St. Mary's Finance Council seeks to aid the pastor in the administration of parish goods according to the norms set forth in the "Policy on the Finance Council" Effective 2005, and by the Diocese of Austin, St. Mary Catholic Church, and by the 1983 Code of Canon Law. The Finance Council will assist the pastor in the following:  

• Administration of parish goods; 
• In the preparation of a yearly budget and an annual financial report;
• Review of the parish income and expense report quarterly and make recommendations; 
• Assist parish commissions, boards and organizations in preparing and submitting their annual budgets; 
• Study parish revenues and make recommendations;
• Familiarize themselves with all diocesan fiscal policies;
• Encourage support of parish and diocesan stewardship programs; and
• Consult on expenditures outside of normal operations. 

The Finance Council will be comprised of not less than three parishioners who are Catholic (exception noted in diocesan policy), 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. Steve Sauser, Deacon Barney Rodriquez, or Dan Staebler.