St. Mary of Czestochowa Parish Council
January 14, 2021, 3:30 p.m.
Minutes (Unapproved)
Mission Statement
Our cluster of parishes is a community of Catholic Christians dedicated to active participation in faith development. Through education and communication, we challenge the members of our parishes to grow in worship, formation, and service. We strive to follow the footsteps of Jesus by teaching His ways, befriending the lonely, aiding the poor, and working for justice and peace.
Call to Order – Those present were Mary Winchell, Jeanette Kramer, Pat Bebak, Mark Schmidt, Fr. Papi Yeruva, and Bob Lecheler
Opening Prayer – Fr. Papi lead the opening prayer.
Approval of Minutes – Jeanette made a motion to approve the October minutes. It was seconded by Mark. Motion passed.
Financial Report – Pat made a motion to approve the financial report. Mary seconded the motion. The motion passed.
Other –Old Business:
Other: There was discussion regarding the cemetery lots remaining. Only about 15 – 20 lots remain. There was discussion about whether to allow those outside the parish to purchase lots. A decision will be made at the next council meeting. Mark will check to see how much land is owned by the parish.
Next Meeting – April 8, 2021, 3:30, in the parish hall.
Closing prayer and adjournment – Fr. Papi
Respectfully submitted,
Bob Lecheler
St. Mary of Czestochowa Parish Council
October 8, 2020, 3:30 p.m.
Minutes Approved
Mission Statement
Our cluster of parishes is a community of Catholic Christians dedicated to active participation in faith development. Through education and communication, we challenge the members of our parishes to grow in worship, formation, and service. We strive to follow the footsteps of Jesus by teaching His ways, befriending the lonely, aiding the poor, and working for justice and peace.
Call to Order – Those present were Audie Heavy, Dave Lashua, Pat Bebak, Jeanette Kramer, Ray Lazar, Fr. Papi, and Bob Lecheler
Opening Prayer – Fr. Papi opened the meeting with prayer.
Approval of Minutes – Jeanette moved to approve the minutes after clarifying the questions that were raised at the last meeting. Pat seconded the motion. The motion was passed.
Financial Report – Pat moved to approve the financial report. Jeanette seconded the motion. The Motion was passed.
Other –Old Business:
New Business:
Other:
Next Meeting – Jan. 14, 2021
Closing prayer and adjournment – Fr. Papi closed the meeting with a prayer.
Respectfully submitted,
Bob Lecheler
January 14, 2021, 3:30 p.m.
Minutes (Unapproved)
Mission Statement
Our cluster of parishes is a community of Catholic Christians dedicated to active participation in faith development. Through education and communication, we challenge the members of our parishes to grow in worship, formation, and service. We strive to follow the footsteps of Jesus by teaching His ways, befriending the lonely, aiding the poor, and working for justice and peace.
Call to Order – Those present were Mary Winchell, Jeanette Kramer, Pat Bebak, Mark Schmidt, Fr. Papi Yeruva, and Bob Lecheler
Opening Prayer – Fr. Papi lead the opening prayer.
Approval of Minutes – Jeanette made a motion to approve the October minutes. It was seconded by Mark. Motion passed.
Financial Report – Pat made a motion to approve the financial report. Mary seconded the motion. The motion passed.
- Balance and P&L – The current balance is $6,098.69. It was noted that a donation of $1,400 by Todd Lemke was made. Fr. Papi will select some liturgical items for the church.
- Weekly contributions – The amount has remained close to the weekly need.
- Budget – The parish is staying within budget. The CSA for 2020 was budgeted at $5,575 and has been paid. The CSA for 2021 is $5,265; $1,670 has been paid and $3,595 is due. It was asked to post this information in the bulletin.
Other –Old Business:
- Facilities update – The new thermostat is working well. The LP tanks are at 56% and 48% which should be good for the next two months. The electrician indicated the breaker is bad and will try to replace it. The ballasts for lights have been replaced. There was a question about the exit light for the main entrance. There has been no write up regarding the light from the fire inspector.
