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PRINCE OF PEACE COUNCIL MINUTES
February 19, 2009
“Walking Together, Growing in Faith”
Opening Prayer: Father Tony led us in opening prayer.
Roll Call: Father Tony Herold, Father Thom Hennen, Steve DeBo, Mike Finn, Marilou Finn, Beverly Putman, Marc Smith, Stan Tenboer, Tom Van Buer, Odelia Schrunk, Mike Rastrelli, Sr. Kathy Holland
Deacons: Art Donart, Jeff Schuetzle
High School Representative: Isaac Jankowski
School Board Representative: Ed O’Neill
Faith Facilities: Dick Roberts
Staff Present: None
Finance Commission: Ed Kross
Excused Absent: Madonna Berry, Mary Jo Dopson, Lenny Weih. Brenda Bertram, Dave Schnier
Guest Commentary: None
Approval of Agenda: Approved as printed with addition of adding “New Storage Building”
Communications: None
Approval of Minutes: Approved as printed.
Pastors Report: No written report. Fr. Tony was asked by the Diocese to mention the significant shortage of priests in the near future. The planning committee will be looking at ways to introduce solutions to this problem. There was an article in the Catholic Messenger on this subject.
Father also had the statistics of the number of funerals and weddings for each year. Father mentioned they had a meeting on the articles to be put in the Time Capsule and he mentioned all the items going in the Capsule.
Old Business:
Dedication Tours Sign-up Sheet: Tom passed out a sheet for all to sign if they were available to help after the Masses on Dedication Weekend plus the Open House on Sunday, to help point out any highlights and answer any questions parishioners may have. Father Thom mentioned they might have a table for the Evangelization Committee members to be available to help where needed.
Sacred Heart Use Policy - Liturgy Committee: Written report submitted. Meeting held on February19th to discuss the use of Sacred Heart. Possibly changing name to Sacred Heart Oratory or Chapel, according to Canon Law. Many possible uses were discussed while keeping in mind that all things should be in line with appropriate use of the sacred space. Father Tony will consult with Deacon Agnoli and the committee will meet again at a future date and bring information back to the Parish Council.
New Church Use Policy: Tom Van Buer and Dave Schnier are working on the policy for use of the church and office. Dave is working on writing the policy, with the understanding that we do want it to be used for any meeting, church functions, etc. We are not set up for dinners, etc. and they will continue to be handled at St. Boniface Hall.
New Business:
A . New Storage Building: Tom reported they talked about the 4M square foot building that was purchased for storage. They are in the process of trying to sell the building and have decided not to fight the City on the ordinance due to cost and time. We will be building a smaller storage unit.
B. Diocese Capital Campaign: Father Tony reported that the Diocese will be having a Capital Campaign which will be starting in about one year. Each parish will be given a goal to reach.
C. Cleaning Crew for New Church: Father Tony stated we want to get a crew of parishioner in to clean the church before the dedication. They are planning on budgeting for maintenance and believe we should have professional cleaning. Ed stated that this is a high priority item. Dave will be checking on this item.
D. St Mary Closing: Father Thom stated they are set and will follow the same format as the other closings at St. Boniface and St. Irenaeus. After the closing there will be refreshments in St. Edwards Hall and they will have an opportunity to view the rectory one more time.
Faith Facilities Report: Dick Roberts stated there are still a few punch items to be finished. The altar, ambo, stations of the cross, plus other remaining items are to be delivered on March 2nd. Dick also stated that the sound system engineer will be on site March 12 and 13 to fine tune the system and will be on hand for the dedication.
Prince of Peace School Report: Written reports submitted for January and February. Ed O’Neill stated that Prince of Peace came out first on the food drive.
COMMISSION REPORTS:
Parish Life Commission: No Report
Liturgical & Spiritual Life Commission: Father Thom stated all is ready for the Closing Mass at St. Mary. There will be re-training for all liturgical ministries in the next few weeks. There is also a special sub-committee working on the Dedication Weekend. We are also working on Lenten activities.
Social Action Commission: Written reports submitted for January & February. Marc Smith stated Pax Christi is again hosting the Peace Soup Series during Lent.
Finance Commission: No written report. Ed stated we are at 96% for Peace I and 73% for Peace II and 70% for Memorial opportunities. We are about $9,000 short of our goal for the ADA. Ed also mentioned the antique sale on March 28 at Central Catholic Auditorium. Father Tony and Father Thom are actively looking for a new home.
Faith Formation Commission: Written report submitted.
Evangelization Committee: No written report. Father Thom said they met on the 10th of February. Father stated that the Riley’s are coming on February 28th to present a program for couples. They are also looking at many other opportunities. They talked about a day of retreat in the near future.
Stewardship Committee: Written report submitted. Odelia stated there is nothing new that is not in the written report.
Next meeting will be March 19, 2009 @ 7:00 p.m. at Prince of Peace Church
Father Thom led us in our parish prayer.
Respectfully submitted
Bev Putman