St. Jude Pastoral Council

Minutes of monthly meeting held at 7:00 pm

On Thursday, January 8, 2009

Present:               John LaFond (chairman), Fr. David Rogerson (Pastor), Robb Beise, Molly Boll, Art Mussman, Angela Elfenson (secretary)

Apologies:          Sr. Betty Schumacher, Genevieve Cahoon, Maureen Albi, Bob Johnson and Lauren Sing.

Opening              The meeting began at 7:00 pm with an opening prayer directed by Fr. Dave. Mark 1: 7-

Prayer:                 11 Baptism of the Lord, was read by Robb Beise and thoughts on baptism were shared.

Update On Teen Ministries at St.Jude         

                Rick Casolary gave an overview of the Teen Ministries activities and membership at St. Jude.  There are approximately 200 teen participating.  Grades 7-10 have about 135, grades 9-12 Spirituality Group has about 12; - grades 11&12 candidates for confirmation number approximately 50; and there is a Teen Leadership Group offered for grades 11 & 12. Summer Missions are offered to teens grades 7-12. These ministries have sent a group to our sister parish in Mexico for the past seven years, however, because of the negative situation in that country of late, they will not be going this year.  Rick replied to John’s request for perhaps having some teens assisting with lectors at the 5:30 mass positively.  Any teenager is welcome to attend the teen ministries. It appears we have a vibrant and contributing teen ministry at St. Jude.

Fr. David:             Fr. David contacted Gary Smith and since he was not available to come to our meeting this evening, Father will try to perhaps meet with Gary and his wife, Pat, at their home and give them the gift from the parish – members signed a card to accompany the gift.

Member Updates

                John reported that Rob Sonderman is organizing painting work parties at Harrington House.  Men’s Spirituality, Knights of Columbus, and Teen Ministry are possible groups that could help. Further information will be forthcoming. 

                                Molly reported on her ministry groups, the Eucharistic Adoration group is wishing to receive more individuals to sign up for blocks of time and are considering inviting members of other ministries to sign up for time so that the time allotted for Eucharistic Adoration can be extended.  Also, Molly shared a dream of hers to culminate the ending of the Welcoming Year with a multi-denominational songfest and gathering at St. Jude. 

                                Art reported the Archdiocese is having a stewardship meeting January 24^th – he will contact Maureen and the Stewardship Committee with the information should they wish to attend.

                                John passed along information from Sr. Betty on Sound Alliance, an organization working for employment availability.  They will be holding a meeting at St. Jude on Tuesday, January 27^th.  Council members interested are invited to attend. Molly and John are considering attending.

Update Tent City 4:

                 Fr. David reported that the dates St. Jude is asked to consider for hosting Tent City 4 are May, June, and July, which would be ample time to formulate plans and get necessary documentation in order from the City of Redmond.  Members of the Parish Council stated unanimous support.  Several meetings will be set up with the parish as a whole as part of the procedure.

2010 Budget:      Pastoral Council will need to help identify various needs and objectives to pass on to the Finance Council when developing a next year’s budget.  Suggestions given: Several wine and cheese parties should be included.  Called and Gifted program - Discernment of gifts – revive it here – identify them and use them at St. Jude’s.  Full community Catechesis. The Non-denominational gatherings budget.

Action Items:     Stewardship Committee invite to Diocesan meeting – January 24^th.

                                Sound Alliance meeting at St. Jude – January 27^th.

                                Review budget priorities/items and firm up.

Proposed            Begin planning for Pastoral Council candidate selections.

Agenda                Sr. Betty – Welcoming Committee / Focus Points

Items:                   “Hospitality Celebration” discussion/planning

                                Mary Kellison – Religious Education Update

                                Style of Opening Prayers and

                                Continuing Education of Parish Council.

                                Friends of Youth meals – one per month by St. Jude ministries (New)

Closing Prayer       John read “New Year’s Blessing Prayer for Clocks and Calendars” to close the meeting at 9:00pm.