PASTORAL COUNCIL MINUTES
January 17, 2019
PRINCE OF PEACE – 7PM
 
I.    Opening prayer provided by Stewardship Commission
 
II.   Roll:  Fr. Ken, Fr. Stack, Fran Buelow, Ed Kross, Annette Lyons, Peter Mascagni, Nancy Peart, Deacon Jeff, Brenda Bertram, Hannah Eshelman, Dean Stone, Diane Tuescher, Gloria Marcos, Anna Lorenzen
      Absent:  Tom Streveler, Patty Johnson, Cindy Holliday
      Excused:  Dave Schnier, Sister Kathy
 
III.  November Minutes – Peter/Fran – approved.
 
IV.  Agenda Approved – Father Ken added Parish Council Constitution as Letter B. under New Business. Peter/Fran – approved.
 
V.   Commission Reports

1. Stewardship – Written report submitted.  Commission questionnaires to be turned in, Peter to compile the results. The Diocesan Stewardship Day is set for Mar. 25, 2019 at St. Patrick’s Church in IA City – Dr. Lies will be the Keynote Speaker. The Commission is always in need of pictures for catalog, bulletin, etc.  The Lay Witness participant presentations will be on the website.
2. Worship and Prayer – Written Report submitted.  Christmas Masses went well.  Noticed a slight increase in attendance.  Positive comments were received about the Christmas Pageant being presented during Mass.
3. Evangelization –Written report submitted.  Rediscovering Jesus Books distributed, they are also available in Spanish.   Invited new people at the Vision 20/20 that were interested in Evangelization Committee, and several attended.
4. Faith Formation – A written report was submitted detailing various Faith Formation activities.  In addition, the Pro-Life Committee reported that they would be making another donation to the John Paul II Medical Research Institute for 2018.  The donation will be made in the name of Prince of Peace Parish.  The Pro-Life committee has made this donation every year since 2013, when it made a donation of $2,100 in the name of our parish, making Jesus Christ, Prince of Peace Catholic Church of Clinton an Innovation Founder of the JPII Medical Research Institute. The Pro-Life Committee is also looking into the possibility of creating a prayer garden in the grassy area between the hall and the parish office.  This project is still in the development stage.  The Lady Knights have indicated they are willing to help with some of the fundraising for this project. This project also has unanimous support from the Faith Formation Commission.
5. Family Life- Annette reported that Commission has not met, but are planning to start in March.  Father Ken suggested they try to meet sooner. Marriage Encounter will be Feb. 1-3, 2019. 
6. Justice and Peace –Written report was submitted.  This will be the 13^th year for the Peace Soup Lenten Series.  The title for this year’s series is Living The Pillars of Joy.  Richard Kissock will receive the Peace and Justice Award in celebration of Martin Luther King Day at CCC on January 20^th.
7. Parish Life – Written report submitted.

 
      VI.  Other Reports

1. Latino Ministry Rep – Gloria Marcos reported that there will be a Spanish Marriage Encounter in Washington, IA, Feb. 16 -17, 2019.  Brochures are available.  A Conference will be held in Chicago Feb 8 & 9 to pray for others.  Father Ken suggested that a Latino Commission be established. 
2. Principal of POP – Written report submitted.  Catholic Schools Week/Homecoming Week is Jan.27-Feb. 2^nd.  Kickoff Mass is Sunday, Jan. 27^th followed by a Booster Club Breakfast from 8am-12:30pm.  Homecoming Mass is at 8:00am at church on Feb. 1^st. The annual dinner/auction is Saturday, Jan. 26^th.  The basketball teams are doing well! There are still a few home games left.
3. Sisters of St. Francis – Attending another meeting at the church and CCC.
4. Director of Faith Formation –23 children received the Sacrament of Reconciliation in Dec.  Currently 5 groups are meeting for Bible Study.  Women’s CEW is Feb. 8-10 & Men’s CEW is Feb. 22-24. COR Youth Retreat hosted by St. Joe’s in DeWitt in March.  Jr POPEYES and POPEYES are having a REVIVE held in Muscatine April 6 & 7.  Now is the time for youth to commit to summer conferences.  National Catholic Youth Conference in Indianapolis in Nov. We have 9 youth registered.  Adult Retreat Opportunities in Solon and Williamsburg, IA was distributed.
5. Youth Representative –Due to low attendance, POPEYES will combine middle school and high school together for youth group.  They encourage students to come to 6:00 Mass first and then attend POPEYES gathering after.  Parish school youth are excited about the upcoming Catholic Schools Week and Homecoming activities.
6. Parish Business Administrator – Written report submitted. 
7. Deacon – Currently getting ready for 2 CEW weekends in Feb. all is going well.  Prayers for Deacon Ray Hilgendorf having surgery in Iowa City.  Continued prayers for Adam Cain in Iowa City.
8. Director of Outreach Ministry – Annette Lyons reported things are going well. The need for transportation has increased. 
9. Finance Council Representative – Ed Cross reported that we are half way through the budget year and are currently in the black.  Although envelopes are down, accolades to keeping expenditures down as well.  Annual Diocesan Appeal – 1^st time we have gotten money back from Diocese!

Capital Campaign – 98.7% paid! Catholic Messenger subscription drive is going on now – we are billed - so please contribute.
Waiting to pay for worship space lighting until replacement is made.
 

7. Old Business

1. Vision 20/20 - Written report submitted.  Before Ash Wednesday (for regional sessions and Convocation at St Ambrose and more to follow) will need 10 representatives (looking for some 20-40 year olds + 2 youth).  Fr. Ken would like one of the 10 people be a Latino Representative.

 

8. New Business

1. Council membership and officers - Fr. Ken distributed a copy of the Pastoral Council Members and Officers, Organizational Chart and Pastoral Council Constitution.
2. Parish Council Constitution - Discussion on Article VIII Voting – Motion made by Peter to add a Latino representative to be a voting member, second by Diane. Five current voting members approved.  Fr. Ken will make changes to the Constitution.

 

9. Adjournment – Gloria/Dean

 

10. Closing Prayer – Peace Prayer

 
The next meeting of the Pastoral Council will be March 21, 2019 at 7:00pm.
The Worship and Prayer will lead the opening prayer.