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PRINCE OF PEACE COUNCIL MINUTES
June 15 , 2006
Walking Together, Growing in Faith”
Opening Prayer: Sister Mary Ann Phelan and all Council Members said the opening prayer, followed by a reading from 2 Corinthians and silent reflection on our service to the Pastoral Council.
Roll Call:
Members present: Father Tony Herold, Father Thom Hennen, Mary Beth Butt, Jim DeMong, Kathleen DeMong, Denise Laufenberg, Joseph Leonard, Marlys Lyons, Beverly Putman, Charles Rutledge, Tom VanBuer,
Lenny Weih, Odelia Schrunk, Mike Rastrelli and Sister Mary Ann Phelan.
Deacons Present: Jeff Schuetzle
High School Representative: None
School Board Representative: None
Faith Facilities: Dick Roberts
Staff Present: Annette Lyons, Betty Mantsch
Finance Commission: None
Excused Absent: Cathy Eggers, Mark Regenwether, Kara Seitz, Art Donart, Brenda Bertram, Dave Schnier,
Mike Pittman, Ed Kross
Guests: Kathy DeBo, Susie Wilden, Ray Wilden, and Sister Kathy Holland
Approval of Agenda: Sister Mary Ann requested we move D. Farewell to Outgoing Members to the end of Meeting from New Business.
Approval of Minutes: Approved as printed.
Communications: Mary Beth stated that she had a communication on helping the Graf family after the fire of their home. Father Tony mentioned that he talked with the family and decided we would take up a collection for the family. It was decided that we would respond and do what was necessary for any disaster among our parish family.
Pastor’s Report: Father Tony wanted to express his appreciation to this council and is looking forward to working with the new council. Sister Kathy Holland will be replacing Sister Mary Ann Phelan. Father also mentioned he was at a retreat at New Mallory Monastery, which Father highly recommends for any of us. Father mentioned he was in Iowa City for the 3-day annual Clergy Institute for a period of prayer and study. Father mentioned that we have two ordinations, one of which is Father Ron (Gabriel) Hodges who will be coming back to Clinton for a Mass of Thanksgiving on July 12th followed by a reception at the Education Center. The Mass will be held at Sacred Heart church. Father also mentioned having a core group of people look at the possibilities of making the St. Boniface church a Catholic Cultural Center.
Open Discussion: Hospitality and Pastoral Goals: Odelia presented copies of the Parish Stewardship Committee Mission Statement and Parish Stewardship Prayer proposed to the Pastoral Council by the Devotional Life and Parish Stewardship Committees. Discussion followed on how and where to have it made available, possibly on the back of our Parish prayer card. It will be decided how to implement the prayer into our devotional life. We also talked about ways of becoming a more welcoming parish. It was suggested that maybe pictures of members running for council are put on the bulletin board and also new parishioners’ pictures should also be displayed. Many other ideas such as having Ushers/Greeters wear badges so that they are easily recognized. Kathy DeBo mentioned that in many of the other churches the Ushers/Greeters do wear badges. It was also recommended that maybe the members of the Pastoral Council should also wear badges. It was thought that maybe parishioners need to know who the members of their Pastoral Council are. Training of the Ushers/Greeters would be necessary along with some written guidelines. Much discussion followed.
Old Business:
Election Results: Joe gave the results of the election and welcomed Marc Smith, Mary Jo Dopson, Steve Cahoy and Sister Kathy to the council.
New Business:
A. Choose discussion Topic for August 17, 2006 Meeting: Closed Meeting, Orientation Meeting for new Pastoral
Council Members.
B. Discussion for Officer Elections for 2006-2007: Joe stated that we would need President, Vice-President and
Secretary.
C. Proposed Budget: Mike Rastrelli passed out copies of the proposed budget noting some of the items that will be
increased in the budget.
Faith Facility Report: Written report submitted. Dick Roberts stated there would be a meeting June 20th with RDG, Estes and Brother William and the Liturgical Design committee. At that time the concepts of the schematic design will be reviewed with the day spent achieving a design to present to the Faith Facilities committee at 6:00 pm. Estes will do a budget analysis based on the design picked.
Prince of Peace School Report: None
COMMISSION REPORTS:
Parish Life: Written report submitted. Mary Beth reported that the Parish Directories would be passed out at the Ice Cream Social to be held June 25th from 2:00 to 4:00 pm with Father Jim Vrba being especially invited to express our appreciation for him and his help these past few months.
Liturgical & Spiritual Life Commission: No meeting held
Social Action Commission: Written reports submitted. Habitat for Humanity reported that the digging will begin on the first house and a second family has been chosen. St Paul Lutheran Church will sponsor them completely.
Finance Commission: Mike Rastrelli reported in New Business under Proposed Budget.
Faith Formation: Written reports submitted. Marlys stated all was covered in the report, noting that the Marian event went very well for the first time, with suggestions that in the future we have the program again in May.
Farewell to Outgoing Members: Sister Mary Ann and Marlys were the only outgoing members present. All of the council members read the Psalms for Servants and Sister Mary Ann and Marlys read the outgoing prayer together. Father Tony presented the plaques with words of gratitude. We then had the prayer and blessing.
Next meeting August 17, 2006 at 6:00 pm at St. Boniface Hall.
Respectfully submitted: Beverly Putman