Pastoral Council Meeting Minutes

PASTORAL COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2017

PASTOR REPORT

• The recent mortgage principle reduction effort was a success with approximately $250,000 being donated to reduce the outstanding principle balance on the church

• Based on the current payment schedule we are on track to pay off the mortgage in approximately 7 ½ years, if the next debt reduction effort brings in a similar amount as the last, that timeframe would be reduced to approximately 5 years

• A new Administrative Assistant has been hired

 
GENERAL BUSINESS

• It was agreed that the April Pastoral Council meeting will not be held in order to allow all members to focus on Holy Week activities; individual Councils may meet at their discretion but are asked to schedule meeting times and locations with the office staff if they do choose to meet

• Parish Councils will collectively host the Lenten Soup Supper on April 7; sign-up sheet will be distributed

 
CARE & JUSTICE

• The recent Casa Maria clothing drive was a great success with in excess of 85 large bags and boxes of clothing donated

• Continuing to explore volunteer opportunities through the Pima County “Bridges Out of Poverty” program – looking into teaming with volunteers at St. Cyril parish who are also involved with the program

 
FACILITIES

• Annual facilities walk-through was completed in early February

• Grounds and church clean-ups are scheduled for March 4

• Chapel door replacement project is moving forward; in the process of making final materials selections

• Pergola project at the chapel doors is also moving forward; currently waiting for pricing from contractor

 
FAITH FORMATION

• Council is formulating ideas to celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday; will discuss their ideas with staff and determine how best to implement

 
FINANCE

• No report

 
STEWARDSHIP

• The recent Ministry Fair did not result in many new volunteer contacts; the Council is exploring options for volunteer recruitment

 
WORSHIP

• Continuing study of the Second Vatican Council document Sacrosanctum Concilium, the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy

• Discussion of church décor options for Christmas and other major feasts

 
AT LARGE

• No report