- Council Membership – A notice will be in the bulletin, seeking new members to serve on the council.
- 8:00 a.m. Sunday Mass appears to be working well for most people.
Other: There was discussion regarding the cemetery lots remaining. Only about 15 – 20 lots remain. There was discussion about whether to allow those outside the parish to purchase lots. A decision will be made at the next council meeting. Mark will check to see how much land is owned by the parish.
Next Meeting – April 8, 2021, 3:30, in the parish hall.
Closing prayer and adjournment – Fr. Papi
Respectfully submitted,
Bob Lecheler
St. Mary of Czestochowa Parish Council
October 8, 2020, 3:30 p.m.
Minutes Approved
Mission Statement
Our cluster of parishes is a community of Catholic Christians dedicated to active participation in faith development. Through education and communication, we challenge the members of our parishes to grow in worship, formation, and service. We strive to follow the footsteps of Jesus by teaching His ways, befriending the lonely, aiding the poor, and working for justice and peace.
Call to Order – Those present were Audie Heavy, Dave Lashua, Pat Bebak, Jeanette Kramer, Ray Lazar, Fr. Papi, and Bob Lecheler
Opening Prayer – Fr. Papi opened the meeting with prayer.
Approval of Minutes – Jeanette moved to approve the minutes after clarifying the questions that were raised at the last meeting. Pat seconded the motion. The motion was passed.
Financial Report – Pat moved to approve the financial report. Jeanette seconded the motion. The Motion was passed.
- Balance and P&L –
- Weekly contributions –
- Budget –
- Corporate Board Meeting – Mary Winchell was appointed by Bishop Powers to replace Sue Schmidt on the corporate board. The board met and approved the budget submitted to the diocese.
Other –Old Business:
- Facilities update – There were no concerns raised at this time regarding facilities, aside from a leak in the ceiling that is being addressed.
New Business:
- Proposed Mass Times Changes – It was explained that the feedback received from parishioners throughout the cluster has been submitted to Bishop Powers, along with suggested models for offering Mass on the weekends that would reduce Fr. Papi’s responsibilities from six to four Masses. The models include reducing Masses for some parishes to only twice a month and having another priest offer assistance so Mass would be available every weekend in each parish. Having Mass every weekend is the preferred option by everyone involved in the discussion.
- A parishioner from Forest Lake, MN, indicated the desire to make a donation to the parish for whatever is needed. Fr. Papi will review liturgical needs and make a list for possible purchases.
Other:
Next Meeting – Jan. 14, 2021
Closing prayer and adjournment – Fr. Papi closed the meeting with a prayer.
Respectfully submitted,
Bob Lecheler
Our Lady of Sorrows Parish Council Meeting
Minutes (Unapproved)
March 2, 2021, OLS School
Those in attendance were: Peggy Novak, Joe Groothousen, Bob Lecheler, Norm Ross, Mark Brost, Darlene Sieg, Craig Voldberg, Fr Papi, and Kathy Mai.
Opening Prayer: Fr Papi opened the meeting with prayer.
The minutes of the previous meeting were reviewed. Joe Groothousen made a motion to approve the minutes, seconded by Darlene. The motion passed.
Financial Reports: Total net income as of March 2nd is -$33,768.48 as opposed to last year $32,000.00. The second draw of the Paycheck Protection Program was applied for this week. It will greatly assist in meeting the budget. Some parental choice students did not return which affects tuition. It is not certain if they will return. Weekly offerings appear to be keeping up as needed. Endowment report: $18,000.00 came out of endowment fund for the school. So far this year, we have been able to keep up with the bills. Darlene moved to accept the financial reports. The motion was seconded. The motion passed.
