December 2019 Minutes
Pastoral Council Meeting
Monday, December 9th, 2019 (Conference Room)
Members Present: Julie Harman, Hugo Mendoza, Steve Gregoire, Arsenio Arciga, Patrick Schaub, Lou Angles, Dan Bacon, Libby Hernandez, Kevin Nordhues
Members Absent: Marla Neal
Guests: Father Mike, Deacon Chuck
Opening prayer by Kevin Nordhues. Julie opened the meeting at approximately 7:10PM.
Minutes from November 2019 meeting were approved.
Deacon Chuck’s Discussions:
· Advent Giving Tree has been successful – only a few tags left
· Christmas Masses
o 4, 7 & 10 pm on Christmas Eve.
o 9 am on Christmas Day
· Reconciliation Service tomorrow, 12-10-19, at 7 pm
Father Mike’s Discussions:
· Re: New Church
o Expenses are up. We’re going through a learning curve to get a handle on the “new normal”.
o Kevin Nordhues was asked by a parishioner if attendance has gone up after moving to the new church. We discussed the number of hosts dispensed at the old church vs. the new…
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Old Church |
New Church |
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Mass time |
Hosts Dispensed |
Mass time |
Hosts Dispensed |
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5:00 PM Sat. |
300 |
5:00 PM Sat. |
600 |
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7:30 AM Sun. |
250 |
8:00 AM Sun |
600 |
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9:15 AM Sun |
400 |
10:30 AM Sun. |
900 |
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11:00 AM Sun. |
400 |
5:00 PM Sun. |
600 |
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6:00 PM Sun. |
300 |
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Total |
1650 |
Total |
2700 |
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· Kevin brought up some further concerns by parishioners:
o Parishioners in back pews cannot see father during the Homily when he steps down from the alter.
§ Steve Gregoire mentioned that more lighting would be coming at the base of the altar, but this would likely not help father to be seen from the back pews
§ Father mentioned, and the members agreed, that parishioners do like it when he moves down and around the parishioners.
o Parishioners have indicated that the mass length has increased considerably (by about 15 min.) mainly because of the longer time for communion.
§ Kevin mentioned seeing in other bigger churches where extra communion ministers were set up further away from the altar to more efficiently dispense communion.
· Father mentioned concern about this idea in that parishioners would then not have an opportunity to approach the altar.
· More discussion on this?
o Parishioners are getting tired of money talks.
§ It was decided that this was likely mainly coming from those who had already pledged.
§ It was also discussed that money talks still needed to continue as only 680 families of the estimated 1400 families have made pledges.
o Aid for the hearing impaired – Earphone assemblies have come in. Danny B. is working on putting them together.
· Father discussed Ushers:
o We’re pleased to see younger usher now. We discussed the importance that they be trained.
o A point was brought up that we should consider a greeter at the back door for the many that enter there.
o RC mentioned that the front ramp is a bit steep and that an usher could help those in need of help there.
Welcoming New Members – Dan Bacon
Dan Bacon discussed the new welcoming plan coming in 2 phases:
Phase I – Gather information on new members and get information to them that they’ve
requested.
Phase II:
· Banner – Do you need info.? Text SJL to 84576
· Box with slot for info. cards
o Cards with info. request
§ Name, email, phone #, etc.
o 5 teams made up of the 5 welcoming committee members
§ Will call those who’ve completed cards
§ Callers will have a form to follow when making these calls
§ Calls will also send a follow-up email to the new members
o The welcoming committee members discussed briefly who could cover which service…
§ Sat. 5 pm – Steve G. & RC
§ Sun. 8 am -??
§ Sun. 10:30 am – Dan B., Hugo, & Libby
§ Sun. 5 pm -??
Dan also discussed ADA…
· Those with disabilities seem to voice their concerns about when things are not right.
· Ushers/Greeters are needed to assist/help the disabled – how many?
· Discussed having those that want help, call to let us know when they are arriving and need the help.
· Since the disabled generally don’t want to fight winter conditions, we have a little time to work on this.
· We talked about using the S. doors by the kitchen for the disabled because…
o Only one door to go through
o Shorter distance from the parking lot to the door
o Dan to talk to Jim Newell about getting with the architect about changes to the S. door to make it ADA approved.
Julie Harman Discussions:
· Julie Harman reminded everyone that we want to match pastoral council members with our church ministries. Each member is to visit one or two ministries.
· Member should attend the chosen church ministry meeting and complete the “Ministry Visit Report”. Kevin Nordhues to send all members a copy.
· Julie also requested help in designing a card to be given to beggars outside the church to direct them to Love, Inc. – Libby volunteered. TY Libby.
Round Table Items:
· Hugo mentioned that the Lady of Guadeloupe celebration would be on Thursday, Dec. 12th at 6 pm in the Parish Hall.
o Similar format as last year’s celebration
o Excited to have this celebration in the new church.
· Libby Hernandez discussions:
o Trivia Night:
§ Feb. 29th after the 5 pm mass (~ 6 pm) in the Social Hall (old church)
§ Money earned is earmarked for items needed in school classrooms
§ Cost is $25/person or $200/Table of 8
§ Raffle
§ 10 rounds of Trivia – teams compete
§ Prizes for 1st, 2nd & 3rd places
· Dan B. discussed the upcoming Luau Party on Jan. 18th
o To celebrate those families that have pledged to the new capital campaign
o 2 Sessions
§ Afternoon (11:30 am – 2:30 pm)
§ Evening (4:00 – 9:00 pm)
§ RSVP to attend
§ To celebrate attaining the $3M goal with our campaign pledges
· Kevin discussed – Annual Coat Drive
o Both Adult & Children Coats & Hats have been and are still being collected in the old church Narthex.
o Coats have been donated this year to St. James Mid-town and also to our Veterans.
§ Approximately 12 large garbage bags full of coats, hats, gloves, etc. have been donated so far.
· Next meeting will be on Jan 13th – Patrick Shaub will do the opening prayer
Closing Prayer – Capital Campaign Prayer