An advisory council of parish members called forth from the community by a selection process rather than an election. Basic criteria are 1.) Be a baptized, practicing Catholic; 2.) Be a registered member of the parish for at least 5 years; 3.) Be a participant in the ongoing life of the parish, especially Sunday Eucharist; 4.) Be at least 21 years of age. These are individuals who are capable of reflection, discernment, visioning, consensus-reaching, and pastoral planning.
Notes from combined meeting of Pastoral & Finance Council
Councils met June 28th and we want to highlight the main items discussed. As announced previously, both 2017 DLA Projects, the church steeple and wiring, have been completed for the budgeted amount. Future large projects were discussed and the following five were chosen as potential projects over the next several years:
There was discussion on the need to reevaluate the cemetery lot and services price structure. The subcommittee will be making recommendations and all parishioners will have the opportunity to purchase lots prior to a price increase anticipated for October/November this year.
Other items include plans for a new Parish Pictorial Directory later this year and a Pig Roast/Parish Picnic Sunday September 10 – Save the date!
Reminder, for those using the large parking lot between the Church and the Admin Center, please be courteous to other parishioners and not block useable spaces. Parking Far Forward and Far Left are two good rules to follow. Hopefully with everyone’s cooperation, we can accommodate more people and avoid the need to find volunteer parking attendants.
As always, it is great to be involved in a very active and supportive parish. The time and talents of those that help in so many ways is greatly appreciated by all members of both Finance and Pastoral Councils.
Dave Posney
Pastoral Council Facilitator