June 18th 2008

Pastoral Council Meeting Minutes
June 18, 2008

Members present: Andy Anderson, Tony Cadiente, Ali Dwyer, Bob Erbe, Pat Golditch,
Fr. Joe Grimaldi, Tom House, Vince Hurley, Margaret Kristich, Paul Vitali, Tim Walsh,
Christopher Wemp
Members absent: Gary Smith
Staff Members present:
Recording Secretary: Pat Thwing

Candle Lighting Prayer – Tim Walsh
Opening Scripture Reading – Christopher Wemp
Opening Prayer – Andy Anderson
Vince Hurley called the meeting to order at 7:35 pm.
The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as written.
Fr. Joe Grimaldi -
Fr. Joe said that tomorrow, June 19 is move-in day. His last day at the hospital is June 20.
He said that at Mass he challenged the parishioners to add 5 more families to the BAMA by the next week.
Fr. Joe asked if the Pastoral or Finance Council had approved such projects as the Bell Tower and the platforms.
It was agreed that fundraisers need to be on the agenda to be approved before they are presented to the parish.
A fundraiser for the platforms will be deferred until after the discussion in September.
Pastoral Council should be involved in the vision of the church.
We can pool resources with another church but we need to keep our identity.
We are close to Watsonville so should we have a Spanish Mass?
Finance Council Report: Vince Hurley reported that plate collections are down but expenses are down also. We are about $8,000.00 under budget. It was asked that the Council receive copies of the financial reports and the budget for 2008-2009.
B.A.M.A.
    To date we now have over $27,000 donated by 96 families.
       There was discussion about stopping the BAMA drive and concentrate on collecting for the roof
       repair, using a different visual, showing how much money we have for the roof including the
       second collections, designated donations and BAMA rebate to see exactly how much we need.
      Vince will do a presentation at the Masses focusing on the necessity of the roof repair.
Events:

Parish BBQ- Sunday June 22

Tickets are still available at the door and in the office.

Wine Tasting and Auction- Sunday, September 7

The Borelli’s had their first meeting and the committee is working on their various assignments.
Parish Needs List:

Bell Tower:

The money is in place but the issuing by the County of the Permits is holding up the construction

Classroom Roof Repair

Paul Vitali reported that there is one last row of fasteners to be installed to complete the project.

Resurface Parking Lot

Paul Vitali is getting estimates for resurfacing the parking lot.
AOB

Salinas Steel Builders estimate for the church roof has gone up to $42,161.00 due to the increase in the price of steel. Paul will also be getting an estimate to replace the exhaust fan on the roof.
Railing on concrete step in the back of the church needs to be installed.
Pat Golditch proposed that children become more involved in the liturgy.
Several items will be on the September meeting agenda

Discussions regarding platforms will be deferred to the Art and Environment

Committee to present a plan.

Election of Officers
Special Events Calendar

Closing Prayer – Rev. Joseph A. Grimaldi

The next meeting will be Wednesday, September 17
Candle Prayer: Ali Dwyer
Opening Scripture: Margaret Kristich
Opening Prayer: Tony Cadiente