ST JOSEPH/ST PAUL CATHOLIC CHURCHES
PASTORAL COUNCIL MINUTES
1/31/2017

1. Opening Prayer – Msgr. Tom Flach
2. < > Msgr. Thomas Flach, Deacon Ken Hilliard, Elizabeth Huhman, Monica Jones , Angela Lees, Cindy Pulsford, Lon Richard, Beth Roberts, Bruce Steh, Shannon Sullins-CYM, Cindy Yong - CPM, and Debra Bertrand - Secretary< >  Betty Blades (Ex), Bob Cooksey, Curt Cox, Rosemary Gribble, David Haas (Ex), Patti Zanotti Approval of Meeting Minutes:  This is the first meeting of this council, so there are no previous minutes to approve.
3. Old Business: None                     
4. New Business:

a.   Introductions:  Members of the Pastoral Council of St. Joseph/St. Paul Catholic Churches were identified and those present introduced themselves.  The members are as follows:  introduced themselves and as are follows:   St. Paul – Betty Blades, Beth Roberts, Bob Cooksey, Bruce Steh;     St. Joseph – Debra Bertrand, Curt Cox, Elizabeth Huhman, Monica Jones;  Deacon – Ken Hilliard;  Trustees – Lon Richard, Patti Zanotti;  Rosemary Gribble, David Haas;  CRE’s – Cindy Pulsford, Angela Lees;  CYM – Shannon Sullins;  CPM – Cindy Yong. 
b.   Adoption of Constitution – The Constitution was presented and a motion was made to accept and adopt the constitution by Elizabeth Huhman and seconded by Monica Jones.
c.    Election of Officers
i.     President – Debra Bertrand nominated by Elizabeth Huhman, seconded by Bruce
       Steh and Beth Roberts closed the vote.                   
                  ii.    Vice President – Bruce Steh nominated by Elizabeth Huhman, seconded by Beth
       Roberts and Monica Jones closed the vote.
iii.   Secretary – Curt Cox nominated by Bruce Steh, seconded by Elizabeth Huhman and    
        Monica Jones closed the vote.
7.   Standing Committees:  The following committees will be discussed and one member of the Pastoral Council will be a liaison to the committees.

1. Liturgy – This committee will address Minister formation and training as well as the music for Mass with Deacon Ken Hilliard being the liaison.
2. Stewardship Committee - Elizabeth Huhman and Monica Jones will remain co-chairs for St. Joseph and Lon Richards for St. Paul.
3. Faith Formation (PSR, YM, RCIA, Adult) – Interim CRE’s –Angela Lees and CPM Cindy Yong
4. < > – Steve Huhman and Beth RobertsWelcome /Hospitality -  Betty Blades and Steve Bly
5. < > – Sue Sena chairs this committee and Cindy Yong and Betty Blades will be the liaisons< >Agenda Format –
   1. Prayer- should be some sort of reflection on scripture passage or any other appropriate reflection – possibly a scripture or passage, Bishop’s word or issues we are addressing and possibly go around the room and share.This would be presented by a different council member including those that are ex-officio each meeting.
   2. Old Business
   3. New Business
   4. < >Meeting Date & Time – Meetings will be the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:30 pm, alternating sites.
      The next meeting will be on 2/21/17 at 6:30 pm at St. Paul.
      9.   Other – Discussion regarding the schedule for Ash Wednesday and distribution of Ashes on 3/1/2017 took place.  Ashes will be distributed at St. Joseph at 12:10 pm and 6:30 pm.  Msgr. Flach will discuss with Deacon Ken Hilliard the schedule for St. Paul as well as for Stations of the Cross.  Holy Week schedule also needs to be determined.   Also, a question was raised as to whether we have a conduit from the people in the pews to this Council.  It was determined that anyone can attend the meetings but are not part of the discussion.
      10. Adjournment/Prayer – Motion was made to adjourn by Elizabeth Huhman, seconded by Beth Roberts.  Closing Prayer was by Msgr. Flach.