I.    Opening prayer provided by Faith Formation Commission
 
II.   Roll:  Father Ken, Deacon Jeff, Brenda Bertram, Annette Lyons, Ed Cross, Sister Kathy Holland,
Fran Buelow, Tom Streveler, Diane Tuescher, Patty Johnson, Peter Mascagni, Anna Lorenzen
      Absent:  Father Stack, Cindy Holiday, Gloria Marcos, Carmen Soesbe
      Excused:  Dave Schnier, Nancy Peart, Dean Stone, Hannah Eschelman
 
III.  March Minutes – Peter – approved.
 
IV.  Agenda – Fran/Tom – approved.
 
V.   Commission Reports

1. Evangelization –Written minutes submitted.  Deacon Jeff will present a Christ Life Retreat May      17 & 18.  Members of council were invited and encouraged to attend this weekend.  It was just completed by a group meeting for 7 weeks on Tues. morning led by Brenda Bertram.  Father Ken hopes this retreat will become a strong component of our parish evangelization mission.
2. Faith Formation – Written minutes submitted.  Diane reported that the commission discussed bringing in a speaker on the topic of pornography.  However, because of the cost and usual low attendance with speakers at our parish it was suggested that, at this time, we publish the information on podcasts and web talks of such speakers as Matt Fradd in our bulletin. 

Parish Mission:  Due to the budget shortfall at this time the commission feels we need to hold off on this for another year.
Prayer Garden:  The Pro-Life committee is still waiting for the design proposal to be finished for this area.  After the Pro-Life Committee looks at the proposal it will be submitted to the Grounds Committee for input and possible suggested changes to the design.  This could include the rock and other possible ideas as referenced in the September 2018 Buildings and Grounds report.  A discussion followed based on the May 15 ^th Business Administrator’s report submitted to the Pastoral Counsel regarding this area and its development:  All of these concerns can be resolved with proper landscaping of that area at no cost to the parish. This area is such a valuable location in terms of its visibility (from the hall and hallway) to evangelize our catholic faith and our pro-life parish values. It was suggested that the drawings showing where buried items are located should be looked at before the design is completed.  

3. Family Life- Written minutes submitted.  Annette:  Important ministry delivering communion, visiting and helping those in need.  Father Ken would like them to consider some form of marriage enrichment.  Father Stack has mentioned the possibility of moving the marriage enrichment to the Parish Life Commission which also includes the Vocation Committee. 
4. Justice and Peace –Written report submitted.  Tom:  Peace Soup Series ended April 9^th and was very well attended.  On April 6^th Tom and Stan attended the second Social Justice Saturday in Iowa City.  The major topic was the lack of affordable housing in Iowa.  “Undie Sunday” will be on the weekend of May 18 & 19.  The March collection was well over 100 new items donated.  The commission will be starting to work on the subject of climate change, and would like to encourage everyone to support efforts to combat climate change. 

 
 
 

5. Parish Life – Written minutes submitted from Knights of Columbus.  Annette:  Baby Bottle Program-distributed on Mother’s Day and to be returned on Father’s Day.  Tootsie Roll Drive planned for August.  Blue Mass in August.  Memorial Mass-May 24^th.  Spring Pie Sales for religious formation and scholarships which are available now.  Contributed to the Fuegen Benefit.  Knights of Columbus Membership drive currently in progress.  Brenda:  Vocations Ministry - May 21^st celebrating the ordination anniversaries of the clergy of our parish- the Knights of Columbus are providing the meal. Father Ken:  Attended Project Andrew Dinner – 2 seniors and 2 college students.
6. Stewardship Commission – Written report submitted.   Peter:  Really like the Lay Witness on website, looking for future lay witness presenters – both in person and on website.  Renewal Fair trying something new this year, present it through the bulletin from a template that includes membership list and photo, list of ministries under each commission and possibly pictures of ministry activities.  There will be a Stewardship Appreciation Social/Party on October 20 from 11:30-2:00pm in the Parish Hall.  The Knights of Columbus volunteered their services, Mr. Bernie Holtcamp will provide pulled pork, salads and dessert will also be provided.  Looking for entertainment.
7. Worship & Prayer Commission - Written minutes submitted.  Father Ken:  Easter went well, a beautiful celebration.  New lighting from Shaw Electric installed – much better. 

