Overview of the Parish Pastoral and Finance Councils Councils are the primary consultative bodies to the parishpastor or administrator, working directly with him in the areas of pastoral planning and financial matters. Each parish in the Archdiocese of Detroit is to have both an active Parish Pastoral Council and an active Parish Finance Council.The Pastoral Council is the primary visioning body of the parish, assisting the pastor in determining the overall mission of the parish.The Finance Council assists the pastor in the proper administration of the finances and material assets of the parish, especially in regard to any strategic planning brought forth by the Pastoral Council.