Parish Finance Council

The Parish Finance Council is a consultative body that advises the Pastor in financial matters related to Saint Mary’s.  The relationship between the Pastor and the Council is one of support and collaboration.

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The responsibilities of Saint Mary’s Finance Council include:

• Approve annual budgets (Church and School)

• Review annual diocesan financial reports (Church and School)

• Monitor financial trends at Saint Mary’s

• Prepare and publish an annual financial report to the Saint Mary’s community

• Recommend school tuition schedules

• Annual review of compensation for non-contracted staff

• Develop solicitation plan for Diocese of Gary’s annual Catholic Services Appeal

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Members of the Parish Finance Council are appointed by the Pastor for renewable two-year terms.  The Pastor is an ex-officio member and the Business Manager serves as a resource to the Council.

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Members

Members of the Parish Finance Council are appointed by the Pastor for renewable two-year terms.  The Pastor is an ex-officio member and the Business Manager serves as a resource to the Council. 

Class of 2022: Larry Geisen, Joseph O’Keefe, Cyndi Walsh
Class of 2023: Mary Ann Abraham, Mary Kay Prasco