Council Nominations

St. Catherine of Siena Parish is seeking nominations for members on both of our primary advisory councils (described below). 

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Parish Pastoral Council – This council serves as the vehicle for achieving full parish participation in planning and monitoring pastoral activity in the parish.  It is a consultative and advisory body to the pastor and is governed by the directives established by the bishop of the diocese.  It is the body which makes final decisions concerning the parish, subject to the approval of the pastor.  The council is composed of up to 9 parishioners plus the pastor.  Members represent the entire parish population rather than distinct groups within the parish.  For purpose of communication and information, members of the pastoral council are appointed on a rotating basis to attend the meetings of all the other major parish organizations. 

Finance Council – The parish finance council assists the pastor in planning, providing for and supervising the parish resources, budget and plant maintenance.  The council develops the budget together with the pastor for approval by the Parish Pastoral Council.  It reviews, approves, and signs the annual financial report of the parish.  Consent of this council is required before an amount in excess of $5,000 is spent on unbudgeted items. Recommendations of this council are regulated by Church Law, by decisions and norms of the Bishop and the Diocesan Finance Council.

​For each council: 

• Terms last 3 years and begin in July.

• Each council is organized by a chairperson who is charged with developing the meeting agenda and running the meetings.

• Meetings are typically held the same day each month.

• Members are expected to be active parishioners who can act both as a voice for fellow parishioners and a sounding board for the pastor.

• You may nominate yourself or another parishioner.