The vestry of an Episcopal Parish has three primary responsibilities: parish finances, the care of parish buildings and grounds, and the selection of the rector.  The vestry also assists the clergy in the leadership of programs, spiritual health, goal setting and implementation. Vestry members are elected by the congregation.  One third of the body is elected each year.  They are an important avenue of communication between individual parishioners and the church, and serve as a board of directors.  The senior warden acts as advisor to the rector.  The junior warden is responsible for communication between parishioners and the vestry.  Vestry members have specific responsibilities within the parish, including committee work and special events.  In addition to the three primary responsibilities listed above, the Vestry has responsibility to support the spiritual, emotional and physical well-being of the staff and congregation.  They are responsible for the annual meeting where the missions, works and business of the parish are summarized and reported to the congregation, and when elections are held.