DECEMBER, 2018 PASTORAL COUNCIL MEETING

December 12, 2018

by Tom Jones

Welcome

Vision – Sharing the Transforming Light of Christ

Reminder: Keep in mind the Vision priorities for all discussions/recommendations
Members shared how they saw the vision being lived in the parish during the last month

Ministry Reports – Written Reports Review and Questions

Finance Council
- See written report.
Youth Formation-Debbie Blomquist
- Debbie is at the NCCYM conference, no report given
- Brandon summarized recent youth activities including the Leadership team and Life Teen
- Brandon shared that all the activities teens have with school and other activities, it makes it hard to participate in Church activities. He stated the importance of communicating with parents as they are the main influence as to which activities are prioritized. Finding the right times and activities that are exciting and have purpose are important factors for youth programs to consider.
PA/Evangelization Team – Anne Merklin
- Written report handed out and reviewed
Facilities and Grounds
- No updates: Commission structure/members is under review

Vision Team Update – Tom

Father Ed Update

Fr. Ed has applied to continue his studies and plans to be gone for about 2 months. 3 weeks at a retreat center and then 4 weeks at Mundelein in Chicago. He would be leaving around 1/07/19.
Father stressed the importance of Hospitality this coming Christmas Season. Greeters and other volunteers are needed. Please consider what each of us can do to extend a welcome and to share the Transforming Light of Christ to all our visitors this Christmas Season
- Carol added that all that is really needed is a smile and genuine conversations with those that you see at SSTM this season
Pastoral Priorities
Plans for Communication and Stewardship of talents priorities still need to be worked on.
- PC will provide time in future meetings to brainstorm ideas to make plans in improving these priority areas.
Closing Prayer

Meeting adjourned