ST. PIUS X PARISH COUNCIL

MINUTES - DECEMBER 6, 2004

Meeting called to order at 7:05 p.m. with a reading by Byron Theodore.

Roll call was taken. Terri Crawley was represented by Ron Hohmann. Excused were Sr. Martha Jacob and Joanie Echsner.

Motion was made by Marsha Kareken and second by Ashley Kareken to approve November minutes. Motion carried.

Fr. Chuck discussed meeting of BBAMP Priests of December 3 and affirmed there would be no major overhauling of the schools for next year. There was discussion of trying to merge some other parish activities such as RCIA.  Some collaboration of the RCIA services could occur and potentially various youth and senior citizens services. There was also some discussion of further collaborative ventures such as Sunday school of religion for various parishes.  Fr. Chuck handed notes from St. Barnabas regarding potential organizational structure for BBAMP activities.

Fr. Chuck advised that the BBAMP parishes also need to prepare for the fact that they may not have an active priest.  This could occur within the next one and a half years we. Further talk on this matter was tabled to January meeting. It was suggested that a committee of 3 or 5 people be appointed to address this issue for St. Pius X.

Fr. Chuck commented on the response regarding the St. Pius sharing and caring tree.  The response has been great and gifts are due by the December 18^th.

Fr. Chuck received a letter from Spalding University honoring Lillian Milanof as a Distinguished Alumnus and is asking the Ten Percent committee to consider a donation in Lillian’s honor.

John Beyke advised of the update of pictures of Parish Council members in back of church.

Committee reports were discussed.

John noted that Terry Crawley had suggested to him that an alternate attend the Parish Council meetings representing the 5-Committee Chairs when they cannot attend.  He liked the suggestion and encouraged other 5-Committee Chairs to follow suit.

Old Business: Jennifer Mitchell discussed the Long Range Plan and advised that all updates are needed by the end of the week. Once approved, these will be put on St. Pius’ web site.

The Year of the Eucharist proposal is still in the works. There will be something in the Bulletin. The proposal has been submitted to the Worship Committee and approved for implementation.

New Business: St. Pius Web site Parish Council Page was discussed.  Comments were solicited and received.  The Parish Council Page should be up and running in test form before the end of the year. 

 There have been 26 people signed up to go to Guatemala in May. The cost will be split with half of cost raised by special fundraisers at a cost of $750 per person with the balance being paid by St. Pius.

Parish Operating Fund Raising Discussion - tabled to January meeting.

Meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m. Next meeting is January 3, 2005.