The Finance Council
The role of the Parish Finance Council is to assist and advise the Pastor in overseeing and controlling the financial affairs of the Parish. The Parish Finance Council is accountable to the Pastor, who has the responsibility for final decisions.
Members of the Parish Finance Council are appointed by the Pastor. Members are skilled in business and have a variety of experience in management, financial, accounting, legal, fund raising or related fields.
The following are some of the functions of the Parish Finance Council:
- Study sources of parish revenue, make recommendations for maintaining and enhancing parish revenue, assist in the development of programs and processes to that end, and coordinate fundraising programs.
- Advise the Pastor in the financial and budgeting aspects of managing and caring for the parish buildings and equipment. Assist the Pastor in evaluating deferred maintenance projects and the development of a long-range capital improvement budget.
- Oversee and review fundraising programs and expenditures for the parish and affiliated groups or organizations. Implement a uniform fundraising policy and guidelines for use by the parish and external organizations.
- Review and recommend approval or disapproval of fundraising requests from individual parish organizations.
- In conjunction with the Parish Council, educate parishioners with regards to stewardship.
Finance Council Members from left: Essie Claveria, Joe Dulatre, Sabina Gotuaco, Virgie Sevilla, Fr. Ray Reyes, and Elsie Palencia
Meet the Finance Council
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Rev. Raymund "Fr. Ray" Reyes
ButtonPastor since January 1, 2019
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Essie Claveria, Chair
Button“The Finance Council is where I can share my knowledge and expertise in Accounting and Finance.”
Practicing Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Owner, CPA Practice
President (2024-2025)
National Council of Philippine American Canadian Accountants
(NCPACA)
As NCPACA President for 2024-2025, holds a permanent seat to the National Commission on Diversity and Inclusion (NCDI of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA).
Affiliates:
AICPA – American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
CALCPA – California Society of Certified Public Accountants
Ministry:
Finance Council
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Sabina Gotuaco, Secretary
Button"I joined the Finance Council to serve and glorify God through sharing my time, talent and treasures to our SAC community."
Director of Finance & Administration for a Not-for-Profit (NFP) organization, CFO, Treasurer, NFP Association of Certified Professional Accountants (AICPA) Tracks One and Two Certifications, BSBA Accounting, BA Human Relations, Masters in Business Administration (MBA)
Ministries: Finance Council, Reader, Eucharistic Minister (EM), Small Christian Community (SCC), Cursillo
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Elsie Palencia
Button"Since I joined the Finance Council, I have gained friendship, and a deeper understanding and appreciation of the financial affairs of the Parish as led by Fr. Ray."
Head Accountant for 10 Years, Retirement System, City and County of San Francisco (CCSF), Retired Fund Accounting Supervisor, Controllers Office, CCSF; BSBA Major in Accounting, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), University of the Philippines
Parishioner since 2009
Ministry: Finance Council
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OUR VISION
Saint Augustine Parish is a worshiping community that enthusiastically manifests faith through action, with open arms for all of God's children.
OUR MISSION
We live God's Word and continue His Work.
STEWARDSHIP
The grateful response of a Christian disciple who recognizes, receives and cultivates God’s gifts, and generously shares these gifts in love of God and neighbor.
