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The PFC is a consultative organization and its purpose is to assist with the responsible stewardship of resources, and to be of assistance to the Pastor in the financial management of the parish.

Can I Serve?

To be eligible to serve on a Parish’s Finance Council (PFC), the parishioner should be properly registered with the parish and have no known conflict of interest with any entity doing business with the parish. This is a volunteer position.

What are the qualifications?

Members should have some type of financial expertise. This includes, but is not limited to:

How do I become a member?

Contact Father Bob Amundsen or a member of the finance council for an application.

What is the term and how often do we meet?

The PFC consists of members of the parish, serving for a 3-year period, which is renewable. One member will be designated as liaison with the Parish Pastoral Council. The PFC meets monthly and terms are staggered to ensure continuity.

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PURPOSE:

The Parish Finance Council is established in conformity with the Code of Canon Law and the directives of the Archbishop of Denver to advise and assist the pastor of the parish in all matters pertaining to parish finances.

AUTHORITY:

The Parish Finance Council is a consultative body to the pastor of the parish. It is mandated by the code of canon law (canon #537) that each parish is to have a finance council which is regulated by universal law as well as by norms issued by the Ordinary of the Archdiocese. In this council the Christian faithful, selected according to the same norms, aid the pastor in the administration of parish goods with due regard for the prescription of canon #532.

Canon #532 and Canons #1281-1288 address the responsibilities of the pastor in administering the temporal goods of the parish.

MEMBERS:

According to the Pastoral Handbook for the Archdiocese of Denver, the Parish Finance Council will be composed of the Pastor and 3-9 members of the parish. Members shall be parishioners with knowledge of accounting, finance, budgeting, and/or development. The Finance Council will elect its own chairperson and vice chairperson who shall conduct the council meetings.

TERM OF OFFICE:

Members shall serve for a term of three years. Members will take office on (July 1), and may not serve more than two consecutive terms. Terms will be staggered to ensure continuity.

MEETINGS:

The Finance Council shall meet monthly. A record of the Council's recommendations and decisions will be kept in the parish files for future reference. Agendas and materials shall be prepared and distributed prior to meetings.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Parish Finance Council will
1)    Advise the pastor on all financial matters;
2)    Assist in the development of the parish budget;
3)    Regularly review the internal and financial control procedures of the parish;
4)    Review and approve the annual operating and capital budgets;
5)    Monitor the budget on a regular basis;
6)    Regularly review financial reports at least quarterly including balance sheet, income statement, budget to actuals, and cash flow;
7)    Make recommendations to the pastor on any expenditure in excess of $10,000;
8)    Insures that the parish remains current with its obligations including payment of assessments, insurance premiums, retirement premiums and payroll taxes.
9)    Assist the Pastor in accounting for all endowments and restricted gifts at least quarterly;
10)    Review parish inspection reports quarterly:
11)    Review and approve a five year asset replacement and maintenance plan;
12)    Insure that there is active and informed participation of the parishioners in the Archbishop’s Catholic Appeal.
13)    Provide regular reports to the Parish Pastoral Council;
14)    Provide an annual report to parishioners with quarterly updates on the financial state of the parish;
15)    Ensure that all norms of the Archdiocese as given in the Archdiocesan Pastoral Handbook (APH) are followed in the parish financial record keeping;
16)    Perform the annual Parish Financial Review and submit the report to the Pastor and to the Archdiocesan Finance Office;
17)    Assist in the preparation and review of the 10 year financial parish development plan;
18)    Prepare and sign (chairperson) the Annual Financial Report submitted to the Archdiocesan Finance Office.
19)    Helps monitor and establish just, fair and non-discriminatory salaries and benefits for parish employees.

AMENDMENTS:
This charter may be amended by majority vote of the Parish Finance Council and the approval the Pastor. A copy of this charter, as well as of any amendments, is to be kept on file in the parish office.

LITURGY

MUSIC MINISTRY

ADULT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS

PASTORAL CARE

Our Prayer Line
    Prayer does make a difference in our daily lives. We are brought together by a common need for comfort through prayer and concern for our Immaculate Conception family. The prayer line works as a pyramid. A few people will make the initial calls and from there approximately forty men women are praying for requests. If you have a prayer request please call the office.

The "Marthas"
    They provide a luncheon reception for funerals at Immaculate Conception. Members are asked to bring a covered dish or dessert to serve. They also set up, serve and clean up for the funeral receptions.

Homebound Ministry
    The main activity in this ministry is for the members to bring the Eucharist to the homebound, hospital patients, and nursing home residents. If you know of someone who could benefit from a visit, or if you would like to be a visitor to one of these special people, please call.

