Jesus Christ Prince of Peace Parish

PRINCE OF PEACE COUNCIL MINUTES
November 15 , 2007
“Walking Together, Growing in Faith”

Opening Prayer: Scripture Readings from Isaiah, St. Paul to the Ephesians, St. paul to the Corinthians and Matthew. These readings were picked because today is the feast of the Dedication of the Carhedral of Davenport.
Roll Call: Members present: Father Tony Herold, Mary Beth Butt, Steve Cahoy, Fran Cornwell, Jim DeMong, Mary Jo Dopson, Kathy Eggers, Joe Leonard, Beverly Putman, Marc Smith, Stanley Tenboer, Tom Van Buer, Lenny Weih, Odelia Schrunk
Deacons Present: Jeff Schuetzle
High School Representative: Alexa Tuescher
School Board Representative: None
Faith Facilities: Dick Roberts
Staff Present: Brenda Bertram, Betty Mantsch, Dave Schnier
Finance Commission: Ed Kross
Excused Absent: Fr. Thom Hennen, Steve DeBo, Michael Rastrelli, Sr. Kathy Holland, Mike Pittman
Guest Commentary: Kathy DeMong – will report on Evangelization Committee.
Approval of Agenda: Approved as printed.
Communications: None
Approval of Minutes: Approved as printed.

Pastor’s Report: Written report included. Father Tony stated that he and Father Thom would be working on organizing an In-House Parish Mission to be held February 25-26-27. It will focus on the Eucharist as a way of life. Father mentioned that on Sunday there will be a presentation of Peru Revisited at St. Boniface Hall about 2:15 p.m. Father also mentioned the Christmas schedule this year will be the same as in the past. Father mentioned the diocese is preparing to emerge from the bankruptcy and it is time for a new beginning for the diocese. Father announced Betty Mantsch has resigned from her DRE position. Betty has graciously agreed to stay until May.

Facilities Report: No written report. Dick Roberts said they have the final figure bringing the total to $5,270,387. Footings are almost complete. Steel has all been delivered and will work on all days possible. Alliant has installed new power poles. It was mentioned the GMax figure doesn’t include furnishings.

Commission/Committee Assignments: Lenny passed around a sheet for the members who were not at the meeting last month to fill out which commission they are on.
Diocesan Pastoral Council: Lenny said that the Bishop is establishing a new Pastoral Council for the Diocese and will be meeting for the first time this coming Sunday. Father said that Lenny and Jennifer Troxel will be representing our Parish.
Prince of Peace Property Abatement Committee: Dave Schnier said the first meeting was held on November 1st and the next meeting will be December 6th. The purpose of this committee is to decrease the amount of property by the Parish. Some consideration was given to donating St. Irenaeus and to research plans for possible demolition of St. Mary church, plus plans for disposition of the St. Mary property, the rectory and also St. Boniface Hall.

New Business:
1. Discussion Topic – Pastoral Council Survey Question #5 – “What is the greatest spiritual hunger that you detect in our parishioners”? There was high-quality and lengthy discussion on this subject. Some items mentioned were developing a personal relationship with God, CEW, and Bible Studies. (list of items mentioned on separate sheet) Lenny mentioned this was the best discussion we have had so far.
Prince of Peace School Report: No report.

COMMISSION REPORTS:
Parish Life Commission: No written report. Fran reported on the salad luncheon and said there was good fellowship. Bev attended the Catholic Historical Center at St. Boniface meeting and reported they are working on the 501-3c and getting estimates for electrical and plumbing needs.
Liturgical & Spiritual Commission: No written report. Father Tony, in Father Thom’s absence, said there will be a meeting on Saturday.
Social Action Commission: No written report. Marc Smith said there was no meeting. Next meeting will be in January.
Finance Commission: Ed Kross said they won’t meet until next week.
Faith Formation Commission: Written report submitted. Mary Jo mentioned the Riley program has been cancelled and also mentioned the Peru Revisited program.
       A. Evangelization Committee: Written report submitted. Kathy mentioned that Sr. Judy Herold will be coming to present her Coming Home program.
Stewardship Committee: Written report submitted. Letter also attached that will be sent to all Commission Chairpersons.   Jim basically told everyone the importance of letting everyone know we are grateful for all who participate in any of the various ministries. Members of the Stewardship committee will be available to help call everyone who has done any volunteering in any ministry and thank them.

Next Meeting January 17, 2008 at 7:00 P.M.

Father mentioned the Open House at the Rectory on January 6.

Father Tony led us in our Parish Prayer.

