St Jude
Pastoral Council
Minutes of
monthly meeting held
On Wednesday,
May 3rd, 2006
Present:
Members: Don Cairns (Chair), Fr. Dave Rogerson (Pastor), Tim
Thompson, Bob Clancy, Suzanne Henderson, Lauren Sing
Others: Laura Tenisci, Mark Guzman (Seminarian), Bruce
Henderson
Patty Thompson, Richard Sing
Apologies: Debbie McCormick, Gary Smith,
The meeting began after dinner at 7.55pm with a “Roses and Thorns” check-in.
Old Business:
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Woodinville School: Fr Dave discussed the matter and handed out the
names of parishioners who had expressed interest in a Catholic School during
the past year; names of those who had been involved in a discussion with
Holy Family, Kirkland in 1998, as well as names of worthwhile contacts.
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Parish Council election process:
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Four nominations had been received, of whom David Bowman, Bob Stephens,
and Bob Johnson had completed nomination forms. Kerry Monterey was
overseas. Don contacted him after the meeting and he decided
to withdraw his name form consideration.
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It was decided that the reason why each nominee felt called to run for
Pastoral Council, along with their photographs, be placed in the pews at
all masses on weekend of 13/14th May.
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Elections would take place during masses held on the weekend on 20th/21st
May.
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After a brief discussion of whether to allow voting through the website,
it was decided not to offer this option this year.
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Bob would put together the candidates’ details and photographs.
Ballots would be in the same format with a box next to each candidate
for voting purposes.
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An announcement would be made from the ambo.
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“Mission work”:
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It appears as if we have 3 statements – in the bulletin, church and
website.
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Don envisioned that the mission committee would submit a preliminary
draft to Pastoral Council for review.
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May need formal survey, calling people, parish-wide listening sessions
to be statistically valid.
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Once finalized by Pastoral Council, set 5 year goals, based on mission
statement and then set 1 year goals.
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Don will develop an action plan to make things happen
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Kitchen Shower:
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Don will suggest to Mary Moore that she contact Lynn and Ruth in
office to get names of various committees and members using kitchen.
Suggestions include Ann Case (Funeral Reception committee), Social
Committee, St Bernadette’s Guild, Knights Of Columbus, Youth Group, and
Donut committee.
Pastors’ Report( Fr Dave)
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Mayor’s prayer breakfast: Several staff members and
pastoral council members would be attending
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De-Brief of Easter Liturgies:
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Parking went well; maybe due to lighter attendance because of
Spring break
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Several people with chemical sensitivities expressed appreciation
that the liturgy in Lovett Hall did not have incense or lilies.
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Hiring Process for open positions (Pastoral Council role)
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7 requests for application forms for Pastoral Assistant position
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Ideal would be to interview 2 – 4 persons for Nancy’s position
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Interviews to take place May 17th (day) and 18th
(day and evening)
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Fr Dave would like 2 Pastoral Council members to be present at
interviews for Pastoral Assistant position and 1 member at interviews
for Liturgist
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Would need to form an impression of candidate as to fit with job
description, and church’s history and needs.
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Don volunteered to be at these meetings if he is available; Suzanne
would check her availability on those days.
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Don would ask Anuscha and Gary if they would like to be present at
interviews
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Other names suggested: Ann Case, John Spadafora, John Lacey, Rick
Casolary
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Thanks to Stephen Ministers for supplying trees, shrubs and flowers
for south- east entrance and thanks were expressed to Jerry Kuntz, and Mark
for their hard work planting.
New Business
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Proposed 2006-2007 Budget:
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Fr Dave explained major differences to the budget from past years.
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Much hard work had gone into preparing the budget
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Appreciation was expressed to Finance Committee (via Bruce)
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Budget, as proposed, was approved unanimously by Pastoral Council
Open Topics
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Tent City
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Principal from Jewish School which has hosted Tent City, is willing to
attend a public forum if needed
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Need to form a committee to explore the matter. Don agreed to ask
Will Boegel if he would participate in organizing a committee
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Fr Dave has not heard anything further from Tent City since initial
contact was made
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Bulletin / Website
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Franz had expressed willingness to assist with redesign. Don will ask
him to contact Father Dave directly.
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Include special intentions in bulletin?
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The Pastoral Council’s appreciation was expressed to outgoing members,
Bob Clancy and Tim Thompson, for their involvement and energy over the past
three years
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Everyone attending expresses appreciation to Bruce and Suzanne Henderson for
hosting the meeting at their home.
The meeting was closed with prayers for special intentions at 9.05. Next meeting
will be held on June 7th.
Note: Action items are shown in italics
Respectfully submitted, Debbie McCormick