OLS Principal’s Report: Mary was not present but provided a written report and was available by phone if needed. Thank you to staff students and families for their support, to Our Heavenly Father for blessings which make us stronger and to the anonymous donor for money for the bus to transport all at once to the nursing home to build snowmen. WI DPI School Choice application period opened Feb 1, 2021, and goes through April 15, 2021.The 12:00-5:30 afternoon assistant position is still open with no applicants. Teachers, along with Mary and school staff, have been covering. It is not always easy to get supervision covered. Registration is open for the 2021-2022 school year. Forms have been updated and are on the website. Parent teacher conferences are this week, Thursday, March 4, 2021. Teachers have set up appointments. All parents will receive current and historical MAPS assessment information to view progress. Friday, March 5, 2021, is a professional development day. Staff members will be meeting in the school and discussing curriculum and current staff and parent/student handbooks to ensure we are consistently following the handbooks and if there are any necessary changes. Last week, all of the students participated in a snowman building activity at the Ladysmith Care Community. It was a great activity and beautiful weather. Lenten celebrations include Monday morning prayer hosted by a different staff member each Monday, Stations of the Cross on Friday afternoons, and Wednesday morning Mass. A motion to accept the report was made by Peggy. Joe seconded. The motion passed.
DPI School Choice Enrollment 2021: Open enrollment is in April. Public schools can enroll at other times with a letter explaining the reason for late enrollment. Private schools may enroll at any time.
Old Business: Technology/electrical update for OLS Church- Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday work will be done at the church to update electrical needs. We still need new members for the parish council.
New Business: Holy week: Holy Thursday Mass will be at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. There will be Good Friday service at OLS on Friday at 2:30 pm. There could be a capacity problem. Stations of the Cross is planned for outside at OLS at 10:30 Friday morning. Easter Vigil will be Saturday at 8:30 at OLS. There will be four Masses on Easter with no Mass in Hawkins and St Francis. Extreme Faith Camp: There are 6 students who wish to attend. The cost is $415. Per student. They will be doing fund raisers to raise money, but may not have enough. Darlene made a motion to support the camp. Peggy seconded. Motion passed. Mary Statue project: There is a 4-foot statue of Mary in the rectory which would be moved to the church. We received permission from the donor to do that. We wish to have the adoration chapel back to its original location when possible. Darlene is working on a list of parish ministries to encourage people to sign up. The piano tuner suggested the piano be replaced. It will remain as is for the time being. Those playing the piano felt it will last for several years.
Closing prayer: Fr. Papi led the closing prayer.
Next meeting April 6th, at 6pm.
Respectfully submitted by Kathy Mai.
Minutes (Unapproved)
March 2, 2021, OLS School
Those in attendance were: Peggy Novak, Joe Groothousen, Bob Lecheler, Norm Ross, Mark Brost, Darlene Sieg, Craig Voldberg, Fr Papi, and Kathy Mai.
Opening Prayer: Fr Papi opened the meeting with prayer.
The minutes of the previous meeting were reviewed. Joe Groothousen made a motion to approve the minutes, seconded by Darlene. The motion passed.
Financial Reports: Total net income as of March 2nd is -$33,768.48 as opposed to last year $32,000.00. The second draw of the Paycheck Protection Program was applied for this week. It will greatly assist in meeting the budget. Some parental choice students did not return which affects tuition. It is not certain if they will return. Weekly offerings appear to be keeping up as needed. Endowment report: $18,000.00 came out of endowment fund for the school. So far this year, we have been able to keep up with the bills. Darlene moved to accept the financial reports. The motion was seconded. The motion passed.
OLS Principal’s Report: Mary was not present but provided a written report and was available by phone if needed. Thank you to staff students and families for their support, to Our Heavenly Father for blessings which make us stronger and to the anonymous donor for money for the bus to transport all at once to the nursing home to build snowmen. WI DPI School Choice application period opened Feb 1, 2021, and goes through April 15, 2021.The 12:00-5:30 afternoon assistant position is still open with no applicants. Teachers, along with Mary and school staff, have been covering. It is not always easy to get supervision covered. Registration is open for the 2021-2022 school year. Forms have been updated and are on the website. Parent teacher conferences are this week, Thursday, March 4, 2021. Teachers have set up appointments. All parents will receive current and historical MAPS assessment information to view progress. Friday, March 5, 2021, is a professional development day. Staff members will be meeting in the school and discussing curriculum and current staff and parent/student handbooks to ensure we are consistently following the handbooks and if there are any necessary changes. Last week, all of the students participated in a snowman building activity at the Ladysmith Care Community. It was a great activity and beautiful weather. Lenten celebrations include Monday morning prayer hosted by a different staff member each Monday, Stations of the Cross on Friday afternoons, and Wednesday morning Mass. A motion to accept the report was made by Peggy. Joe seconded. The motion passed.
