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Vicariate Minutes-- February 18,2009
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February 2009 Vicariate
FEBRUARY 18, 2009 MINUTES
SOUTH COAST VICARIATE MEETING
Present: Fr. Karl Schray, Fr. Andrew Thomas, Fr. David Brown, Fr. Joe Bosch, Fr. Robert VanSickler, Mike Hennick, Ron Horbatiuk, Bob Guenther, Charlie Gardner, Joan Olson, Jay Straley, Alison Hundley, Jerry Biewand, Dusty Harrington, Linda Wingerath.
Absent: Fr. Peter O’Brien and Fr. John McGuire
Welcome to Fr. Van Sickler of Gold Beach. Fr. Robert spoke a little about himself and how he ended up here with us.
Review and approval of minutes of last meeting.
New Business: Fr. Andrew told us that there is a different and separate Code of Conduct for Staff and Volunteers. Fr. Karl said that Holy Redeemer, St. Mary’s and St. Monica would all be attending the Rite of Election, Feb. 28th, at St. Monica. May 2nd there will be a South Coast Vicariate Pastoral Councils meeting to be held at Holy Redeemer, 10:30-12:30. A summary of Archdiocesan Pastoral Council meeting (by Sue Klemenhagen) of Feb 7th was handed out. There will be a Ministry Conference, April 29th, in Wilsonville.
There were several responses to people from Senator Wyden concerning FOCA. Fr. Karl mentioned he spoke with Cat Willett regarding the Catholic Sentinel article that said FOCA was a dead issue ~ with no response from her. Fr. David said it definitely was not a dead issue.
Discussion of important ideas and concerns that we could bring to the May 2nd meeting:
1) Mike Hennick mentioned how important it is to network on issues like FOCA, e.g. email, text messaging, internet. Fr. Andrew said that NBC pulled a $3million Pro-Life commercial for the Super Bowl. Joan Olson said it could be viewed on youtube.com. Fr. Karl mentioned Priests for Life and Stand Up Girl as good internet sites.
2) Bob Guenther mentioned the importance of educating youth & adults- although he was unsure how we could go about that. Fr. Karl said drama and music are good ways to reach young people. Alison Hundley said we need to educate the parents of youth. Fr. Karl reminded all there is a Catholic Award for Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. Mike Hennick said having speakers at a Family Night is a good way to educate the whole parish not just the kids. Joan said the Kathleen Chesto series on family education was very good- St. Mary’s owns it. Ron Horbatiuk mentioned Holy Redeemer’s upcoming ‘Passion Mime’ to attract young people. Holy Redeemer is also having Bay Forrest (former NBA player) come to speak to the youth first and then the whole parish- Sunday, March 8th, 5pm for youth and 6pm for everyone. Also, on the subject of education, Fr. Andrew told us that Cathy Shannon is coming in March (2 day session) to train the trainers for the Code of Conduct Program. And if budgets will allow, Clare Woodruff will come down for catechist training. Fr. Andrew will email as soon as she responds.
3) Joan Olson brought up the importance of healing victims of sex abuse. There was a workshop at Temple Beth Israel – 2 men who have worked with predators and victims. They spoke of red flags to look for and how to counsel. It is “time to get it out of the closet”. It was asked, “Should we have a workshop?” Joan wants to bring it up at church but wants to have a support system in place before we plan a workshop. Ron said there is a presentation in Eugene through the foster care program that DHS does on a regular basis. There is a workshop in May and another in July but no specifics yet on speakers and dates.
Presbyteral Report: Fr. David reported on meeting of February 5th. We have a total of 36 seminarians now, 9 men studying English, and 16 men went to the Annual Vocation Weekend in January with the Archbishop. Upcoming Chrism Mass and Priests’ Dinner is April 6th. Priest Ordination is June 13th , 11:00 at the Cathedral.
Parish Reports:
St. Mary’s ~ Handout which included Life Teen Girls 24 hour fast, silent auction and ice cream social which raised $700 for Florence Food Share. They are having a retreat in March at McKenzie Bridge and they are making plans for the Steubenville NW weekend July 25-26 in Spokane. Also parish mission by Fr. Rusty Shaughnessy, March 2-4th.
