Councils

Purpose and Function
A parish council, often called a pastoral council, is established to assist the pastor in promoting pastoral action and planning for the parish’s spiritual and communal needs. Its primary role is advisory, providing the pastor with insights from parishioners and helping articulate the parish’s mission and vision, but it does not have decision-making authority; the pastor retains final responsibility for all parish decisions (Canon 536.2). The council helps the pastor discern the needs of the parish, plan for future initiatives, and ensure that the parish’s activities align with its mission 
Interaction with Parish Life.

The Parish Council serve as a bridge between parishioners and the pastor, facilitating communication, consultation, and collaboration. They may advise on major decisions, pastoral programs, and community initiatives, and help the pastor understand parishioners’ needs and concerns. Councils also support the work of parish commissions and organizations, ensuring that the parish functions as a cohesive, spiritually vibrant community. Members are invited by the pastor.

Distinction from Finance Council
Unlike pastoral councils, parish finance councils are obligatory and focus on the administration of parish resources. Pastoral councils, by contrast, focus on spiritual, pastoral, and community planning, emphasizing the Church’s mission and the well-being of parishioners

Below are the members of the St. George Catholic Church Parish Council for 2026-2027.
Parish Council Members:

Jeff Zewe
Stephen Manuel
Terry Ellis
Blaise Calandro
Mary Honore
Kathleen O'Regan
Jessica Schexnayder
Steve Lousteau
Brad Zimmerman
Matthew McAlister
Celeste Daigle
Natalee Menge

Finance Council, through close cooperation with the pastor, considers the financial needs of the parish and develops and promotes plans of action to meet those needs. It is responsible for the presentation of an annual Financial Report and annual Budget for the parish. The Parish Finance Council is made up of parishioners with expertise in finance and business. The Finance Council acts as a consultative body to the pastor on all matters of major financial concern. Policy is carefully discerned by the Finance Council together with the pastor in accordance with the regulations of the Code of Canon Law. Members are invited by the pastor.

Below are the members of the St. George Catholic Church Finance Council for 2026-2027 (effective August, 2026):
Mike Balhoff                             
Ross Bruce                                         
Mike Daigle
Macy Goodrum
Claire Harrell
Gina Laird  
Doug Nelson
Kirk Thevis
Gregory Rockenbaugh, School Finance Liaison
            
Fr. Paul Yi, pastor, ex officio
Natalee Menge, Director of Administration & Facilities, ex officio
Angele Fontenot, School Principal, ex officio
Pam Barbera, Parish Bookkeeper, ex officio