Key to the success of any parish is the active involvement of lay members on pastoral and finance councils. Members provide valuable insight to the pastor and others on parish programs and needs, and oversee the financial operations of the parish to ensure its longstanding health and growth. Parish and finance council members are consulted before every major parish program or financial outlay. The councils meet approximately every other month; all are welcome to attend these meetings, which are advertised in the bulletin and in other parish communications.