SJF Parish Pastoral Council
Minutes to Meeting
January 21, 2012
MEETING CALLED ORDER AT 8:33AM
Attendance – Fr. Bob, Sr. Jean, Jim Rabbit, Dan Olsen, Noreen Vestal, Mike Ralphson, Diane Nichols, Tom Broderick, Julie Quaid
OPENING PRAYER BY DAN OLSEN
FORMATION
Focus on Year of Sunday Mass
A. Parishioners write bulletin article – “Why mass is important to me?”
B. Just like you get better at sports by practicing, Catholics need to attend mass regularly to get better. Say thanks to God.
C. Target Ash Wednesday for publication of PPC Reflections.
SCHOOL REPORT
A. Catholic School Week will be interactive.
B. Archdiocese Schools will be in significant debt (new plan).
C. Archdiocese Leadership Program for young teachers to become Principals.
D. 8th Grade test last week.
E. 2nd grade has reconciliation this week.
F. Faculty budget increase will be 3%, mainly health insurance cost increases.
G. School will have to pay for water in the future.
H. School investigating buyer’s club for gas & electric (Archdiocese wide).
PASTOR’S REPORT
A. Archdiocese developing new appeal focusing on schools, similar to the Annual Catholic Appeal; local pastors are not thrilled with the idea.
COMMISSION REPORTS
A. Spiritual life
B. CFF – SJF spirit wear will be available online soon
C. Parish life
D. Eyes and ears (if PPC members notice anything)
INFORMATION / EVALUATION
A. Christmas Time
Environment Committee did a great job.
Need for more Eucharistic Ministers at 4pm mass.
B. Marriage Enrichment
Several couples of various age groups are going to begin meeting to support married couples. Maybe a retreat should be scheduled in the future.
DECISION
A. Parish Leadership Day – return registration form to Fr. Bob.
B. South Side Irish Parade: start time 11a.m. and possible canceling of masses – SJF will not be participating in parade this year since “family friendly” atmosphere is not certain.
C. Offertory collection process: stays the same.
DISCUSSION
A. Convent Rehab (Fine Arts Center) - $5,000 received as donation to begin renovations.
B. Defibrillators: Spiritual life will be evaluating (maybe placed in school foyer).
C. Thank you party – 1pm to 3pm – Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012 in Kane Hall. A pen as a gift will be distributed - SJF staff will be hosting
D. Lenten Mission: Small groups within parish – 1st meeting will be about reconciliation.
E. Catholicism series for the parish: Fr. Bob Barron on Channel 11 – tapes are available for purchase (parish may consider purchase).
F. Fisher Fest Committee: need volunteers.
G. Finances & Budget: July-Sept. – collections are down, Xmas on Sunday hurts collections since it is considered another Sunday in budget however many mass attendees ignore that distinction. Maintenance issue re: boiler repairs to units that are over 60 years old. Finance rep. will be at the next meeting.
H. Commissions should be meeting on regular basis.
NEXT MEETING
A. Feb. 4, 2012 / 8:30am – school board member evaluations (JR, TB)
B. PPC Meeting: Saturday, 3/17/12, 8:15am in rectory
C. Refreshments - Noreen
D. Prayer leader – Sr. Jean
E. Adjourned – 10:29am
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PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP 2011/12
Tom Broderick
Co-chairperson
Broderick51@comcast.net
Janet Joyce
At-large
Jjoyce4499@wowway.com
Tom Wegner
Spiritual Life
twegner@wideopenwest.com
Diane Nichols
Formation & Education
diane1470@hotmail.com
Julie Quaid
Parish Life
jfitzgeraldquaid@gmail.com
Mike Ralphson
Formation & Education
kruk44@aol.com
Jim Rabbitt
Chairperson
rabbittlaw@aol.com
Jack Rooney
Secretary
Jcroonz2@sbcglobal.net
Norine Vestal
Parish Life
NORINE_VESTAL@yahoo.com
Dan Olsen
Spiritual Life
djtolsen@hotmail.com
Sr. Jean McGrath
773-445-4737
jmcgrath@sjfschool.net
Fr. Bob Kyfes
773-445-6565
rkyfes@stjohnfisher.org
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