Interim Parish Pastoral Council
St. Malachi Parish
Meeting – Sunday, February 21, 2010
Action Items:
1. A discussion was held related to concerns regarding the backdoor ministry.. Fr. Tony to follow up at next meeting
2. Matt Rossman and Kevin O’Donnell submitted a draft of the Guidelines and Regulations of the Parish Pastoral Council. Council to review at its March meeting.
3. St. Malachi Reverse Raffle ticket sales have decreased in the past couple of years. A decision was made to continue the raffle this year and that time re-evaluate its long-term future. It was suggested that a specific focus for the profits of the raffle, such as the Backdoor Ministry, might generate some interest and involvement in this year’s raffle. Fr. Tony will take our thoughts to that committee.
4. Cluster Planning Team: Fr. Tony and Joe Nagel reported that small sub-groups are reviewing elements of the Cluster Plan. There is currently a vacancy for a St. Malachi representative on the cluster team. A requet is being made for a parish rep to fill the void.
5. Paypal: The St. Malachi’s Parish website is now ready to begin accepting special donations. Donations
6. St. Wendelin’s: A discussion was held about extending an open invitation to the people of St. Wendelin’s Parish. A letter and possible visit will be developed. The parish is scheduled to close on Pentecost Sunday. Concurrently, the cluster team is addressing this issue. Fr. Mark has been in dialogue with Fr. Jerry regarding St. Wendelin’s future in the Near West Side Ministry.
Commission Reports:
Liturgy: The commission is sponsoring a Scripture Reflection series on Saturdays during Lent for the parishioners in the school building in classroom #2. A request was made to post the schedule for Liturgical Ministers on the bulletin board in the back of the church. Mary Jo and Charlene to follow-up.
Finance: A call for 2010-2011 budgets from commission heads, etc. is in process.
Evangelization: Representatives from the council have met with the Diocesan Evangelization Office. The off ice has agreed to make a presentation to the commission (yet to be formed).
Spiritual Development: On May 19th, the Spiritual Development Commission will once again host a Pentecostal Day of Reflection, at which individuals will have an opportunity to give their personal spiritual witness.
Stewardship: Members of this commission attended a second training with the Diocesan Office on Stewardship. The commission will be form sub-committees to implement the process of stewardship throughout the parishioners. The will be education, ministry assessment, ministry fair and commitment.
Other business: Sweatshirt sales have been good; approximately 75 shirts have been ordered.
Soup for the Soul is March 13th. Tickets are available.
Next meeting: March 21, 6:00 p.m, at the Center
February Council Meeting Summary
Interim Parish Pastoral Council
St. Malachi Parish
Meeting – Sunday, February 21, 2010
Action Items:
1. A discussion was held related to concerns regarding the backdoor ministry.. Fr. Tony to follow up at next meeting
2. Matt Rossman and Kevin O’Donnell submitted a draft of the Guidelines and Regulations of the Parish Pastoral Council. Council to review at its March meeting.
3. St. Malachi Reverse Raffle ticket sales have decreased in the past couple of years. A decision was made to continue the raffle this year and that time re-evaluate its long-term future. It was suggested that a specific focus for the profits of the raffle, such as the Backdoor Ministry, might generate some interest and involvement in this year’s raffle. Fr. Tony will take our thoughts to that committee.
4. Cluster Planning Team: Fr. Tony and Joe Nagel reported that small sub-groups are reviewing elements of the Cluster Plan. There is currently a vacancy for a St. Malachi representative on the cluster team. A requet is being made for a parish rep to fill the void.
5. Paypal: The St. Malachi’s Parish website is now ready to begin accepting special donations. Donations
6. St. Wendelin’s: A discussion was held about extending an open invitation to the people of St. Wendelin’s Parish. A letter and possible visit will be developed. The parish is scheduled to close on Pentecost Sunday. Concurrently, the cluster team is addressing this issue. Fr. Mark has been in dialogue with Fr. Jerry regarding St. Wendelin’s future in the Near West Side Ministry.
Commission Reports:
Liturgy: The commission is sponsoring a Scripture Reflection series on Saturdays during Lent for the parishioners in the school building in classroom #2. A request was made to post the schedule for Liturgical Ministers on the bulletin board in the back of the church. Mary Jo and Charlene to follow-up.
Finance: A call for 2010-2011 budgets from commission heads, etc. is in process.
Evangelization: Representatives from the council have met with the Diocesan Evangelization Office. The off ice has agreed to make a presentation to the commission (yet to be formed).
Spiritual Development: On May 19th, the Spiritual Development Commission will once again host a Pentecostal Day of Reflection, at which individuals will have an opportunity to give their personal spiritual witness.
Stewardship: Members of this commission attended a second training with the Diocesan Office on Stewardship. The commission will be form sub-committees to implement the process of stewardship throughout the parishioners. The will be education, ministry assessment, ministry fair and commitment.
Other business: Sweatshirt sales have been good; approximately 75 shirts have been ordered.
Soup for the Soul is March 13th. Tickets are available.
Next meeting: March 21, 6:00 p.m, at the Center