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PRINCE OF PEACE COUNCIL MINUTES
September 17, 2009
“Walking Together, Growing in Faith”

Father opened the meeting by stressing that all elected members of the council are eligible to run for President and Vice-President with the exception of Bev Putman who will remain as Secretary. Father reiterated what each position involved.

Opening Prayer: Father Tony developed the opening prayer in light of the elections tonight. A reading of the Holy Gospel according to John was read by Deacon Jeff. Reflections read by Mary Jo Dopson, Steve DeBo and Sr. Kathy and Fr. Thom on “who we are as a Prince of Peace Pastoral Council,” followed by a prayer to the Holy Spirit by all.

Father passed out slips for all to fill out for President, then Vice-President with the following being elected. Steve Cahoy; President, Mary Jo Dopson, Vice-President; and Bev Putman remaining as Secretary.

Roll Call: Father Tony Herold, Father Thom Hennen, Mary Beth Butt, Steve Cahoy, Steve DeBo, Mary Jo Dopson, Marilou Finn, Steve Mangler, Charlie Minnick, Beverly Putman, Stan Tenboer, Odelia Schrunk, Mike Rastrelli, and Sr. Kathy Holland.
Deacons: Jeff Schuetzle
High School Representative: None
School Board Representative: Ed O’Neill
Staff Present: Brenda Bertram, Dave Schnier
Finance Commission: None
Excused Absent: Mike Finn, Lenny Weih, Ed Kross
Guest Commentary: None
Approval of Agenda: Amended to add under Old Business: Diocesan Capital Campaign; Corporate Meeting; and HIN1 Outbreak. Stan Tenboer made a motion to add the above under Old Business, seconded by Mary Jo Dopson.
Communications: Father Tony stated that he had received a letter from Ray Giminez stating how much they would like the rectory.
Approval of Minutes: Amended to add under Finance and Administration that any funds returned over our target will have a 50% return. Also under Liturgical & Spiritual Life, the Mass and Confession schedule has yet to be determined and is still pending.

Pastors Report: Fr. Tony mentioned how blessed our Parish is. There was a special Finance Council meeting to decide how to handle the great gift from Clair Adams and his brother. We will be using the one million to pay off on our loan and the balance is in a Money Market account. Father also mentioned there was a Corporate Board meeting in Iowa City with Mike Rastrelli and Odelia Schrunk attending along with Father.

Old Business:

      A. Diocesan Capital Campaign: Father showed a film on the Campaign and emphasized the importance of this campaign. Some discussion followed.

      B. Corporate Board Meeting: Mike Rastrelli reported on the meeting covering the Diocesan Capital Campaign and the Annual Diocesan Appeal among other topics. The Diocesan Campaign should be completed by December 31, 2009.

      C. Need Policy on Announcements at Mass: A sub-committee headed by Brenda Bertram will come up with a policy and procedure to follow. A handout from another church is attached as an example. Discussion followed. The council would like to have a proposal by the next Pastoral Council meeting. Charlie Minnick, Mary Jo Dopson and Bev Putman will work with Brenda.

      D. Disaster Preparedness: Dave Schnier reported on the need for a policy on Disaster Preparedness by concentrating on the items that most pertain to our area. Need a committee to work with Dave on preparing this policy. Steve Cahoy, Steve Mangler along with Dave Frett will work with Dave Schnier on this policy.

Faith Facility Report: Father stated this report will probably be ending as we are now in our new building. We still have the signage and the canopy over the handicapped entrance to be completed in the near future. Father stated that the Witt family, on behalf of Maureen, will be donating stained glass windows for the Blessed Sacrament Chapel.

Prince of Peace School Report: Written report submitted. Ed O’Neill mentioned the high school students will be listening to nationally known speaker, Jason Evert. A policy will be adopted soon for anything that has the name of the school, such as t-shirts, caps, etc. An ad-hoc committee has been formed to cover the grading policies.

COMMISSION REPORTS:

Parish Life: Mary Beth mentioned the upcoming Pork Dinner.

