Minutes of the Pastoral Council Meeting on July 18, 2019

for St. Andrew/St. Ann Parishes


Present: Fr. Gary, Cindy Canning, Linda Porter Smith, Nichole Smelter, Mark Williams, Linda Kranawetter, Bill Schwartz, Frank Riley and Jennifer Craig

Absent: Deacon Don, Kevin Junk, Theresa Madel, Audrey Arnold, Rob Kippenbrock, Jordan Landawee,

Linda Bunselmeyer, Rebecca Korando and Garrett Cook


Meeting opened at 6:04 pm.


Opening prayer was led by Fr. Gary


Minutes from June 20, 2019 meeting were reviewed. Bill made a motion to approve the minutes and

Linda Kranawetter seconded the motion. All were in favor.


Committee Reports


Spiritual Evolvement:

Linda Kranawetter reported that a small group meeting after Mass at St. Ann�s on Sundays is going well

and Fr. Jim attended the last meeting.

Jennifer Craig report that Vacation Bible School starts July 21, 2019.

Bill Schwartz reported that the change to lectors reading the Prayers of the Faithful in the absence of Dr.

Don has gone relatively well.

Fr. Gary expressed his views concerning RCIA training. He approved of the manner in which St. Ann

conducted RCIA classes last year. He would like to combine St. Ann and St. Andrew classes this year

incorporating many of the changes that were initiated at St. Ann last year. He is considering a committee

regarding RCIA composed of Deacon Don, Rebecca Korando, Gina Baird and Bill Schwartz plus any other

volunteers. The planning for RCIA must be done quickly as RCIA classes normally begin in September.

Stations of the Cross were discussed. A review of the last two years occurred and ideas were presented

of observations of the Stations at other churches.

Fr. Gary also suggested that planning begin for Advent.


Hospitality/Community Life:

Linda Porter Smith reported that the planning for the Welcoming Event on Aug 10th continues. She has

received a list of new parishioners and will be sending invitations. They will be invited to attend mass at

4:30 p.m. followed by a meet-and-greet in the Annex. Those will be provided free tickets to the KC hall

for dinner in conjunction with the parish festival. All parish council members are encouraged to attend

this event and welcome new members to the parish.


Communication:

Bill Schwartz handed out a report from Google regarding web page contacts for the month of June.

Physical Facilities:

Bill Schwartz reported that replacement of the sidewalk in front of church has begun. The new sidewalk

will be heated by piping containing heated liquid. The original plan was to use electric mats but the cost

was prohibitive.

Bill Schwartz also reported on the red colored �bleed� on the wall in the balcony. This is a result of

damage to the roof caused by removal of the scaffolding. This caused a roof leak which has been

repaired. The bill for repair has been sent to the company causing the damage. The �bleed� is the result

of red paint coming through because of moisture in the wall. Once the wall has dried, it will be painted.


St. Ann:

Linda Kranawetter reported that the Feast of St. Ann will be celebrated on July 28 with a breakfast

following mass. A ministry fair for St. Ann ill be held at the same time.

St. Ann is looking for new hymnals and another discussion occured concerning the copyright privileges of

hymns.

Fr. Gary mentioned the changes to the stairs to the altar and how much he appreciates the modification

which gives additional room during funeral services.


Old Business


Discussion regarding monitors for St. Andrew Church was tabled.

Lanyards for ministers were discussed. Bill Schwartz provided a variety of pendants for Extraordinary

Minister of the Eucharistic. A decision was made to purchase pendants for St. Ann and St. Andrew.


New Business


Bill Schwartz presented a comparison of costs from companies providing services for on-line giving. He

made the recommendation to engage ParishSoft because of the reasonable charges for its services and

the fact that the parish office is already using one of its products. The recommendation was

unanimously approved.


Bill Schwartz made a motion to adjourn the meeting and Linda Kranawetter seconded the motion. All

were in favor.


Closing prayer was led by Fr. Gary.


The meeting ended at 7:07 p.m.


The next parish council meeting is scheduled for August 15th, at 6 p.m. following 5:00 Mass for the Feast

of the Assumption.


Respectfully submitted by Bill Schwartz