Sharing of Treasure

Pastoral Council

Finance Council

Development Council

Maintenance Committee

Pastoral Council
The Pastoral Council is a collaborative and consultative body of parishioners who, along with the Pastor and parish staff members, seek to understand the pastoral needs and issues of the parish community and to identify ways in which the parish can effectively minister and respond to those realities.

The Pastoral Council is composed of:
1. Nine Parish Representatives;
2. One Youth Representative;
3. Three members appointed by the Pastor;
4. A Finance Council Representative;
5. A Monsignor Slade School Representative;
6. The Pastor and Staff participate as ex officio members.

The Pastoral Council promotes pastoral action through prayer, reflection, dialogue and planning and helps the parish community to:

1. Be in touch with its identity and its values;
2. Articulate its mission and vision;
3. Identify and implement achievable goals.

An important instrument that helps our parish accomplish as effectively as possible our mission as a Catholic famith community is the Parish Pastoral Plan , developed annually by the Pastoral Council. The Pastoral Plan is organized around five fundamental areas of parish life:

1. Worship
2. Social Outreach
3. Faith Formation
4. Community Life
5. Stewardship

In each area, general Goals are identified by the Pastoral Council and more specific Objectives are prepared by Staff, with each year's complete Pastoral Plan being affirmed by the Pastoral Council. The Plan then serves as the guide and reference point as Council and Staff work together in support of the parish's many activities, ministries, programs and initiatives throughout the pastoral year. Progress toward the accomplishment of the Plan's goal is monitored throughout the pastoral year. At the end of the pastoral year, Staff and Council review and evaluate the concluding year and begin the process of developing a new plan for the next pastoral year.

The Parish Pastoral Council Constitution may be viewed via the link or in hard copy at the Parish Center.

The Pastoral Mission Statement may be viewed via the link or in hard copy at the Parish Center.

Holy Trinity Cathoilc Church
Pastoral Council
member identification nomination form


Finance Council
The Finance Council assists the Pastor and Staff in the management and oversight of the parish funds. It shares responsibility for ensuring that adequate funds are available for the parish to maintain and fulfill its operations and programs. The Finance Council meets monthly.

The Finance Council proposes an operating budget to the Pastor and the Pastoral Council and monitors its implementation throughout the year. The Council also prepares periodic financial reports and advises the pastor on the proper fulfillment of financial policies and procedures.

Development Council
The Development Council advises and coordinates efforts related to the parish community’s stewardship sharing of treasure for the work of ministry.
Areas of focus include:
• Annual Giving
• Deferred Giving and Estate Planning
• Major Gift Recruitment
• Planning and Communications

Maintenance Committee
This committee is made up of volunteers who can help with occasional special projects, seasonally beautifying the Church area, simple repairs, etc. Such help is a great saving to the parish, and keeps the Church looking good. For information, contact the Business Manager at 410-766-5070 ext. 11.

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