St. Luke is a prayerful, welcoming, Eucharist-centered community with a common vision: God is the source of all. Its parishioners are committed to furthering the word and work of Christ by caring for each other and all of God’s creation. In gratitude, they joyfully give back a portion of their God-given gifts of time, talent, and treasure.

Finance Committee

The role of the Finance Committee is consultative. It assists the pastor in the preparation of the annual parish budget; reviews monthly financial reports; does consultation on major capital expenditures; advises on fund-raising efforts; reviews and certifies movable inventories; and provides aid and advice in other areas as requested by the pastor.

Stewardship & Development Committee

• Inform our parishioners about the spiritual blessings and material benefits to be derived from Christian stewardship, and educate our parishioners about the scriptural basis for the obligation of every Christian to practice stewardship.
• Inform our parishioners about our parish’s financial needs and the need to support our parish community.
• Provide parishioners and others with information on the various ministries available for them to offer their time, talents, and treasures to St. Luke Parish. Develop and oversee the implementation of parish stewardship.
• Coordinate the corporate sponsorship program encouraging business support of parish events and act in an advisory and support capacity for parish ministries, clubs, and other committees in regard to their events.
• Provide recommendations to the Stewardship Commission, as needed, regarding the development and prioritization of projects related to stewardship that are needed for the long-term viability of the parish.

Stewardship Contact
   Once a year, in October, St. Luke extends an invitation to its members to renew their commitment to “total stewardship.” Weekends in October are dedicated to educating the community about the privileges and responsibilities that we, as God’s people, have to his Church and to each other and the community. We are called to give back to God the first fruits of his blessings that he has bestowed on us. During October, stewardship cards are distributed and collected at weekend Masses. Those who have not made identifiable stewardship contributions are contacted by phone by members of the Stewardship Contact Committee. They are offered another opportunity to participate in the biblically based concept of “total stewardship.” This contact also gives parishioners an opportunity to ask questions, and express any concerns or needs that they might be experiencing at the time.

Financial Planning & Wills—Free Seminars
   Usually held in March and October, these free gatherings are low key and for informational purposes only. You will not be subjected to any sales pitch and no products or services are sold.
   The Stewardship Ministry sponsors these presentations on Financial Planning, Estate Planning, and Wills. We do encourage attendees and others to consider the various ways they can become part of St. Luke’s future growth. Gifts, grants, annuities, in-kind goods and services, identified and ‘need specific’ funding, and Corporate Sponsor programs are a few of the methods available to those who wish to enhance their Stewardship of Treasure.
   The “Financial Planning” and “Estate Planning” seminars are presented by professional financial advisers and cover the myriad ways to invest for the future while minimizing risk and tax effect. The “Wills” program, presented by a practicing attorney, gives an overview of the elements of a will and includes a thorough question and answer period. Please refer to your church bulletin or call the office for dates and times.
   Click here for additional opportunities to participate in Stewardship of Treasure.

Parish Development
   Long range strategic planning is an important aspect of St. Luke’s “total stewardship” commitment. Scripture tells us it is not prudent to undertake a project until we are assured that adequate resources exist for its completion. (Lk 14:28-30)
   It follows that it would be unwise for a viable parish not to include development as part of its “total stewardship” program. Through various ministries, we seek to inform those individuals and businesses that may have an interest in helping St. Luke’s future growth, with ways to do so.

Building & Maintenance Committee