 
      VI.  Other Reports

1. Sisters of St. Francis – Sister Kathy:  The monthly social justice film was on climate control - very good.  They would like to see more people in attendance for this.  The environmental film is The Paris to Pittsburgh, review of some major disasters and solutions. This film is available on Utube for free.  The Human Trafficking Committee is in the process of training all the hotel employees in Clinton.  Three hotels have been completed. Bishop Turley had mass at the Canticle and was presented with a gift from the parish and students from Prince of Peace. 
2. Director of Faith Formation – Brenda:  Completed the Sacrament of Holy Eucharist. There will be six more receiving this Sacrament in June.  Senior Recognition is May 19^th at the 8:00 Mass.  The Sacrament of Confirmation will be June 2^nd at 3:00pm.  Registration for Totus Tuus will take place in June for children and youth of the parish.  Looking for people to help provide meals for the team members from Monday thru Wednesday. This is a shared experience with The Church of Visitation in Camanche.
3. Youth Representative – Brenda:  POPEYES are holding their annual fundraiser with Edgewood Locker.  This helps pay for summer activities.  Hannah Eshelman and Molly Shannon will attending “One Bread, One Cup” in July.    The high school youth will be going on a mission trip through Catholic Heart Work Camp this summer in Cincinnati.
4. Parish Business Administrator – Written report submitted. 
5. Deacon – Jeff:  Discover Christ taking place May 17^th & 18^th, 18 people are signed up.  Dawn Schuetzle and Ellen Bentley will take care of the kitchen.  Compliments on the Easter Celebration and his son-in laws baptism and entry into the Catholic Faith.  Ray still visiting the hospital on Mondays and does bereavement and other visits.
6. Director of Outreach Ministry – Annette Lyons: Watched the funeral of Jean Vanier with the L’Arche Clinton Community, and it is available on Youtube. The regional people picked to attend this was Brenda and Joann.  Annette would like to challenge everyone again this year to walk with the Pivotal Players.  There is a DVD Series by Bishop Robert Barron available after the 8:00 mass on Wednesdays or Thursday afternoon at Park Tower thru June and July.   Trying to get people to be more physically and spiritually active.   Update on hospital Visits are:  Deacon Ray on Mon, Father Stack on Tues, Annette on Wed, Father Ken on Thurs or Fri.  On Wednesday afternoons Father Ken and Annette visit in the home.  Make sure to notify them of any people in need.
7. Finance Council Representative – Ed Cross:  Challenged on income side, below budget on envelope income, but are still doing a very good job holding the line on expenses.  Looking forward to June which is a five weekend month to hopefully finish on a strong note. Starting to look at next years budget.  Reminder to get your commission financial requests in so will be factored in at budget time.  Discussed getting bids to seal and line parking lot to maintain the property.  They will continue to investigate the cause of roof leakage for repair.  We are approximately $50.000 under budget at this time.  Looking for ideas to offset the deficit. (re: send a letter to parishioners, and bequests, etc.)
8. Latino Ministry Representative – Brenda:  Five people from our parish will graduate from the Spanish Ministry Formation Program.  Three of the five will be commissioned to ministry within the parish.  Two of them will be attending the Vision 20/20.  Starting to see more of the Hispanic Community at our regular masses as well as Spanish Masses.
9. Principal of Prince of Peace School - Written report submitted.  Brenda:  May Crowing and 1^st Communion was held on May 10^th with 13 students in the class.   We have 16 graduating seniors at Prince of Peace this year.  Commencement will be May 26th, all are welcome to attend.

Sarah White has been hired as the 8-12 religion teacher and Campus Minister.A farewell open house for teachers that are leaving will be May 23 ^rd 3:30-5:30pm at the school.Still looking to find someone to replace Dr. A in the science dept. Pray for the graduates and students for a safe and happy summer break.
 

7. Old Business

1. Vision 20/20 – Will know more information after they attend.

 

8. New Business - None

 

9. Adjournment – Diana/Fran

 

10. Closing Prayer – Peace Prayer

 
The next meeting of the Pastoral Council will be September 19, 2019 at 7:00pm.
The Family Life Commission will lead the opening prayer.