DPI School Choice Enrollment 2021: Open enrollment is in April. Public schools can enroll at other times with a letter explaining the reason for late enrollment. Private schools may enroll at any time.
Old Business: Technology/electrical update for OLS Church- Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday work will be done at the church to update electrical needs. We still need new members for the parish council.
New Business: Holy week: Holy Thursday Mass will be at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. There will be Good Friday service at OLS on Friday at 2:30 pm. There could be a capacity problem. Stations of the Cross is planned for outside at OLS at 10:30 Friday morning. Easter Vigil will be Saturday at 8:30 at OLS. There will be four Masses on Easter with no Mass in Hawkins and St Francis. Extreme Faith Camp: There are 6 students who wish to attend. The cost is $415. Per student. They will be doing fund raisers to raise money, but may not have enough. Darlene made a motion to support the camp. Peggy seconded. Motion passed. Mary Statue project: There is a 4-foot statue of Mary in the rectory which would be moved to the church. We received permission from the donor to do that. We wish to have the adoration chapel back to its original location when possible. Darlene is working on a list of parish ministries to encourage people to sign up. The piano tuner suggested the piano be replaced. It will remain as is for the time being. Those playing the piano felt it will last for several years.
Closing prayer: Fr. Papi led the closing prayer.
Next meeting April 6th, at 6pm.
Respectfully submitted by Kathy Mai.
OLS PASTORAL COUNCIL MINUTES
OCTOBER 6, 2020
PRESENT: Fr. Papi, Norm Ross, Darlene Sieg, Bob Lecheler, Mary Cormican, Peg Novak, Kathy Mai, Annette Barna, Craig Voldberg, Mark Brost and Jim Moss.
Minutes were read. Jim Moss made a motion to approve them, Norm Ross seconded it. Motion carried.
Darlene Sieg would like someone else to take over doing the minutes. No one volunteered. (Maybe next time????)
FINANCIAL: Eileen Swaenepoel is assisting Tammy Loomis as she gets orientated in the finance office.
SCHOLARSHIPS: Two Eagles Foundation has given $32,000. for scholarships. Some of the money has been distributed in the form of scholarships. The remaining money will be used for tuition assistance to the remaining families who are not on Wisconsin Parental Choice. If families have already paid tuition for this year, they will receive a refund. This is in keeping with the Two Eagles’ guidelines and recommendations by the auditors.
We received a check for $18,097.00 from Ron and Marge Charipar. It is to be put in the Endowment Fund. It was suggested that the school kids make thank you cards for Ron and Marge.
FINANCIAL REPORT: The collections are up from previous weeks. After looking the report over, Peg Novak made a motion to accept and Jim Moss seconded. Motion carried.
PRINCIPAL’S REPORT:
*The first newsletter went out.
*Parent/Teacher conferences were last week. 82% participation which was better than the open house.
*Finished MAP testing.
*Kaylyn Szaniszlo was hired as the afternoon aide.
*There will be a Halloween party, following safety protocols.
*The Fall Conference for teachers will be virtual.
*There will be a Veteran’s Program at 8:00 with Mass to follow at 8:45 on November 11.
This year, the time when the students used to have Spanish is used for interventions and goal settings.
The school is having a penny war to help the hurricane victims. The winning top prize is an ice cream coupon from McDonald’s.
It is hard to do MAP testing with the number of computers available. We need some new computers. A plan is being developed to acquire more computers and better utilize them. It will be studied to see if MAC’S or PC’s are better to get. An electrician will be consulted to decide what, if anything, can be done to better utilize the computers.
