Meetings are held monthly, usually the second Wednesday of the month, with the exception of July and August, when the Council does not formally meet. The Pastor may call a meeting during that time if necessary.

Individuals nominated for the Council must be registered parishioners for six months or more, practicing Catholics who participate in Mass weekly, and receive the Sacraments of Penance and Eucharist regularly, and if married, their vows must be recognized by the Catholic Church. Elections are held annually. A term of three years is required for those elected.

Makeup of the Pastoral Council includes the Pastor, Deacon, Director of Religious Formation, and appointed and elected members representing Religious Formation, Parish Life and Worship, Social Concerns, Youth Ministry, Stewardship and Facilities and Management. The Council is advisory in nature to the Pastor who has the fi nal decisionmaking authority.

FINANCE COUNCIL is responsible for advising the Pastor on all matters affecting the financial well-being of the parish.

Meetings are held four times a year or more as deemed necessary by the Pastor to conduct financial business of the parish. The agenda shall be arranged by the Chairperson in consultation with and approval of the Pastor. The Finance Council shall be composed of the Pastor and not less than three reputable and practicing members of the parish who are knowledgeable and skilled in financial matters and known for their prudent judgment.

Members are appointed by the Pastor and serve for three-year terms and may be asked to serve a second term.

FACILITIES COMMITTEE advises the Pastor and Pastoral Council on the uses, safety, and maintenance, improvement to, expansion of management of the present facilities and maintenance staff, and the planning for future facilities. They make inputs to the annual budget for facilities matters and are represented on the Pastoral Council. Members are appointed by the Pastor and may serve as long as necessary at his request.