Money Counting Team Overview

Mission:
The Money Counting Team serves the parish by ensuring the accurate, timely, and confidential counting and recording of all collections received during Masses and special events. This important behind-the-scenes ministry helps maintain financial integrity and stewardship within the parish.

Responsibilities:

• Count and verify weekend and holy day collections.

• Record totals on appropriate tally sheets or software.

• Bundle and prepare deposits for the bank.

• Follow all parish and diocesan financial protocols for handling funds.

Team Member Expectations:

• Maintain strict confidentiality and integrity.

• Be detail-oriented and comfortable handling currency and checks.

• Work in pairs or small teams for accountability and accuracy.

• Attend annual training or updates on procedures and diocesan policies.

• Usually serve on a rotating schedule (e.g., once per month or as needed).

Time Commitment:

• Typically 2-3 hours.

• Flexible scheduling, based on the team’s needs.

Who Can Serve:

• Must be 18 years or older.

• Must be registered parishioners in good standing.

• Needs full VIRTUS compliance

Interested in Serving?

We welcome detail-minded, trustworthy parishioners to this vital ministry. If you’re interested, please contact Lauren Glass at glassl@saintjoseph.cc.