Liturgical & Spiritual Life Commission: Father Thom mentioned that we now have the statues of Mary and Joseph in their proper place. Children’s Liturgy of the Word will be starting soon and they are planning a server appreciation dinner. Father also mentioned the 14-hour Adoration that went well.

Social Action Commission: Father said with Marc Smith leaving the Council we will need to fill his position with the Social Action Commission with a member of the Council. Father stated a lot going on with one of them being the Peru Initiative of Spiritual Bouquets and the Habitat for Humanity with Steve and Kerry Notz being the recipients. It would be nice if our Parish could donate a couple of lots to Habitat as they are looking for lots. Pro-Life is very active and the Crop Walk is coming up.

Finance Commission: No report but in Ed’s absence Dave mentioned the ADA weekend coming up.

Faith Formation: Written report submitted. Mary Jo mentioned they will be back on track after summer break. Mary Jo said they have many programs going.

Evangelization Committee: Father Thom stated the “Footsteps for God” series went very well during the summer. Stan Tenboer is looking for a place to show the series.

Stewardship Committee: Odelia stated that the Ministry Fair went well. The Welcoming group is progressing well with the addition of some new parishioners joining the group. Dave mentioned that the people that signed up during the Ministry Fair have all been distributed to the right committees. Dave then mentioned a webinar discussing Hospitality will be shown on Thursday, September 24th, and if we know of any Ushers, Greeters, etc. that would like to come and view this webinar to contact him.

Father Thom gave us a surprise by telling us that he will be going to Mexico for the month of January to study Spanish.

Next meeting will be October 15, 2009 @ 7:00 p.m. at the Parish Office.

Father Thom led us in closing prayer ending with the “Our Father.”

We closed with singing Happy Birthday and treats for Father Tony’s birthday.

