Finance Council

according to Canon Law

The pastor, according to Canon Law, has overall responsibility for parish financial management. The Parish Finance Council is a consultative body that assists the pastor in meeting this obligation. While the Parish Council does not have decision-making authority, consultation is at the heart of the decision-making process: sharing information, listening, contributing to the discussion and promoting consensus.

 In order to be effective in their responsibilities as members of the Parish Finance Council, members should have a love for the Church and its mission and develop a thorough understanding of the parish’s mission, goals, people and resources. The pastor will seek the input of the Parish Finance Council for issues such as the regular management of parish funds, banking arrangements, capital expenditures, review and preparation of the annual budget, development initiatives, accounting practices, publication of financial reports and more.

 The Good Shepherd Finance Council currently meets on a monthly basis and is made up of the following members:

Kate Lange- Chair

Thomas Beier

Nick Harris

Joe Martin

Justin Mills