Fr. Mark Pavik, Sheryl Rose, Doris Brandner (Chair), Samantha Smith (Secretary), Judy Black, Maureen Scaglia, Paul Kujawski, Murray McCartan, Bob Schiltz, Sue Loeffler, John Belinski
Next meeting:
November 17, 2015 6pm
I.Prayer
Lead by Paul K.
II.Faith Formation
Current Status-All teachers and aides have been placed and filled
Confirmation classes started last week for 9th and 10th graders
2 track approach on Faith Formation
1. Hire new person for Faith Formation by updating the job description and language.Have the person in place by the new year
2. Moving forward with a conversation with St. Peter’s to possibly collaborate on Faith Formation
III.Senior Housing Update
United Properties has decided against going forward with the Senior Housing Project
Contacted by Richfield Bloomington Honda about leasing the parking lot for use a second time
Would be a one-year lease
Additional discussion will be taking place with the dealership
IV.Feasibility Study
3 Categories Identified-1. Urgent building needs approximate cost-$552,000
Such repairs as sealing exterior of building, re-surfacing the parking lot,
2. Interior & Exterior Building needs approximate cost-$341,000
Light and sound in the Church, Social Hall & Kitchen, Plumbing and Mechanical upgrades and ground improvements
3. School and Rectory updates-approximate cost- $213,000
School Classrooms & Bathrooms, Rectory Townhouse updates
$1.1 Million would be the cost for all 3 Categories
V.Branding St. Richard’s Church
Branding Ideas on what makes St. Richard’s Catholic Church unique
Using consistent name of the church in all media usage
Would like to use St. Richard’s Catholic Church
Thinking about what makes St. Richard’s Catholic Church unique
Logo of St. Richard’s Catholic Church
Prayer of St. Richard is unique-tie this into our branding how
See thee more clearly, Love thee more dearly, Follow thee more nearly
VI.Code of Conduct
Signed by 9/30/15
VII.Committee Updates
Worship-worked through Advent and Christmas plans and all volunteers have been lined up
Facilities-no meeting last week; quick repairs will be done on the parking lot
Parish Resource-no meeting yet
Pastoral Care-75 people attended Pastoral Care party on 10/20
VIII. Misc
Annual giving update for 2016
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