Consultative Bodies
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Finance Council: The Finance Council is comprised of parishioners with an expertise in finance who review monthly financial statements, approve the budget for the parish and the school, and advise the pastor on financial matters.
Contact: Finance Council Chair, Kevin Loughlin [email protected]
Pastoral Council: The purpose of the parish pastoral council is to investigate parish matters, to consider them thoroughly, and to propose practical conclusions about them. The council’s task is, first, to study those matters brought to its attention and shed light on them. Its second task is to reflect on them thoroughly, to discern their true nature, and then evaluate and ponder them. Its final task is to draw sound conclusions. The council presents these conclusions to the pastor in the form of recommendations. This threefold task of the council – investigating, considering, and recommending conclusions–is called pastoral planning. Council members are chosen, above all, for their ability to accomplish the main task of the council–the work of investigating, considering and recommending practical conclusions. They are baptized Catholics in good standing with the Church who reflect the parish’s various neighborhoods, social and professional groups, and apostolates. Finally, they are parishioners noted for their faith, good morals and prudence.
Contact: Ed Bohi [email protected]
Trustees: Our trustees are lay members of the parish who serve with the Bishop and pastor in forming the corporate structure of the parish.
Contact: trustees Pat Kiernan [email protected] and Kevin Loughlin [email protected]
School Board: The St. Mary of the Lakes School Board provides assistance and advice to the Pastor and the Principal. The Board assists with financial planning and budget preparation, as well as setting long/short-range goals for our school.
Contact: Lauren Arnot [email protected]