CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by chairman Robert Peters.

Prayer was led by Terry Radford.  Hospitality was provided by Maureen Coon.

MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING

Minutes from September 18, 2007 were approved with a correction made to the spelling of Behrendt.

OLD BUSINESS

Building on Faith Report

Dan Jones noted that the parish is $7,000 of 3.6M.  There is $2.5M in the bank.

Continue to monitor and support campaign

Dan Jones

All members

“All at the Table”

Fr Jerry encouraged all members to complete and hand in this data collection form.

ASAP

All members

Parish Pictorial Directory

Maureen Peterson noted that 400 families have had pictures taken.  Dan Jones stated that he has been unable to utilize the computer sign-up.  Other photo sessions have been arranged.  Maureen will arrange to have sign-up sheets after masses so others can schedule an appointment.  There will be pictures of the Pastoral Council and other parish organizations.

Sign-up sheets for after masses and scheduling of pictures of parish organizations

Maureen Peterson

Member’s List

Father handed out the revised member list.  Susan noted that there was a change to her e-mail address.  Members made the change on their copies as the list will not be printed again at this time.

When needed

Diocesan Fall Conference

Members reported that the speakers were excellent and the concert was good.

No further action at this time.

Pilgrimage to Greece and Turkey

Fr Jerry reported that there were 43 people who went on this pilgrimage.  There are pictures in the hallway in the school.  About $9,000 was earned for the school although some bills were still not in at the time of this report.

11/27/2007

Updated financial report

Dan Jones

Stewardship Day

Was held October 16, 2007 at Holy Rosary parish.  Don Behrendt reported that more information and articles could be sought online at www.cdowk.org (Catholic Diocese, Wichita, Kansas).  Seventy-three percent (73%) of Catholics in that diocese (91 parishes) attend mass.  No tuition for school; no Bishop’s Appeal; no collections on Sunday. 

To continue the work of our committee

Chair and member of St Paul’s Stewardship Committee

Sign on Property

Don Behrendt reported that he has a bid for the sign at $800 X 2 (two sides 4 X 8).  There was considerable discussion.  Judy Bartz moved that we wait on the sign; put it up latter when we have more money and closer to the actual building. Maureen Peterson seconded the motion.  No further discussion.  The motion carried

Action will be necessary at time of actual building

Pastoral Council

Report by Principal, Bill Graham

Report

See attached report.  Bill reported that the Fall Fair netted just under $30,000.  Council members acknowledged his efforts.  He also noted that new chain link fence will be installed and curbing put in place on 9^th street  He further noted that the school is out-of-debt and that 50% of the tuition is already in the bank.

It was reported that there are 10 $5,000 scholarships for students who wish to attend Bishop Kelly.  This applies to only those students in Canyon and Gem counties.

The Dinner Auction will be held January 26, 2008.

For information only

NEW BUSINESS

Christmas Schedule

Fr Jerry distributed the schedule for St Paul’s.

Finalization of the schedule for St Joseph is still underway.

Nov 27, 2007

For information only

Finalize schedule

Father Jerry

Idaho Catholic Register Drive

St Paul has access to 900 plus subscriptions.  St Paul parish has been billed $11,000.  Six thousand dollars ($6,000) came in the giving envelopes.  There are 2,200 families registered at St Paul's.  However, Maureen Peterson noted that there are duplications in the data base.

Encourage families to sign up for the Register

All members

Council Dinner

There was ample discussion regarding the date of the dinner.  Father offered some potential dates.  It was moved and seconded that the dinner be held on January 18, 2008.  There was no further discussion and the motion was approved.

Jan 18, 2008

Attend dinner

All council members

Father’s Open House

Father announced that the open house will be December 23, 2007.

Dec 23, 2007

All are invited

Rosary Rally

Held Oct 14, 2007 at Story Park in Meridian.  Seventy (70) people from this parish attended.

For information only

Women’s Restroom in Church

Visitors to our parish complained about the women’s restroom in the church.  It was reported that the room is not stocked with TP; that the soap dispenser is not working and that there is no hot water.  Father noted that extra TP is not put into the room as people have tried to flush it down the toilet or it just disappears.  He also noted that there is no plumbing for hot water to the restrooms.  He reminded us that 2,000 – 4,000 people attend masses on the weekends.

People need to report deficiencies to Dennis or on the weekend to the ushers.  Susan Hamilton suggested that ushers need to have an organized meeting to discuss this situation.

Nov 27, 2007

Further Discussion required

Father Jerry and Council members

Building on Faith Prayer

Maureen Peterson stated that one year ago we had prayer cards.  She suggested that we need a shorter prayer.  We are not consistently praying the prayer.  Father stated that he would speak to Father Oscar so they will remember to pray the prayer.  One of the pillars of Stewardship is prayer.  The Building on Faith prayer is a community prayer.  Private prayers may be much shorter.

No further action necessary

Pigeon Droppings

There is a problem with this on the building.  Dan Behrendt noted that two weeks ago he rented a power washer to clean the building.  He further noted that Mark Boisbert from Canyon County Towing has a washer that we can use without cost.

November Calendar

Father briefly discussed the schedule.  Jim Daniels, a volunteer with St. Vincent de Paul for years has resigned.   Please pray for a replacement.  Matt Lara  pointed out the Knights of Columbus activities.

ASAP

Notify Father of possible candidates

All members

Building on Faith

Susan Hamilton noted that the Building on Faith Project must start in earnest again.  With all the collections on Sunday, people are feeling torn in all directions.  How can we get parishioners to buy in to the project and offer their time and talents?  It was suggested that another committee be formed.  However, Maureen Peterson objected saying that the Stewardship Committee plans on involving more people in January.  The Committee has a plan. .Don Behrendt reported that it is felt that St Paul does not have a welcoming atmosphere.  Maureen noted that the Committee will also be looking at hospitality.  A big part of this will be education.

Needs continual discussion and updates from the Stewardship Committee

Maureen Peterson and members

Building of the church building

Father briefly discussed the alternatives.  We have 24 areas.  We could sell ½ of the land to finance the building of the church right now.  We could start building now with what we have saved but that would mean we would go into debt.  This is not part of the plan.  The church will be built when we have collected enough money; the old church sold and with those proceeds the school will be built.  

After the first of the year

Further discussion needed

All members

Collections

Father noted that recent second collections have netted $1,200 and $1,500.  The children collections have been lucrative.

See previous discussion

Youth

Matthew noted that they have donated vans but the cost of gas insurance, and maintenance must be covered.  Dan Jones will look into the cost of insurance.

Nov 27, 2007

Report on insurance costs

Dan Jones

Intentions

Several requests for prayer were voiced.

Ongoing

Pray

All members

Next Meeting

Prayer will be offered by Diana Larkin and hospitality will be provided by Don Behrendt.