MQHR Parish Pastoral Council Minutes October 29, 2013
PPC Members in attendance Fr. Dan Noll, Fr. Arock Arockiasami, Walter Leachman, Deacon Bill Rood, Steve McCauley, Kevin Lamping, Phil Heink, Karen Morgison, Vincente Munoz, , John Mitchell, Carol Lee, Mary Grace Allen, Anna Byrd, Norma Flores, John Tibe, Erich Maul and Ginger Fraser. Absent: Brian Carlson, Cora Mudd
New members John Tibe and Erich Maul were welcomed by the group. The meeting was then opened with prayer and reflection lead by Ginger Fraser.
New Business and Updates
Fr. Dan recapped the key events that had transpired over the last few months including the Rebuilt discussions with council, staff and parishioners. Also discussed was the creation of the Development Council which focused on the funding of long term debt. The Rebuilt book had an impact on the decisions on how to fund our long term debt. The plan will be implemented beginning November 9th and will be introduced over three weeks. Rebuilt is not a blueprint of how we will change our culture but practical things such as the approaches to our finances are being gleaned from it.
1) Rebuilt input from parish - Prior to this meeting, Council members were given a written summary of the input received by Fr. Dan from the meeting with parishioners. Each council member gave their thoughts on the responses.
2) Update on the proposed parking lot ministry- Fr. Dan read letter submitted by Leo Brown. Only one person attended the meeting that was scheduled to get input on a parking lot welcoming ministry. The question of “What will we welcome them too?” came up. The council discussed several points covered in the letter. Action points: 1) Fr. Dan will continue to work with Leo on this, 2) Proposal will be developed including training of people for the ministry 3) Fr. will hold conversations with existing ministries ---Cursillo, CHRP, etc. – that have discipleship history, 4) Potentially hold round table to mobilize folks, 5) Discuss with new Executive committee of this council to develop overall plan.
3) Diversity Committee- Fr. Arock will report on the Diversity Committee at the November meeting
Announcements and Updates
Fr Dan is not renewing the appointment of Omar and Jesus to the council. Vincente was reappointed.
The election went well. Thanks to all who participated.
Minutes of September 24, 2013 PPC Meeting
On motion made, the minutes were approved without dissent.
Next PPC Meeting
The PPC will meet on Tuesday, November 24, 2013.
Closing prayer and adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at about 8:45 pm after the closing prayer led by Fr. Dan. The Executive Council members remained in the ELC to determine roles for the upcoming year. A reception was held in the Parish Office building to welcome our new members and wish Steve and Ginger well as they leave the council.
Executive Council –
Chair: Karen Morgison
Vice Chair: Erich Maul
Reporter: Phil Heink
Finance Liaison: John Tibe
School Board Liaison: Norma Flores
Alternate: Vincente Munoz
Committee appointees-
No changes occurred in the committee appointees.
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