Finance Council assists the pastor in the administration of the parish temporal matters.  Council members support the pastor … in his stewardship of parish resources while being accountable to the parish and the Diocesan Bishop.  An active, well-formed Parish Finance Council is a key element for promoting the financial health of the parish, assisting the pastor with the development and presentation of an annual report to the parish, and developing a long range plan for funding the operational and capital needs of the parish.