Our Lady of Victory Pastoral Council

Meeting Minutes

Tuesday, April 26, 2016

I. President John Wichelmann called the meeting to order and opened with a prayer.

II. Roll call was taken

A. Present: John Wichelmann, Chad Steimle, Luis Moya, Charlie Jones, Judy Johnson, Ken Ruefer, Kerri Nykoluk, Kathy Peterson, Trish Gallagher, Al Boboth, Matt Osen, John Scordato, Mark Mosse, Zeke Mientkiewicz, Ann Lee, Scott Bengfort, John Wagner, Suzie Yackley, Matt Henning, Dave Mattkeand Msgr. Parizek

B. Excused: Gary Neltner, Helen White, KaronDeCock-Husted

III. The agenda and March 22ndminutes were approved.

IV. John read the mission statement.

V. New Business

A. Parish Council Elections to be held on May 22nd.

B. Parish Picnic Update

1. Church Life minutes were discussed. This will be an outdoor mass. They met with liturgy committee to go over logistics such as how to set up and where to place tents. There is a need to acquire a golf cart to help with elderly. Costs were again discussed and it was deemed we would charge $1 per person. Volunteers are needed after mass to take registration. Other items such as renting chairs, committee donations, and assignment of tasks also discussed. Future meetings will be held with a selected committee to go into further detail regarding these plans.

VI. Old Business

  1. Cunneen Update.
  1. 618 responded with an increase. This amounts to about $153,000 annualized. Some one-time contributions were also made. Overall this is about a 14.88% increase or about $2,900 per week. There were 50 additional e-givers for a total of 188. Financially speaking this project was a great success. There were some things that could have gone smoother with regards to the communications.
  2. A question was raised if we could have accomplished this same result in-house. Difficult to tell. There are other consultants that can be used if we weren’t satisfied with Cunneen.
  1. Strategic Plan Update.
  1. John W. and Louis will update the vibrant committee document with the new pastor.

VII. Ministry Reports

A. Social Action

1. Christian Services and Social Justice – Report provided. A representative from Mary’s Meals spoke to JFK and Assumption students. Their goal is to feed and educate a child in a developing country.

2. Ecumenical – No report. Did comment that there has been little response to garden ministry. Possibly not enough publicity.

B. Church Life –

1. Church Life – Report provided. Care packages were assembled this past Sunday. They have been mailed and some have been received

2. Stewardship – Report provided. They are reviewing Cunneen results. Nothing new on sister parish visit. Stewardship Day summary discussed.

3. Ladies Council – Report provided. 10 poly resin card tables ordered. $500 being donated to retirement party.

4. Wellness – Looking for used books for upcoming sale. Walking program going on from Memorial Day through the end of July.

C. Faith Formation

1. Faith Formation / RCIA –Report submitted. Sacrament season was a success. They had lots of cooperation. Trish very happy. RCIA continues through Pentecost.

2. JFK / Board of Education – Principal’s Post provided. Went through report. Janet Thomas retiring. Last day of school discussed. Current proposal is to keep schedule as is which will mean no busing for that day.

3. Youth Ministry / Young Adult – Report provided. A visit to the Catholic Worker House was made. They average about 14 youth per night on Wednesdays. Middle school is slightly less on Fridays at about 23 youth. Discussed the Youth Rally in Iowa City where 10 youth attended. Jason Everets spoke at OLV and local priests were there for confession and adoration. Theology on Tap is ongoing.

D. Family Life – Directors for CEW to be announced in May.

E. Finance and Administration – Discussed HVAC committee. Financial statements were reviewed. Dave Mattke will be assuming the role upon Ken’s retirement. Payments on loans discussed.

F. Liturgy – Holy Week successes discussed. Went through calendar through June. Talked about picnic. They are in need of a Eucharistic Minister Coordinator.

VIII. Standing Committee Reports

  1. Buildings and Grounds – Elevator is repaired and sound system fixed.
  2. Vocations –Discussed bulletin articles. Discussed how Al will soon be the last member of committee.

IX. Unfinished business – None

X. Parishioner Comments – Dave Mattke gave comments about bringing the experience of seniors and matching them with youth. Likewise the youth can teach seniors. He provided visual expressions to encapsulate his idea. Matt Henning provided some comments about the Assumption athletic expansion.

XI. Pastor’s Comments - 2 months to go. He has several weddings, graduations and such before retirement.

XII – Adjournment and Closing Prayer

Minutes submitted by John Scordato, Secretary (Approved)