiring.

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Quarterly during the year, monitor performance against the budget.

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At the close of each fiscal year, publish a parish financial report and present an oral summary to the parish at Masses on a weekend in the fall.

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Monitor weekly offertory collection; report amounts and trends in the parish bulletin.

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Attend quarterly meetings.

Time Commitment

4-6 hours per quarter

Length of Commitment

2 years

Training

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Receive briefing from experienced member.

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(Desirable) Background in finance.

Safe Environment Procedures Apply

No

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