Our Councils

The role of the Pastoral Council is one of service for the parishioners:

• Advise and support the Pastor
• Set the vision of the parish – set direction and course for the parish and its commissions
• Assist ministries to assure alignment with the Mission and Vision
• Set yearly agenda/goals for the parish
• Pastoral Council Meeting bi-monthly

2020-2021 Members

The role of the Finance Committee in collaboration with the Director of Finance and Operations is one of service for the parishioners:

• Advise the Pastor with regard to financial issues
• Prepare an annual budget for the parish – set financial direction and course for the parish and its commissions
• Establish financial means that promote evangelization for all parishioners
• Institute financial measures to advance and promote St. Peter School in order to provide exceptional educational opportunities to the students of St. Peter.
• Set annual financial agenda/goals for the parish

• Plan and provide financial support to various commissions in order to support their goals.
• Properly manage cash generated and consumed by all St. Peter commissions
• Advise and support the Pastoral Staff with regard to financial decisions
• Properly manage invested funds
• Participate in various Diocesan business management and strategy meetings
• Develop short and long term financial goals in keeping with the Vision and Mission statement
• Listen to the parishioners and be aware of ongoing financial concerns and issues
• Finance Committee meets every third Thursday of the month.

The role of the Properties and Buildings Committee is one of service to the pastors and the parishioners:

• Prepare and maintain a property condition survey followed by a prioritized maintenance schedule and budget for one-year and five-year implementation.
• Prepare an annual building maintenance budget for submission to the Parish Finance Committee for inclusion in the overall parish budget.
• Oversee and approve, using qualified value measures, the procurement of contracts, equipment, and fixtures needed for all approved and budgeted maintenance and building items.
• Work within approved budget guidelines responding to accountability in good stewardship.