St. Mary Finance Council assists the pastor in the administration of the parish’s material goods.

The 2020 Finance Council Members

Daniel Staebler
John Hattemer
Theresa Flores

The Finance Council assist the pastor in the following:  

• Administration of parish’s material goods; 
• In the preparation of a yearly budget and annual financial report;
• Review of the parish income and expense report quarterly and makes recommendations; 
• Studies parish revenues and makes recommendations;
• Familiarizes themselves with all diocesan fiscal policies;
• Encourage support of parish and diocesan stewardship programs; and
• Consults on expenditures outside of normal operations. 

The Finance Council will be comprised of not less than three parishioners who are Catholic, possess experience/expertise in business, finance, or law; and demonstrate commitment to the work of the Church.  Members are appointed by the pastor for a minimum of three years, with renewable terms possible, or until a change in pastors occurs.  Council will have a minimum of four meetings per year. 

The Council interacts closely with the parish Pastoral Council, and, like the Pastoral Council, is a unit of service, not authority.  For more information, contact Fr. Kurtis Wiedenfeld or Dan Staebler.