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Parish Pastoral Council

The 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.

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Pastoral Council Meeting

November 16, 2006

 

Present: Lois Maczuzak, Randy Lorge,  Penny Demerath, Fred Ponschok, Patty Rindt, Herb Tauchen, Peter Warmenhoven, Mark Anderson, Gemma Niemuth, , Andy Onesti, Ron Henn, Linda Olson, Troy Edwards, & Bill Erdman

Absent (Excused): Dale Vannes, Linda Olson

Visitors : Sister Gemma Therese, Vicki Hoffman, and Amy Koehler ; our Faith Formation Team.

Agenda

  • Opening Prayer- Stewardship Prayer.

         Lois was given the opportunity to give her report first. Teachers conferences are coming up soon. We are compiling a list of Alumni to invite to the 125 th reunion.We are addressing the outstanding tuition. We are discussing 4 year Kindergarten,preschool, or daycare to help increase enrollment.

              II.       Bill made a motion to approve the agenda and Herb second the motion – all approved                

Discussion of the minutes. 3 corrections noted: Troy Edwards and Fred Ponschok were absent, item III Dale made the motion not Fred, and Fish Fries(spell check). Fred made a motion to accept the minutes with above corrections and Andy 2 nd. The motion- all approved.

              IV.     Review of the By-laws

                    Article 5 discussed. Troy to review. Reviewed changes and correction to Articles 1-4 – a consensus was met.

             V.       Committee Updates:

                        A. Building & Grounds- No major expenses. Another score board was donated- looking for approval from the board to install- discussed and a consensus was met .A sticker of a Cardinal may be installed in the middle of the gym floor. There is a test area in process now.

                        B. Finance-  No increase in donations after the appeal. A $35,000. deficit remains.

                        We will be contacting the out of parish students churches to make an appeal for their subsidies. St Anthony’s has 18 students in our school. We need to look at other ways to off set the deficit; Letter to each household, Pulse Article, Fundraising, Estate gifts, Christmas donations, Increase enrollment

                        C. Activities-   Golf outing – the Visitors Guide would like to discuss advertising for the event.

                        D . Stewardship- Advancing the Mission

                        E. Board of Education- We discussed the fact that Lois and Sister Gemma will be given the opportunity to go at the beginning of the meeting so they can then be adjourned. 2,400 Alumni are on the current list for the invites to the 125 th celebration. We have a 5 year technology plan. A review of the safety area has taken place. Lois has a “Wish List”.

                        Sister Gemma Teresa gave a report on the workshop she attended. Youth Minstry, RCIA, 1 st Reconciliation, and Prayer Services are all programs that she will be working in.                   

                        F. Liturgy & Worship    -No Report

                        G. Evangelization- Nice article in the Pulse.

                        H. Human Concerns- The giving trees are set up in the gathering space and also in the north entrance of church.                                          

                        I.   Communications-No report

Old Business:

            1. Phase II- continue to give updates. The team will meet again in 6 months.

            It was suggested that YTD totals be put in the bulletin for reference.

            2. Day of Reflection- January 13 th, 2007 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.

             

New Business:

            1 item to discus at the Day of Reflection is a new Parish directory, Olen Mills has   approached us with some dates and promotions. Olen Mills will set up the entire program.

Sister Gemma Therese led us in a closing prayer.

Next meeting to be held Thursday December 14, 2006 @ 7:30 p.m. in the Parish Center Lower Level, NW.

November 16, 2006

7:30 p.m.

Parish Center , Lower Level, NW

 

Agenda

  • Opening Prayer
  • School Principal and DRE to give their reports
  • Approval of Agenda
  • Approval of October 19, 2006 minutes
  • Continue discussion and review of the by-laws. Review proposed changes in by-laws (Randy)
  • Review the changes made to the constitution from the previous meeting. Determine timetable to present to parish and finalize.
  • Review materials from that Penny e-mail all members in regards to “ex-officio” and article regarding Parish Organizational Norms, and the use of “Roberts Rule of Order”
  • Committee Updates (5 minutes each)
    • Buildings and Grounds Committee
    • Finance Council
    • Stewardship Committee
    • Board of Total Catholic Education      
    • Activities Committee
    • Liturgy & Worship Committee
    • Evangelization Committee
    • Human Concerns Committee
    • Communications Committee

  • Old Business
    • Phase I & II Update (Group was seeking advise as to how they should/shouldn’t proceed with Phase II)
    • “Day of Reflection”
      • Set date for this year’s Day. (A Saturday in January was proposed at last meeting)
    • Olan Mills – Parish Directory “New Information from Olan Mills regarding help scheduling.
  • New Business - Concerns on publicizing Sacred Heart Golf Outing
  • Closing Prayer

Schedule of Pastoral Council Meetings for 2006-2007

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

 

All meetings will be held at the Sacred Heart Center (lower level) beginning at 7:30 p.m.

2006:               November 16              December 14

2007:               January 18                              February 15                            March 15

                        April 19                                    May 17                                    June 21

      

Schedule of Pastoral Council Meetings for 2006-2007

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

 

All meetings will be held at the Sacred Heart Center (lower level) beginning at 7:30 p.m.

2006:               October 19                  November 16              December 14

2007:               January 18                  February 15                            March 15

                        April 19                        May 17                                    June 21

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