Holy Redeemer ~ Handout which included Lenten small faith sharing groups, youth sponsored soup supper on Ash Wednesday, Passion Mime (Palm Sunday), Bay Forrest (March 8th), Stations every Friday noon & 7pm. St. Pat’s Dinner March 14th.
St. John’s (Reedsport) ~ Put in a heat pump at Rectory. Concert of Prayer- ecumenical affair (11 churches).
Holy Name ~ 50th Spaghetti Dinner on March 15th.
Star of the Sea ~ Soundproofing confessionals, refinishing parish center floor. Movie night after Stations- e.g. Christmas Child, Bella.
Holy Trinity ~ Mardi Gras on February 24th. Lenten Stations at both Bandon and Port Orford. Deacon Bill Brenning speaking on Palm Sunday Masses. 2 Confirmation students. Adoration every Saturday with music. New youth jacket and upcoming ski trip.
Open Forum ~ Fr. Andrew would like to see Vicariate-wide Retreats, possibly at Camp Fir Croft or Camp Myrtlewood for all our youth.
May 2nd ~ Vicariate-wide Pastoral Council Meeting 10:30-12:30, North Bend
May 6th ~ there will be a PRIESTS ONLY meeting, Gold Beach. |
Vicariate Meeting @ Holy Trinity
South Coast Vicariate
Minutes for Meeting of Dec. 10, 2008
Present: Fr. Andrew Thomas, Fr. Karl Schray, Fr. David Brown, Fr. Peter O’Brien, Fr. Joe Bosch, Mike Hennick, Joan Olson, Charlie Gardner, Alison Hundley, Ron Horbatiuk, Leo Appel, Bob Guenther, Linda Wingerath
Opening Prayer and Song
Minutes Approved- with one correction- No new kitchen in Florence yet. Will start fund-raising in February.
Fr. Karl ~ reported on the Archbishop’s Pastoral Council Report from the December 6th meeting attended by Sue Klemenhagen. Also joint statement by Cardinal Rigali and Bishop Murphy on Pro Life Stance of the Church and the Freedom of Choice Act (FOCA). Copies of both handed out. Note: All parishes should have a Pastoral Council and there is a meeting April 29,09 for all Pastoral Councils. Fr. Karl also mentioned the Quest faith sharing for Lent, the recent Youth Conference, and the Pastoral Assembly.
Fr. David ~ reported on the Presbyterial meeting of December 4th. Pro-Life issues should be addressed by Pastoral Councils. Newly elected officers for Presbyterial Council are: Fr. Steuernol, Chair, Fr. Peter Smith, Vice Chair, and Fr. Henderson, Secretary. Prayers for Abbott Nathan and Bishop Steiner who will be undergoing surgery. Recommendation to flood Barack Obama’s office with postcards telling how we think about FOCA. May 23rd transitional Deacons will be ordained. June 13th- 7 being ordained to the priesthood with 6 ready for assignment. Jan. 23rd- Retreat for perspective seminarians. Fr. Wayne Forbes is doing well. He also reported that there is no money in the building fund. Bishop Ken Steiner is available to do Spanish Confirmations. A Draft of Guidelines for Quinceaneras handed out. Presbyterial recommended Vicariates make their own policy. Code of Conduct training should start with paid staff, and those working with kids and/or money. Much discussion. There was a review of policy for Vicars and there will not be any reorganizing of vicariates. No one is willing to come any further south than Corvallis for meetings.
Mike Hennick ~ reported on lobbying in Washington DC for pro-life issues in general and FOCA specifically. He said we should call or email Congress voicing our opinion. We must make calls or send emails as an individual not a group and they will be tallied.
Ron Horbatiuk ~ reported on Code of Conduct. We have a December 31st deadline to complete reading and acknowledgement of Code of Conduct. (it can be done online or on a hard copy). Joan Olson said ‘Code of Conduct is a bit obscure. Also, she has talked with Cathy Shannon regarding a healing workshop for victims of abuse but added that we need to lay the groundwork first.
