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Pastoral Parish Council

MINUTES

March 8, 2004

Prior to our meeting, the following committees emailed their reports to me. I collected the reports and distributed them to everyone on council one week prior to our meeting.

Building & Grounds Report-submitted by Ray Ring
Liturgical Committee-submitted by Ted Nell
Youth Ministry- submitted by Pat Bentley
Social Action Committee-submitted by Ed Walls

These reports can also be viewed at (click here)

The following committees did not submit a report for this month:

Publicity & Community Events
Children's Religious Education
Parish Outreach Committee
Family Life
Vocations Committee

The following committees submitted their reports after the due date (first Monday of the month). These reports were not emailed to the council members. However they can still be viewed at our website.

The Meeting:
·        Meeting called to order at 7:00pm
·        Opening prayer Joanne Maleki
·        Attending: Matt Macready , Kevin Walls, Bob Senese , Ray Ring, Carol Johnson, Blair Learn, Frank Blee, Joann Malecki, Ted Nell, Mr. Rev. Bill Peters, & Fr. Bob
·        Absent: Joan Parker, , Ed Walls, , Pat Bentley
·        No correspondence was reported

Last Month’s Minutes:
            Changes: none
            Motion to approve minutes: Ray motioned, Bill seconded
            Motion was accepted & minutes were approved

Committee/Group Reports:

Prior to our meeting, the following reports were submitted and distributed to council (a copy of these minutes can be seen at our website):

	Building & Grounds Report
	Youth Ministry
	Liturgical Committee
	Social Action Committee

The following committees did not submit a report for this month:

	Publicity & Community Events Committee
	Children’s Religious Education
	Family Life
	Vocations Committee

Discussion of Committee/Group Reports:

	Liturgical Committee is in need of volunteers for Holy Thursday’s washing of the feet.
	Youth Ministry (via Kevin)

	Approval was requested to bless drivers at 3 of the April 18^th masses. Fr Bob noted that Fr. Carlton would be the person to ask.
	Kevin also commended Pat and Beth for the fine job they did hosting the 30 hour famine. He also stated that he wished that their great efforts would be matched with better turnouts.

Old Business:

Parish Mission . July and September appear to be our options. It is now up to us to pick one.
Election Nomination Update. Exact number of nominations could not be confirmed at this time. It appears that Connie and Rita were still taking names over the phone during the time of our meeting. Hopefully, they will be able to give us a firm count by the May meeting.

New Business: Update Evangelization

	Parish Outreach Committee is beginning a “Catholics Returning Home” Program
	Invite back inactive Catholics and those with no church
	There are 20 million inactive Catholics in our country and most of them are inactive because no one ever invited them to come back
	They plan to advertise via the American Legion sign, post flyers, hand out brochures, and take out paper and TV ads. They are also considering mailing parishioners who are registered, but do not use their envelops (meaning that they don’t go to church)
	Emphasis is being placed on the Ash Wednesday, Easter Sunday, and Christmas masses as a time to approach non-practicing Catholics
	Once identified they would be invited to a series of 6 meetings to get back involved (or connected) to the Church

	First meeting would simply allow the individuals a chance to vent any grips they may have with the Catholic Church. This may have been the reason that they strayed.
	The next meeting would talk a bit about where the Church is today and what has happened to it since they were last connected to it.
	By the third meeting, once they are feeling a bit more comfortable, a priest may be asked to speak and expand upon last week’s message.
	And so forth

Possibly running a 20 minute film continuously on the Eucharist after and during Sunday masses (along with refreshments)

It was noted that some people may have fears about coming back.

Bernie G. already conducts an inquiry classes on how to become a Catholic

There will be a Lenten series of speakers on Thursday nights during lent.

Matt remembers a priest from high school that explained how many of our Catholic customs and ceremonies got their origin. He thought that would make a good topic for a speaker.

Open Forum

	House of Charity currently at about 53% of goal.
	Carole mentioned what a great time she had at this year’s Unity Dinner.
	Chicken BBQ is scheduled for July 25, 2004 . Bob Essl will start it, with George Muller closing the event.

Summary of topics discussed:

Those Pending:

	Approval on April 18’s blessing of drivers
	When to hold the parish mission
	What to do about the council elections

Those Closed: nothing noted

Those Tabled: nothing noted

Next meeting

Monday May 10, 2004
Time 7:00 pm
Blair will lead us in prayer

Respectfully submitted by:
Bob Senese ,
Secretary

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