PASTORAL COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, MARCH 14, 2017
PASTOR REPORT
No report
GENERAL BUSINESS
April Pastoral Council meeting will not be held as it falls during Holy Week
CARE & JUSTICE
Review of recent activities such as the Casa Maria clothing drive
Continuing to explore volunteer opportunities through the Pima County “Bridges Out of Poverty” program
FACILITIES
Chapel door replacement project has been completed; pergola/ courtyard projects near the chapel are on hold based on anticipated costs
Fr. John, staff, and members of both the Facilities and Finance Councils are reviewing a proposal made by a solar company to install parking lot solar panels on the parish grounds
Discussion regarding clean-up and storage issues at the kitchens in the church and in the hall
FAITH FORMATION
Council is finalizing plans for Divine Mercy Sunday celebration to include exposition and adoration of the Blessed Sacrament along with recitation of the Divine Mercy Chaplet
STEWARDSHIP
Council has developed a working document of ideas and recommendations for ways to energize parishioners and encourage involvement in the parish; will continue to refine and present to Fr. John and the Parish Council
WORSHIP
Continuing study of the Second Vatican Council document Sacrosanctum Concilium
Discussion of the Liturgical Year
RCIA program review
Ministry liaison reports
FINANCE
Budget for next fiscal year is being finalized; parish is in sound financial shape