April 22 2009

Pastoral Council Meeting Minutes
April 22, 2009
7:30 PM in the Parish Library

Members present: Andy Anderson, Matt Catalano, Ali Dwyer, Bob Erbe, Pat Golditch, Fr. Joseph Grimaldi, Vince Hurley, Amanda Meyers, Paul Vitali
Members absent: Tony Cadiente, Tom House, Margaret Kristich, Tim Walsh
Staff Members present:
Recording Secretary: Pat Thwing
The meeting was called to order by President Pat Golditch at 7:35 PM
Candle Lighting Prayer – Vince Hurley
Opening Scripture Reading – Pat Golditch
Opening Prayer – Ali Dwyer
Minutes Approval: The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as written.
5 year Plan Reports
Liturgical: Ali Dwyer

All items have been completed or are on-going
The brochure containing information about the symbols within the church needs to be completed. This will be a summer project
Mary McConnell added current dates to the plan.

Youth: Pat Golditch

Report will be added to minutes.
There was discussion about having a Life Teen Mass

Matt suggested that Sunday night is better for teenagers for a Mass
Mike Marheineke might be interested in providing the music for a teen Mass

3. There was also discussion about combining with other parishes for confirmation and Youth Group.

Patrick Mooney, the diocesan Youth Coordinator, is no longer working at the diocese.
Fr. Joe will call to investigate getting a Seminarian for our Youth Minister.
Another suggestion was to have a few parishioners sponsor a Youth Minister.

Fr. Joe

Fire Inspector was here to inspect kitchen. We are waiting to see what changes will be made to the kitchen before we put in a new fire system.
PG&E will trim the redwood trees away from the power lines at the entrance of church.
Easter celebration was fantastic. The individuals who participated in the Passion Play were excellent. Everyone was very moved.
A booklet is being produced of ministries offered here at Holy Eucharist.
The photography for the Pictorial Directory went very well.
Spanish Mass

Each week someone is needed to do the homily.
There are 3 quinceaneras and 3 weddings scheduled.
We need to be sensitive to the feelings of people from other cultures
Fr. Joe would like the Spanish Mass to be responsible for planning and

implementing a Fiesta.
Facilities Committee

Facilities Committee will meet monthly.
A facilities survey questionnaire is being produced and will be presented to the Parish to solicit ideas and opinions to assist in developing a master plan.
The document “ What is the Facilities Committee doing?” will be used to explain the role and goals of the Facilities Committee
Some members of the committee will meet with two people experienced in kitchen design to get recommendations for our kitchen update.
Today Fr. Joe, Jose and Lety conducted a facility safety inspection required by the diocese.

BAMA

Fr. Joe will give an update each weekend as to how many households and pledges were received.
91 families have donated $24,000.00.

Parish Council

Constitution was approved with a minor change of the word confirmed as it has two meanings.
Council Elections

Nominations will take place the next two weekends.
Elections will be June 6 & 7.
Events

Dinner Dance-Friday, May 8
Parish BBQ-Sunday, June 14
Wine Tasting and Auction, Sunday, September 20

First Meeting, April 28
AOB

A photographer/historian will be appointed to take pictures and or coordinate other photographers in the parish so all of our events will be covered.
The Stewardship Fair is May 16 & 17.

The next meeting will be Wednesday, May 20, 2009
            Candle Prayer: Paul Vitali
            Opening Scripture: Tony Cadiente
            Opening Prayer: Matt Catalano
Closing Prayer – Fr. Joe Grimaldi

Task List

Creation of safety/emergency procedures “flip chart” as resource (Richard Salazar)
Plan a day for CPR training (Loree Borelli)
Change sign at entrance (Gary Smith, Bob Erbe)
Update Diocesan website (Pat Thwing)
Put announcement about minutes in the bulletin (Pat Thwing)
Update postcard and send to newly registered families (Ali Dwyer and Pat Thwing)
Produce envelope for memorial donations.
Seminarian for youth minister (Fr. Joe)
Sponsorship for youth minister (Andy)
Poster for Elections (Ali)
Appoint photographer/historian (Fr. Joe)