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, Sharon Fuglsang, David Osina, Gail McKnight, Alicia Root, Roberto Torres, Rich Fair.
 
Excused: Leo Garza, Diana Tran, Alex Kanelakos, Gabriela Carbajal, Mike Good.
 
Minutes: The minutes of the April 21, 2010 meeting were reviewed and accepted without correction by a voice vote.
 
Spiritual Formation: Myra Banke presented biographical information on St. Paul of the Cross along with thoughtful excerpts from his letters.
 
Ministry Liason Report: Wes Karna discussed the growth and progress of the St Vincent de Paul ministry. Established in April, 2006, our St. Vincent de Paul Society now has 23 active members with meetings on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month. Last month they were able to help 135 families with the donations received from St. Paul’s parishioners.
 
Other Business: The reception for the 50th Anniversary committee candidates was discussed and an alternate date (June 3, 2010) set. Leo Garza will moderate the meeting with the assistance of Myra Banke. Alicia Root agreed to meet with Heidi Clark to confirm the date and to arrange for the meeting room and child care. Sharon Fuglsang, Alicia Root, Myra Banke and Gail McKnight agreed to provide refreshments.
 
Father Albert made the following announcements:
 
·        The date for the announcement of St Paul the Apostle Catholic Church as an Access Parish has been set for September 17, 2010 and Cardinal DeNardo will be attending.
 
·        Laura Hicks will be assuming the administrative duties of the Youth Director and Jason Paratore will be handling the activities of both Life Teen and Edge.
 
Closing Prayer offered by Rich Fair
 
Next Meeting: June 9, 2010 at 6:45 PM
 
Submitted by: Gail McKnight