St. Mary’s Parish Pastoral Council Minutes from Work Session Meeting September 17, 2018 6:33 pm: President Adam Haluska called the meeting to order. 6:35- June Maiers by sign in. Roll Call- – Present Members: Adam Haluska, Jeff Geiskamper, Father Tim, Michel Montgomery, June Maiers, Brandon Nitcher, Bonnie Mattaliano, Marianne Harney, Nick Jedlicka, Nancy Upmeyer, 3 Mount Mercy students (Jenna, Hailey, Mindy) 6:36 observing for parish nurse roles. Introduction of Mount Mercy Nursing Students – – 6:40 Opening Prayer- The Vision Statement and prayer from Joy of the Gospel was read. – 6:45 Motion to approve minutes- Moved by Fr. Tim, 2nd by Jedlicka. Unanimous Approve. – 6:50 Commission reports: – Helping Hands Helping Hands- Marianne Harney: Coffee makers and serving cart purchased. Harvest Festival preparations all on track. No bouncy house this year Social Action- Bonnie Mattaliano: Mental Health Meetings- which will be a public education event with the other churches in town. The first 2 sessions will take place at the Methodist Church on Sept 20th and Oct 18th from 6:30 to 8. The last session will take place at the Solon Community Center on Nov 14th. October is Respect Life Month. Praying at Emma Goldman will take place there will be signups – Baby Bottle fund raiser discussed will be done in church – 40 days will occur again in February or Treat” safe trick or treating organized by KC’s could be done at church. “Trunk – KC’s will work on it. Could do after All Saints on 11/01, or family gathering on 10/14 or both. Kerri Benjamin is working with SA and Kevin on breakfast with Santa 7:15 General discussion/Fr. Tim. : – Annual Diocesan Appeal – Will start October 6th & 7th. We were $1500 over last year. Goal of $69,000 set for this year Cards received in mailings discussed. These should be returned to diocese. Additional literature and envelopes will be passed out in church. 20/20 Vision Over 100 individuals signed up. All on Pastoral Council encouraged to join Group discussions have been excellent. Safety and Security Discussion about having a commission to handle this issue. Will require further discussion.
St. Mary’s Parish Pastoral Council Minutes from Work Session Meeting September 17, 2018 6:33 pm: President Adam Haluska called the meeting to order. 6:35- Roll Call- June Maiers – by sign in. Present Members: Adam Haluska, Jeff Geiskamper, Father Tim, Michel Montgomery, June Maiers, Brandon Nitcher, Bonnie Mattaliano, Marianne Harney, Nick Jedlicka, Nancy Upmeyer, 3 Mount Mercy students (Jenna, Hailey, Mindy) 6:36 – Introduction of Mount Mercy Nursing Students – observing for parish nurse roles. 6:40 – Opening Prayer- The Vision Statement and prayer from Joy of the Gospel was read. 6:45 – Motion to approve minutes- Moved by Fr. Tim, 2nd by Jedlicka. Unanimous Approve. 6:50 – Commission reports: Helping Hands Helping Hands- Marianne Harney: Coffee makers and serving cart purchased. Harvest Festival preparations all on track. No bouncy house this year Social Action- Bonnie Mattaliano: Mental Health Meetings- which will be a public education event with the other churches in town. The first 2 sessions will take place at the Methodist Church on Sept 20th and Oct 18th from 6:30 to 8. The last session will take place at the Solon Community Center on Nov 14th. October is Respect Life Month. Praying at Emma Goldman will take place – there will be signups Baby Bottle fund raiser discussed – will be done in church 40 days will occur again in February “Trunk or Treat” – safe trick or treating organized by KC’s could be done at church. KC’s will work on it. Could do after All Saints on 11/01, or family gathering on 10/14 or both. Kerri Benjamin is working with SA and Kevin on breakfast with Santa 7:15 – General discussion/Fr. Tim. : Annual Diocesan Appeal – Will start October 6th & 7th. We were $1500 over last year. Goal of $69,000 set for this year Cards received in mailings discussed. These should be returned to diocese. Additional literature and envelopes will be passed out in church. 20/20 Vision Over 100 individuals signed up. All on Pastoral Council encouraged to join Group discussions have been excellent. Safety and Security Discussion about having a commission to handle this issue. Will require further discussion.
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