VESTRY
The Vestry is the governing board of the Church made up of individual Church members elected by the congregation at the Annual Meeting held in April. The Vestry works in partnership with the Rector as leaders of the Church. Vestry Members are charged with handling the temporal matters of the Church, including but not limited to: planning and enforcing an annual budget, allocating resources, and setting objectives; establishing and enforcing policies and procedures; maintaining property; establishing action plans; and ensuring the continuation of worship and hiring a new Rector, when a Parish is without a Rector. The Vestry's authority and responsibilities are defined by the Episcopal Church canons, Diocesan canons, and St. Augustine's own By-Laws.
Any confirmed communicant in good standing with the Church, eligible to vote at the Annual Meeting, and at least 18 years of age may be considered for the Vestry. Vestry members are elected for a three-year term. Service for this very important ministry requires a spiritual commitment as well as a commitment of time. Anyone interested in being nominated for the Vestry should communicate this desire to a standing Vestry member or Father Heine.
Contact: Father AJ Heine (504)887-4801, ajheine@bellsouth.net
The Vestry is the governing board of the Church made up of individual Church members elected by the congregation at the Annual Meeting held in April. The Vestry works in partnership with the Rector as leaders of the Church. Vestry Members are charged with handling the temporal matters of the Church, including but not limited to: planning and enforcing an annual budget, allocating resources, and setting objectives; establishing and enforcing policies and procedures; maintaining property; establishing action plans; and ensuring the continuation of worship and hiring a new Rector, when a Parish is without a Rector. The Vestry's authority and responsibilities are defined by the Episcopal Church canons, Diocesan canons, and St. Augustine's own By-Laws.
Any confirmed communicant in good standing with the Church, eligible to vote at the Annual Meeting, and at least 18 years of age may be considered for the Vestry. Vestry members are elected for a three-year term. Service for this very important ministry requires a spiritual commitment as well as a commitment of time. Anyone interested in being nominated for the Vestry should communicate this desire to a standing Vestry member or Father Heine.
Contact: Father AJ Heine (504)887-4801, ajheine@bellsouth.net