First Friday Devotions Honor Guard:
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament provides a special time with just you and God. The Honor Guard ensures that there is always someone present in the church during Exposition by committing 30 or 60 minutes of the First Friday of each month to quiet devotion and prayer in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament.

Respect Life Ministry
    Our Respect Life Ministry supports respect for the dignity of all life, especially the unborn. They welcome new members always.

Prison Outreach
    "When I was in prison, you visited me," is one of the great commissions of Jesus. This special group of people brings comfort and     hope to those in jail, and a new sense of beginning to those who are released. There is a need for both men and women

COMMUNITY OUTREACH

Social Justice
Living our faith is more than going to Mass on Sunday. This ministry explores Catholic Social Teaching and implements programs within the community.

Hospitality / New Parishioner Welcoming
"Welcome to Immaculate Conception Parish, we are glad you are here" is their motto! Parties, greeters, and special thank you celebrations are what this group arranges! This ministry is made of people who have lots of enthusiasm, energy, and the desire to make all people feel welcome.

Community News
Community News is the semi annual newspaper for Immaculate Conception. The newspaper is a source of information for upcoming events for the parish. The paper also provides news from previous happenings in the parish as well as inspirational and thought provoking stories. Businesses can advertise in Community News, and contributions are welcome from all parishioners. Community News is distributed to every registered parishioner.

Sister Carmen Community Center
Sister Carmen Community Center offers an emergency food bank, community support services such as rent assistance, school supplies for children in need, and referrals to other agencies for further other types of assistance. The thrift store is a source of household necessities, clothing, and unique treasures—all at modest prices. It is open to the public.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN

There are many opportunities to serve in the area of religious education. We need volunteers as teachers, teacher aids, classroom assistants, working in the religious education office, planning and coordinating special events throughout the year, etc.

Pre-School (3-5years)
Bible stories, videos, prayers and activities are used to introduce children to God and the Catholic faith.

Kindergarten – 5th Grade
Grade-level faith development builds from year to year. Text/workbooks, music, prayers, activities, and discussion are     incorporated into each week’s gathering. Students take home a “sharing faith” assignment to work on with the family.

Middle School (6th – 8th grade)
This program is structured with group study, prayer, discussion, reflection, games and projects. Focus is given to issues of particular concern to these students as they draw on the richness of their faith in dealing with the pressures of their daily lives. Caring leadership and student participation is vital to the dynamics of this group.

Sacramental Preparation
First Reconciliation and First Eucharist for 2nd - 5th graders is a combination program where the children attend weekly Religious Education classes with their peers and also work on special sacramental materials with their parents at home. Two years of religious instruction are required to receive the sacraments.

First Reconciliation and First Eucharist for post elementary students is a program of weekly classes where students of different ages learn and prepare together to receive the sacraments. Parents are also involved in this curriculum using provided materials at home.

Confirmation is a one year program open to students in grades 9-12. Confirmation takes place in the spring.

CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES

Kid’s Word
Kid’s Word is the Liturgy of the Word for children from 3 years old to those not yet having made their First Communion that takes place during Mass. It involves children in the liturgy of the Mass and encourages behavior that models the Gospel teaching of the day.

Vacation Bible School
Join us each summer as kids are gathered together to sing, pray, make crafts, learn Bible stories and meet new friends. VBS is a week long ‘camp’ in June that runs every morning, Monday through Friday.

YOUTH MINISTRY

We are in the process of building our youth ministry here in the parish. The objectives of our youth ministry are to call young people to be disciples of Jesus Christ, draw the youth into the life, work, and mission of the faith community and foster their personal and spiritual growth. We want to develop a core group of interested adults to help us in this youth ministry.

AFFILIATED GROUPS

Knights of Columbus
The Immaculate Conception Council 5237 of the Knights of Columbus has 45 members. Its goals are charity, unity with the Catholic Church, fraternity, and patriotism. Council meetings are the second and fourth Thursday of each month.

Serra Club of Boulder County
The mission of the Serra Club of Boulder County is to foster and affirm vocations to the ministerial priesthood and vowed religious life in the Church and through this ministry further our members’ common Catholic faith.

OTHER SKILLS AND TALENTS

There is always a place in parish life for people who have particular skills and talents. If you are good at art, sewing, gardening, computer skills, writing, layout design, acting, carpentry, electrical work, plumbing, or any other assorted tasks, occupations or skills, please let us know. We can always use your help.

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