NOTRE
DAME PARISH COUNCIL MINUTES – February 18, 2010
The February 18,
2010 meeting of the Notre Dame Parish Council was called to order by Darrel Andera and Fr.
Ament led the group in prayer. Present were: Fr.
Ament, Darrel Andera, Dean Balk, Elaine Kleve, Marvin Lensing, Joye Meyer, Teresa McGee, Tom
Spindler, Emory Westcott and Dave Wilgenbusch. Absent:
Jim Truka. Finance
Council members present: Brian McConnell, Terry
Duerre, Jodi Dull, Patti Guyer, Tom Barnes and Peg Seifried.
A portion of the DVD pertaining to the upcoming changes to the Pastoral Council and
Finance Council were viewed and discussed.
The minutes of January 21, 2010 meeting were reviewed. “I make a motion to approve
the minutes of the January 21, 2010 meeting” was made by Marvin Lensing, seconded by Dave
Wilgenbusch. Motion carried.
The agenda was reviewed. “I make a
motion to approve the agenda as presented” was made by Teresa McGee, seconded by Joye
Meyer. Motion carried.
Old Business: The Council took a tour of
the church and school before the meeting. The
elevator project is progressing very well and projected to be finished by the first part of
March. The students are enjoying the school
addition. It was suggested we remove the wheel
chair lift from the west entrance when the elevator is completed as it will not be necessary
and does pose a hazard. It was noted we borrowed
money to make the monthly payment on the construction in February.
These are the first funds that have been borrowed on the project to date.
A question was received regarding distribution of communion in the back of church as
handicapped individuals using the elevator would be seated in the back.
The question will be referred to the Liturgy Committee.
The
next Deanery Council meeting will be held on Feb. 25.
The subcommitee formed at the last meeting to work on the revised Mission Statement
and Pastoral Council Constitution submitted a draft for the Council to review.
“I make a motion to submit the draft of the Mission Statement, Pastoral Council
Constitution, Bylaws and Standing Committee Guidelines to the Archdiocese as presented” was
made by Tom Spindler, seconded by Emory Westcott. Motion
carried.
The Liturgy Committee will meet on March 4.
Teresa
McGee reported on the Social Concerns Committee meeting held on February 2.
The committee watched the portion of the DVD viewed at the last Parish Council meeting
as some of the committee members were not able to attend the Council meeting.
The Food Pantry donations have been averaging two bags a week.
The card parties have been averaging six tables. The
nursing home visits are going well. Notre Dame
will deliver Meals on Wheels in March. The next
meeting will be in June.
The Family Circles of Faith will meet on March 15.
Tom Spindler reported on the Board of Education meetings held in January and February.
The STO has received $3.7 million. More
funds will be available to be distributed for tuition grants.
The school has received the Mitchell-Howard County Community Fund Grant in the amount
of $3,980.00 for computer/library furniture. $8,783.00 was received from the Educational
Development Fund. The Lasagne Supper and Pie
Auction profit was over $14,000.00. The students
donated $182.75 for
The Long Range Planning Committee did not meet; however, Dean Balk
reported the City of
Emory Westcott reported on the Stewardship Committee meeting on Jan. 25.
A report on the Giving Tree was given. Our
parishioners donated gifts for 157 tags from Community Action and CARE.
The families also received a Christmas meal through these organizations and community
donations. The Stewardship Committee helped serve
a pizza party for the 7th through 12th graders in January.
The students were involved with giving suggestions as to how to get the youth involved
in the parish. The ideas were summarized and the
students will be given the opportunity to vote on what they would like to see implemented
this year and next year. The next Committee
meeting will be in March.
Dave Wilgenbusch reported for the Capital Campaign Committee.
To date pledges total $2,078,551.00 and money paid to date:
$1,398,550.00. Quarterly reminders are
sent. New pledges/donations are still being
received.
Marvin Lensing and Joye Meyer reported on the Finance Council meeting.
Receipts for the fiscal year (7-1-09 to 1-31-10):
$1,892,213.50; Expenditures for same period: $1,911,130.50;
Archdiocesan Loan Balance: $110,988.35.
The Council reviewed a summary of the parish asset accounts.
The purchase of a cordless tool set was approved.
The proposed budget was discussed. The
reimbursement of the parish/school for construction utility and maintenance costs was
discussed.
Fr. Ament reported LeRoy and Deanne Webb will be leading the pre-Baptism classes.
Fr. Ament contacted the Archdiocesan insurance office regarding the repair of the
church bells as requested at the last meeting. The
insurance agent stated clearly that the repair could not be done by volunteers due to the
dangers involved. The agent provided the names of
companies that specialize in church bells. Dean
Balk volunteered to contact them for more information.
The Council discussed possible dates to hold a Blessing/Dedication ceremony for the
new additions to the school and church. These
dates will be sent to the Archdiocese as we would like to have Archbishop Hanus, Msgr. Toale
and Mr. Jeff Henderson attend.
“I make a motion to adjourn the meeting” was made by Emory Westcott, seconded by
Teresa McGee. Motion carried. The next meeting will be held on March 18, 2010 with an
in-service with the Parish Life Committee at 7:00.
Respectfully submitted,
Connie Frana, Recording Secretary