CHURCH OF THE RESURRECTION

PARISH COUNCIL MEETING
1/18/2006

Roll call: Louise Cox, Judie Melillo, Joe Schlanser, Jacki Calavitta, Tony Kuhel, Bob Shultek, David Pastor, Katie Burke, Janet Payton, Fr. Mark Hobson, Lisa Frey, Terry Battaglia. Absent: Sandy Patrick, Mike Peterson, Meg Matuska

Faith Sharing: Led by Louise Cox, subject being the Gifts and Calling to share on the Parish Council team.

Minutes from Meeting of 12/5/2005: Were reviewed, approved and seconded

Review of Agenda for Today’s Meeting: Done by Bob Shultek

Learning and Enrichment: Presented by Janet Payton, was overview of Collaborative Ministry: Uniting our Gifts in Ministry. It underscored the Church’s views on collaboration with an honest approach of not only its importance for our future growth as a spiritual community, but the complexities and sometimes difficulty of coming together for common good as we are called by our baptismal rite. This discernment of individual gifts on a spiritually-guided team applies both to our VPL2 project, as well as our roles on Parish Council.

Discussion Items:
VPL2 – Bob Shultek shared a letter he received from the Diocese concerning developments of this project. He called on Chairperson Katie Burke to give an update of events. She stated as a result of the bulletin announcement, several parishioners have stepped forward to join the group. She had also spoken with Rick Krivanka who advised that a final outline with diocesan guidelines will be sent by the end of Lent, with proposals due back by the end of September. It was also agreed that the Pastoral Team would furnish a list of possible members in the next few weeks, so that the group would be finalized by early February. Depending on the number of potential members, it may or may not be necessary to have a discernment process. Father Mark interjected that we should all keep in mind we are more of a “magnet” than a “territorial” parish in whatever recommendations this group may develop.
It was recommended that an interim meeting be held to bring any non-PC members up to speed (or in the very least provide them information in advance). Tentative goal: have this education process complete by mid-February and a discernment meeting (if needed) by the end of February. The first committee meeting would be around April 5.

Upcoming Events/Calendar - We will have a calendar ready by next meeting through August, so that we can prevent scheduling conflicts. March 29 is the date of our next Big Picture event (NOTE: 1 day only due to availability of speaker).

Reporting Items:
Personnel: Fr. Mark reviewed recent changes, with new full-time custodian, new part-time receptionist, promotion of Diane to facilities manager.
RCIA: good group of new candidates this year, per Janet.
Sensus Fidelium: Bob S. to start initiative to define our needs.
Wellness Committee: Per Lisa, is sponsoring Ministry of Presence training sessions during January, with about 25 participants.
Hospitality Committee: Making plans for Mardi Gras celebration on February 28, includes adult and children’s activities, pancake supper.
Fr. Mark announced that there will be 2 sets of windows installed during Easter week, in memory of Marty Mazanec and Ken Mitchell.

Items for Next Agenda:

VPL2 – progress update

Collaboration and Discernment – next steps

Parish Council Discernment – starting March, 2006

Closing Prayer: Led by Louise Cox

Respectfully submitted,

Jacki Calavitta
2/12/2006