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PRINCE OF PEACE COUNCIL MINUTES
October 20, 2005
"Walking Together, Growing in Faith"
Opening Prayer: Sister Mary Ann Phelan and President Joe Leonard led us in the opening prayer. Each person present offered a petition to Mary, Mother of God, followed by the "Hail Mary."
Roll Call: Members present: Father Tony Herold, Father Thom Hennen, Mary Beth Butt, Fran Cornwell, Jim DeMong, Kathleen DeMong, Kathy Eggers, Michelle Griffin, Denise Laufenberg, Joseph Leonard, Marlys Lyons, Charles Rutledge, Lenny Weih, Odelia Schrunk, Michael Rastrelli, Sister Mary Ann Phelan
Deacons Present: Jeff Schuetzle
High School Representative: Kara Seitz
School Board Representative: Diana Gray
Faith Facilities: Dick Roberts
Staff Present: Brenda Bertram, Annette Lyons, Dave Schnier
Finance Commission: Ed Kross
Excused Absent: Beverly Putman, Tom VanBuer, Bart VanderBleek, Art Donart, Ray Hilgendorf, Betty Mantsch
Guests: Nancy Peart, Sharon Roling, and Janelle Kross
Approval of Agenda: Added ACRE report, viability study, and open discussion period. Approved.
Communications: None
Approval of Minutes: Approved as printed.
Pastor's Report: Fr. Tony mentioned that later in the meeting there would be time for open discussion. He was recently appointed as Dean for the Clinton Deanery. He was impressed with the "Taste of Peru" gathering. Father mentioned that 52 teens would be leaving for NCYC next Wednesday night. He said that the Instruments of Peace project is going well. Next he reported about a workshop he attended in Riverside, Iowa. He learned about a program that will be started next fall in the Diocese called " Why Catholic?" The program responds to three challenges that the Catholic Church faces today. Our parish will take part in this project. Charlene Builema, the editor of the Clinton Herald, interviewed Betty Mantsch, Dave Schnier, and Fr. Tony about the various activities occurring in the parish. Fr. Tony said to watch for this good news in the paper. Pizza potlucks have been held so we can talk to families in our school about various issues affecting the school and parish. Fr. Tony thanked all who helped with this year's Pork Dinner. Finally, he reminded all pastoral council representatives to be involved in our parish events.
Presentation of ACRE results: Principal Nancy Peart, Campus Minister Sharon Roling, and religion teacher Janelle Kross were responsible for reporting the ACRE (Assessment of Catechesis/Religious Education) results from Prince of Peace School. Students in grades 5, 8, and 11 are assessed. The test measures faith knowledge and the affective domain. The results showed that the students are growing in their knowledge of the Catholic Church. Curriculum changes and new textbooks contributed to the growth in all three grade levels.
Old Business:
Viability Study: Joe Leonard reported that Fr. Tony, Connie Kissack, Betty Mantsch, and he had completed the study. The results indicated that we are doing a good job in our parish. We are a viable parish. This report will be turned in to the Diocese.
New Business:
Pastoral Council Picture: Joe Leonard mentioned that we had taken this picture prior to our meeting. This picture will be put in our new parish directory.
Faith Facility Report: Dick Roberts reported about the October 8 Master Planning Workshop. He said there were 57 people present. The people first heard a presentation by Brother William. Following the presentation, the people were divided into four groups. The groups brainstormed answers to a list of questions presented by Joe Lang. The groups then came together and shared their ideas. Joe Lang stated his excitement about the agreement between groups about building a unique church. He could feel the unity among the people present. RDG will develop an architectural plan and then meet again with the Faith Facility members. This plan will be presented to our parish in January.
Prince of Peace School Report: A written report was submitted. Diana Gray gave an overview of the report. She said the middle school service day went well. Some old windows will be replaced in the elementary building. An energy audit will soon take place.
COMMISSION REPORTS:
Parish Life: Sister Mary Ann reported that the parish directory project is going well. She encouraged all to get their picture appointments made.
Liturgical and Spiritual Life Commission: A written report was submitted. Denise Laufenberg sa
id they are excited about making the Peace Rosary Beads and the Peace Prayer Book. Children's Choir is up and going. The adult choir will begin this Sunday at 11:00. Social Action Commission; A written report was submitted. Lenny Weih said that Habitat for Humanity needs board members from our parish. A Victory Center dinner will be held next Wednesday. Their group discussed goals for the year.
Finance Commission: Ed Kross said his commission is moderately concerned with envelope giving. Over the last several years, income from envelopes had increased. Now we are $500 to $600 per week below budget. In September, our parish needed to make up for the ADA shortage. We are anticipating a large increase in heating costs. We will take up additional collections to cover the heating costs. Our parishioners need to be reminded to keep up regular envelope giving.
Faith Formation: A written report was submitted. Marlys Lyons asked if anyone had any questions. No questions were raised.
OPEN DISCUSSION:
Joe Leonard and Father Tony explained that this would be a new part of each council meeting. Each person present was given a chance to voice any questions, concerns, or issues that might be on one's mind concerning our parish. A lengthy discussion followed. Joe reminded people to write down their ideas and share them next month, too. Joe asked which item we should discuss next month. Several people mentioned issues concerning the youth of our parish. Fr. Tony suggested that we invite the youth who will have gone to NCYC to come and share with us at our November council meeting. While they are here, they can share anything with us they would like, and we can ask them for their viewpoints.
Father Tony led us in our closing prayer.
