Pastoral Council 

In cooperation with the pastor, the Pastoral Council provides consultation necessary to fulfill the mission of St. Barbara Parish. 

The Council is comprised of both voting and non-voting members. The ex officio members are the Pastor, the Deacon, the Coordinator of Religious Education, the Youth Minister, the Deanery Pastoral Council Representative, and one member of the parish finance council chosen by the pastor. Remaining members of the Council are chosen from among parish nominees on Pentecost Sunday.

Finance Council 

The finance council of St. Barbara Church is the committee responsible for establishing the annual church operating budget and monitoring how the funds of the parish are generated and spent. The council is governed by the code of Cannon Law 537. The council consists of the pastor, deacon, business manager and nine members of the parish who are required to be in good standing with expertise in matters of finance or civil law. In conjunction with the pastor, the Finance Council provide good stewardship of parish finances and ensures that members of the parish receive an understandable annual financial report. 

The council is always looking for qualified people with a solid financial background to help keep the parish on the right track.