The Finance Council is a key element in the stewardship of the parish. Our Lady of Lourdes Finance Council promotes the financial health of the parish, assuring accountability and assisting the pastor with his financial issues.
Below is a small list of the responsibilities of the Finance Council:
- Assist in the preparation of the annual budget
- Assist in monitoring financial reports and the annual budget on an ongoing basis
- Assist the pastor in assuring that the financial statements are presented to the parish community
- Assist in the implementation of acceptable internal control practices including reviewing and implementing diocesan policies
- Assist the pastor in evaluating the impact on parish finances and administration of leasing parish properties to an outside organization.
Below are minutes from past Finace Council meetings: