Doris informed the council that plans are underway to have a baked potato and salad bar provided after 6 p.m. Mass Sunday, January 25^th for William Jewell students.  Mary Ellen Hughes is assisting Doris with this event, and other council members are welcome to join them.

 

      b) Proposal from Jeff Hagins

Father Ron presented a proposal from parishioner Jeff Hagins wanting to do an artist’s fair, talent show, and auction as a fundraiser for the parish.  He has headed a committee for a fundraiser such as this in a previous parish.  The funds from the event would be used however the church deems necessary.  Council members asked for Jeff to put details in a written proposal along with his expectations to be considered at the next meeting.

 

       c) Financials from last quarter

 Ken Oyen presented a financial report for last quarter.  He said we ran out of money in November and    didn’t pay a principal payment on the debt.  The principal payment right now is $11,000 a month.  He said we are having to use reserves to cover expenses by delaying maintenances.  Budgeted expenditures are $154,000 per month.  School expenses are down some.  Ken said he has been publishing awareness of the parish debt weekly in the bulletin.

 

MINISTRY REPORTS:

†     Prayer: No report

†     Youth: Larry Stanley reported the new youth minister has just started, and he would have a report next month.

†     Liturgy: Chris Venditti reported that the two 4 p.m. Christmas Masses went well.  The church was full and there 680 attending Mass in the gym. 

†     Communication: No report

†     Christian Formation/Religious Education: No report

†     Catholic Organizations:  Len Platt said the Altar Society bingo will be January 24^th.  John Alvey reported the Knights of Columbus Roses for Life were distributed at Masses last weekend.   He said an Appreciation Picnic for all liturgical ministers will be held at a later date.  The Black-Eyed Pea dinner had a small turnout.  School Chili Dinner and Pie Auction will be held January 31^st.  The Knights will also be conducting a Free Throw Contest and Essay Contest this month.  The Precious Blood Companions will be hosting an informational night on January 14^th.  The Over 50 Group had fun at their December luncheon.

†     School:  Enrollment is at 315 students.  The Pie Auction at the end of the month will be for the teacher’s trip to Boston the week after Easter for national conference. 

†     Internal Human Concerns and Outreach: External Human Concerns and Outreach: Jan Agee said the Advent Giving Tree went well with over 600 gifts provided by parishioners.  She said Pat Reiner suggested having a committee for next year so this ministry won’t be such a burden on one person.  The Blood Drive will be January 27^th in the social hall with Joe Barry coordinating donors.  He said the Blood Bank likes our facility for their drives.  They like working with our volunteers.

†     External Human Concerns and Outreach: No report

†     Parish & Family Life: No report

†     Administration & Stewardship:  Chuck Koesterer reported they are starting the budget process in February.

 

Pastor’s Remarks:

Father said he received an email from Sr. Rose Therese regarding Judy Urban presenting an information session “Created and Called” at the Chancery Office Saturday, March 27th.  The purpose of the session would be to explain the model of “Created and Called/Sharing Ministry”.  Len Platt volunteered to attend. 

 

The next meeting will be Monday, February 9^th at 7:00 p.m.  Larry Stanley will give the opening prayer.

 

February Agenda:

§         Strategic Planning Report (Mike)

§         Nomination Forms – Discernment Process

§         Ministry Heads

§         Second Reading of By-Laws

§         New Youth Director, Cynthia Eslick

§         William Jewell Dinner (Doris)

§         Jeff Hagins update

 

Sending prayer was given by Chris.

 

Meeting notes courtesy of Dorothy Haynes