Bookkeeper update: Tammy Loomis is working every and Eileen comes in 2-3 days a week. That is working out well.
NEW BUSINESS:
MASS SCHEDULE: We have not heard anything from the Bishop if he has an extra priest for us or not. If we get another priest, all people would Mass every weekend. If not, we will have to review other possible times. The dispensation for people not attending Mass ended September 27th. However, dispensation is still offered for medical reasons and for anyone over the age of 60.
SUPPORTING MINISTRIES:
We need people in supporting ministries. Sometimes people don’t want to volunteer because they don’t know what that ministry entails. It was suggested to put a short synopsis in the bulletin about what each ministry is about and what the responsibilities are. When new people sign up for a ministry, they need to be trained. A checklist of responsibilities should be developed for each ministry.
ADORATION ROOM:
The carpet in the original adoration room is very worn. It was suggested that a hard surface with a couple of area rugs would clean better and make for a better environment.
SIGNS IN FRONT OF CHURCH:
A sign referencing voting was placed in front of the church by a non-parishioner. Checking with diocesan counsel, the bishop asked that such signs not be placed on church property during an election year. The sign was removed.
LIVE STREAMING:
There has been a sound issue in the live streaming of Mass. It will hopefully be rectified.
MONITORS:
The church is ordering monitors for the front of church so the readings and announcements can be posted.
NEXT MEETING: Tuesday. November 3, 2020 at 6:00.
Closed with prayer.
Submitted by Darlene Sieg
OCTOBER 6, 2020
PRESENT: Fr. Papi, Norm Ross, Darlene Sieg, Bob Lecheler, Mary Cormican, Peg Novak, Kathy Mai, Annette Barna, Craig Voldberg, Mark Brost and Jim Moss.
Minutes were read. Jim Moss made a motion to approve them, Norm Ross seconded it. Motion carried.
Darlene Sieg would like someone else to take over doing the minutes. No one volunteered. (Maybe next time????)
FINANCIAL: Eileen Swaenepoel is assisting Tammy Loomis as she gets orientated in the finance office.
SCHOLARSHIPS: Two Eagles Foundation has given $32,000. for scholarships. Some of the money has been distributed in the form of scholarships. The remaining money will be used for tuition assistance to the remaining families who are not on Wisconsin Parental Choice. If families have already paid tuition for this year, they will receive a refund. This is in keeping with the Two Eagles’ guidelines and recommendations by the auditors.
We received a check for $18,097.00 from Ron and Marge Charipar. It is to be put in the Endowment Fund. It was suggested that the school kids make thank you cards for Ron and Marge.
FINANCIAL REPORT: The collections are up from previous weeks. After looking the report over, Peg Novak made a motion to accept and Jim Moss seconded. Motion carried.
PRINCIPAL’S REPORT:
*The first newsletter went out.
*Parent/Teacher conferences were last week. 82% participation which was better than the open house.
*Finished MAP testing.
*Kaylyn Szaniszlo was hired as the afternoon aide.
*There will be a Halloween party, following safety protocols.
*The Fall Conference for teachers will be virtual.
*There will be a Veteran’s Program at 8:00 with Mass to follow at 8:45 on November 11.
This year, the time when the students used to have Spanish is used for interventions and goal settings.
The school is having a penny war to help the hurricane victims. The winning top prize is an ice cream coupon from McDonald’s.
It is hard to do MAP testing with the number of computers available. We need some new computers. A plan is being developed to acquire more computers and better utilize them. It will be studied to see if MAC’S or PC’s are better to get. An electrician will be consulted to decide what, if anything, can be done to better utilize the computers.
Bookkeeper update: Tammy Loomis is working every and Eileen comes in 2-3 days a week. That is working out well.
NEW BUSINESS:
MASS SCHEDULE: We have not heard anything from the Bishop if he has an extra priest for us or not. If we get another priest, all people would Mass every weekend. If not, we will have to review other possible times. The dispensation for people not attending Mass ended September 27th. However, dispensation is still offered for medical reasons and for anyone over the age of 60.
