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, Diana Tran, Sharon Fuglsang, David Osina, Alex Kanelakos, Gail McKnight, Alicia Root, Gabriela Carbajal, Roberto Torres, Rich Fair, Mike Good. Also visiting were Jim and Arlene Lockwood as well as Tom Sansone from the Financial Council.
Excused: N/A
Minutes: The minutes of the February 10, 2010 meeting were reviewed and accepted with correction by a voice vote.
Spiritual Formation: Reflection provided by David Osina: St Paul the Apostle.
Introduction and welcome to our new council member, Diana Tran. Diana will be replacing Andy Wojtkowski on the council.
Special Guest: Charlene Katra introduced the role of St Paul as an Access Parish. Heidi Clark and Priscilla Munoz are the staff leadership of Access and plans for training across the parish are underway.
Ministry Liaison Report: Jason Paratore discussed the Life Teen ministry, its current activities and growth. The old chapel and old office have been converted to the youth “hang-out” space with plans to tear out the wall between the spaces to make room for a larger meeting area with games and activities. The biggest challenge is balancing WYD fundraising with Youth Program fundraising. Council recommended that Jason expand efforts on the St Paul’s website to make it welcoming and informative (e-mail, reminders and newsletters).
Laura Hicks and several volunteers (Wendy Drapela, Deborah Bernay and Courtney Johnson) delivered a very informative presentation concerning the activities and needs of the Edge program. Unfortunately, time ran out and the Edge presentation had to be cut short. Rich Fair offered to have them back at a later meeting to continue their presentation.
Follow-up on Parishioner Concerns: No parishioner concerns were addressed at this meeting.
Other Business: N/A
Father Albert: N/A
Closing Prayer
Next Meeting: April 10, 2010 at 6:45 PM
Submitted by: Gail McKnight