Parish Reports:
St. Mary’s (Florence) ~ Handout. Fr. David moved the altar to the center of the sanctuary. Parish Mission in September by Fr. Cedrick Pisenga was outstanding. Fr. Rusty Shaughnessy will present a parish mission March 2-4, 2009. All are welcome. Concert on May 8, 2010 by Steve Angresano. Youth groups are encouraged to attend.
Holy Redeemer (North Bend) ~ Handout. Youth Conference in Seaside a very positive experience. Also positive was the Parish Bazaar w/ youth sponsored Christmas Store. Christmas Program tonight.
Star of the Sea (Brookings) ~ Fr. Joe is training new staff. Fr. Robert Van Sickler is on board for Gold Beach starting January 9th. Youth program (small group) going well and RCIA is great. Deacon Leo is driving to Pistol River once a week.
Holy Name (Coquille) ~ Bob Guenther has no report.
Holy Trinity (Bandon) ~ Still undecided on Confirmation, may do their own. Linda Schubert is speaking January 24th & 25th after Masses. New Mass time Sat. 5:00pm.
St. Monica (Coos Bay) ~ Rite of Election Feb. 28th 7:30, at St. Monica; Confirmation April 25th, Noon at St. Monica. Dinner at El Sombrero before Reconciliation Service. Holy Redeemer may pick up Tamales ordered this Friday. They are consolidating staff- Mary Jane resigned due to illness, Natalie & Carole resigned and Dale New is sick. New Business Manager is Danny Stoddard. Theology of the Body and NFP this Saturday evening. 6 week course in NFP Jan. 9/10. Thanksgiving Dinner went well.
St. John (Reedsport) ~ 3 persons preparing for First Holy Communion. Furnace in rectory needs work.
Next Meeting: Feb 18th- St. Monica
May 6th – Gold Beach
Respectfully Submitted by,
Linda Wingerath for
Fr. Karl Schray |
Vicariate Meeting- October 15, 2008
MINUTES OF VICARIATE MEETING ~ October 15, 2008, Coquille
Present: Fr. Karl Schray, Fr. John McQuire, Fr. Peter O’Brien, Fr. David Brown, Fr. Andrew Thomas, Ron Horbatiuk, Natalie Horning-Edgar, Roland Rodriguez, Mike Hennick, Allison Hundley, and Linda Wingerath
Opening Prayer and Introductions
1. Parish Reports:
St. John’s – Port Orford ~ Several new members as well as return of lapsed members. Rick Williams, our deacon candidate, starts his final year of the program. Fr. Heiko is in Ecuador (heikotony@gmail.com).
Holy Redeemer – Ron Horbatiuk & Fr. Karl Schray reported North Bend ~ Upcoming Events, Oktoberfest Oct 18, Family Fall Festival Oct 30, Native American Celebration Nov 9, Youth Group PEP 1st Sunday of every month, Youth Conference Seaside Nov 21-23, Youth Advent Bible Study, and Parish Holiday Bazaar Dec 5-7.
St. Mary’s (Florence) and St. John’s Reedsport—Fr. David reported Florence is having their Bazaar Nov 23-26. Late start for RCIA (next week). No Confirmation class this year- will be every other year. Life Chain had a low turnout. They will have a new kitchen in February.
Charlie Gardner is in hospital so Fr. David reported for Reedsport they will have a Lasagna Dinner Oct 19. There are no CCD classes- some may come to Holy Redeemer.
St. Monica’s (Coos Bay)—Fr. Peter commented that there is no Confirmation schedule as yet. It may be the weekend of April 24/25 and it will be at St. Monica. He needs the numbers of kids from each parish so the information can be published ASAP. He brought up discussion of Quincenera and the need for a vicariate wide policy for a Quincenera. Someone from Bandon came up to see about having one at St. Monica. Fr. Peter also asked Fr. Andrew if there is any Hispanic Ministry at Bandon and Fr. Andrew told him not at this time. Mary Jane Osuna has resigned due to illness. Craft Fair Oct 24/25. Natalie reported they would like to get Holy Redeemer and St. Monica kids together for a Joint Confirmation Retreat. They have a nice RCIA group this year. She also suggested a movie (‘Henry Poole is Here’) as a group activity.
