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St. Dominic Finance Council


St. Dominic Finance Council
In loving memory of John Molchan, who went to be with our Lord on January 8, 2009

From left to right:
John Molchan
Rosa Ramos, Chairperson
Lupie Padilla, Treasurer
Tom Kustelski.


Archdiocese of San Antonio
Parish Finance Council Guidelines
Effective 1 July 1988
(Revised 1 January 1993)

CANON 537 - Each parish is to have a Finance Council which is regulated by universal law as well as by norms issued by the diocesan bishop; this council (which includes the Christian faithful, selected according to the same norms) aids the pastor in the administration of parish goods with due regard for the prescription of Canon 532. CANON 532 - In all juridical affairs, the pastor acts in the person of the parish in administering the goods of the parish. In the Archdiocese of San Antonio, the following statutes govern the establishment of the Parish Finance Council:
  1. Each parish must have a Finance Council.
  2. All members should be appointed by the pastor from among the members of that parish to terms of office no longer than five (5) years. Such terms of office may be staggered.
  3. They should be persons knowledgeable in business management, planning and budget.
  4. There should be not less that three nor more than five members. Since the Council is advisory to the pastor, the latter is not a member.
  5. The functions of the Parish Finance Council may include:
    1. Advising the pastor on any major commitment of funds or parish resources for capital improvements or debts addition in excess of $10,000 before permission is requested of the Archbishop.
    2. Advising the pastor in the investment of parish funds. (NOTE: Parishes are requested to invest their excess funds with the Chancery in order to assist other parishes to obtain low interest loans.
    3. Fulfilling an active role in the preparation of the parish budget and its execution.
    4. Assisting to establish cash management and internal control procedures for all parish funds.

  6. A member of the Council may not be a close relative of the pastor, or someone who may have a conflict of interest.
  7. Only priests may sign checks for parish funds unless prior notification is sent to the Archbishop. Such notification should include both the name of the alternate signer and the checking account number to be used by same.
  8. These statutes are effective 1 July 1988, revised 1 January 1993.