NEXT MEETING; Thursday, November 17, 2005, 7:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted: Marlys Lyons

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Home Mass Schedule Events Who Are We? Contact Us Pastoral Council History Youth Ministry Links Sapillica, Peru Building Peace Pastor's Letter Prayer Our New Church Church Images 3D VirtualTour Construction Pictures Groundbreaking	Untitled Document PRINCE OF PEACE COUNCIL MINUTES October 20, 2005 "Walking Together, Growing in Faith" Opening Prayer: Sister Mary Ann Phelan and President Joe Leonard led us in the opening prayer. Each person present offered a petition to Mary, Mother of God, followed by the "Hail Mary." Roll Call: Members present: Father Tony Herold, Father Thom Hennen, Mary Beth Butt, Fran Cornwell, Jim DeMong, Kathleen DeMong, Kathy Eggers, Michelle Griffin, Denise Laufenberg, Joseph Leonard, Marlys Lyons, Charles Rutledge, Lenny Weih, Odelia Schrunk, Michael Rastrelli, Sister Mary Ann Phelan Deacons Present: Jeff Schuetzle High School Representative: Kara Seitz School Board Representative: Diana Gray Faith Facilities: Dick Roberts Staff Present: Brenda Bertram, Annette Lyons, Dave Schnier Finance Commission: Ed Kross Excused Absent: Beverly Putman, Tom VanBuer, Bart VanderBleek, Art Donart, Ray Hilgendorf, Betty Mantsch Guests: Nancy Peart, Sharon Roling, and Janelle Kross Approval of Agenda: Added ACRE report, viability study, and open discussion period. Approved. Communications: None Approval of Minutes: Approved as printed. Pastor's Report: Fr. Tony mentioned that later in the meeting there would be time for open discussion. He was recently appointed as Dean for the Clinton Deanery. He was impressed with the "Taste of Peru" gathering. Father mentioned that 52 teens would be leaving for NCYC next Wednesday night. He said that the Instruments of Peace project is going well. Next he reported about a workshop he attended in Riverside, Iowa. He learned about a program that will be started next fall in the Diocese called " Why Catholic?" The program responds to three challenges that the Catholic Church faces today. Our parish will take part in this project. Charlene Builema, the editor of the Clinton Herald, interviewed Betty Mantsch, Dave Schnier, and Fr. Tony about the various activities occurring in the parish. Fr. Tony said to watch for this good news in the paper. Pizza potlucks have been held so we can talk to families in our school about various issues affecting the school and parish. Fr. Tony thanked all who helped with this year's Pork Dinner. Finally, he reminded all pastoral council representatives to be involved in our parish events. Presentation of ACRE results: Principal Nancy Peart, Campus Minister Sharon Roling, and religion teacher Janelle Kross were responsible for reporting the ACRE (Assessment of Catechesis/Religious Education) results from Prince of Peace School. Students in grades 5, 8, and 11 are assessed. The test measures faith knowledge and the affective domain. The results showed that the students are growing in their knowledge of the Catholic Church. Curriculum changes and new textbooks contributed to the growth in all three grade levels. Old Business: Viability Study: Joe Leonard reported that Fr. Tony, Connie Kissack, Betty Mantsch, and he had completed the study. The results indicated that we are doing a good job in our parish. We are a viable parish. This report will be turned in to the Diocese. New Business: Pastoral Council Picture: Joe Leonard mentioned that we had taken this picture prior to our meeting. This picture will be put in our new parish directory. Faith Facility Report: Dick Roberts reported about the October 8 Master Planning Workshop. He said there were 57 people present. The people first heard a presentation by Brother William. Following the presentation, the people were divided into four groups. The groups brainstormed answers to a list of questions presented by Joe Lang. The groups then came together and shared their ideas. Joe Lang stated his excitement about the agreement between groups about building a unique church. He could feel the unity among the people present. RDG will develop an architectural plan and then meet again with the Faith Facility members. This plan will be presented to our parish in January. Prince of Peace School Report: A written report was submitted. Diana Gray gave an overview of the report. She said the middle school service day went well. Some old windows will be replaced in the elementary building. An energy audit will soon take place. COMMISSION REPORTS: Parish Life: Sister Mary Ann reported that the parish directory project is going well. She encouraged all to get their picture appointments made. Liturgical and Spiritual Life Commission: A written report was submitted. Denise Laufenberg sa id they are excited about making the Peace Rosary Beads and the Peace Prayer Book. Children's Choir is up and going. The adult choir will begin this Sunday at 11:00. Social Action Commission; A written report was submitted. Lenny Weih said that Habitat for Humanity needs board members from our parish. A Victory Center dinner will be held next Wednesday. Their group discussed goals for the year. Finance Commission: Ed Kross said his commission is moderately concerned with envelope giving. Over the last several years, income from envelopes had increased. Now we are $500 to $600 per week below budget. In September, our parish needed to make up for the ADA shortage. We are anticipating a large increase in heating costs. We will take up additional collections to cover the heating costs. Our parishioners need to be reminded to keep up regular envelope giving. Faith Formation: A written report was submitted. Marlys Lyons asked if anyone had any questions. No questions were raised. OPEN DISCUSSION: Joe Leonard and Father Tony explained that this would be a new part of each council meeting. Each person present was given a chance to voice any questions, concerns, or issues that might be on one's mind concerning our parish. A lengthy discussion followed. Joe reminded people to write down their ideas and share them next month, too. Joe asked which item we should discuss next month. Several people mentioned issues concerning the youth of our parish. Fr. Tony suggested that we invite the youth who will have gone to NCYC to come and share with us at our November council meeting. While they are here, they can share anything with us they would like, and we can ask them for their viewpoints. Father Tony led us in our closing prayer. NEXT MEETING; Thursday, November 17, 2005, 7:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted: Marlys Lyons