The St. Paul the Apostle Church Parish Pastoral Council met with Rich Fair presiding. Opening prayer was read together by all present. Present: Father Albert Maullon, Myra Banke, Leo Garza, Sharon Fuglsang, David Osina, Gail McKnight, Alicia Root, Roberto Torres, Rich Fair, Mike Good.
Excused: Andy Wojtkowski, Alex Kanelakos, and Gabriela Carbajal.
Minutes: The minutes of the January 13, 2010 meeting were reviewed and accepted with correction by a voice vote.
Spiritual Formation: Sharon Fuglsang presented an introduction to the life of Saint Dominic.
Ministry Liaison Report: Nancy and David Rofrano joined the Council to provide a report on the Liturgy and Music Ministries. They continue to search for ways of reaching better collaboration with other ministries, reach out to others and maintaining the small community feel and welcoming atmosphere. This has been a year of “firsts” and their ministries are still adjusting. They must always consider how everything will “look and sound” in the new space. Both Nancy and David are looking forward to continued “firsts”. During Lent there will be Taize Prayer services. The Music ministry has a continued need for additional choir members as well as musicians who are trained in voice and musical instruments. The Liturgical Ministry tries to find ways to “reach out”. There is a need to minister to the sick. The nursing homes are visited and served regularly; however, the homebound are often missed. Nancy is currently looking at various ways to expand this important part of her ministry. Attendance is increasing especially in the Spanish population. She will provide attendance numbers to Rich Fair as well as increases in numbers of volunteers.
Follow-up on Parishioner Concerns: No specific Parishioner Concerns were addressed in this meeting.
Other Business:
· Nominations were taken for the 50th Anniversary Committee. Father Albert wanted to have Alex Kanelekos make suggestions for some young adults to be added to the nominations. Heidi Clark will be asking the staff to make suggestions at their next meeting.
· Nominations were taken for the vacancy on the pastoral council. Rich Fair is to gather nominations from those who were not in attendance at this meeting. List to be ready for introduction and discernment in the near future.
Father Albert:
· Pray for the future of NASA and our space program.
· St Paul’s has been accepted as an Access Parish to serve people with disabilities. There will be programs (both liturgy and support) throughout the year to serve these families. This ministry is intended to serve anyone with disabilities. Some examples are: parents/caregiver’s day out, parenting, parent/sibling support groups, Catechist Training, Sign Language during mass, etc. The Cardinal will be coming to a mass when St. Paul’s will formally be designated as an Access Parish. Soon a team will be coming to review the facilities and implement training programs to handle this new ministry with Priscilla Munoz as the Liaison.
· Joe Vasquez is leaving the Arch Diocese to become the Bishop of Austin.
· Lent begins next week. The fifty days before Easter is the busiest time of the liturgical year.
· We will have a Communal Penance Service March 25, 2010 at 7 PM.
· There were over 40 men at the ACTS retreat. It was a great success.
· Alvaro is starting a new ministry called “That Man is you”. This men’s prayer group will meet at 5:45 AM on Wednesdays with breakfast included.
Closing: Prayer led by Father Albert
Next Meeting: March 10, 2010 at 6:45 PM
Submitted by: Gail McKnight