Parish Committees

This council is the busiest of the bunch right now with the large expansion project that is currently being undertaken. They meet regularly and oversee the planning, design and the daily construction that is currently underway.

Unlike the Parish Council the members are decided by nomination instead of election.

The Saint Benedict finance council is a group of parishioners who meet every month to give the pastor financial advice - They balance the books and help to ensure the parishes income is properly budgeted and the finances are wisely invested. They submit balance sheets and financial reporting on the health of the parish so obviously their work extends far beyond the monthly meeting time.

Unlike the Parish Council the members are decided by nomination instead of election.

The parish council is made up of a a combination of elected and appointed members. Three members at large are elected by the parish each summer and the members agree to a 3 year term. Making up the balance of the council are the Pastor, Associate Pastor, Deacon and each year there is a member appointed by the Pastor. Other ministerial groups will assign non-voting representatives to the Council in order to bring attention to the parish of the efforts and specific needs of the groups.

The work of this council is to bring to the attention any issues brought up by parishioners or other ministries. They also work with the Pastor to bring advice or act as a sounding board for any ideas or plans brought up for the parish.