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PRINCE OF PEACE COUNCIL MINUTES
April 16, 2009
“Walking Together, Growing in Faith”

Opening Prayer:Father Tony led us in opening prayer with a reflection of the Gospel of John 20:19. Jesus appeared before the disciples, "Peace be with you," he said.
Roll Call: Father Tony Herold, Madonna Berry, Steve Cahoy, Steve DeBo, Mike Finn, Marilou Finn, Joe Leonard, Marc Smith, Stan Tenboer, Tom Van Buer, Lenny Weih, Odelia Schrunk, Sr. Kathy Holland
Deacons: None
High School Representative: None
School Board Representative: Christy Roth
Faith Facilities: None
Staff Present: Brenda Bertram, Dave Schnier
Finance Committee: None
Excused Absence: Father Thom, Mary Jo Dopson, Beverly Putman, Michael Rastrelli, Isaac Jankowski, Art Donart, Jeff Schuetzle, Edward Kross
Guest Commentary: None
Approval of Agenda: Approved as printed

Communications: A call was received by Tom Van Buer about the lack of lights in the parking lot after evening liturgies, during Holy Week. Father Tony said one only needs to override the system, which is a task easily done.
Father Tony received an email from a visitor commenting on our new "beautiful place of worship", so "comfortable & peaceful" and how she "loved the mix of old and new."

Approval of Minutes: Approved as amended. Mike Finn stated the number attending the dedication weekend should be more accurately reported.

Pastor's Report: Father Bill Kneemiller is being recalled to active duty as a chaplain in the Army Reserves to serve in Afghanistan this June. He will be away for one year. In his absence Father Tony will serve as administrator of his parishes in Lost Nation, Oxford Junction, and Toronto. Father John Stack will be the weekend celebrant at the parishes. Father Tony and Father Thom will take over The Canticle. Father Thom is on a well-deserved vacation. Father Tony expressed the need for us to pray for vocations with only one priest being ordained in 2010 and three priests retiring in 2011. Father Tony expressed thanks to everyone involved in making the Easter Liturgies successful. Father Tony said favorable comments were made about the Clinton High School A’Cappella Choir concert held on April 15th. The acoustics are great! Perhaps other appropriate concerts could be held as well.

Old Business:

Elections: Terms ending for Joe Leonard, Tom Van Buer, Mary Jo Dopson, Steve Cahoy and Marc Smith. Mary Jo, Marc and Steve are eligible for a second term. Nominations for new candidates are due May 1st, with an extension of time if necessary.

Sacred Heart Chapel: Handout - discussion followed about use of Sacred Heart Chapel. Motion to accept policy by Joe Leonard. Second by Mike Finn.

Property Abatement: St Mary's asbestos abatement bid came in under $7,000. Demolition specs are being developed. Antique auction brought in a disappointing $20,000, less expenses. We would not recommend the company that handled the sale. Discussion followed about value of salvage items in St Mary's Church. New rectory bid was accepted. Closing set for April 24th. The Catholic Historical Center at St. Boniface still working on financing. The parish is pursuing options for St. Irenaeus. Discussion followed.

New Business: None

Faith Facility: Aluminum doors have been ordered to replace defective wooden doors. Trees and shrubs are to be planted April 24th by Trees Forever. Canopy over handicap entrance with heat tape to be installed.

Prince of Peace School Report: Handout - Christy said that the tickets for the Sunset Social that is to be held June 5th and the raffle chances for the Pot O’ Blue and Gold are on sale.

Commission Reports:
Parish Life Commission: No report
Liturgical & Spiritual Life Commission: Lector training being conducted with another session scheduled for April 22nd.
Finance Commission: Meeting postponed until April 22nd. Collections in the first two weeks of April were very good.
Faith Formation Commission: Written report - Changing the time of Religious Education from Sunday mornings to Wednesday evenings.
Evangelization: Stan reported that Jason Evert will be appearing in Iowa City for three days in October. A Prince of Peace Parish retreat is being planned for January 2010.
Stewardship: Meeting cancelled. Odelia reported that Mary Jo Dopson and Ryan Steines are attending the Institute. Father Tony asked for prayers for the success of the Diocesan Capital Campaign. Prince of Peace may be the first parish in the Diocese to start the campaign. The Diocesan Planning Committee is discussing the possibility of combining six deaneries to just three or four.

Closing Prayer: Prayer of St Francis.

Next Meeting will be May 21st @ 7:00 pm in the church.

