Pastoral Council Meeting 3/11/20

SSTM Pastoral Council
 Meeting Minutes                                 
03/11/2020, 7:15

1. Welcome/Opening Prayer
   1. Parish Vision Prayer

 

2. Vision/Mission/Priorities-Review
   1. Council reviewed Parish Vision Statement, Values, Priorities
   2. Council shared ways they saw the examples of our vision being lived out.
   3. The Vision Banner has been installed at the Parish Exit

                                                                                                  

3. Youth Member Insight
   1. Youth members shared their ideas to improve youth engagement
   2. Have programs that match where different youth are in their faith journey.
      1. Not a one size fit all, some are more spiritually mature than others.
      2. Make the events/programs more challenging and provide ways to get involved in the community.

 

4. Gospel Reading and Reflection-Mathew John 4: 5-42
   1. Shared what word/phrase stood out
   2. Shared how this gospel relate to your life today & what is it calling you to do?

 

5. Corona Virus
   1. Open discussion of concerns
   2. Reviewed what events might be canceled  
   3. Reviewed Archdiocese new Mass procedures.
      1. No Holy Water
      2. No sign of peace
   4. Discussed what else we should do as a parish
      1. Practice recommended guidelines and encourage those feeling ill to stay home.

 

6. Fr. Ed-
   1. Upcoming events:
      1. Paul Kim
      2. Men’s Conference
      3. Shroud of Turin
      4. Lenten events: Fish Fry, etc.

 

7. Ministry Reports-Questions
   1. Liturgy, Service of Mercy, Formation, Governance, Formation, Community
   2. Sub Ministry- Finance Council, Communications, Youth, F&G, F&G
   3. Honduras Trip review by Dan

                                                              

8. Next Meeting 04/08/20
   1. Attend Mass-6:30 Start meeting after (7:15)

 

9. Closing Prayer