Canon Law 537 of the 1983 Code of Canon Law requires the creation of a Parish Finance Council.
The Council is to assist the Pastor in the prudent planning and administering of all financial matters
and is also responsible for setting of Policy and Procedures to provide effective management of
parish assets.

Finance Council meets quarterly (February, May, August and November) on the 2nd Thursday
of the month. Members of the Executive Finance Committee meet monthly.

3 year appointment (renewable) by pastor.

Fr. Fritzner Valcin
Jaime Capestany
Frank Conway*, Chairperson, conway19@icloud.com
Ginny Hayes
Steve Hornyak
John Klee*
Lori Maite*
Rick Miller
Pete Sullivan*


*Members of the Finance Executive Committee

 UpdateThe Finance Council Meeting was called to order on February 14, 2019, Father Valcin providing an opening prayer.

The following members were present: Jaime Capestany, Frank Conway, Ginny Hayes, Steve Hornyak, Rick Miller and Father Valcin. The following staff members attended Andy Randel and John Klee.
 
Financial Reports:
The committee reviewed and discussed the latest quarterly financial reports. Ginny Hayes moved and Jaime Capestany seconded the motion to accept the reports. Motion carried.
 
Sunday Experience:
Council members felt having Mass in the Parish Hall has been a great experience; they like the layout and feel it is very welcoming.
 
Committee Reports:

• Maintenance:
  • Sacristy Door:
    • Window has been installed in the door.
  • Electrician choir loft light switch:
    • Will be a part of the Capital Campaign project.
• Capital Campaign update:
  • Steering Committee update/Rick
  • Additional Projects/Frank: In one year we have collected 69% of the total amount pledged. Since funding and support for the project has been positive the following work has been approved.
    • ADA compliant ramp access to altar.
    • Upgrade interior lighting and electric in the Sanctuary, elevator room, and choir loft. This includes replacing 2 wireless microphones and re-installing equipment in Sanctuary.
    • Add details to interior painting and statue repair and touch up.
    • Millwork: New Reredos altar and side tables; base and wall cabinets at entrance of church.
    • New iron railing installed in the interior staircase entrance and exterior to main entrance to church.
    • Install new staircase entrance to sacristy, replacing handrails at rectory and gate to rectory basement.
    • Repair marble stoop (holy water container).
    • Allowance to add additional drywall on columns in 2 locations, add wainscoting, and trim on the bottom of the loft overhang, add wainscoting around pipe to organ to match surrounding walls.

• Draft of the Leadership Team’s Parish Goals for the next three years was provided to the council to review and provide feedback.
• Andy asked if the council would assist in working on the parish budget. A working group will be set up for this project.

Rick Miller moved and Jaime Capestany seconded the motion to adjourn. Motion carried.
 
Father Valcin closed the meeting with a prayer.