Parish Pastoral Council

Purpose:

• The Parish "Vision Statement" is: Becoming One Family in Christ.
• The purpose of the Council is primarily pastoral - to assist the Pastor in continuing to meet the needs of the Parishioners. It is not a committee representing different organizations.
• Council members must have sufficient time for this important ministry.
• The Priests and Deacons are permanent members of the council.
• Nominees should: 1) have the needs of the parish in mind; 2) have the ability to work with others; 3) be able to listen to parishioners and their needs, be open to new ideas; 4) be able to delegate; and 5) have a strong relationship with God and be actively practicing the Catholic Faith.

Method of Selection:

• Any parish member may nominate any member of the parish, including himself or herself.
• Members will not represent any organization, but all council members will have the interest of the whole parish at heart.
• Those nominated will be given the option to accept or decline the nomination.
• Those accepting the nomination will be required to attend a workshop which will explain he theology of the church, their and obligations and duties as council members. After their orientation sessions, nominees may still decline to run for membership.
• A committee from the present council will then select the two replacement council members and two alternates.
• Members will be asked to serve for three years, with the possibility of re-selection for one more term only.
• Nominees from the last year who are still interested are encouraged to apply for re-nomination.

Parish Pastoral Council
2007-2008

PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
April 15, 2008

                                 
Meeting called to order:  Fr. Charles at 7:10 p.m.
Opening Prayer:   Dorothy Guida
Minutes:  Marie Farley

Attendees:     Father Charles, Sr. Catherine, Deacon Shawn, Jackie Bissin, John
                        Cameron, Bonnie Corn, Marie Farley, Dorothy Guida, Mario Juarez,
Neal LeMaire, Bob Schaefer, Terry Sharpe, Emma Stockdale, George
Tucay   

Absentees:      Deacon Bob, Deacon Doug, Deacon Raul Blanco, Deacon Richard
                        Carmody, Deacon Richard Stalder, Roberta LaRocco.  

Guest:             Sandy Carty

OLD BUSINESS:

1. Parish Building Campaign report – Father Charles

• As of today, we have 334 households who have made pledges totaling $332,390.00 of which $195,833.00 is paid.  We also have KC council check for $11,137.00, a school check for SCRIP purchased by parishioners in the amount of $577.00, and an anonymous donor check in the amount of $2,667.90, for a grand total of $346,771.90
• Fr. Charles asked for comments or questions regarding the parish building project update summary sent out with the agenda.  A review of the summary was conducted.
• Discussion regarding the number of bids on proposed construction drawings, etc;  the finance council to review further.  
• Sandy Carty informs council that she has a family that would like to put on a huge fundraiser sometime in June.  After much discussion trying to find a date to hold the event, it was decided that Fr. Charles would meet with the persons directly.
• Sandy Carty also informed the council that a generous anonymous donation would be forthcoming soon.  
• Sandy encourages every one of us to help with the building project.  She suggests also announcements in the bulletin and from the pulpit.        
• Sr. Catherine informed the council that Sandy has been working very hard on this project.   
• Neal reminds us to keep prayer and positive communication regarding this project.  

2.   Adult Formation program – Dorothy
Last CD sale was not successful due to lack of volunteers, few CD titles, and bad weather.  Neal emphasized that everyone who attends Mass should be able to help with the sales after the Masses.  After much discussion, it was decided that new titles would be ordered and another CD sale would be organized.  Neal reminded us that when called upon to volunteer we should do so.   

 3.   PPC Openings – Potential Nominees - Neal
Will be posted in the bulletin, talk to your friends.  Interviews will be conducted at the end of May.  An interview committee has already been formed but anyone is welcome to participate.

2. Other

• Neal asks that everyone that needs to have photo taken, please do so.  Bonnie and Marie are still working on updating the board.

NEW BUSINESS

1. Parish Picnic – May  – Fr. Charles     

• Proposal to drop picnic this year due to problems with dates and no facility being available, was approved.   
• Mario Juarez suggested since picnic is being cancelled this year, it be turned back to the Hispanic community for their fundraiser for Hombre Nuevo.   Fr. Charles indicated that Fr. John inquired about the Hombre Nuevo group hold a picnic-fundraiser.

Los Alamos Property – Dorothy

• The property next to the church is being purchased for the  price of  $300,000.00.  Some issues with water lines have arisen and a new idea to put the modular building next to church is being considered.  Other options and ideas still have to be reviewed.     

       3.  Other

• Emma Stockdale has been accepted to the Franciscan University of Steubenville and will be leaving in August.
• Deacon Shawn will be starting the Young Adult program, more information will be provided in the bulletin.   
• Sr. Regine’s Golden Jubilee – Sunday June 8th reception following the 11:30 Mass in the gathering area.
• Sr. Catherine will be spending her vacation in Ireland during the month of May.

 
Meeting Adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
Next Meeting:             May 13, 2008 7:00 p.m. Mod 1
                                     Opening Prayer:  Deacon Doug