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PRINCE OF PEACE COUNCIL MINUTES
January 15, 2009
“Walking Together, Growing in Faith”
Opening Prayer: Father Tony led us in prayer – Litany of Life to St Joseph – Anniversary of Roe vs. Wade.
Roll Call: Father Tony Herold, Father Thom Hennen, Madonna Berry, Steve DeBo, Mary Jo Dopson, Mike Finn, Marilou Finn, Joe Leonard, Beverly Putman, Marc Smith, Stan Tenboer, Tom Van Buer, Lenny Weih, Odelia Schrunk, Mike Rastrelli, Sr. Kathy Holland
Deacons: Art Donart, Jeff Schuetzle
High School Representative: Isaac Jankowski
School Board Representative: Christy Roth
Faith Facilities: Dick Roberts
Staff Present: Brenda Bertram, Dave Schnier
Finance Commission: None
Excused Absent: Mary Beth Butt, Steve Cahoy, Ed Kross
Guest Commentary: None
Approval of Agenda: Approved as printed
Communications: None
Approval of Minutes: Approved as printed.
Pastors Report: No written report. Father Tony stated that we would be focusing on the activities of the next couple of months. There are committees working on the dedication ceremony and the closing Mass for St Mary. The open house held after Christmas was well attended.
Old Business: None
New Business:
- Dedication of new church – planning help: Fr. Thom met with Deacon Agnoli as to the procedure for the liturgy of the new church. Many items need to be attended to such as lining up the ministries, invitations being worked on, and getting the mailing list together just to name a few. Father Thom showed a copy of the invitation that will be used. The Pastoral Council is being asked to help with this event acting as Hosts and Hostesses. Refreshments will be available. Mike and Marilou Finn volunteered to take care of refreshments both after Saturday dedication and Sunday Open House. There will be training sessions for all ministry positions during the next few weeks.
- Use policies for new church campus: A committee to work on policies for acceptable use of the church was discussed. Items such as who have keys and what events to be held there were discussed. Daily Mass, funerals, weddings should all be held at the new church. It was suggested we have a committee to work on this. Tom Van Buer volunteered to work on this committee and this committee will also cover when exactly we would use Sacred Heart Church. Other items could be: what we can have in the gathering space, as to where to put information, etc. Dave Schnier will work with Tom Van Buer on this committee.
- St Mary Closing: Father Thom said we would follow the same format as for the other two churches. Msgr. John Hyland will be officiating at this Mass which will be held on March 8 at the 10:30 am Mass. There will be refreshments after this Mass and Joe and Anne Leonard have volunteered to head this up. The rectory will be open for those parishioners who wish to see the rectory, especially before the antiques are sold at auction. Father also mentioned the relic that is in the altar at St Mary. We will have a ceremony to remove it during the closing Mass.
Faith Facilities Report: Written report submitted. Dick Roberts reported that Randy Milbrath is working on the punch list. Sound system equipment, pews, delivery of altar, ambo, piano, Stations of the Cross are all due for delivery within the next two weeks. The week of March 9 will be the final wrap and practice for the Dedication. Dave said we would need volunteers to help install the pews.
Prince of Peace School Report: Written reports submitted. Christy Roth stated the students are planning a kick-off for the community food drive. A $38,000 grant for a new preschool playground has been awarded by the Jackson County Empowerment Board. Christy also thanked all who attended the annual dinner auction. They experienced a record number of attendees this year. Mike Finn offered to be a liaison for the school to submit articles to the Catholic Messenger.
COMMISSION REPORTS:
- Parish Life Commission: No Report
- Liturgical & Spiritual Life Commission: Father Thom said they are having a meeting on Saturday the 24th. The sub-committee has been busy working on the dedication.
- Social Action Commission: Written report submitted. Marc Smith stated Pax Christi is making plans for Lenten discussion, and the Peru Task Force will be meeting on Sunday, February 8th, with a presentation.
Finance Commission: No written report. In Ed’s absence, Lenny stated that the increase in giving due to the Cunneen efforts is $2,334 per week, which is tremendous giving is these economic times. ADA goal is $101,000 and we are at $91,000 so we still have a shortfall. Tom mentioned the Abatement committee is working on the auction that will attract a wide range of people. It is being called a Gallery Auction. The demolition of St Mary is scheduled for sometime this summer. The fourth quarter of last year was the best quarter we have had in the last five years. The Building Peace II fund has also been coming in at a very good rate.
Faith Formation Commission: No written report. Mary Jo Dopson said they have not had a meeting.
Evangelization Committee: Written report submitted. Father Thom mentioned that they are working with the radio station to maybe have a message from Bishop Amos.
Stewardship: Odelia reported they have had no meeting.
Next meeting will be February 19, 2009 @ 7:00 p.m. Father Tony suggested we meet at the new church.
Deacon Jeff led us in closing prayer.
- Respectfully submitted
- Bev Putman