Finance Council

The Council provides advice and guidance to the pastor in the administration of parish assets.


The Council prepares the parish budget, any budgets for extraordinary expenditures, and reviews financial statements. They monitor the financial condition of the parish, including regular financial reviews/audits as well as the internal financial controls by following the recommendations in the audit/review.


The Council reviews any indebtedness of the parish and assists the pastor in fulfilling his obligations under canon 1284.5 (“pay the interest on a loan or mortgage when it is due and take care that the capital debt itself is repaid in due time”). The Council provides assistance in the formulation and communication of an annual financial report to the parish community as required by canon 1287.2.


The Council is comprised of selected members of the parish who meet monthly to provide expertise and consultation through financial analysis, planning, and policy development. The Finance Council works with parish staff and leadership in the administration of parish assets to accomplish the vision and mission of St. Gabriel Parish.


The Finance Council meets a minimum of 6 meetings per year and requires the following standing committees to assist with specific responsibilities:

  • Buildings & Grounds Committee: oversees the proper working and major maintenance of parish buildings and grounds; assists with assessments, policy, and procedures related to security of the entire parish campus.
  • Cemetery Committee: oversees the proper recording and maintenance of parish cemetery grounds and establishes cemetery plot pricing, plot policies, and restrictions.
  • Personnel Committee: acts as a hiring committee for parish director positions; sets policies in the employee handbook; advises on employee benefits and salaries and acts as an advisory committee to the pastor and Director of Administration on non-confidential personnel matters.


The Finance Council shall have 5 members:

  • 1 representative selected from the at-large membership of the Pastoral Council by the membership of the Pastoral Council
  • 2 members of the parish appointed by the pastor
  • 2 trustees appointed by the pastor


YOUR GIFT OF TIME: one monthly meeting, 1 - 2 hours in length, special projects as needed.


If you have any questions or concerns regarding the business of the Finance Council, please feel free to contact Fr. Tim, or Mike Reichert, Director of Administrative Services, at mreichert@stgabrielhubertus.org.


Current Finance Council Members:


Archdiocese of Milwaukee Parish Finance Council Norms


Meeting Minutes