St. Edward Church Pastoral Council Minutes

April 17, 2008

Ex        Father Kopacek                          X         Kate Anderson                       X         Teri Berry

            X         Gina Berg                                     X         Aaron Buzza                           X         Milt Dakovich

            X         Fred Freese                                 X         Joni Hansen                            Ex        Jim O’Connor

            Ex        Lucy O’Connor                          X         Gladys Oppold                       Ex        Cristina Ortiz

            Ex        Bob Pranger                                X         Malynda Ryan                        X         Joe Surma

Joe Surma called the meeting to order at 7:04.  Gladys Oppold led the prayer in the absence of Jim O'Connor and called the roll.  The March Council minutes were approved as read.

Discussion Items/Action/Education:

Guest: Steve Duggan - '08/'09 Parish Budget for Approval

                Council Members had received the proposed financial budget prior to the meeting. Steve Duggan was present at the meeting to answer questions and to address areas that needed clarification. A budget of major improvements from the Buildings and Grounds Committee for the next five years was also presented.  A review of the revenues and of the expenses show a positive outcome of approximately $163,000. Some items of note are: there is a 3% increase in annual giving and a 4% raise in salaries. The Student Tuition Organization has replaced some of the tuition assistance normally budgeted by the Cedar Valley Catholic Schools so $12,000 less from St. Edward will be given to CVCS. The Social Concerns Committee receives 2.1% of the annual sacrificial giving.  Joe Surma moved that the Council accept the projected budget and Fred Freese gave the second. The budget was approved as presented.

Inservice – Dave Cushing – Adult Faith Formation

                Dave Cushing presented an overview of adult faith formation in the Waterloo Catholic Parishes from 2006-2008,  He then presented a copy of the homepage for the Waterloo Catholic Parishes. Some discussion was held on various topics with the Single Mingle group getting the greatest attention. Dave said their goal is to create environments that are friendly to adults. The more comfort these adults feel with the climate, the more open and trusting they become. More dialog needs to be created between the adults and parish community. Council members lauded Dave for the many offerings he has been able to present our parishes.  It was suggested that he enlist volunteer secretarial help so that he can concentrate more on the gatherings than on the paperwork preparation for them. It is evident Dave's contributions to the area of adult faith formation are appreciated.

Job Openings – Joe Surma

                Karol Hoth and Gina Burg gave an updated  report of the open positions in the CVCS and at our parish.

                Two of four interviews have been conducted for the position of Principal at St. Edward School. Two more interviews are scheduled for the coming week.

                The Search Committee for the Sacred Heart Principal position is just being formed.

                Four interviews were conducted for the position of Campus Ministry at Columbus. The position has been offered but not confirmed.

                There are three applicants for the position of Director of Education CVCS but interviews have not been conducted.

                Two have applied for the position of halt-time music minster at St. Edward Parish. Interviews soon will be conducted.

Youth Report – Malynda Ryan

A trip is scheduled to the Minnesota Holocaust Museum. A trip to Ireland in the Summer of  2009 is set.  Only 45 can go and already 20 names are on the list. The cost is $2,690 for the ten days.

Perpetual Adoration Volunteers for June

The St. Edward Pastoral Council members are responsible for the 8:00 – 9:00 a. m. adoration hour on the Sundays of May.  Joe Surma asked for volunteers.  Results were as follows: June 1 – Teri Berry, June 8 – Aaron Buzza, June 15-to be determined, June 22 – Gina Burg, and June 29 - Joe and Gladys Oppold.

Nomination Ad Hoc Committee of Pastoral Council – Joe Surma

                Both Joe and Gladys continue to contact parishioners to run for the vacant position on the Council. Sean Schott, Vicki Parsons,and Bob Pranger are confirmed candidates. Joe encouraged other council members to make contacts also.

                Since elections again fall on Graduation Day, absentee ballots will be offered by announcements in earlier bulletins.

                A slate of officers will be presented to the council on June 19^th. Joe asked that anyone with any interesting serving in a lead position, please contact him. He will be making contacts if there are no volunteers.

CVCS St. Edward Representative

                Tim Kneeland will run for the open CVCS board position. He is now completing the term for Tim Luce.

The position will be a two year position as the parishes' rotation of members going on and off the CVCS has been confusing. Cathy Walz and the CVCS Board have arranged the rotation that it will be set in a pattern hereafter. Sacred Heart will also elect a member for a two year period this one time. 

Strategic Plan Ad Hoc Committee-Gladys Oppold

                Gladys Oppold expressed gratitude for parishioners so willing to serve on the Strategic Plan. The first meeting of the committee is set for April 28^th at 7:00. Committee members will be made familiar with the history of strategic planning in our parish, set dates and times for future meetings, and study the various aspects of planning. Committee members are:  Drew Conrad and Gladys Oppold as Co-Chairs, Joe Surma, Joan Craig Harvey, Teri Berry, Cristina Ortiz, Bob Place, Brendon Boleyn, Roger Judas, John Wood, Jim O'Connor, Tim Mack, Paul Nathe, Angela Conrad, Amy Kimball, Father Kopacek, Karol Rae Hoth, Marilyn Schons, and Cathy Walz.

Calendar:

April 20: First Communion Sunday. This is the second year the celebration is not at a regularly scheduled Mass.

                55 will be receiving Our Lord for the first time.

May 15: Social Concerns Chair – Angela Conrad (Spring Disbursements)

                Fire/Disaster Plan Presentation – Mary Conway

May 17/18 Parish Elections

June 19: Election of Officers

Other Business:

Committee Reports:

Social Concerns – No report received

Haitian Twinning Committee and Okolona  - No report received

Liturgy Committee –No report received

Buildings & Grounds Committee –  Report received

Finance Committee – Report received

Youth Ministry –  Report given orally

Education and Faith Formation Committee – No report received

Parish Community Life – No report received

Deanery Report – No report

Stewardship –  No report

                Milt Dakovich mentioned that the Liturgy Committee were wondering about the Church bells and the possibility of fixing them. Marilyn Schons explained that the present system is not working and we can no longer get the workings. The cost could be from $10,000-$60,000. It was suggested that this be revisited by the Liturgy Committee and if considered a high priority, it be incorporated into their portion of the strategic plan.

Communications/Thank you Notes:

-To Helen Sadler for her service in follow-ups at the time of a loss with a card from the Befriender Ministry and a phone call approximately 6-8 weeks later. Helen has stepped down from this position and Georgia Tierney will continue the ministry.

Pastor's Comments: None

                Father Kopacek and Bob Pranger were attending the Deanery Council Meeting.

Adjournment: The meeting was concluded at 8:22 pm.

The next meeting will May 15, 2008.  Lucy O'Connor will lead the Opening Prayer.

Respectfully submitted,  Gladys Oppold, Secretary