Every parish must have a Parish Finance Council. Established by the universal law of the church, the Parish Finance Council is regulated by the norms of the Code of Canon Law (C.537) as well as by those issued by the diocesan Bishop. The Council is a consultative body, advisory to the Pastor in his role as administrator of the temporal goods of the parish. In major financial matters, the Pastor may act only after having consulted the Parish Finance Council. Their recommendation shall be given great weight in making decisions. The names of the Parish Finance Council members shall be made known to the parishioners and a means of contacting them shall be publicized.

Meet the Members

St. Teresa of Avila Parish Pastoral Council is organized according to an approved and adopted Constitution and set of adopted By-laws, which includes the mission and leadership structure of the Parish Council. The Parish Pastoral Council shall exercise a vital role in the decision-making process at the parish level. It is an advisory leadership body, guided by the Holy Spirit, that assists the Pastor by recommending strategic goals and priorities and fosters the unity of the parish. 

Meet the members

The Parish Pastoral Council coordinates six working standing ministries whose duties are outlined in the Parish Pastoral Council By-laws. All parish organizations and activities are within one of the following six ministries: 

• Worship
• Education and Evangelization
• Facilities
• Parish Life
• Christian Service
• Stewardship

Each ministry shall set annual goals and objectives for the purpose providing leadership, direction, and encouragement for the apostolic and spiritual development of all parishioners.