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St. James Pastoral Council Minutes
November 08, 2004

OPENING PRAYER Mike Jones

MEMBERS PRESENT John Alvey, Joshua Barlett, Mary George, Mike Jones,

Len Platt, Bobbi Roman, Joe Ross, Larry Stanley, John Talbot, Chuck Koesterer,

Dave Mcdonald, Father Joe Miller and Ken Oyen.

MEMBERS ABSENT Kimberly Lay, Megan Jones, Mary Dexter.

The meeting was conducted by President of the Board, Chuck Koesterer. The October minutes were approved, and a November agenda was approved.

Howard Norris was present to represent the Stewardship Committee.

Vicki Vinton was present to talk about St. James sister city, El Pinar.

New Business was added to the agenda by Len Platt, who went to a retreat this past weekend. It was called Sharing the Ministry, and he gave details of what some other parishes are doing to encourage participation in their churches.

AGENDA

1. Discernment- Discussion was held on how the next Discernment process will be

held. Discussion was held about the number of members that were presently on

the council and if that number was adequate, or it needed to be reduced.

The Discernment Committee will meet to discuss these matters and have

Information back to the council by the January meeting. ( John Alvey, Bobbi

Roman, Chuck Koesterer, Kim Lay)

2. Fundraising Committee Review- Father Joe would like to see a list of

fundraising at St. James. Discussion was held with the thought of if there were

too many fundraising projects. John Alvey, Len Platt, and Mike Jones are on the

fundraising review committee. A list will be provided.

3. Mission Statement Review- Father Joe made a suggestion on restructuring St.

James Mission Statement. A draft was presented to the council as a suggestion.

Next meeting, every member of the board may volunteer their thoughts, and take

Suggestions from the Strategic Planning Committee.

MINISTRY REPORTS

Liturgy- Mike Jones will ask Sr. Mary Joe about the way we go to communion. If there is another alternative. Mike has heard good comments about Fr Joe from the congregation.

Prayer- No Report

Youth- Bobbi Roman reports that the fundraising project for the youths has started. Also there will be a Lockout on Nov. 19^th

Communications- The expanded bulletin has started. Hopes are to keep it more uniformed.

Christian Formation- Generations of Faith has signed up nearly 80 families. It was reported that a family could be just one person and everyone is invited to attend.

Catholic Organizations- John Alvey reported that the Over 50’s group was doing their annual food drive. Sacks were given out at the Masses this past weekend.

School- Chuck Koesterer reported that the school is looking into card readers instead of keys to access the school building. It would allow more security, and not have a problem with keys being distributed or being lost.

Although no official totals were given, the school auction was considered another success.

Internal Human Concerns- Mary George reported that the neighborhood greeters will be reorganized. It will try and be done on a smaller scale, giving new members names of St. James parishioners who live close to them. ( in a two block radius)

External Human Concerns- Vicki Vinton reports that a group will be going down to El Pinar in February. The group will consist of 6 individuals. They would like someone from the youth to attend. The goal is to help put a roof on one of the Chapels.

Parish and family Life- Joe Ross reported that the Young Married Group met on Sunday to watch the Chiefs game and enjoy fellowship. A Marriage encounter will be held on Nov. 13^th.