Pastoral Council Agenda
November 6, 2006

Attendees:
Barb Utrata, Ann Perry, Tim Harmon, Fr. Mark Berger, Rose Braun, Steve Gross, Steve Meinhardt, Jane Mueninghoff, Bruce Simeone, Denise Kick, Barbara Torlone (scribe).

Preliminaries: The Council opened with the Pastoral Council prayer. The reflection was led by Tim Harmon. Barb will lead the reflection next month.

Agenda Items:

1) Approval of minutes from October 2nd meeting – all
Minutes were approved as written!

2) Comment Regarding Minutes Posted on Website – Tim Harmon
Tim had someone ask about why all of the minutes are not yet posted. We are glad that they are being read!

3) Pastoral Council Thank You and Well Wishes to Barbara Torlone, our departing Scribe – all
We will look at the Time and Talent sheets for a replacement.

4) Idea for Future Meeting Agendas: Invite Staff Members to Give Updates and Assistance Suggestions – Tim Harmon
· This is the true purpose of Council – to give/receive feedback from the ministries and parishioners.
· The staff member will give an overview of the general activities of the ministry and any needs or challenges. We might suggest things that need to be addressed – or better ways to do certain things.
· Kathy wants to come with new head of Finance (Al has resigned).
· Fr. Mark will discuss it at the staff meeting and invite people to come.

5) Pastoral Council Retreat Advance Planning– all
The retreat is facilitated by different people every year – the format is driven by the facilitator. It will be at Louise’s house this year. Since Louise is not here, we will discuss how we can help her next month.

6) Fr. Mark’s Comments
· 1/3 of the Dean’s terms end this December – Archdiocese consults with the parishes in the Deanery regarding the Dean candidates. There is a form that needs to be filled out.
· It is Fr. Mark’s turn to be evaluated by the Archbishop – he will use staff, pastoral council, and parishioner comments. It is a way to give feedback to the Priest. We may get letters asking us to provide input.

7) Miscellaneous
· We will come ½ hour early to the next meeting and bring food for a Christmas gathering. We will meet in the Undercroft instead at someone’s home.
· We may do a basket if there is a need.

8) Adjournment and Closing Prayer – we adjourned at 7:45!

Next Meeting: Monday, December 4, 2006 at 6:30 p.m. in Undercroft D. Everyone is to bring food for the Christmas Gathering!