Respectfully submitted
Marilou Finn

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Home Mass Schedule Events Who Are We? Online Donation/Payment Contact Us Pastoral Council Parish Communication Policy History Our Founding Churches Recent Milestones Youth Ministry C.E.W. Links Peru Task Force Sapillica, Peru Peru Dinner 2010 Our New Church Facts About Our Church Architect's Comments Treasures from Founding Churches	PRINCE OF PEACE COUNCIL MINUTES April 16, 2009 “Walking Together, Growing in Faith” Opening Prayer:Father Tony led us in opening prayer with a reflection of the Gospel of John 20:19. Jesus appeared before the disciples, "Peace be with you," he said. Roll Call: Father Tony Herold, Madonna Berry, Steve Cahoy, Steve DeBo, Mike Finn, Marilou Finn, Joe Leonard, Marc Smith, Stan Tenboer, Tom Van Buer, Lenny Weih, Odelia Schrunk, Sr. Kathy Holland Deacons: None High School Representative: None School Board Representative: Christy Roth Faith Facilities: None Staff Present: Brenda Bertram, Dave Schnier Finance Committee: None Excused Absence: Father Thom, Mary Jo Dopson, Beverly Putman, Michael Rastrelli, Isaac Jankowski, Art Donart, Jeff Schuetzle, Edward Kross Guest Commentary: None Approval of Agenda: Approved as printed Communications: A call was received by Tom Van Buer about the lack of lights in the parking lot after evening liturgies, during Holy Week. Father Tony said one only needs to override the system, which is a task easily done. Father Tony received an email from a visitor commenting on our new "beautiful place of worship", so "comfortable & peaceful" and how she "loved the mix of old and new." Approval of Minutes: Approved as amended. Mike Finn stated the number attending the dedication weekend should be more accurately reported. Pastor's Report: Father Bill Kneemiller is being recalled to active duty as a chaplain in the Army Reserves to serve in Afghanistan this June. He will be away for one year. In his absence Father Tony will serve as administrator of his parishes in Lost Nation, Oxford Junction, and Toronto. Father John Stack will be the weekend celebrant at the parishes. Father Tony and Father Thom will take over The Canticle. Father Thom is on a well-deserved vacation. Father Tony expressed the need for us to pray for vocations with only one priest being ordained in 2010 and three priests retiring in 2011. Father Tony expressed thanks to everyone involved in making the Easter Liturgies successful. Father Tony said favorable comments were made about the Clinton High School A’Cappella Choir concert held on April 15th. The acoustics are great! Perhaps other appropriate concerts could be held as well. Old Business: Elections: Terms ending for Joe Leonard, Tom Van Buer, Mary Jo Dopson, Steve Cahoy and Marc Smith. Mary Jo, Marc and Steve are eligible for a second term. Nominations for new candidates are due May 1st, with an extension of time if necessary. Sacred Heart Chapel: Handout - discussion followed about use of Sacred Heart Chapel. Motion to accept policy by Joe Leonard. Second by Mike Finn. Property Abatement: St Mary's asbestos abatement bid came in under $7,000. Demolition specs are being developed. Antique auction brought in a disappointing $20,000, less expenses. We would not recommend the company that handled the sale. Discussion followed about value of salvage items in St Mary's Church. New rectory bid was accepted. Closing set for April 24th. The Catholic Historical Center at St. Boniface still working on financing. The parish is pursuing options for St. Irenaeus. Discussion followed. New Business: None Faith Facility: Aluminum doors have been ordered to replace defective wooden doors. Trees and shrubs are to be planted April 24th by Trees Forever. Canopy over handicap entrance with heat tape to be installed. Prince of Peace School Report: Handout - Christy said that the tickets for the Sunset Social that is to be held June 5th and the raffle chances for the Pot O’ Blue and Gold are on sale. Commission Reports: Parish Life Commission: No report Liturgical & Spiritual Life Commission: Lector training being conducted with another session scheduled for April 22nd. Finance Commission: Meeting postponed until April 22nd. Collections in the first two weeks of April were very good. Faith Formation Commission: Written report - Changing the time of Religious Education from Sunday mornings to Wednesday evenings. Evangelization: Stan reported that Jason Evert will be appearing in Iowa City for three days in October. A Prince of Peace Parish retreat is being planned for January 2010. Stewardship: Meeting cancelled. Odelia reported that Mary Jo Dopson and Ryan Steines are attending the Institute. Father Tony asked for prayers for the success of the Diocesan Capital Campaign. Prince of Peace may be the first parish in the Diocese to start the campaign. The Diocesan Planning Committee is discussing the possibility of combining six deaneries to just three or four. Closing Prayer: Prayer of St Francis. Next Meeting will be May 21st @ 7:00 pm in the church. Respectfully submitted Marilou Finn