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Parish Pastoral CouncilThe Parish Pastoral Council sets the direction of parish life through listening and responding to the Spirit of God, organizing lay participation and cooperation, facilitating shared practical wisdom, and doing parish planning. The pastor with the assistance of the Parish Pastoral Council determines the vision and mission of the parish. Minutes of the Pastoral Council Meeting held on August 16, 2007
Members/ Present (P) or Administrators Absent (A) Lois Maczuzak P Penny Demerath P Dave Koeller P Scott Krueger P Gemma Niemuth P Randy Lorge P (arrived at 8pm) Linda Olson A Bill Erdmann P Sister Gemma Therese P Troy Edwards A Ron Henn A Amy Tomashek P Peter Warmenhoven A Patty Rindt P Father Len A Andy Onesti P Dale Vannes P Amy Koehler P Guests: John Gallagher, Don Brandl, and John Abendroth from the Finance Council Opening Prayer – The meeting began with the “Our Father”. Introduction of Members – New members, Dave Koeller, Amy Tomashek, and Scott Krueger, were welcomed and introductions were made. Presentation by Doug Tiffin for “Advancing the Mission”. Doug Tiffin gave a brief overview of the Advancing the Mission campaign, which will start soon. Discussion followed. A list of all parish members will be sent to all Pastoral and Finance Council members. Each person is to make a list of who would be a good fit for each position. September 1 st is the deadline to have a list of suggestions of good candidates back to Penny. The list will be reviewed with Father Len and Council members will be notified of those that should be contacted. Penny will provide a suggested script for the invitation to the October 4 th gathering. The “Day of Reflection” on September 8 th will guide the Council on development of our case, which covers the projects/topics that this campaign should fund. Selection of Chair Persons- Motion made by Bill for Randy and Patti to remain co-chairs and Gemma as the secretary. Seconded by Dale. Youth Ministry Report by Amy Koehler – Downstairs of the center will be the Youth center. The youth will set up the area. Focusing on 7-9 graders. Our meeting place has changed to upstairs. Approval of Agenda - Motion was made by Andy and seconded by Scott to approve the agenda. Motion carried. Approval of Minutes - Discussion of the minutes was held. Motion was made by Andy and seconded by Bill to approve the minutes. Motion carried. Review of the By-laws – Reviewed changes to 2/3 quorum. Motion made by Andy to accept all changes including the changes to Article 9 as suggested. Seconded by Dale. Motion carried. The changed by-laws will be posted for 2 weeks at church and vote at the next meeting. School Principal Report by Lois Maczuzak – See printed report prepared by Lois. There are 120 students enrolled for next school year. St Anthony is giving their subsidy toward past school years. St Martins is trying to catch up. May do the K-4 program again. DRE Report by Sr. Gemma Theresa – See printed report. Registration was held last Tuesday. Committee Updates: A. Building & Grounds–Report given by Penny. The youth room using two conference rooms in the Center basement and a current storage room. A new conference room is being created in a former storage room in the church basement off of the cafeteria. Painting of safety stripes on the steps of church will be done. New lights in church have been placed in church. Summer maintenance is being done. Randy will remain as liaison on this committee. B. Finance – Report given by Bill. End of Fiscal year- income deficit $60,000; reduced the expenses $64,000 for 4,000 in the black. Religious Ed Endowment interest used. Sharon Giese is the new Finance Council Chair and will invited to begin attending the Pastoral Council meetings. C. Stewardship – No report was given as Mark Anderson has resigned. Dave volunteered to work on this committee. D. Board of Total Catholic Education – Ron will be asked to remain as liaison for the BTCE. Amy Tomashek will join as the second liaison. Development committee is proceeding. A scrapbooking activity was reviewed. Penny will contact Brenda Onesti regarding a change of time and location. E. Activities – Dale & Andy will remain as liaisons on this committee. Picnic Report - Popcorn machine was damaged and has been fixed; 3 new volunteers for next year’s committee. Vicki offered to chair again next year. Netted $13,000 approximately. Golf Outing Report - Good weather! 46 paticipants. Netted $2,000 approximately. F. Nominations – Troy will be asked to continue on this committee; Scott Krueger volunteered to assist with this committee. G. Liturgy & Worship – Father Len was not in attendance. I. Human Concerns – Patti will remain as liaison for this committee. The next meeting will be held in Sept.
Old Business: Olan Mills: about 300-400 families of the 1,000 parish units had their picture taken. New Business: The Pastoral Council will begin meeting in upstairs in the Center Southeast Conference Room for their next meeting. The dates of upcoming meetings will appear on the next agenda and will be confirmed at the September Council meeting. Closing prayer: The “Our Father” was said by the Council. Next meeting to be held Thursday, September 17, 2007 @ 7:30 p.m. in the Parish Center Upper Level, SE. Respectfully submitted, Gemma Niemuth Pastoral Council Secretary
August 16, 2007 7:30 p.m. Parish Center , Lower Level, NW
PASTORAL COUNCIL Agenda
If you can’t attend a Pastoral Council meeting, it is your responsibility to contact Lynn by phone at 526-2023 or email at lbraun@sacredheartofshawano.org
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