ST JOSEPH/ST PAUL CATHOLIC CHURCHES PASTORAL COUNCIL MINUTES
8/22/2017 Meeting
a. Vision of Parish Partnership: Discussion was held about various local charitable organizations and foreign missions that the parish partnership could support. An ad hoc committee was formed to further discuss and narrow down the ideas in order to present a mission purpose to the parish council for consideration. Those serving on the committee are Tim Kirschbaum, Matt Leitzen, Cindy Pulsford, Debra Bertrand and Cindy Yong.
b. Liturgy - Worship Aids: The worship aid, “Breaking Bread” selected by the Liturgy Committee was presented to the council to review.
c. Parish Family Picnic - to be held September 10, 2017 at Marion KC Hall after 10:30 a.m. Mass.
d. Parish Partnership Directory - the deadline to submit information for the directory is August 26, 2017. Announcements will be made at Masses scheduled this coming weekend to remind parishioners to submit their contact information.
4. New Business:
a. Bishop Braxton’s Meeting - Next Step - Those attending the meeting with the Bishop were Msgr. Thomas Flach, Debra Bertrand, Patty Zanotti, Lon Richard, Cindy Yong, Rosie Gribble, David Hass, and Deacon Ken Hilliard. The meeting discussion included restructuring ideas that may be necessary over the next 15 years. Bishop Braxton was knowledgeable about the data from each parish and any closings will be based upon population of the people and population of the priests in the dioceses. The Bishop does not want to proceed with closures, but it may become necessary since many priests are set to retire in 2020. It is imperative that the parishioners pray for vocations. It is also important for lay people to be trained and ready to serve the parish. Cindy Yong, Cindy Pulsford, and Angela Lees are signed up to attend “Into my Vineyard” training.
b. Youth Ad Hoc Committee Recommendations - See summary of the recommendations in the attachment to the minutes.
c. Pastoral Council Membership - Elizabeth Huhman, Tim Kirschbaum (serving in Curt Cox position), Bruce Steh, and Betty Blades terms are concluded. Forms will be presented at Mass beginning in mid September for parishioners to submit their nominations for council membership. The election will be held in November, and the new terms will begin in January 2018.
5. Meeting Date & Time: September 26, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. at St. Paul.
6. Motion to adjourn by Tim Kirschbaum, Bruce Steh seconded. Motion carried.
8/22/2017 Meeting
- In Attendance: Msgr. Thomas Flach, Angela Lees, Cindy Pulsford , Cindy Yong, Andrea McNeill, Patti Zanotti, Tim Kirschbaum, and Bruce Steh - Vice President; Debra Bertrand – President; Absent/Excused - Elizabeth Huhman, Betty Blades, Matthew Leitzen, Monica Jones.
- Approval of Meeting Minutes: 7/24/2017 Minutes were approved with corrections. Motion was made to accept the minutes by Tim Kirschbaum, and seconded by Bruce Steh. Motion carried.
- Old Business:
a. Vision of Parish Partnership: Discussion was held about various local charitable organizations and foreign missions that the parish partnership could support. An ad hoc committee was formed to further discuss and narrow down the ideas in order to present a mission purpose to the parish council for consideration. Those serving on the committee are Tim Kirschbaum, Matt Leitzen, Cindy Pulsford, Debra Bertrand and Cindy Yong.
b. Liturgy - Worship Aids: The worship aid, “Breaking Bread” selected by the Liturgy Committee was presented to the council to review.
c. Parish Family Picnic - to be held September 10, 2017 at Marion KC Hall after 10:30 a.m. Mass.
d. Parish Partnership Directory - the deadline to submit information for the directory is August 26, 2017. Announcements will be made at Masses scheduled this coming weekend to remind parishioners to submit their contact information.
4. New Business:
a. Bishop Braxton’s Meeting - Next Step - Those attending the meeting with the Bishop were Msgr. Thomas Flach, Debra Bertrand, Patty Zanotti, Lon Richard, Cindy Yong, Rosie Gribble, David Hass, and Deacon Ken Hilliard. The meeting discussion included restructuring ideas that may be necessary over the next 15 years. Bishop Braxton was knowledgeable about the data from each parish and any closings will be based upon population of the people and population of the priests in the dioceses. The Bishop does not want to proceed with closures, but it may become necessary since many priests are set to retire in 2020. It is imperative that the parishioners pray for vocations. It is also important for lay people to be trained and ready to serve the parish. Cindy Yong, Cindy Pulsford, and Angela Lees are signed up to attend “Into my Vineyard” training.
b. Youth Ad Hoc Committee Recommendations - See summary of the recommendations in the attachment to the minutes.
c. Pastoral Council Membership - Elizabeth Huhman, Tim Kirschbaum (serving in Curt Cox position), Bruce Steh, and Betty Blades terms are concluded. Forms will be presented at Mass beginning in mid September for parishioners to submit their nominations for council membership. The election will be held in November, and the new terms will begin in January 2018.
5. Meeting Date & Time: September 26, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. at St. Paul.
6. Motion to adjourn by Tim Kirschbaum, Bruce Steh seconded. Motion carried.
