Parish Council Meeting
May 4, 2009
MINUTES
Present:
Father Kevin Murphy, Pastor; Bradley Kammholz, Chairman; Mark
Abbott, Keith Bullis, Lisa DePalma, Gregory Farrell, Rosemary
Graham, Stephanie Honz, James and Virginia Kaufer, Sister Judith Ann
Kenrick, George Kimber, Sarah McDonald, Carol McManus, Karl and
Piroska Mersich, Michael Moore, David Mountan, Mark Mungenast, Peggy
O’Neil Midgley, Susan Payne, Gerard Rooney, Dawn Schnell, Sally
Schrecker, and Jeffrey Stid.
Excused: Gene Agban, Joseph
DiPrima, Geraldine Gebbie, Edward Kay, and Deacon John Payne
Bradley Kammholz began the meeting at 7 p.m. David Mountan said an
opening prayer.
Brad asked for approval of the minutes of the April 13, 2009, Parish
Council Meeting. A correction was noted that the minutes approved at
the April meeting were from the February 2, 2009 meeting, not 2008
as written. Michael Moore made a motion to approve the minutes as
amended. David Mountan seconded the motion, and it was unanimously
approved.
Pastor’s Sharings
Father Kevin Murphy expressed gratitude to Council members for their
work during the year, and to Brad Kammholz for preparing a document
that will serve as a communication to the parish about the Council’s
focus this year on Pastoral Administrator as a leadership model.
Confirmation of 43 candidates from the parish will take place on May
11th at Scared Heart Cathedral by Bishop Clark.
Parish staff is developing new opportunities for teens in the Faith
Formation program for next year.
Chairman’s Comments
Brad Kammholz expressed his appreciation for the support of Parish
Council members during the Council year.
Parish Budget
Father Kevin, on behalf of the Finance Council, presented a proposed
2009-2010 Parish Operating Budget. Revenues total $1,361,564;
expenses total $1,357,781, reflecting a surplus of $3,783. A
Proposed Capital Expenditures Budget of $158,000 was presented with
projects that include paving work between the Rectory and Ministry
Center; repair to the Manse roof and porch; HVAC work in Reddington
Hall; and architectural planning for the entrance to the church
property from Rand Place.
Father Kevin encouraged Council members to review the budget summary
that was distributed, and if anyone has questions or concerns to
email him and an explanation will be given at the June meeting when
the proposed budget will again be presented for acceptance by the
Council.
Parish Council Nominations
Mark Mungenast reported that there are six openings on the Parish
Council to be filled through the selection process in May. He
thanked Council members for contacting the following individuals who
agreed to serve on the Council if selected: Kara Bosco, Lou Mattina,
Dan McBride, Al Wilt, Al Herdklotz, Rajiv Dewan, Suzanne Ward, John
Creary, Polly Decker, Tricia Wilson, Kathy Legawiec, and Joan
Eisenhart. The following Council members have agreed to serve a
second term, if selected: Karl and Piroska Mersich, Mark Mungenast,
Dawn and Jim Schnell and Jeff Stid.
Brad asked for a motion to accept the abovementioned candidates for
Parish Council Carol McManus made a motion to accept the candidates.
Sister Judith Ann Kenrick seconded the motion, and it was
unanimously approved.
Saint’s Place
Colleen Knauf and Frances Barr report on assistance that Saint’s
Place provided for 667 newly arrived refugees during the year. A
tutoring program continues with approximately 90 school-aged
children and adults attending at the Greek Orthodox Church of the
Holy Spirit on South Avenue and at the Rochester Community Center.
St. Boniface Church has recently joined this effort and had donated
space in their school building for this program.
Saint’s Place Annual Sale was held April 22 through April 25 with
volunteers from the parish, local high schools, colleges and other
parishes. Monies raised from this sale totaled over $40,000.
St. John of Rochester Church in Fairport has donated five former
classrooms in their school building for Saint’s Place clothing
closet. Volunteers from St. John’s parish will also assist in the
Saint’s Place Ministry.
Social Ministry Subcommittee Report
Jim Kaufer reported on the activities of the Social Ministry
Committee. The committee sponsors two fundraisers each year. A corn
sale that has been held for the past 35 years with Powers Farm
Market donating the corn, and an ornament sale that takes place
during the holiday season. The committee is working on a succession
plan for new leadership for the committee. A complete copy of the
subcommittee’s report will be sent to Council members and filed with
these minutes.
Youth Ministry Subcommittee Report
Michael Moore, on behalf of Youth Ministry Subcommittee (Michael
Moore, Carol McManus and Dawn Schnell), reported on the goals and
expectations, current status, activities to enhance the program, and
committee recommendations for the St. Louis Youth Ministry. Greg
Farrell is part time Youth Minister with approximately 15-25 teens
attending weekly meetings. The subcommittee recommended that parents
or other interested adults be asked to serve the youth group in
organizing field trips and other activities. The subcommittee agreed
to continue as an ad hoc group to support Greg Farrell in
coordinating upcoming events. A complete copy of the report is
attached to these minutes.
Document on Pastoral Administrator
Brad Kammholz distributed a draft of a document that will serve as a
communication to the parish about the activities of the Parish
Council in researching a leadership model of Pastoral Administrator.
Council members were asked to review it and make suggestions and/or
changes to the document and it will be discussed at the June
meeting.
Parish Council Picnic
The June 1st meeting of the Parish Council will begin at 6:30 p.m.
beginning with a picnic. Sarah McDonald will email Council members
about binging a dish to pass. Michael Moore agreed to cook hot dogs
and burgers.
No other topics were presented for discussion. The meeting adjourned
at 9 p.m. All joined in a closing prayer.
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Sarah McDonald, Secretary
Next Meeting
6:30 p.m. Monday,
June 1, 2009
Opening Prayer – Michael Moore
Closing Prayer – Joseph DiPrima
