The role of the Finance Committee in collaboration with the Director of Finance and Operations is one of service for the parishioners:
Advise the Pastor with regard to financial issues
Prepare an annual budget for the parish – set financial direction and course for the parish and its commissions
Establish financial means that promote evangelization for all parishioners
Institute financial measures to advance and promote St. Peter School in order to provide exceptional educational opportunities to the students of St. Peter.
Set annual financial agenda/goals for the parish
Plan and provide financial support to various commissions in order to support their goals.
Properly manage cash generated and consumed by all St. Peter commissions
Advise and support the Pastoral Staff with regard to financial decisions
Properly manage invested funds
Participate in various Diocesan business management and strategy meetings
Develop short and long term financial goals in keeping with the Vision and Mission statement
Listen to the parishioners and be aware of ongoing financial concerns and issues
Finance Committee meets fourth Thursday of the month, 5-6 times per year.