St. Henry Pastoral Council
June 20, 2018
St. Henry Pastoral Council
June 20, 2018
St. Henry Parish Center
Fr. Don Czapla / Brian Burlage / Mark Gimbel / Denise HolubarJulie Swartz / Doris Kinnick / Matt Kuhlers / Karen Mroz, Staff Liaison
LeRoy Thoms-499
Present:Father Don, Brian Burlage, Mark Gimbel,Doris Kinnick,Matt Kuhlers,LeRoy Thoms, Karen Mroz
The meeting was called to order at 6:45 by Matt Kuhlers. Father offered the opening prayer.
NEW BUSINESS
Sister Parish—Plans are moving forward to have 5-6 members of El Salvador sister parish visit in early September. A number of tours and social activities are under consideration. More information as plans solidify will be included in a column in the parish bulletin.
Parish Rectory- Several items, including bathroom re-chalking, and window replacement due to dry rot were noted as in need of repair. Plans are to proceed with quote for making repairs.
Cement Work – Three sections of paving on the north side of the school need replacement. A quote has been received from S&S concrete to do the work for under $3900.00. Brian moved and LeRoy seconded to proceed with this project.
Driveway Approach - Also discussed was the south driveway and approach onto Olive. Many cars scrape coming or leaving. No action taken on this item but included in minutes for future consideration.
Election of pastoral council officers – Annually need to elect pastoral council officers for Chair (run the meeting) Vice Chair (run meeting when Chair not present) and Secretary. Nominated and approved by acclimation were Brian (Chair), Doris (Vice-chair) and Mark (Secretary)
OLD BUSINESS
Proposed Merger of Parishes—Task force recommendations have been made to Archbishop Jackels. He brought this up at his collage of consulters meeting. A final decision is expected within a month.
Sound System—Father has chosen a firm from Dubuque to evaluate the sound system. No response yet from them.
Parish Center Railing- Needs presented to Marv Kenner Const., He’ll work up quote for railing.
Sod –efforts to seed and grow grass on the east side of the school have not gone well. Matt Herrick has the lead on this task.
Meeting adjourned.
Next pastoral council meeting is July 18, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. in the St. Henry Parish Office.
Next bi-parish council meeting July 18, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. in the St. Henry dining room.
Respectfully submitted,
Brian Burlage