Social time and Thanksgiving treats.

Respectfully submitted
Bev Putman



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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	PRINCE OF PEACE COUNCIL MINUTES November 15 , 2007 “Walking Together, Growing in Faith” Opening Prayer: Scripture Readings from Isaiah, St. Paul to the Ephesians, St. paul to the Corinthians and Matthew. These readings were picked because today is the feast of the Dedication of the Carhedral of Davenport. Roll Call: Members present: Father Tony Herold, Mary Beth Butt, Steve Cahoy, Fran Cornwell, Jim DeMong, Mary Jo Dopson, Kathy Eggers, Joe Leonard, Beverly Putman, Marc Smith, Stanley Tenboer, Tom Van Buer, Lenny Weih, Odelia Schrunk Deacons Present: Jeff Schuetzle High School Representative: Alexa Tuescher School Board Representative: None Faith Facilities: Dick Roberts Staff Present: Brenda Bertram, Betty Mantsch, Dave Schnier Finance Commission: Ed Kross Excused Absent: Fr. Thom Hennen, Steve DeBo, Michael Rastrelli, Sr. Kathy Holland, Mike Pittman Guest Commentary: Kathy DeMong – will report on Evangelization Committee. Approval of Agenda: Approved as printed. Communications: None Approval of Minutes: Approved as printed. Pastor’s Report: Written report included. Father Tony stated that he and Father Thom would be working on organizing an In-House Parish Mission to be held February 25-26-27. It will focus on the Eucharist as a way of life. Father mentioned that on Sunday there will be a presentation of Peru Revisited at St. Boniface Hall about 2:15 p.m. Father also mentioned the Christmas schedule this year will be the same as in the past. Father mentioned the diocese is preparing to emerge from the bankruptcy and it is time for a new beginning for the diocese. Father announced Betty Mantsch has resigned from her DRE position. Betty has graciously agreed to stay until May. Facilities Report: No written report. Dick Roberts said they have the final figure bringing the total to $5,270,387. Footings are almost complete. Steel has all been delivered and will work on all days possible. Alliant has installed new power poles. It was mentioned the GMax figure doesn’t include furnishings. Old Business: Commission/Committee Assignments: Lenny passed around a sheet for the members who were not at the meeting last month to fill out which commission they are on. Diocesan Pastoral Council: Lenny said that the Bishop is establishing a new Pastoral Council for the Diocese and will be meeting for the first time this coming Sunday. Father said that Lenny and Jennifer Troxel will be representing our Parish. Prince of Peace Property Abatement Committee: Dave Schnier said the first meeting was held on November 1st and the next meeting will be December 6th. The purpose of this committee is to decrease the amount of property by the Parish. Some consideration was given to donating St. Irenaeus and to research plans for possible demolition of St. Mary church, plus plans for disposition of the St. Mary property, the rectory and also St. Boniface Hall. New Business: Discussion Topic – Pastoral Council Survey Question #5 – “What is the greatest spiritual hunger that you detect in our parishioners”? There was high-quality and lengthy discussion on this subject. Some items mentioned were developing a personal relationship with God, CEW, and Bible Studies. (list of items mentioned on separate sheet) Lenny mentioned this was the best discussion we have had so far. Prince of Peace School Report: No report. COMMISSION REPORTS: Parish Life Commission: No written report. Fran reported on the salad luncheon and said there was good fellowship. Bev attended the Catholic Historical Center at St. Boniface meeting and reported they are working on the 501-3c and getting estimates for electrical and plumbing needs. Liturgical & Spiritual Commission: No written report. Father Tony, in Father Thom’s absence, said there will be a meeting on Saturday. Social Action Commission: No written report. Marc Smith said there was no meeting. Next meeting will be in January. Finance Commission: Ed Kross said they won’t meet until next week. Faith Formation Commission: Written report submitted. Mary Jo mentioned the Riley program has been cancelled and also mentioned the Peru Revisited program. A. Evangelization Committee: Written report submitted. Kathy mentioned that Sr. Judy Herold will be coming to present her Coming Home program. Stewardship Committee: Written report submitted. Letter also attached that will be sent to all Commission Chairpersons. Jim basically told everyone the importance of letting everyone know we are grateful for all who participate in any of the various ministries. Members of the Stewardship committee will be available to help call everyone who has done any volunteering in any ministry and thank them. Next Meeting January 17, 2008 at 7:00 P.M. Father mentioned the Open House at the Rectory on January 6. Father Tony led us in our Parish Prayer. Social time and Thanksgiving treats. Respectfully submitted Bev Putman