At Christ the King Parish, two principal councils assist the pastor in the leadership and stewardship of our parish community: the Finance Council and the Pastoral Council.
The Finance Council provides guidance and support in the administration of the parish’s financial and temporal affairs, in accordance with Canon Law (Canon 1280). The Pastoral Council, composed of fully initiated and practising parishioners, serves in a consultative role. Its mission is to support the pastor and parish leadership in fostering the spiritual growth, formation, and communal life of the parish. Grounded in prayer and discernment, the Council seeks to recognize and respond to the movement of the Holy Spirit within our faith community.
Finance Council
Our Finance Council Team:
- Father Toochukwu – Pastor
- Father Alain – Associate Pastor
- Robert MacDonald – Chair
- Chris Yetman – Financial Manager
- Sharalyn Young – Secretary
- Cecilia Field – Member
- Mathieu Maillet – Member
- Neville David – Member
- Theresa MacIsaac – Member
- Bill Cameron – Member
- Lorraine Couloumbe – Member
- Uchenna Agu – Member
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Oversee the business and financial affairs of the parish
- Provide advice on administrative matters regarding the utilization of the financial and physical resources
- Prepare the annual budget in consultation with the Pastoral Council that will assist in achieving the mission of the parish
- Give oversight to expenditures in accordance with Christ the King Parish’s budget and the financial policies and procedures
- Review the financial status of the parish and make recommendations to the Pastor and Pastoral Council
- Provide advice and assistance on specific matters referred to the Council
- Work closely with the appropriate staff of the Parish so that the development and implementation of programs responds to the goals, objectives and priorities set forth by the Pastor and Pastoral Council
- Develop a 5-year financial plan (updated each year) to enable/support the parish to achieve its pastoral planning goals
- Perform any other duties, as from time to time are agreed upon
- Supervise and coordinate with the Fundraising Council to generate additional revenue for the parish
Pastoral Council
Our Pastoral Council Team:
- Joanne Wanamaker – Chairperson
- Serge Desjardins – French Community Representative / Parishioner
- Rita Weagle – Senior Leadership Team / Staff
- Wanda Richard – Parishioner
- Bernie Murphy – Parishioner
- Kevin St. Clair – Parishioner
- Gabrielle Renaud – Parishioner / Staff
- Chinomso Don-Ugbaga – Parishioner
- John Paul Sol Cruz – Parishioner
- Nikkayo Williams – Parishioner
- Fr. Toochukwu Okafor – Pastor
- Fr. Alain Dosseh – Pastor
- Deacon Larry Worthen – Pastoral Team
Through prayer and discernment, the Council seeks to understand where the Holy Spirit is leading the parish and offers recommendations to support that direction. The Council focuses on long-term pastoral planning in the areas of worship, service, evangelization, discipleship, and fellowship.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Setting 3 to 5-year pastoral goals aligned with the parish mission
- Proposing initiatives that support these goals
- Evaluating the effectiveness of pastoral programs
- Recommending priorities to strengthen parish life
The Council meets monthly and places a strong emphasis on prayer and openness to the Holy Spirit in all discussions and decisions.