The Pastoral Council met in mid-November and is looking forward to their upcoming virtual retreat, which will be held on Saturday, January 16th. This retreat will focus on the core and mission of the Pastoral Council and its meaning and place within the Parish. The council also discussed funding for the 2021 scholarships and a potential new site sign. The Council is hopeful that Fr. Thiago is doing well in Brazil and is awaiting his return. Elyse Gemme Pastoral Council Secretary
The Parish Pastoral Council team met during the week of September 7th to reconnect after the summer break. It was noted that the Fall Social was cancelled due to Covid and is scheduled for the fall of 2021. Planning for the event will commence January/ February 2021. In recent news, the two trees located in front of the parish were removed due to declining health.
Thoughts about addressing the appeal and functionality of the front entrance were discussed including ideas for a new sign.
At the current time, the Parish is focusing on upcoming CCD classes which is to take on a hybrid learning style. The council wishes all students a safe start to the year.
The St. George Church Pastoral Council works together to:
provide guidance on fulfilling the Parish Mission Statement
collaborate on issues of parish pastoral planning, serving as a sounding board and focusing on the big picture of parish life
serve as a liaison to other ministries within the parish to foster collaboration, provide support, and strengthen relationships
encourage participation of all parishioners in the sharing of time, talent and treasure
The Finance Council is the only parish group required by Canon Law. The revised Code of Cannon Law 537 of 1983 has established that each parish is to have a “Finance Council” and that this council is to aid the pastor in the administration of “parish goods” in accordance with Canon Law 532.
St. George’s Finance Committee is made up of parishioners designated by the pastor. Per Canon Law, there must be a minimum of three parishioners on the council. This number can be increased by the pastor based on the needs of the parish. The pastor, by nature of his position, is also a voting member of the council. The following are some major responsibilities of the Finance Committee:
Develops the annual budget and recommends it to the pastor.
Reviews all financial transactions on at least a monthly basis.
Reports back to the Parish the state of the Parish Finances on a quarterly basis.
Along with the pastor, approves and submits an annual financial report to the diocese.
Approves all capital projects and insures those over $10,000 are pre-approved by the diocese.
Offers counsel and monitors activity of all parish financial assets.
Ensures that all parish financial activities are conducted in accordance with sound financial practice according to the training guidelines of the diocese.
Offers counsel and assists the pastor in all parish fundraising activities.
Reviews job descriptions and compensation for all parish employees.
The primary goal of the members of the Saint George Finance Council is to be responsible stewards of our parish resources and provide fiscal transparency to our parishioners.
At each exit of the church you will find this interesting booklet that will help us step more deeply into the celebration of Mass.
It says, in part, “The Church earnestly desires that all the faithful should be led to a full, conscious and active participation in liturgical celebrations… Such participation by the Christian people as “a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s own people” is their right and duty by reason of their baptism.
Learn more ~ take a book.