Holy Trinity (Bandon)—Fr. Andrew reported that there are no RCIA classes this Fall. There are a few individuals who need Confirmation and Holy Trinity will probably have a separate Confirmation (maybe April 25) as Bishop Steiner is making a Pastoral visit. Claire Bennett helped organize Rosary Rally (10 people participated). Cathy Shannon will come down every year to do ‘Called to Protect’. Leonardo DeFilippis will perform this Sunday. Rick Williams is in his final year of the diaconate program. Buildings were just painted. Mike Hennick reported on youth activities. Fr. Andrew cooked dinner for Wednesday night group. They have good high school and Jr. high school groups. October 25- going to a pumpkin patch. Maybe swim North Bend, or pizza and bowling as a Vicariate. Fr. brought up chartering a bus to go to the Steubenville Youth Conference at Spokane as a Vicariate.
Holy Name (Coquille)—Fr. John has 12 students for CCD and 5 for Confirmation. RCIA begins tonight- unsure how many will attend.
Archdiocese Pastoral Council Report—Sue Klemenhagen absent, but there will be a joint meeting before April of the Vicariate Pastoral Councils. Then on Nov 21, 2009 a meeting in Portland of the Pastor and 2 people.
Presbyterial Council—Fr. David reported Oct 25 is Diaconate Ordination. Need for a policy on Quincenara. Right now policy is too broad and each Parish can do their own thing. We need a Vicariate wide policy to stop people from shopping around, also to support each Pastor.
We also need communication between Pastors.
Comments were made about the importance of connecting Hispanics to the wider Parish community and that we need to be more welcoming of Hispanic Catholics.
Also discussed was the Role and Responsibilities of Area Vicariates. Some too big others too little and some are not meeting. Vicariates may be restructured.
Reminders of no political propaganda, only USCCB material. Code of Conduct, volunteer background checks and background checks for all staff. If ‘Code’ is broken can a person come back?? No specific wording.
Submitted by Fr. Karl Schray
Reconciliation Services:
Coquille—Fr. John does not need additional priest.
North Bend—Dec 18, 7pm w/Fr. Peter
Dec 20, 10am with Fr.David
Coos Bay—Dec 16, 5:30 Dinner, 7pm Service w/Frs. John, David, Karl & Andrew
Bandon—Dec 10, 5:30 Dinner, 7pm Service w/Frs. Karl, David & Peter
Florence—Dec 15 w/Fr. Andrew
Reedsport—Fr. David does not need additional priest.
Brookings—Fr. Joe, do you want one of us to come and help? Call Fr. Karl or another of us. |
Vicariate Minutes-- August 13, 2008
VICARIATE MINUTES FROM MEETING August 13, 2008, Bandon
NEWS FLASH: Fr. Andrew has arranged with Cathy Shannon to come and offer a Vicariate-wide training update for the Called to Protect Program on Friday, October 3, 1:00-3:00 for staff. Then 3:30-5:00 for people responsible for doing the Armatus Logging on the internet. On Saturday AM will be a training the trainers session.
1. Next Meeting will be Wednesday, October 15th at Holy Name in Coquille, 10:30-12:30. Fr. John McGuire will provide Lebanese lunch.
2. We welcomed the 3 new Pastors, Fr. David Brown Florence/Reedsport, Fr. Peter O’Brien, Coos Bay and Fr. Andrew Thomas, Bandon. Also welcomed other new Parish staff members.
