ST ALBERT THE GREAT NEWMAN PARISH

Pastoral Council Meeting July 17, 2018 at 6:30PM

 

SUMMARY NOTES

 

 

 

Present:  Fr. Alex, P. Browne (Chairperson), H. Davis, R. Higgs,  

                A. Price, E. Paredes, Deacon Wilcox

 

Absent: J.del Castillo,  C. Logan, A. Doinquez, , E. Pfeifer

              

Guest:  Elizabeth Marrufo, Sue Padilla

 

Overview:  Paul called the meeting to order.   Fr. Alex provided the

                   prayer.

                  

                   Richard moved that the Summary Notes in conjunction with the June 19

                   meeting be approved; Elaine seconded, Notes were unanimously approved.

 

New Business:

        

 1 )   Additional Sunday Mass-  Fr. Alex expressed his continuing interest in

        in changing the Sunday Mass schedule in order to accommodate a

        Spanish Mass.  The schedule would be 8:00am, 9:30am (Spanish) and  

        11:00am.  He would like to start this on the 1^st Sunday of Advent [which 

        is December 2^nd]   Will revisit this in the future.  

 

2)    Goals/Research Status-  Prior to the meeting Hiram distributed a

       document  that was a result of the joint meeting with the Finance and  

       Pastoral Council in June.  The purpose of the document (Building the

       Church’s Future) was to provide the framework for initiating a Strategic  

       Planning Process.  In conjunction with this Sue Padilla reached out to

       parishioner , Elizabeth Marrufo, who has considerable experience in

       conducting strategic planning processes and is willing to assist us.

 

       ● Elizabeth provided an overview on “Developing a Strategic Plan:

          St. Albert the Great Newman Center.”  She provided a handout and

         walked the Council through the process, focusing on the key elements.

        

       ● She called attention to the St. Nicholas Parish that developed a good

          model (http://www.stnicholasfreedom.org. ) and suggested we visit

          their  website.   

 

       ● After discussion it was agreed that key next steps include:

          1) Members of the Pastoral Council are asked to submit their thoughts

              on the strategic planning process by July 30.

     

          2) A core planning group should be established to develop elements of

             the strategic plan and establish a timeline for moving forward.

 

Old Business:

      

      New Church Registration-  Anna and Christine met with Isabel regarding          

      the registration process and made considerable progress on plans for

      updating the process.   Prior to the meeting Christine distributed

      information about 1)  parish census, 2) registration and 3) why register.

      Anne reviewed these items at the meeting, including the elements of the

       proposed schedule   

       

      ● Feedback included:

1) Fr. Alex suggested that the registration should include when

    individuals first joined (registered at the church).

 

            2) Need to explore further on the registration of students.

                Anna will follow up with Sal.

         

            3) Review the forms and provide suggested changes

 

      ● Volunteers needed to assist at Masses.  Should indicate at the August

          Meeting.

 

Requested Council Action:

 

1)  By July 30, members are to provide Hiram with feedback regarding the

     strategic planning process,

 

2)  ASAP provide Anne with suggestions on the language for the three (3)

     Bulletin inserts

 

3)  At the August meeting please indicate which Masses you will work for

     distribution of the Registration Forms.

 

 

Next Meeting-  Has been scheduled for August 14 at 6:30pm at the Bridge.