ST MICHAEL PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL

Minutes of the Regular Meeting

November 24.2009

PRESENT: Father Jim King, Chair Mary Manchester, Len Grantner, Mike Gunkel, Richard

Marks, John Metz, Al Petersen, Deacon Merle Runck, Marilyn Scherer, and Evelyn Andrews

Sandi Miller and Joe Paris were absent.

The meeting opened at 6:00 p.m. with a prayer.

There were no additions or corrections to the October meeting minutes.

OLD BUSINESS:

Mary reminded each committee liaison of the mission statement and one goal for each ministry.

Have we made any progress?

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Parish Life - The following were reported:

1) 96 persons attended the Newcomers Potluck and enjoyed the good food. 48

  invitations were sent out but only 9 responses were received. Perhaps there is a

  better way to get people to respond.

2) Father Jim noted that communication with Steve (custodian) needs to be better when setting up for potluck.

3) Remembrance Mass was beautiful and well attended. 4) Missals will be changed on Saturday, November 28th

  at 8 a.m.

Evangelization -

1) 96 assorted prayer cubes will be available for $1 each after Masses.

2) Ministry Fairs should be only be held every 3-5 years. Committees needing new members should personally

   nvite persons or use the list of persons who showed interest and signed the sheets at the previous

   Ministry Fair (2 years ago).

3) Disciples in Mission plans will be finalized at the December 15th meeting

Christian Formation - Report included:

1) Sacramental guidelines will be clarified by the Diocese.

2) Youth program...leaf raking for 16 houses, fund raising events continue.

Communication - John passed around a draft of a data sheet that could be used for a new

Ministry/Parish Council Committee Ministry booklet. Please take to committees to fill out and

ask for any other ideas. It was suggested that "what is needed" be included.

Administration - The following items were reported and discussed:

1) Statement of Financial Position was discussed.

2) Mission Trip for the Youth.

3) Construction loan for new church is down to $339, 453 with interest rate of 4%.

4) 2009 DMF drive is $18,35I short on pledges outstanding, with $4,985 short in meeting the assessment,

   We have until January to meet these figures.

5) The house that was purchased by the parish was found to have asbestos in the plaster walls.

   This requires a special procedure for demolition. Father was able to obtain a quote for the asbestos

   removal for $10,000 ($40,000 was the original estimate). This committee recommends we hire

   Denver Environmental Services to do the removal.

6) Maintenance committee report included many ongoing projects.

Worship -The following items were reported:

1) Eucharistic Ministry schedule will be available on November 21" as planned.

2) Children's Choir has doubled from 5 to 10 participants.

3) Attendance figure for religious education is 144.

with the 4ft grade. Next year the little ones must be 4 years old by June 1".

5) An usher ministry coordinator is still needed.

6) The church will be decorated for Christmas on Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday of Christmas week.

   Helen will coordinate with Kim Symons regarding having the youth assist with this project.

7) There was a Farewell Reception for Bishop Tafoya on November 20*.

8) Masses for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception will be celebrated on Monday, December 7th at 5:30 p.m.

   and Tuesday, December 8ft at 8 a.rn.

9) Bishop-Elect Fernando Isern will be ordained on December 10m at 2 p.m.

10) Christmas Penance Service will be December 22"'1.

11) Christmas Mass Schedule same as last year - 5,30 and 9 pm. on Christmas Eve, and 9 a.m. on Christmas Day.

Knights of Columbus - No report.

Youth - No report.

NEW BUSINESS:

Diocesan Workshop on Security: Security was not in the plans when the new church '"vas

constructed assessments by two different companies, we are not in a very good situation to

install video surveillance cameras. However. alarm systems can be installed.

December meeting of Council will be a potluck in the meeting room on Monday, December 21".

We will gather at 5:30 and plan to eat at 6 p.m. Mary will contact Pizza Madness to cater lasagna

and garlic bread for council members and their spouses (or a friend). Mary will contact council

members to assign what else to bring (salad, appetizers, wine, dessert).

OPEN FORUM:

Funeral Mass vs. Scripture Service upon the death of a parishioner, Father Jim clarified the fact

that it is up to the Priest and the family of the person who died if there would be a Funeral Mass

or a Scripture Service

PASTOR'S REPORT: Father Jim noted it is an extreme source of irritation to him that asbestos

was found in the house purchased b), the parish. S5,000 has been donated anonymously for the

project, and Father Jim feels fortunate to have been able to secure acquaintances to do the job for

one-fourth the original quote.

Joe Paris continues to be in good spirits with a positive attitude when Father Jim visits him.

The meeting adjourned at7:45 p.m. with a special prayer for Joe Paris.

Respectfully submitted,

Evelyn Andrews

Recording Secretary