3. Archdiocesan Pastoral Council Report from Sue Klemenhagen (our Rep) will happen at a future meeting.
4. Parish Reports were very interesting. Florence Parish-men’s discussion group based on book, How to be a Catholic Man in the World Today---women’s study based on book, Living as a Beloved Daughter of God, was concluded. Starting in September a second book will be used, Living as a Confident Daughter of God. A Fr. Cedric Pisegna, C.P. will give a Parish Mission entitled ‘Come Encounter Jesus’, Sept 22-24.
5. Coos Bay Parish reported on Mary Jane Osuna’s serious health crisis necessitating stent implant in Texas. Please keep her in prayers. Study group based on a Henry Nouwen book being conducted. Articles in the bulletin about St. Paul during this anniversary year written by Natalie Horning-Edgar. St. Monica parishioners have been greatly enriched by their personal relations with various seminarians this past year. Some folks went to the Cathedral for ordinations and visited Mt. Angel. Fr. Peter cautioned against a circulating petition seeking signatures for a United Nations plan titled, “Rights for Children”. It is well intended but not well informed since it excludes parents’ rights in relation to their children.
6. Brookings Parish showing a movie with each ecumenical dinner has been good. Finding volunteers not so easy- the people are kind and good. Efforts advertising for a Gold Beach priest have netted a few responses. We encourage this despite archdiocesan objections (they think that is their job).
7. Port Orford Parish may contact Natalie or Ron Horbatiuk to put on a catechist training session on our South Coast.
8. Bandon Parish has arranged to host Leonardo DeFilippis performing St. John’s complete Gospel (2 hrs.), Sunday, Oct. 19th , 6pm at Holy Trinity. Free will offering, all invited.
9. Following the Archdiocesan Confirmation Policy we will be focusing on confirming sophomores and older young people, preferably with a 2 year preparation.
10. Called to Protect Program- Ron Horbatiuk gave an in-depth overview.
11. We asked Fr. David Brown to be the representative of the South Coast Vicariate to the Presbyterial Council- he accepted.
12. We asked Fr. Karl Schray to be the Vicar- he accepted.
13. Our meetings will usually be on Wednesdays 10:30-12:30 and the host parish will provide lunch.
14. Future meetings: Dec. 10th @ Holy Trinity, Bandon
Feb. 18th @ St. Monica, Coos Bay
May 6th @ St. Charles, Gold Beach
Submitted by Fr. Karl Schray |
Vicariate Minutes-Feb. 21, 2008
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Staff Vicariate Agenda:
February 21, 2008, 10:00am at Holy Trinity
Prayer: “His Gifts” on back
Intros & Attendance: Bob, Rick, Cheryl & Gary, Dusty Harrington -Collins (new St. John’s Chair), Ken & Stephanie, Fr. Heiko, Fr. Angel, Allison, Ron, Mary Jane, Natalie, Charlie, Joan, Susan, Fr. Joe, Jerry, & Ray.
Fr. Don is in the Holy Land, and Fr. Karl is skiing with older priests.
Doug Tollefson from Pastoral Center to Talk:
See handouts and ACA folder. He said they are workinng diligently on the bankrupcy finalization. Fr. Dennis O’Donovan, Vicar General is supposed to get to each parish by April (which is nearly impossible).
He said that in past 10 years Protestants still average 2.3% donations to Church & Catholic donations have shrunk to less than 1% (0.8%).
Archdiocesan Pastoral Council Report
Sue Klemenhagen is our new Vicariate representative to the APC. Diana Wagner is alternate
3 New APC Pastoral Priorities: 1. Develop Strong Relationship with Jesus Christ 2. Make Peace & Justice Important in All Ministries 3. Immigration Issues as it Effects Church & Family Life
IF YOU ARE A STAFF PERSON, OR P.C. CHAIR, AND NOT GETTING APC MINUTES, please ask your pastor to upgrade your Archdiocesan E-mail account to “Pastoral Associate,” or “D.R.E.” and you will get more E-mail.
Vicariate Responsibilities from the APC:
Know more about reorganization
Presbyteral Council Report Fr. Angel reporting?
See Handout from Sept, 07 Pres. Council Report. Only addition is that the parish was voted into existence.
and we have 2 chairs for the Priest Convocation, Fr.s Bill Holtzinger & Juan Gonzales.
