Council Suggestions and Nominations
Deadline for Submissions: February 2nd
Dear Parishioners of Saint Peter’s Church,
The Parish Pastoral Council and Finance Council are essential for guiding our community in faith, mission, and stewardship. Together, they support the pastor in discerning the needs of the parish and planning for its spiritual and financial well-being.
As co-responsible members of the Church’s mission, your contribution is essential in forming councils that reflect the mission and diversity of our community. We are looking for parishioners who have a genuine desire to actively collaborate in parish life, uphold Catholic teachings, and demonstrate a collaborative spirit, fostering unity and helping guide the parish in its mission.
Your participation is important! I invite you to nominate one person for the Finance Council and one for the Parish Council. Together, we can build a community grounded in stewardship and shared responsibility.
Thank you for your collaboration!
With gratitude and prayers,
Fr. Fabio de Souza
Parish Council
- Assist the pastor in identifying and addressing the needs of the parish
- Develop plans that align with the diocesan goals to strengthen the mission
- Serve as a prayerful and discerning advisory body that fosters
co-responsibility and collaboration - Promote a synodal spirit of shared decision-making while observing the pastor’s ultimate canonical authority
Finance Council
- In good standing with the parish
- Competent in financial affairs, and/or compliance and human resources, and can work collaboratively to provide administrative assistance
- Acquainted with, or willing to learn, the civil, canonical and diocesan regulations pertaining to the temporal administration of the parish
- Familiar with sound business practices and can read and interpret financial statements, or have a willingness to learn
