Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by Tim Bushnell at 7:01 p.m.
Attendees
Tim Bushnell
Father Thomas Moylan, LC
Laurie Bushnell
Mark Rauguth
Ron Dailey
Robert Hernandez
Wayne Blazek
Judy Varley
Jill Blazek
Clyde Varley
Lee Canzano
Mackey Real
David Barraza
John Simon
Invocation
Father Thomas Moylan opened the meeting with a prayer.
Agenda Review
Tim Bushnell read the meeting agenda.
Finance Update
Mark Rauguth reported that the rectory in Sossaman Estates has been sold at a higher price than was expected and the closing is scheduled for next week. The next finance meeting is October 20.
Administration
Ron Dailey introduced the new parish administrator, Mr. John Simon. John has been in church administration since 1998 and has a professional church administration designation. Ron also reported that the Town of Queen Creek will be doing construction in front of the church next week. The east driveway onto Ocotillo will be totally shut down, and a gravel driveway is being installed to allow access onto the Ellsworth Loop Road. John will see that the school gates remain unlocked during non-school hours, and possibly about putting in a sidewalk for parishioners from the back parking lot.
Old Business
Chairs Status and Parish Input
Wayne Blazek reported that the new church chairs were delivered ahead of schedule and are paid for, but the Finance Committee would still like to seek donations for the chairs. $4,900 has been collected so far. There will be one more fundraising push scheduled for November. The installation of the wall chair rails still needs to be done. Straps are also on order so that the chairs cannot be moved. The statue of St. Jude and the Sacred Heart statue may need to be moved so that the chairs will line up with the other pews. Accommodations may also need to be made during funerals so that a casket can be brought in the rear of the church. Overall, the parish reaction to the new chairs has been positive.
Altar Server Robes
Father Moylan reported that a few good seamstresses are needed to either make lightweight altar server robes or to work with an altar robe manufacturer so they are made with a lightweight cloth.
A message will be put into the volunteer corner of the bulletin.
New Business
Progress on Parish Objectives
Improve Parish Structure: Team has been formed, area needs have been identified, and ultimately, a survey will be given to parishioners.
Parish Functions: Meeting planned.
Improve Communications: Meeting planned for October 24.
Financial Stability: No progress yet.
Education System: Ron and Father Bennett are group leads and Catalina Zepeda is on the committee. Ron found that the Diocese is producing a new system for certifying catechists, and the Diocese has asked Ron that OLG be the test parish.
School: Committee formed, meetings scheduled, and a plan with goals is established.
Liturgical Committee: Gloria Lopez and Ron will be working together to set liturgical standards and conduct training.
Parish Properties/Facilities: Wayne is establishing a committee.
Use of Funds from Rectory Sale
Mark reported that the proceeds from the sale of the Sossaman Estates rectory are approximately $90,000. There are several projects with estimated costs that the Finance Council has recommended be priorities. Ron recommended that some thought be given to purchasing some durable outdoor furniture to allow for the selling of food that go on because tables and chairs from RE are being used and broken. Tim also recommended that some funds be set aside for a facilities building investigation study. Additional discussion followed and project priority was established:
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Office remodel
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Seal and stripe parking lot
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Parking lot lights
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Rectory debt
Communication of Parish Plan
Tim wrote an article and proposes that it be put in the bulletin to announce the Parish Pastoral Plan. No changes were needed after the Council read it. The article will be put in the next possible bulletin. More discussion will be at the next meeting about possible photos and a table to introduce members.
Pilgrimage Update
Deacon David Barraza reported that a meeting is needed to see if a December pilgrimage will take place this year, and if people are willing to help plan the event.
November 11 and December 9 Parish Pastoral Council
Tim reported that the November 11 meeting will be a regular council meeting. Tim proposed that if there is a pilgrimage, that Council attend the pilgrimage. This will be discussed at the November meeting.
Video on Consensus Building
The Parish Pastoral Council did not have the opportunity to review the video due to time constraints. Tim needs to return it, but will request it again in the first part of 2010 to review.
Open Discussion
A question was asked why the Precious Blood has not been served at Masses. Father Moylan explained that it is a temporary recommendation from the Diocese to lessen the spread of the H1N1 flu virus. Also in the future, contact during the Our Father and the Greeting of Peace will also be temporarily suspended.
Closing Prayer
The meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m. Father Moylan led a closing prayer.