Apr. 19 Transitional Deacon Ordination: Dave Jaspers? & 2 Argentinian & 1 Nicaraguan seminarians
June 7th is Priesthood ordination for Ken Simpson & Luan Nguyen
Bankruptcy Settlement Report:
See Doug Tollefson’s report.
VICARIATE ASKS SUE KLEMENHAGEN TO ASK APC: ( I forgot the question. If someone remembers, please circulate to us, especially to Sue . . . Sorry)
Youth Ministry Reports:
Holy Spirit Retreat Mar 7-9 at Benedict Lodge via St. Mary’s See Susan Kirby
Confirmation Reports: Day of Reflection Apr. 28 IS CANCELLED due to very early Easter & Confirmation
Confirmation is at St. Mary, Florence. PLEASE SEND SUSAN: 1. Names & Confirmation (Saint) Names of
your Confirmandi 2. If it is a Boy or Girl (ie., Pat? Kelly?) 3. Sponsor Name 4. Number coming for recepton
Confirmation is April 12 at 11am
Pertinent Parish Reports: Keep it Concise (what will help other parishes to know). Best: Written Reports.
Holy Trinity: 125th Anniversary May 18, 10:30am Mass with Reception. Bishop Steiner presiding.
Seabird Chapel Church of God putting up Tent at True Value for School Release Religious Education (let’s copy that idea!!). Pastor Move with Parish profile questions to ask committee. Fr. Charlie Brunick, Paulist
Priest to do Evangelization Technique Workshop Feb. 29 & Mar. 1 and do weekend Masses. Soup Kitchen,
“EAT” is going strong with 7 other Churches participating. Harmonica Ray & Catherine completed 3rd CD!
Downtown Chapel Donations for the poor brought up by Deacon Cand. Rick.
St. Mary: See Excellent Handout! Thank you for brining it Joan!
Holy Name: Spaghetti Feed March 16, Flyers to go out to Parishes. Fr. John’s Retirement Potluck TBA
(April 6th maybe).
Port Orford: Dusty is new P.A.C. Chairperson. Thank Stephanie! We have a baptism at Easter.
We are replacing the hall carpet. Rick started a men’s prayer group, and a men’s Bible study is forming.
St. Christopher Episcopal invited us to their Soup & Stations, and we them to ours.
Reedsport: 2 Confirmandi. 2 Small Lent Groups (20 people). Ecumenical Good Friday Service
St. Charles: No Church since Dec. 2nd due to trees falling in sanctuary. Complete remodel. Mass has been
in the Lutheran Church. Should be back in Church by March 2nd. Mar. 16 is St. Patrick Dinner at 4pm.
Fr. Chun is coming to help at Easter.
Star Sea: Valerie is no longer teaching small children. After Stations is Movie Night!
St. Monica: Monthly breakfast fundraiser after 8:30am, 11am & 1pm Masses. Bilingual Stations on Fridays.
Mass attendance is way up (esp. from Assembly of God Church; something is up). 14 in RCIA 12 in Conf.
Holy Redeemer: 80 in Small Lent Groups. Leonardo deFelipis Passion Play this Tues., Feb 26.
Living Stations coming up. St. Patrick Dinner March 15th Seder Meal Wed. of Holy Week (50 come).
Parish Staff Networking Goals Changes to database (see new database)
Only change on it is to add Dusty Harrington-Collins as St. John’s, Port Orford as new PC Chairperson
Old Business: Tabled till next meeting
Vicariate Website with Vicariate Calendar of Events we’d like to share . . .anyone to organize & coordinate?
How to touch hearts (convert) youth & young adults?
Schedule a Vicariate Training Workshop on Youth Ministry (put on by vicariate staff or volunteers)
New Business: contact Fr. Heiko well beforehand (Below were tabled until next meeting)
Honduras Build Trip June 2008 TBA through Star of the Sea (see Valerie Cowan)
How to ‘light a fire’ under passive Catholics? (See St. Mary’s report under “Common Ground” Program!)
