Parish Pastoral Council Minutes                 September 20, 2011

 We are still approximately $6K short of our APA Goal.  The Council was briefed on the planned use of “Cardboard Testimonials” during the weekend of the Ministry Fair. 

 Greg White is the new Parish Council representative from the Finance Council.

 Garry Kreines is the new Chairperson of the School Advisory Board and Nancy Slade is a new member.  The Associate Superintend of the Diocesan schools was very impressed with our SCRIP program which generated $35K for the school this year and Therese Jackson has been asked to make a presentation at a diocesan meeting.  The Girls of Grace for middle school girls has about 60 girls participating each week.  About 20 middle schools boys participate in Wild at Heart.

 Kelly Goudreau is coordinating a group to work on educating the parish on the new missal which we will begin using on the first Sunday of Advent.  Training sessions will be held for Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers to explain the changes. New music for the Mass parts, composed by Chris Westfall and Jose Rivera, will be introduced in mid October.  The Advent Mailing will contain a guide to the new Mass and inserts for the missals are being prepared.   

 The Nursery is continues to have difficulty getting volunteers.

 The Knights of Colombus are having an Open House for new member on October 14.  They will again run the Christmas Tree lot with other ministries being invited to help.  Proceeds will go the BOFT.  The Knights are also sponsoring a series of monthly (on the third Wednesday) presentations on Faith & Morals starting Wednesday, September 21 at 8 PM.

 There were no self-nominations for the vacancies on the Parish Pastoral Council so no elections will be held.  Council members have been encouraged to try and identify individuals who might be willing to fill the two vacancies. 

 Building Committee:  Tim Donohue reported that we are at the 65% completion point of the design documents.  There will be another pause at the 75% completion point and we anticipate reaching the 100% completion point around December, when we can actually lock in bid prices.  These documents should be good for 2-3 years and will not become obsolete.

 A 25^th Anniversary Committee is being formed and volunteers are being sought. 

 The Cultural Diversity Ministry is sponsoring an event on Friday, December 2 focusing on the Polish customs.