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PRINCE OF PEACE COUNCIL MINUTES
November 17, 2005
“Walking Together, Growing in Faith”

Opening Prayer: Sister Mary Ann Phelan and President Joe Leonard led us in the opening prayer, a reading from Gospel of St. Luke, Reflection and a Litany of Thanksgiving.
Roll Call: Members present: Father Tony Herold, Father Thom Hennen, Mary Beth Butt, Fran Cornwell, Jim DeMong, Kathleen DeMong, Kathy Eggers, Denise Laufenberg, Joseph Leonard, Beverly Putman, Charles Rutledge, Tom VanBuer, Lenny Weih, Odelia Schrunk, Michael Rastrelli, Sister Mary Ann Phelan
Deacons Present: Ray Hilgendorf, Jeff Schuetzle
High School Representative: Kara Seitz
School Board Representative: Laurel Decker
Faith Facilities: Mike Pittman
Staff Present: Brenda Bertram, Annette Lyons, Betty Mantsch, Dave Schnier
Finance Commission: Ed Kross
Excused Absent: Marlys Lyons, Bart Vander Bleek, Art Donart, Pat Lennon
Guests: None
Approval of Agenda: Approved as printed and added Advent Quiz.
Communications: None
Approval of Minutes: Approved as printed.

Pastor’s Report: Father Tony said he wanted to thank our youth for being at the meeting, not only to report on the NCYC trip, but also to hear ideas that they may have for our parish and to utilize their talents. Father mentioned the newsletter was in the mail with a special handout prepared by the Communications committee of the Faith Facilities. Father encouraged all to read the newsletter but especially the handout. Father had questions for all of us. “What is it that distinguishes Christianity from all other world Religions”, and “What distinguishes the Catholic Church from other Christian Churches?” Father mentioned these questions because we will be starting a new program in the fall entitled “Why Catholic?” This should start in the fall of 2006 and will be in 6-week segments, in small communities of 8 to 14 people. Father encouraged us to read a couple of articles from the Catholic Messenger.

Open Discussion Presentation by NCYC Youth: Brenda handed out a written agenda of the schedule for the entire time they were at NCYC. She then turned it over to the youth. The youth put together a slide presentation which was done with the music of “Winds of Change”, that was their theme song. It was very well done. They thanked us for letting them come and share their thoughts. The consensus of the students was they enjoyed sharing the Eucharist and their love of God with so many youth from all over the country. Father Thom and Joe Leonard both said they were very proud of all the youth. Father Tony asked them if they had any suggestions for us on what we could do better or do for them. It was suggested we try to get more teens involved in the Life Teen Mass. Joe stressed the need for the teens to contact him, the priests or council members if they have something they would like to talk about. The teens feel it would be a good idea to be involved in the plans for the new church.

Old Business: None

New Business:
Choose Discussion Topic for January 19, 2006 meeting: Joe asked us to choose a topic for discussion. Michelle Griffin suggested Question 4: “How do we develop more of a Musical Ministry?” Father Tony suggested we have Andy Tadlock and Brian Dixon in on this discussion. Father Tony also suggested we look at good approaches for sharing our faith as another topic. Joe stated in our January meeting we will be discussing ways to develop our music ministry. Some discussion followed.
Advent Quiz: Bev passed out a quiz on Advent. “Tis the season to test our skills.”

Faith Facilities Report: A written report was submitted. Mike Pittman reported on many phases being reviewed. The preliminary revised master plan will be distributed at the next meeting. We are looking at building the Administration Offices at the same time as the church. We want it to be a seven-day a week facility. We feel this is very doable.

