Mission Update: March 2021

Parishioner Bill Fraufeldner resigned his position as parish secretary trustee in January due to health concerns.  He passed into eternal life on February 13, 2021 after serving as an usher, Eucharistic minister, trustee, and member of the Knights of Columbus at our parish.  His funeral Mass was celebrated on February 26 ( view it here). 

Please join us in continuing to pray for the repose of Bill's soul and that Jesus comfort all those who mourn his loss.  

Bill's resignation has opened a new spot for parish secretary trustee - an elected position within our parish.  Dave Lelinski - our current parish treasurer trustee - has also reached the end of his term (which included an extension due to COVID).  We are beginning the process of electing both these trustees.  

The Directives regarding the election of trustees are contained in Diocesan Parish Trustee Instructions which state that the pastor may identify up to two nominees. 

In addition to the pastor’s nominees, other nominees may be accepted from the congregation prior to the election.  Additional candidates must be nominated in writing by 10 or more registered parish members.  Those nominations are now being accepted.  

What is the Secretary Trustee?  

The secretary trustee works with the Pastor to oversee corporate, non-financial record-keeping at the parish, such as corporate minutes from the Annual Meeting as well as other documents, notices and correspondence.  The secretary trustee also serves as a full member of the parish Pastoral Council.  

In the civil corporate entity of the parish, a trustee is a member of the corporate board and serves as a trustworthy advisor to the pastor/parish director, who is also concerned for the well-being and on-going development of a vibrant faith community.

Wisconsin state law requires that the trustee be elected by the members of the congregation. The term of office is two years. There is no legal limit to the number of terms a trustee may serve. 

What are the requirements for a secretary trustee?

1. Be parish members, practicing Catholic and at least 25 years of age. 
2. Have previous experience on Pastoral Council, Finance Council or a Standing Committee.
3. Be educated about the position or be willing to attend training from the Diocese.  
4. Familiarity with Pastoral Council, Financial Management and Committees Manuals
5. Possess traits, qualities and experience to effectively carry out the various duties and responsibilities of position
6. Demonstrate commitment to the mission of the parish and passion for building a culture of intentional discipleship at Most Blessed Sacrament Parish.  

• Note: Parish staff and permanent deacons are not eligible to serve as trustees.

What are the responsibilities of the Secretary Trustee?

1. Serves as a full member of the parish Pastoral Council and receives Finance Council minutes
2. Assists the Pastor in taking and keeping minutes of all meetings of the corporate board of directors; and is responsible for the corporate book of minutes, i.e., annual meeting
3. Attends to corporate notices and correspondence
4. With the Pastoral Council, Finance Council, and Leadership Team, assists the Pastor to ensure that proxy documents are recorded and filed. Ensures that all corporate reports as prescribed by federal, state, local and diocesan authorities are prepared and filed. (Section X, Federal, State and Local i.e.: W-2, 941, Gambling permits)
5. With the Pastoral Council, Leadership Team and Parish Staff, assists the Pastor in the development of parish policies and strategies to address the needs and mission of the parish.

What is the Treasurer Trustee?  

The treasurer trustee assists the pastor/parish director to assure the keeping of accurate and detailed accounts of all receipts and disbursements for the parish. Many parishes have paid staff who carry out these accounting functions.

The treasurer trustee’s particular area of responsibility is that of assisting the pastor/parish director in parish financial activities, including the care and custody of funds, assets, supervision of banking, credit and insurance. The treasurer trustee is a member of the finance council and receives minutes of the pastoral council..

Wisconsin state law requires that the trustee be elected by the members of the congregation. The term of office is two years. There is no legal limit to the number of terms a trustee may serve. 

What are the requirements for a treasurer trustee?

1. Be parish members, practicing Catholic and at least 25 years of age. 
2. Have previous experience on Pastoral Council, Finance Council or a Standing Committee.
3. Be educated about the position or be willing to attend training from the Diocese.  
4. Familiarity with Parish Council Council, Financial Management and Committees Manuals
5. Possess traits, qualities and experience to effectively carry out the various duties and responsibilities of position
6. Demonstrate commitment to the mission of the parish and passion for building a culture of intentional discipleship at Most Blessed Sacrament Parish.  

• Note: Parish staff and permanent deacons are not eligible to serve as trustees.

What are the responsibilities of the Treasurer Trustee?

1. Represents the parish as a member of the parish corporation.  
2. Assists the pastor/parish director in the coordination and maintenance of accurate and detailed accounts of all receipts and disbursements of parish funds following the Diocesan Chart of Accounts for reporting operations of the parish.
3. Reviews and signs all checks for disbursements of parish funds as needed.
4. Assists the pastor/parish director in the collection of parish contributions, special collections and parish investments.
5. Reviews the annual parish budget together with the pastor/parish director.
6. Assists the pastor/parish director in assuring the preparation of financial reports to the parish and to the diocese.  
7. Signs the annual financial report to the diocese.
8.  Serves as a full member of the finance council and receives the parish pastoral council minutes.
9. Assists the pastor/parish director in overseeing the temporal matters of the parish cemetery..

How do I nominate someone?

Ten registered Parishioners over the age of 18 must support and sign the nomination of a candidate.  Fill out the nomination form below and get 10 signatures.  Then submit your nomination form to the parish office no later than Monday, April 12.  

Download Nomination Form