SUPPORTING MINISTRIES:
We need people in supporting ministries. Sometimes people don’t want to volunteer because they don’t know what that ministry entails. It was suggested to put a short synopsis in the bulletin about what each ministry is about and what the responsibilities are. When new people sign up for a ministry, they need to be trained. A checklist of responsibilities should be developed for each ministry.
ADORATION ROOM:
The carpet in the original adoration room is very worn. It was suggested that a hard surface with a couple of area rugs would clean better and make for a better environment.
SIGNS IN FRONT OF CHURCH:
A sign referencing voting was placed in front of the church by a non-parishioner. Checking with diocesan counsel, the bishop asked that such signs not be placed on church property during an election year. The sign was removed.
LIVE STREAMING:
There has been a sound issue in the live streaming of Mass. It will hopefully be rectified.
MONITORS:
The church is ordering monitors for the front of church so the readings and announcements can be posted.
NEXT MEETING: Tuesday. November 3, 2020 at 6:00.
Closed with prayer.
Submitted by Darlene Sieg
Ss Peter and Paul Parish Council Meeting
January 27, 2021, 6:00 p.m.
Summary - Unofficial
Mission Statement
Our cluster of parishes is a community of Catholic Christians dedicated to active participation in faith development. Through education and communication, we challenge the members of our parishes to grow in worship, formation, and service. We strive to follow the footsteps of Jesus by teaching His ways, befriending the lonely, aiding the poor, and working for justice and peace.
Those present were: Linda Breed-Starcz, Deacon Tom Fuhrmann, Fr. Papi, Betty Antczak, Gary Hecimovich, and Bob Lecheler. Tammy Zajec attended via phone.
Call to Order – Gary called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Opening Prayer – Fr. Papi led the opening prayer.
Approval of Minutes – Corrections were made to the spelling of Deacon Furhmann’s name. It was also clarified that the chicken dinner on Labor Day was organized by parishioners and not by the parish men’s group. Linda made a motion to approve the minutes with changes. Tammy made a second. The motion passed.
Financial Report – Deacon Tom made a motion to approve the financial report. It was seconded by Linda. The motion passed.
New Business:
Next Meeting: 4/14/21
Closing prayer and adjournment – Fr. Papi closed the meeting with prayer.
Respectfully submitted, Bob Lecheler
January 27, 2021, 6:00 p.m.
Summary - Unofficial
Mission Statement
Our cluster of parishes is a community of Catholic Christians dedicated to active participation in faith development. Through education and communication, we challenge the members of our parishes to grow in worship, formation, and service. We strive to follow the footsteps of Jesus by teaching His ways, befriending the lonely, aiding the poor, and working for justice and peace.
Those present were: Linda Breed-Starcz, Deacon Tom Fuhrmann, Fr. Papi, Betty Antczak, Gary Hecimovich, and Bob Lecheler. Tammy Zajec attended via phone.
Call to Order – Gary called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Opening Prayer – Fr. Papi led the opening prayer.
Approval of Minutes – Corrections were made to the spelling of Deacon Furhmann’s name. It was also clarified that the chicken dinner on Labor Day was organized by parishioners and not by the parish men’s group. Linda made a motion to approve the minutes with changes. Tammy made a second. The motion passed.
Financial Report – Deacon Tom made a motion to approve the financial report. It was seconded by Linda. The motion passed.
- Current Balance and P&L – The current balance is$5,300.06.
- Weekly contributions – Weekly contributions are considerably lower ($509) than the budgeted goal of $968.
- CSA – The goal for 2020 was for $7,818. $5,308 has been paid. $2,510 is due. The goal for 2021 is $8,070. Paid thus far is $3,875. The remainder due is $4,195. A request was made to determine what the cost per family would be for CSA. Bob will get that information.
- Other – There was a question about the long-term loan $4,189. Bob will check on it. (It is the loan for the lawn mower.)
