Blessed Sacrament Parish Pastoral Council Minutes
May 4, 2022 7:00pm
Attendees: Dick Dolinski, Fr. Rob Howe, Jim Mahoney, Jim Marinek (virtual), Lyn Pajk, Jeff Paulus, Patrick Regier, Cathy Richard, Barb Warczinsky
Excused: Annette Clark
Opening Comments: Fr. Rob
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Facilities
- Pews project is complete
- Church carpeting will be replaced in the fall (sample representation at end of minutes)
- Church entrance doors will undergo maintenance
- Church west entrance area will be renovated. The appearance will be similar but stamped concrete will be used instead of individual concrete pavers / tiles
- Options are being explored for improving the playground equipment and area
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Events
- Parish picnic is being planned for the weekend on August 27-28
- Community bike ride from the Tridge to the ice cream store is being planned
Synod 2021-23—Parish Summary: Fr. Rob
- Kristyn Russel has processed and summarized all of the input from the Synod meetings and prepared a draft report
- Total of 9 in-person sessions held along with on-line participation
- 184 people provided input
- Parish results have been submitted to the Diocese as well as directly to the Vatican
- A report to the Parish will be provided on our parish feast weekend (June 18/19)
Faith Formation Update—Lyn Pajk
- Lyn described the plan for developing, implementing, sustaining, and growing small faith groups
- Brainstorming meetings will be held in June
- A six-month effort will begin in August/early September to gear up to launch the week of February 18-19, 2023 (Weekend before beginning of Lent on February 22, 2023)
- Small faith groups to meet throughout Lent, finish the session before Holy Week, and will be encouraged to celebrate at Holy Thursday Potluck dinner
- Continue the experience with diverse opportunities by season, ministry, population, etc.
Finance Update—Patrick Regier
- Parish finances are strong
- Current year-to-date weekend collections were higher than budget by ~$49,000; Net Revenue (total revenue less expenses) increased by $26,274 through end of March, 2022.
- 2021-22 Christ’s Mission Appeal (formerly Catholic Services Appeal—CSA) is still lagging behind target
- 2022-23 Christ’s Mission Appeal will begin in the Fall
Rendering of Church Carpeting
