Finance Committee
The Parish Finance Committee (PFC) is an advisory committee established and appointed by the Parish Priest. The PFC provides financial analysis, advice, oversight, and stewardship of the parish finances. The membership of the PFC includes the priests of the parish (permanent members) and five other members appointed by the Parish Priest.
The PFC members currently serving are:
- Fr Martin Cosgrove
- Fr Michael Coady
- David Gilligan
- Michael Keegan Chair
- Teresa McCluskey
- Liam O’Shea
- Maurice Priestley
The key advisory roles of the committee are:
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Maintenance of proper books of account and implementation of effective financial and internal controls.
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Preparation of annual income and expenditure statements
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Recommendation of the annual financial statements to the Parish Priest
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Preparation of an annual parish budget.
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Review of parish accounts at least quarterly including performance against budget
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Monitoring income and expenditure trends and recommending actions as required to ensure parish financial viability
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Setting fundraising targets
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Management of parish property assets including disposals, acquisitions, and refurbishments.
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Provision and review of insurance cover
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Financing arrangements for new projects as required (building and otherwise)
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Oversight of Fundraising Committee and Maintenance Committee
The Parsih Finance Committee can be contacted through the Parish Office either by telephone 01 495 8695 or by email at parishoffice@rathfarnhamparish.com
Fundraising Committee
The fundraising Committee was set up in 2013 by the parish team on the advice of the Finance Committee, to implement a number of initiatives to raise the funds necessary to support the finances for the extensive refurbishment of the church.
This will involve the committee carrying out a number of events, on a varying scale, with the dual purpose both of raising the funds necessary to meet our additional financial commitments while also encouraging active participation amongst a wide range of parishioners. Fundraising is not only about money but plays an important role in creating a cohesive parish community where a sense of belonging, social relationships and mutual support for each other and families can develop.
The membership of the Fundraising Committee includes Fr. Martin P.P and a number of parishioners with experience in fundraising, marketing and advertising.
Further details in relation to the activities of the Fundraising Committee will be made available in the New Year. The fundraising committee can be contacted through the parish office 01 495 8695 or email parishoffice@rathfarnhamparish.com