Minutes of Pastoral Council Meeting

Thursday April 10, 2008

 Present: Elizabeth Arnold, Carolyn Apperson-Hansen, Chet Brian, Jeff Clark, Fr. Ed Estok

 Learning and Enrichment:

  • Bishop Lennon’s Article on Marriage
  • Synopsis of a presentation on Marriage as a Ministry with a family perspective attended by Carolyn
    • What can we do? – Bulletin articles, World Marriage Day, Repeat the Marriage encounter – follow up with couples who attended this year
    • Parish Family Statistics to consider when planning events
    • Marriage preparation and enrichment program with Fr. Ed and Deacon John

Discussion Items:

  • Minutes from 3/13 meeting were approved 
  • Contacted by PPC from Garfield – Andy Kelley
  • Ministry Growth
    • Takes time to mature
    • Patience pays off
  • PPC Structure and Membership
    • Elections preferred by the Bishop
    • Members and Formation
    • Design
  • Clustering Update
    • Plan submitted to the Bishop
    • Will be presented formally to the PPC and PFC
  • Comment Card Update – Follow up reports no further response
  • Liturgy of the Hours – potential formation topic for consideration

Agenda for Next Meeting:  April 10th  

  • Learning/Enrichment –Discussion of the article from Bishop Lennon on Vocations
  • PPC Membership and Structure

 

These minutes have been respectfully submitted by Jeff Clark, May 7, 2008