Churchof theHolyFamilyParishPastoralCouncil (PPC)May 25,2017,7 PM

MeetingMinutes

PPC MembersPresent:Father Gaudy, Joe Kelly,DickDietz,Bill Shannon,MikeJakubec,Joe Stefonowich and AlexSpear

The meetingwascalledtoorderat7:00pm.Father Gaudysaidtheopeningprayer.

Bill ShannonverifiedthatApril19,2017PPCMeetingminuteshad beenpostedtotheCOTHF website.

OldBusinesscoveredatthemeeting.

  • VIRTUS training.AllPPC membershave been VIRTUS trained (we are now in Compliance ;o)
  • LivingOur Mission(LOM)campaign/Archbishop’s Diocesan Appeal update.Terry McElroy provided the following financial report.
  • Living Our Mission – Our share ofthe LOC is $816,000 and we have received $396,417 with $419,583 due from Diocese. Current balance is $335,585.
  • Archbishop’s Diocesan Appeal - We had exceeded our goal of $47,240 and had pledges of $49,602.
  • Capital Fund Balance - $249,953.
  • Update on Parish Retreat Planning and Budget. Joe Stefonowich provided status on the planning for the next retreat. An amount of $2,000 was provided as an estimate for the retreat but the actual budgeted amount was not available. The PPC approved of both the venue as The NEW CREATION RENEWAL CENTER, 1600 Elbow Rd, Chesapeake, VA 23320 and the date of 20 January 2018. Deacon Bob plans to assist in the theme of the retreat with a possibility of members of the Center as presenters. There is no cost for the venue but future PPC discussion will identify a donation amount to the Center.
  • Parish Pastoral Vision.Mr. BillShannon briefed thatadraftVision Statement is available and wasprovidedtothePPCmembersforreview. Minor editorial comments were provided during the meeting that will beincorporated into the vision statement and a final review copy is planned to be sent to PPC, Parish Financial Council (PFC),Servant Leadership Team(SLT), and Ministry leads for comment.
  • Thisconcludedtheoldbusiness.

NewBusiness:

  • Mr. Jeff Mingin provided the annual brief on Youth ministry focusing on Life Teen and Confirmation Preparation. The material used for the ministry was thought to be relevant and informative to the youth.
  • Concerns were as follows:
  • Additional adult team members were needed and support in developing recruiting methods was required.
  • Teens see the program as a requirement and have a tendency to leave the program after Confirmation. Support is needed to find ways to get Teens to feel enthusiastic about theirprogram.
  • Ms. Cindy Giard provided the annual brief on the Parish Day School. Enrollment over the past 5 Yrs. range between 67-82 with not major increase or decline.
  • A key pointsidentified was thepositive student/parentexposure to our church community, ability to financially assist families in need to place their children in a Christian environment and provide special needs children with an inclusive environment.
  • Challenges are to increase enrollment, provide a more secure environment and meet directed monthly maintenance costs.
  • Ms. Alfie Martinez-Coyle provided the annual report on Ecumenism identifying our current Ecumenical focus as The CHOSEN Ministry, Interfaith Advisory Board (IAB), and St. Leo University.
  • Key points identified are a stable and available volunteer staff that is looking for ways to expand our roles in evangelization within our community.
  • Main concerns are supporting the expanding needs of our vulnerable communitydue to governmental planned cuts to social services including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the current biased climate toward refugees.
  • Datefornext PPC meetings June13th.
  • The ClosingPrayerwasgivenbyFather Gaudy.
  • Bill adjournedthe meeting.