St. Paul’s Parish Council Minutes Nov 27th, 2007
PRESENT: Juan Avila, Judy Bartz, Donald Behrendt, Maureen Coon, Susan Hamilton, Dan Jones, Matthew Lara, Diana Larkin, Robert Peters, Maureen Peterson, Terry Radford
ABSENT: Antonio Napoles, Norma Rodriguez
CALL TO ORDER |
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The meeting was called to order at approximately 7:00 p.m. by chairman Robert Peters.
Prayer was offered by Diane Larkin and hospitality was provided by Don Behrendt. |
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MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING |
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Corrections: Dan Jones noted that the parish is $7,000 short of 3.6M. We have 24 acres. |
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SPECIAL REPORTS |
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Marisela Linan, Director of Religious Education
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Marisela handed out her report and reviewed its contents. See attached. She noted that sometimes the families can not pay the entire charges. She asks them what they can pay. Members noted that families with no money should not be asked to pay. RCIA candidates should not pay until they become Catholics. What she needs most are volunteers! Put an announcement in the bulletin next years asking for volunteers. |
Next year |
Announcement in bulletin |
Fr Jerry? |
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Mari DeLeon, Director of Youth Ministry |
She presented information concerning the youth of St. Paul and reviewed its contents. See attached. She said that there is no separate Hispanic youth group. Also there is currently no youth mass at St Paul; maybe in the future. Members of the council noted that there would be scheduling problems on the weekends. Maybe a youth mass another day of the week.
Father Jerry noted that he has difficulty separating the youth from the rest of the parish. We are to pray together.
What she needs most is SPACE! |
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Bill Lunstrum and Don Reeping for the Vocations Committee |
These gentlemen and Maureen Peterson co-chair this event. A video concerning the parish mission was shown. Bill Lunstrum handed out a Parish Mission To-Do List (see attached) and a booklet that explains how to prepare for a parish mission. Maureen Peterson noted that we of St Paul’s parish needs to drop everything (other meetings, etc) to encourage participation. She asked members to offer names of fallen-away Catholics. We will encourage them to attend the mission. The Mission Committee will work with the school regarding participation in the mission which is Feb 9-14.
There will be a mission meeting on 12/4/07 at 6:30 pm in he rectory Financing will be discussed at that time. |
Dec 4, 2007 |
Actively participate in preparation for the Mission |
All members |
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Discussion & Action
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Target Date |
Follow-up |
Responsible Party |
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OLD BUSINESS |
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Building on Faith
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We have $3,620,000 in pledges and gifts. There is approximately $2.6M in the bank. There has been a 85% redemption rate.
Sue Hamilton noted that parish members do not know that there is a Stewardship Committee and that it is active. We need to involve the membership of the parish.
It was suggested that the pictures of the new church and complex be posted again in the back of the church. It was further suggested that graphs of the status of the building on faith be put into the bulletin (e.g. pie charts) on a continual basis.
Next summer is the 5th year of the drive. Maybe new energy needs to be put in the process. |
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Continue to support drive.
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All members
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Charitable Contribution
Diocesan Study “All at the Table”
Parish Pictorial Directory
Report on Pilgrimage to Greece and Turkey
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Insert in bulletin a note concerning that contribution's are welcome and that there is very little tax on said contribution. This tax status will expire January 1, 2008.
Members were reminded to complete the survey.
Maureen Peterson noted that the group pictures were great taken on time with a good turn-out. Ann Jones did a great job scheduling the groups. Three hundred to 400 families have had their pictures taken. Matt Lara stated that he has some photos of activities. He will burn a CD and deliver it to Maureen P.
Father announced that the net income from the trip is $9, 157.47. Income distribution was in the bulletin.
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Immediately
ASAP
ASAP
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Deliver CD to Maureen P.
For information only.
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Father Jerry
All members
Matt Lara
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Stewardship Day |
Follow-up meeting to be held Monday, 12/3/2007. |
Continual |
Support Stewardship |
All members |
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Work on Church’s Bathrooms
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Don Behrendt noted that he will contact 2 electricians to get estimates on installing hot water in the bathrooms. One estimate from Kris Keyes stated that it would cost $140 - $170 per bathroom. This would be financed through a collection.
After discussion it was agreed by the members of the council that the bathrooms in the church would be marked as unisex (to be used equally by males and females). This will be done tomorrow. |
ASAP
Nov 29, 2007 |
Get estimates
Mark bathrooms |
Don Behrendt
Don Behrendt |
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Council Dinner |
Will be January 18, 2008. Members will meet at Father Jerry’s home. |
Jan 18, 2008 |
Meet at Father’s home. |
All members. |
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Discussion and Action |
Target Date |
Follow-Up |
Responsible Party |
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NEW BUSINESS |
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Western Deanery Meeting
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Will be held February 9, 2008 at Corpus Christi in Fruitland. The last meeting was 2/9/2007. Members of 4 parishes attended. Father distributed the attached article found in the Idaho Catholic Register.
Fr Jerry explained that we are part of the Western Deanery. He is the Dean. What is the purpose of the Deanery? There was an article in “The Register”. He further recommended that members attend the above meeting to become more knowledgeable about the purpose of the Deanery.. Don Behrendt, Matt Lara and Judy Bartz will car pool to the meeting in Fruitland. |
Feb 9, 2008
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Attend if possible.
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All members
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Resignation of Norma Rodriguez
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One and ˝ years are left in this position. Members were encouraged to enquire if others would be interesting in filling this position. |
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Ask interested persons to fill this post
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All members
All members
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Fiesta de Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe
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Will be December 12, 2007. All are invited
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Dec 12, 2007
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Attend if possible
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Posadas
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Will be held December 16-24, 2007. Nine days before Christmas. Celebrates Mary and Joseph looking for housing in Bethlehem. All are invited.
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Dec 16-24, 2007
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Attend if possible
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All members
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Mision Parroquial con el Padre Elias Arambula
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Will be Feb 26 – 31. All are invited.
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Feb 26-31, 2008
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Attend if possible
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All members
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Mass Count
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Father distributed the attached mass count report. The current St Paul’s Church seats 600 persons at one time. There was discussion about the number of Spanish and English masses needed on the weekends. The current demand for the priests’ time is extensive with the masses and conducting marriages, funerals, etc. |
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For information only
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Other items
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The insurance company will not insure vans that hold 12-15 passengers. Caravans are insurable.
It will cost $1,100 a year for liability for a driver. Bishop Kelley will not lease a bus.
Could we share a bus with the Caldwell parish?
It may be more cost effective to charter a bus than to own one. This topic is open for further discussion. |
Jan 22, 2008 |
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Fr Jerry |
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December calendar
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Fr Jerry reviewed the December calendar. It was moved and seconded that we will not have a December meeting due to the holidays.
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Discuss at next meeting
For information only |
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Intentions |
Several requests for prayer were voiced. |
Ongoing |
Pray |
All Members |
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Next Meeting |
Prayer will be offered by Judy Bartz and hospitality will be provided by Bob Peters. |
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There be nothing further to discuss the meeting was adjourned at 9:42 pm. The next meeting is scheduled for January 22, 2008
Respectfully Submitted,
Judy A Bartz
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