Finance & Administration

The pastoral mission and services of the Church can only be effective when the necessary resources are available to operate the various programs and maintain the worship sites. Our Father in heaven knows our needs and provides for them through the work of human hands.

Endowment Fund

Millinocket, 4-23-08: An Endowment Fund is available for Christ the Divine Mercy Parish (St. Martin's) and for St. Benedict Parish. Learn More

The Church and political campaigns

In the U.S., Church and State are separate. Learn the fine points of that separation: the Church's rules and what the IRS finds acceptable and unacceptable.

Stewardship and Church Life  ---  Worship & Spirituality
Lifelong Faith Formation  ---  Peace & Social Justice
Family Life  ---  Finance & Administration
Eucharistic Celebration

Services and Responsibilities

1. Prepare the budget for the upcoming year, after receiving committee budgets.
2. Prepare the annual, and, if feasible, quarterly financial reports
3. Raise funds via: a.  Budget envelopes; b.   Special events; c.    Investments
4. Fund the maintenance and improvement of buildings and grounds
5. Provide for new construction
6. Review parish insurance coverage, and update it, if necessary
7. Take an inventory of all parish equipment, furnishings and facilities
8. Prepare a schedule for replacement or renewal of aging equipment and facilities
9. Educate parishioners about the financial priorities and needs of the parish through financial reports, charts, graphs, etc.
10. Establish of clear lines of responsibility for maintenance and renovations
11. Promote the annual Catholic Charities Appeal