The Parish Staff

The Parish Staff usually consists of individuals whose specific duties are defined by a job description, and who are generally responsible for the day-to-day operation of the parish.

In rural communities, the individuals may work as volunteers.

All members of Parish Staffs, whether volunteers or paid professionals, are called to professional development and to be compliant with Archdiocesan policies.

As employees of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe, they are answerable to the Pastor or his designate only.

Members of the Parish Staff act as an important resource and are called to support the work of the Parish Pastoral Council and the Parish Finance Council.

Source:
Archdiocese of Santa Fe: Parish Pastoral Council Handbook

The Parish Pastoral Council’s Relationship to the Parish Finance Council

The Parish Finance Council and the Paris Pastoral Council function interdependently. However, as an important resource to the Parish Pastoral Council, it is essential that both communicate with each other in furthering the parish mission. It is highly recommended that a member of the Parish Finance Council is present at the Parish Pastoral Council meetings as an ex-officio member.

Source:
Archdiocese of Santa Fe: Parish Pastoral Council Handbook

The Parish Finance Council

The Parish Finance Council is consultative to the Pastor. Finance councils are mandated in the Archdiocese of Santa Fe and by Canon Law.

“In each parish there is to be a finance committee to help the parish priest in the administration of the goods of the parish, without prejudice to Canon 532. It is ruled by the universal law and by the norms laid down by the diocesan Bishop, and it is comprised of members of the faithful selected according to these norms.” Canon 537.

Finance councils serve in an advisory capacity in the administration and stewardship of parish finances, budget, parish facilities, and long-range financial development.

Members on this committee are appointed by the Pastor and are usually individuals who have expertise in matters related to accounting, financing, budget, fundraising, and development.

Source:
Archdiocese of Santa Fe: Parish Pastoral Council Handbook