PARISH COUNCILS

PASTORAL COUNCIL

According to Church (Canon) law, “If the diocesan bishop judges it opportune, a pastoral council is to be established in each parish, over which the pastor presides and in which the Christian faithful, together with those who share in pastoral care by virtue of their office in the parish, assist in fostering pastoral activity. A pastoral council possesses a consultative vote only.” (Code of Canon Law, Canon 536). In the Diocese of Arlington, parishes are required to have Pastoral Councils. The pastor of St. Charles Parish meets regularly with this representative group of active parishioners to seek their wise counsel regarding how effectively our parish is accomplishing its mission. Members of the Pastoral Council for the 2025-2026 term are:

 Rev. David Dufresne, Parochial Vicar, Ex officio

 Bridget Wunderly, Finance Council Chairperson, Ex officio

 Austin Carlman

 Maddy DeMarco

 Mary Ellen Gilroy

 Chris Gunther

 Abbey Jaroma

 Andrea Jimenez

 John McBride

 Mary Katherine Mount

 Robert Mulloy

 Shawn Rush

 Harry Scherer

 Heather Thompson

FINANCE COUNCIL

According to Church (Canon) law, “The pastor is to take care that the goods of the parish are administered…with the diligence of a good householder.” (Code of Canon Law, Canons 532, 1284) To that end, “In each parish there is to be a finance council in which the Christian faithful are to assist the pastor in the administration of the goods of the parish.” (Code of Canon Law, Canon 537) The pastor of St. Charles Parish meets regularly with this group of active parishioners–who are professional experts in finance–to seek their advice and support in the conscientious administration of parish finances and goods. Members of the Finance Council for the 2025-2026 term are:

 Rev. David Dufresne, Parochial Vicar

 Bridget Wunderly, Chairperson

 Julie Anderson

 Nick Courtney

 Rob Gallic

 Larkin Wilson

The following parish staff provide support for the Finance Council:

 Nicole Rizzolo, Director of Operations

 Robin Baney, Preschool Director