Prince of Peace School Report: A written report was submitted. Laurel Decker stated the elementary window replacement project is almost complete. Alliant Energy did an energy audit and copies have been distributed. We received a grant for $2000 for automatic door openers to make the building more handicap accessible. Mike Pittman suggested they contact Alliant Energy about rebates for the new windows.
COMMISSION REPORTS:
Parish Life: No written report. Sister Mary Ann talked about the Pictorial Directory going well. The last day scheduled for pictures is November 26^th and there are still a few spots open on November 22^nd. Father asked about the activity pages for the various organizations. Sister said Connie was handling that and Mary Beth Butt offered to check with Connie.
Liturgical & Spiritual Life Commission: No Report. Denise stated that there has not been a meeting since the last council meeting.
Social Action Commission: A written report was submitted. Lenny Weih said the “Taste of Peru” program was well attended. Habitat for Humanity is continuing to raise money and hopes to start construction on their first house in the spring. We are now officially a Pax Christi Parish. Lenny stated they all saw a short video, “Welcoming the Stranger Among Us,” which was produced by the Diocese. It is recommended that the various offices and organizations in the parish, including the school and religious education classes, use it. Chuck Rutledge reported on the Charity committee. They did a total distribution of $2,250 and are reserving some funds in anticipation of requests for heating assistance.
Finance Commission: Ed Kross reported that we will have fuel collections each weekend during the winter, and Ed said it speaks very highly for our parish that they always respond when asked. Responses for increase in Sunday envelope giving was about one-half saying they would increase, and of the one-half that could not increase said they would help with fuel collection. Ed said they have started actively to market the St. Patrick’s property. Dave Schnier reported that we are less than $4000 from our ADA goal or at about 97% of our goal. We are continuing to do some follow-up.
Faith Formation: A written report was submitted. Kathy DeMong reported it is all in the report. Betty Mantsch said that there was an article in the Catholic Messenger about the Catechists’ Inservice held last Wednesday night. The DRE’s and the Clinton and Davenport Deaneries worked for six months setting this up. It is a perfect opportunity for catechists and Catholic school teachers to get together and hear speakers about areas of interest.

Father Thom led us in closing prayer.

NEXT MEETING: Thursday, January 19^th, 2006, 7:00 P.M. at St. Boniface Hall.

