October 2022

Pastoral Council, Oct 18, 2022
Present:  Elizabeth Amsberry, Leo Beschorner, Michelle Even, Nathan Heitz, Val King, Elaine Lawler, Sandy Risvold, Steve Phyfe, Phil Paladino, Father Doug Wathier
Call to order: Nathan Heitz at 7:00 p.m.  Prayer: Father Doug
Minutes from September 20 meeting reviewed and approved as written.
PHASE 2:

1. Information meetings after masses on Sunday went well.
2. As of this week, $472,000 has been raised.
3. On Tuesday, October 26, we will have an event for all parish leaders so they have the information to address any questions and concerns from members of the parish.
4. Seventy-three individuals volunteered to be ambassadors and will distribute and collect pledge packets.
5. A percentage of all revenue for the parish is given to the Diocese. Excluded from this percentage  is any revenue for youth faith formation. Parish needs to clarify the percentage determined by the Diocese for this project as the majority of the building project is for youth faith formation.
6. We need ½ of the cash in hand and commitment for the total in order to begin the project.

Staffing:

1. Building and Grounds Manager –
   1. Local individual has expressed interest and has picked up an application.
   2. Interim: lawn care contracted, snow removal of parking lots contracted, volunteers for shoveling sidewalks, and internal cleaning of building being done by current staff.
   3. We recognize and are grateful for the additional tasks taken on by current staff.
2. Faith Formation positions – no activity at this time.
3. Positions posted through Archdiocese, electronic job boards for ministry positions, and at colleges.

As there were no further items for discussion, we adjourned at 7:25. Minutes prepared by Val King
 
 Finance Council –  Oct 18, 2022
Present: Steve Phyfe, Becky David, Kelly Flege, Scott Danner, Fr Doug Wathier. Also present: Deacon Phil Paladino, Dixie Jacobs.
Monthly Financials: Offertory is about $4,500 above budget. Loose offertory is stronger this year with the return of passing the collection basket. Expenses are below budget due to low utility bills and payroll with staff vacancies. Scott made a motion to accept the financials as presented; Kelly seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Bequest Update: No update. We have not received the summary of the 3rd auction.
Phase 2 Building Update:  $472,000 has been raised from the C. Place bequest, memorials, and parishioner gifts. The capital campaign packets will be distributed mid-Nov. The archdiocese is determining the taxa forgiveness percentage based on how much of the addition will be used for children’s faith formation.
Staffing:  Interviews for the building and grounds manager are scheduled for this week.
Nov Meeting: Estate update, Phase 2 update, monthly finances, budgeted withdrawal of endowment.
Meeting adjourned.


Faith Formation Commission, Tuesday, November 1, 2022
Members Present: Angie Beck, Sue Rand, Ted Mullert, Sandy Risvold, Sue Rand, Fr. Wathier, Chris Schneider, Laurie Masters

1. Opening Prayer
2. November
   1. 2 sessions of elementary
   2. 2 sessions of middle school
   3. 2 more sessions of confirmation before confirmation
   4. Advent material will; go out before Thanksgiving
   5. Men’s and Women’s conferences
3. Summer
   

• Totus Tuus-2 years ago we participated in (totally yours) devotion to Mary and our Catholic teachings.  (Big Commitment 9am-230pm M-Th)  2 years ago 24 1st-5th graders- hard for working families.  
  
• Evening program 7pm-9pm 6-7 kids  (sessions led by 6 missionaries-provide meals and housing)(provide snacks and resource $2800 - approximately $75 per person) (minimal cost to participants and bring own lunch)
• Vacation Bible School focuses on younger kids, with older kids and parents helping-partnership with St. Paul has worked well. $300 investment and aligns with our beliefs.  (We also contribute supplies and volunteers.)  Will definitely continue with Vacation Bible School
• What are other programs and why do MS and HS students enjoy going to them?
• Serve and Slide (service and fun activity)
• NCYC fall of 2023 (Those who paid to go in 2021 will have money toward this time)
• Catechism/Bible in year w/Father Mike Schmidt- add to mailing to go out prior to Thanksgiving.  (Ted wrote up an article) Self Paced
• Catholicism booklets to add to the church pews– 200-300 booklets ordered (add something in the bulletin to explain)
  

Closing Prayer

 
 
Peace and  Justice Meeting Minutes, October 10, 2022 @ 7:00 p.m.
The Peace and Justice Committee seeks to mobilize the St. Mary community to care for the  poor and marginalized in the name of Jesus through the lens of our Catholic faith.
Attendance: Jan Kriener, Phil Paladina, Wayne Green, Lindsey Kuhlmann, Val King
Opening Prayer :  Val @ 7:10
Food Bank volunteer day on September 17::

• Fifteen people volunteered

• Next date December 10

Habitat for Humanity update

• Fall breakfast fundraiser on September 21st  was successful.
• Fiscal year September through August. FY 2022 data:
  • Built 12 houses
  • Repaired 51 houses
  • 7 people enrolled in financial classes
  • Tithe to aid 15 families overseas
• Goals FY 2023:
  • Build 16 houses
  • Repair 50 houses
  • 10 people enroll in financial classes
  • Tithe to aid 14 families overseas.

Fall Service Project
We agreed not to do any additional projects besides the current coat drive and December Food Bank Day.  Other activities in the parish at this time include Catholicism classes and the building campaign.
 
Reminder:  Rosary at noon in Kohlmann park on Saturday, October 15.
Discussed and agreed to support Mary’s Meals for Lent 2023. Ash Wednesday is February 22 with Easter on April 9.  Meets are criteria of education, using local food sources, and local volunteers. Also keep overhead down with administrative expenses around 4%.
Time and talent fair was not very successful. Need to have more interaction with those in attendance. So, how do we recruit new members?
No tithing this month.  Closing Prayer : Our Father. Minutes prepared by: Val King