PASTORAL COUNCIL
Official Minutes
Date: Wednesday January 12, 2005
Time: 6:00pm
Place: The Home of Mary Ehret
Attending:
Fr. Chuck Kieffer, Fr. Nick Floridi, Neil Urban, Rob Kubasko, Amy Caffarello, Michael Harris, K. Lewis, Terez Sanguine, Billie Young, and Mary Ehret
6:00pm - Mass celebrated by Fathers Chuck and Nick.
A great warmth and peace abounded. We are all grateful for this effort.
6:40pm - Neil Urban opened the retreat with Reflection Questions.
Much discussion focused on the transition from the Gospel reading this evening and several similar incidents within the PC members. Continued discussion focused on the efforts and supportive role of the members of the Pastoral for the priests and the community we all serve.
7:45pm - Dinner
8:20pm - Neil Urban called the meeting to order.
Approval of minutes for Dec. 08, 2004
Pastor's Report: Fr. Chuck Kieffer
Update on projects:
- The security gates are intact, and Jason is writing the program code. Staff and several groups will be in serviced on access and exit procedures.
- The baptistry should be completed within the next few weeks.
- Christmas attendance was up, and collections increased by about 10%
- Kindergarten registration begins January 13, 2005
- Open House for school will be in February.
- Thought will be given to a time capsule for the Jubilee year celebration.
8:27pm - Old Business
Advent Adoption - Neil Urban and Terez Sanguine
Terez Sanguine reported that all the efforts and energy were appreciated by the family. Neil acknowledged Terez' organization and commitment that credited the success of the effort. The Council agreed this might be a yearly consideration.
8:46pm - New Business
Parish Celebrations for the Year of the Eucharist - Neil Urban
- Fr Chuck responded to queries of special activities related to the year of the Eucharist - mostly we are awaiting direction from the Diocesan office.
Proposed Lenten Calendar - Rob Kubasko
- Rob distributed examples of a flyer for Little Rock Scripture - and discussed the discounted rates for printing. Rob is preparing this revision for Little Rock which begins on January 31, 2005.
- Rob also volunteered working on a Lenten Activities flyer.
- Communal reconciliation will be February 28, 2005 Little Rock will be planned to accommodate this and the Adult Education series
- Web site moving along nicely.
- Erin Campbell is coordinating the Seder Meal on March 19, 2005
Little Black Book - k lewis
- k brought the Little Blue Book for Advent reflections. This and the Little Black Book are quite popular and some of the St. Theresa parishioners have older versions. There are daily 6-minute reflections which help the reader with transition from prayerful reflection of the scriptures, thoughts for the season and increased spirituality in a friendly and supportive tone. The origin is the Little Devotional Books as developed under Bishop Ken Untener (d) Diocese of Saginaw. Fr. Chuck asked k to research an estimate of costs. (Completed and copied to Frs. Chuck and Nick, Neil and Rob- 12/13/05)
9:00pm - The Council thanked Neil for the extraordinary effort putting the retreat in motion; and Mary Ehret for her kindness, warmth and hospitality.
Closing Prayer - Father Nick
9:05pm - Adjournment
Next meeting March 9, 2005
Opening Prayer: Billie Young
Closing Prayer: Joe Sotelo
Respectfully submitted: K Lewis
