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The current Parish Finance Council was established in July 2003 by Msgr. Urell. The purposes of the Finance Council are these:

  • To assist and advise the Pastor in matters relating to the evaluation of the material and financial needs of the whole parish and all groups therein, including the parish school
  • To provide a means whereby issues concerning the Finance Council my be discussed with the Pastor
  • To submit proposals, whether for the parish as a whole or for any group therein, to the Pastor for consideration
  • To at all time follow and abide by the values and canonical principles of the Roman Catholic Church
  • To provide a mechanism for organization, coordination and self government of the Finance Council in harmony with the Pastor and his Advisory Council
  • To discharge the responsibilities and prerogatives entrusted by Canon Law, the Bishop of Orange and the Pastor to the Finance Council

The responsibilities of the Finance Council are:

  • Reviewing, analyzing and evaluating the financial affairs of the parish and all parish organizations, including the St. Norbert parish school
  • Making recommendations to the Pastor regarding the establishment, maintenance and ongoing improvement and enforcement of the financial systems of the parish
  • Evaluating the proper and equitable usage of all parish properties and buildings
  • Planning, preparing and assisting in the preparation of parish budgets with the Pastor, including oversight of the parish school budget
  • Advising the Pastor regarding any acts of extraordinary administration
  • Other such activities as determined by the Pastor.

Membership on the Finance Council is determined by appointment by the Pastor. Members are appointed for 3 year terms (renewable); no one may serve on the Finance Council for more than six consecutive years.

Current Members are: Laura Hunter (chair); Paige Baker (Secretary); Ray Chao; John Ford; Tom Kleinbauer; Rob Perez;  Debbie Stevenson and Msgr. John Urell. Staff include Ron Rangel (CPA) and Maria Martinez (Parish Business Manager).