Respectfully submitted,
Bev Putman

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Home Mass Schedule New Member Registration Events Who Are We? Online Donation/Payment Electronic Transfer Form Stewardship 2011 Stewardship Renewal Report Stewardship Handbook Stewardship Committment Card Contact Us Pastoral Council Parish Organization Chart Meeting Minutes 2010 Parish Survey Report Parish Planning Presentation Parish Newsletters Parish Communication Policy History Our Founding Churches Recent Milestones Youth Ministry Prince of Peace Catholic School C.E.W. Pax Christi What Is Pax Christi? Peace Soup Lenten Program 2012 Links Peru Task Force Sapillica, Peru Peru Dinner 2011 Our New Church Facts About Our Church Architect's Comments Treasures from Founding Churches	PRINCE OF PEACE COUNCIL MINUTES September 17, 2009 “Walking Together, Growing in Faith” Father opened the meeting by stressing that all elected members of the council are eligible to run for President and Vice-President with the exception of Bev Putman who will remain as Secretary. Father reiterated what each position involved. Opening Prayer: Father Tony developed the opening prayer in light of the elections tonight. A reading of the Holy Gospel according to John was read by Deacon Jeff. Reflections read by Mary Jo Dopson, Steve DeBo and Sr. Kathy and Fr. Thom on “who we are as a Prince of Peace Pastoral Council,” followed by a prayer to the Holy Spirit by all. Father passed out slips for all to fill out for President, then Vice-President with the following being elected. Steve Cahoy; President, Mary Jo Dopson, Vice-President; and Bev Putman remaining as Secretary. Roll Call: Father Tony Herold, Father Thom Hennen, Mary Beth Butt, Steve Cahoy, Steve DeBo, Mary Jo Dopson, Marilou Finn, Steve Mangler, Charlie Minnick, Beverly Putman, Stan Tenboer, Odelia Schrunk, Mike Rastrelli, and Sr. Kathy Holland. Deacons: Jeff Schuetzle High School Representative: None School Board Representative: Ed O’Neill Staff Present: Brenda Bertram, Dave Schnier Finance Commission: None Excused Absent: Mike Finn, Lenny Weih, Ed Kross Guest Commentary: None Approval of Agenda: Amended to add under Old Business: Diocesan Capital Campaign; Corporate Meeting; and HIN1 Outbreak. Stan Tenboer made a motion to add the above under Old Business, seconded by Mary Jo Dopson. Communications: Father Tony stated that he had received a letter from Ray Giminez stating how much they would like the rectory. Approval of Minutes: Amended to add under Finance and Administration that any funds returned over our target will have a 50% return. Also under Liturgical & Spiritual Life, the Mass and Confession schedule has yet to be determined and is still pending. Pastors Report: Fr. Tony mentioned how blessed our Parish is. There was a special Finance Council meeting to decide how to handle the great gift from Clair Adams and his brother. We will be using the one million to pay off on our loan and the balance is in a Money Market account. Father also mentioned there was a Corporate Board meeting in Iowa City with Mike Rastrelli and Odelia Schrunk attending along with Father. Old Business: A. Diocesan Capital Campaign: Father showed a film on the Campaign and emphasized the importance of this campaign. Some discussion followed. B. Corporate Board Meeting: Mike Rastrelli reported on the meeting covering the Diocesan Capital Campaign and the Annual Diocesan Appeal among other topics. The Diocesan Campaign should be completed by December 31, 2009. C. Need Policy on Announcements at Mass: A sub-committee headed by Brenda Bertram will come up with a policy and procedure to follow. A handout from another church is attached as an example. Discussion followed. The council would like to have a proposal by the next Pastoral Council meeting. Charlie Minnick, Mary Jo Dopson and Bev Putman will work with Brenda. D. Disaster Preparedness: Dave Schnier reported on the need for a policy on Disaster Preparedness by concentrating on the items that most pertain to our area. Need a committee to work with Dave on preparing this policy. Steve Cahoy, Steve Mangler along with Dave Frett will work with Dave Schnier on this policy. Faith Facility Report: Father stated this report will probably be ending as we are now in our new building. We still have the signage and the canopy over the handicapped entrance to be completed in the near future. Father stated that the Witt family, on behalf of Maureen, will be donating stained glass windows for the Blessed Sacrament Chapel. Prince of Peace School Report: Written report submitted. Ed O’Neill mentioned the high school students will be listening to nationally known speaker, Jason Evert. A policy will be adopted soon for anything that has the name of the school, such as t-shirts, caps, etc. An ad-hoc committee has been formed to cover the grading policies. COMMISSION REPORTS: Parish Life: Mary Beth mentioned the upcoming Pork Dinner. Liturgical & Spiritual Life Commission: Father Thom mentioned that we now have the statues of Mary and Joseph in their proper place. Children’s Liturgy of the Word will be starting soon and they are planning a server appreciation dinner. Father also mentioned the 14-hour Adoration that went well. Social Action Commission: Father said with Marc Smith leaving the Council we will need to fill his position with the Social Action Commission with a member of the Council. Father stated a lot going on with one of them being the Peru Initiative of Spiritual Bouquets and the Habitat for Humanity with Steve and Kerry Notz being the recipients. It would be nice if our Parish could donate a couple of lots to Habitat as they are looking for lots. Pro-Life is very active and the Crop Walk is coming up. Finance Commission: No report but in Ed’s absence Dave mentioned the ADA weekend coming up. Faith Formation: Written report submitted. Mary Jo mentioned they will be back on track after summer break. Mary Jo said they have many programs going. Evangelization Committee: Father Thom stated the “Footsteps for God” series went very well during the summer. Stan Tenboer is looking for a place to show the series. Stewardship Committee: Odelia stated that the Ministry Fair went well. The Welcoming group is progressing well with the addition of some new parishioners joining the group. Dave mentioned that the people that signed up during the Ministry Fair have all been distributed to the right committees. Dave then mentioned a webinar discussing Hospitality will be shown on Thursday, September 24th, and if we know of any Ushers, Greeters, etc. that would like to come and view this webinar to contact him. Father Thom gave us a surprise by telling us that he will be going to Mexico for the month of January to study Spanish. Next meeting will be October 15, 2009 @ 7:00 p.m. at the Parish Office. Father Thom led us in closing prayer ending with the “Our Father.” We closed with singing Happy Birthday and treats for Father Tony’s birthday. Respectfully submitted, Bev Putman