Respectfully submitted: Beverly 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	NOV05.doc PRINCE OF PEACE COUNCIL MINUTES November 17, 2005 “Walking Together, Growing in Faith” Opening Prayer: Sister Mary Ann Phelan and President Joe Leonard led us in the opening prayer, a reading from Gospel of St. Luke, Reflection and a Litany of Thanksgiving. Roll Call: Members present: Father Tony Herold, Father Thom Hennen, Mary Beth Butt, Fran Cornwell, Jim DeMong, Kathleen DeMong, Kathy Eggers, Denise Laufenberg, Joseph Leonard, Beverly Putman, Charles Rutledge, Tom VanBuer, Lenny Weih, Odelia Schrunk, Michael Rastrelli, Sister Mary Ann Phelan Deacons Present: Ray Hilgendorf, Jeff Schuetzle High School Representative: Kara Seitz School Board Representative: Laurel Decker Faith Facilities: Mike Pittman Staff Present: Brenda Bertram, Annette Lyons, Betty Mantsch, Dave Schnier Finance Commission: Ed Kross Excused Absent: Marlys Lyons, Bart Vander Bleek, Art Donart, Pat Lennon Guests: None Approval of Agenda: Approved as printed and added Advent Quiz. Communications: None Approval of Minutes: Approved as printed. Pastor’s Report: Father Tony said he wanted to thank our youth for being at the meeting, not only to report on the NCYC trip, but also to hear ideas that they may have for our parish and to utilize their talents. Father mentioned the newsletter was in the mail with a special handout prepared by the Communications committee of the Faith Facilities. Father encouraged all to read the newsletter but especially the handout. Father had questions for all of us. “What is it that distinguishes Christianity from all other world Religions”, and “What distinguishes the Catholic Church from other Christian Churches?” Father mentioned these questions because we will be starting a new program in the fall entitled “Why Catholic?” This should start in the fall of 2006 and will be in 6-week segments, in small communities of 8 to 14 people. Father encouraged us to read a couple of articles from the Catholic Messenger. Open Discussion Presentation by NCYC Youth: Brenda handed out a written agenda of the schedule for the entire time they were at NCYC. She then turned it over to the youth. The youth put together a slide presentation which was done with the music of “Winds of Change”, that was their theme song. It was very well done. They thanked us for letting them come and share their thoughts. The consensus of the students was they enjoyed sharing the Eucharist and their love of God with so many youth from all over the country. Father Thom and Joe Leonard both said they were very proud of all the youth. Father Tony asked them if they had any suggestions for us on what we could do better or do for them. It was suggested we try to get more teens involved in the Life Teen Mass. Joe stressed the need for the teens to contact him, the priests or council members if they have something they would like to talk about. The teens feel it would be a good idea to be involved in the plans for the new church. Old Business: None New Business: Choose Discussion Topic for January 19, 2006 meeting: Joe asked us to choose a topic for discussion. Michelle Griffin suggested Question 4: “How do we develop more of a Musical Ministry?” Father Tony suggested we have Andy Tadlock and Brian Dixon in on this discussion. Father Tony also suggested we look at good approaches for sharing our faith as another topic. Joe stated in our January meeting we will be discussing ways to develop our music ministry. Some discussion followed. Advent Quiz: Bev passed out a quiz on Advent. “Tis the season to test our skills.” Faith Facilities Report: A written report was submitted. Mike Pittman reported on many phases being reviewed. The preliminary revised master plan will be distributed at the next meeting. We are looking at building the Administration Offices at the same time as the church. We want it to be a seven-day a week facility. We feel this is very doable. Prince of Peace School Report: A written report was submitted. Laurel Decker stated the elementary window replacement project is almost complete. Alliant Energy did an energy audit and copies have been distributed. We received a grant for $2000 for automatic door openers to make the building more handicap accessible. Mike Pittman suggested they contact Alliant Energy about rebates for the new windows. COMMISSION REPORTS: Parish Life: No written report. Sister Mary Ann talked about the Pictorial Directory going well. The last day scheduled for pictures is November 26^th and there are still a few spots open on November 22^nd. Father asked about the activity pages for the various organizations. Sister said Connie was handling that and Mary Beth Butt offered to check with Connie. Liturgical & Spiritual Life Commission: No Report. Denise stated that there has not been a meeting since the last council meeting. Social Action Commission: A written report was submitted. Lenny Weih said the “Taste of Peru” program was well attended. Habitat for Humanity is continuing to raise money and hopes to start construction on their first house in the spring. We are now officially a Pax Christi Parish. Lenny stated they all saw a short video, “Welcoming the Stranger Among Us,” which was produced by the Diocese. It is recommended that the various offices and organizations in the parish, including the school and religious education classes, use it. Chuck Rutledge reported on the Charity committee. They did a total distribution of $2,250 and are reserving some funds in anticipation of requests for heating assistance. Finance Commission: Ed Kross reported that we will have fuel collections each weekend during the winter, and Ed said it speaks very highly for our parish that they always respond when asked. Responses for increase in Sunday envelope giving was about one-half saying they would increase, and of the one-half that could not increase said they would help with fuel collection. Ed said they have started actively to market the St. Patrick’s property. Dave Schnier reported that we are less than $4000 from our ADA goal or at about 97% of our goal. We are continuing to do some follow-up. Faith Formation: A written report was submitted. Kathy DeMong reported it is all in the report. Betty Mantsch said that there was an article in the Catholic Messenger about the Catechists’ Inservice held last Wednesday night. The DRE’s and the Clinton and Davenport Deaneries worked for six months setting this up. It is a perfect opportunity for catechists and Catholic school teachers to get together and hear speakers about areas of interest. Father Thom led us in closing prayer. NEXT MEETING: Thursday, January 19^th, 2006, 7:00 P.M. at St. Boniface Hall. Respectfully submitted: Beverly Putman