- Mass time on the weekend seems to be working. However, it was suggested that Mass at the same time (Weyerhaeuser and Bruce) would better serve the cluster if they were at parishes further apart. It was pointed out that collections have not taken a hit since the Mass time at Bruce has changed. (In a closer look, giving has gone down in the parish.)
New Business:
- Council Member Terms and Elections – There was discussion about getting new membership on the parish council. While people on the council have been doing a good job, the bylaws call for people to serve four-year terms. Most council members have served considerably longer. How can we get new faces on the council to share their ideas? How can we give permission for those who have served many years to graciously step aside from the council, if they feel so inclined? Announcements will be made at Mass. Council members are encouraged to ask worthy candidates to consider serving on the council.
Next Meeting: 4/14/21
Closing prayer and adjournment – Fr. Papi closed the meeting with prayer.
Respectfully submitted, Bob Lecheler
Ss Peter and Paul Parish Council Meeting
October 21, 2020, 6:00 p.m.
Minutes
Mission Statement
Our cluster of parishes is a community of Catholic Christians dedicated to active participation in faith development. Through education and communication, we challenge the members of our parishes to grow in worship, formation, and service. We strive to follow the footsteps of Jesus by teaching His ways, befriending the lonely, aiding the poor, and working for justice and peace.
Those in attendance were Gary Hecimovich, Tom Fuhrman, Linda Breed-Starcz, Lynne Wierzba, Randy Tatur, Betty Antczak, Fr. Papi, and Bob Lecheler. Tammy Zajec participated via speaker phone.
Call to Order – Gary called the meeting to order.
Opening Prayer – Fr. Papi provided the opening prayer.
Approval of Minutes – Tom moved to approve the minutes of the last meeting. Linda seconded the motion. The motion passed.
Financial Report – Linda moved to approve the report. Lynne seconded the motion. The motion passed.
New Business:
Next Meeting: 1/20/21
Closing prayer and adjournment – Fr. Papi closed with prayer. The meeting adjourned around 7:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted, Bob Lecheler
October 21, 2020, 6:00 p.m.
Minutes
Mission Statement
Our cluster of parishes is a community of Catholic Christians dedicated to active participation in faith development. Through education and communication, we challenge the members of our parishes to grow in worship, formation, and service. We strive to follow the footsteps of Jesus by teaching His ways, befriending the lonely, aiding the poor, and working for justice and peace.
Those in attendance were Gary Hecimovich, Tom Fuhrman, Linda Breed-Starcz, Lynne Wierzba, Randy Tatur, Betty Antczak, Fr. Papi, and Bob Lecheler. Tammy Zajec participated via speaker phone.
Call to Order – Gary called the meeting to order.
Opening Prayer – Fr. Papi provided the opening prayer.
Approval of Minutes – Tom moved to approve the minutes of the last meeting. Linda seconded the motion. The motion passed.
Financial Report – Linda moved to approve the report. Lynne seconded the motion. The motion passed.
- 2019-2020 completed P&L – The report showed an ending balance of $13,865.22. This was due primarily to the Paycheck Protection Plan during the pandemic which defrayed costs for salaries for the spring and summer. There was discussion about updating the diocesan paper subscriptions. Bob will look into it.
- Current Balance and P&L – The parish is currently in the black by $5,829.03.
- Weekly contributions – Contributions are slightly below what is needed each week to meet the budget.
- Budget – The budget for 2020-2021 has been approved.
- Other – It was suggested that people take a missal for personal use and put their name on the cover.
New Business:
- Mass Times Proposals – There is an announcement coming the following weekend at all the Masses.
- Midnight Mass – It was decided to not have midnight Mass on Christmas Eve this year. However, it will be considered again for next year.
- Follow up on detachment – Bob checked with the diocese and learned there is no process for detachment. If the council wishes to pursue this issue, they need to contact the bishop and request a meeting to discuss the possibility of leaving the cluster for another cluster.
Next Meeting: 1/20/21
Closing prayer and adjournment – Fr. Papi closed with prayer. The meeting adjourned around 7:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted, Bob Lecheler