Reconciliation Services:
Feb. 26: 6:30pm Star of Sea Fr.s Joe, Heiko & Ebberley (spelling? from Crescent City)
Feb 27: 9am St. John’s Port Orford: Fr. Heiko
Feb. 27: 5:30pm Holy Trinity, Fr.s Heiko, Angel, Joe & Karl
Mar. 11: 7pm St. Monica, Fr.s Angel, Heiko, Karl, Don & John?
Mar. 13: 7pm Holy Redeemer: Fr.s Karl & Angel
Mar. 15: 10am Holy Redeemer, Fr.s Karl & Heiko
Other?
Next Meeting Date & Meal Preparation & HOMEWORK:
April 24, Star of Sea brings food & St. Monica brings beverages & deserts.
HOMEWORK: BRING CONFIRMATION POLICIES
& IDEAS ON HOW TO EVANGELIZE PARENTS. Discussions at BEGINNING.
Closing Prayer: Grace over meals
Thanks to Holy Trinity Food (Thanks Allison!) & Holy Redeemer for Deserts (Lent?) & Berverages. |
Vicariate Minutes-Sept. 14, 2007
Congratulations on your New Church St. Mary & Happy Anniversary Fr. Don!
Staff Vicariate Minutes:
Sept. 13, 2007, 10:00am at Holy Trinity
Prayer: Gospel of Day (post 9-11 Love Your Enemies Mass Gospel) & Catechist prayer
Intros & Attendance: Cat Willett, Bob G., Gar y & Cheryl W., Stephanie B., Rick W., Mary Jane O., Natalie, Kathy Cowan, Sue K., Allison, Ray Silvia, Fr. Karl, Ron, Jerry B., Fr. Don, Charlie, Pat, Patricia Hoffman, Vivian Linahen, Valerie, Fr. Joe, Jerry S., Fr. Heiko
Archdiocesan Pastoral Council Report
Sue Klemenhagen is our Vicariate representative to the APC. Diana Wagner is alternate
Report was not ready.
Vicariate Responsibilities from the APC: Minutes from June’s Joint Vicariate Pastoral Council still coming.
Presbyteral Council Report Fr. Angel reporting? Fr. Angel is still on vacation. Presbyteral Council probably meets today. Fr. Angel will be on the Executive Committee. We ask him to ask about 1. our Voice in the Re-Organization process of the Bankruptcy & 2. about whether we can drop the Self-Insurance, and get affordable insurance, and get back to us about this A.S.A.P.
Child Protection Meeting Summary, Fr. Don: Archdiocese is using a new program by “Praesidium.”
See handout. It is more professional. Each parish HAS TO SEND 2 REPRESENTATIVES to a 2 Day Seminar.
Application form also handed out. New DVD for Parents, one for youth, another for children, one for employers.
Cat Willett, New Archdiocesan Director of Peace & Justice
Justice & Peace office focuses on Catholic Social Justice issues. It applies theology to morals, ethics & justice.
Now working on: Abortion & Life, Environment, Poverty, Prison & Death Penalty, Immigration.
Oct. 10 is Annual Tobin Lecture in Portland. Speaker: Director of Catholic Charities Legal Immigration Services.
Catholic Campaign for Human Development Collection Nov. 17-18. Funds for non-profits that alleviate poverty.
(Most of the organizations that benefit are in Portland. CCHD doesn’t start programs, but provide grants. If not
enough programs down here, it’s our fault for not starting them).
Grants are also available from Catholic Charities & CRS.
If you would like to see Cat’s office doing something, let her know.
To Start a Social Justice Committee, there are 4 (6) Pillars:
1. Study & Teach Social Justice Doctrine to parish.
2. Network the local service programs & social workers.
3. Choose a local achievable project.
4. Advocacy (who to write about what & when)
5. Bring to attention of pastor upcoming issues from USCCB & Archdiocese & Real Life
6. Publicity Committee
Downtown Chapel Service Project, Allison Hundley: Allison attended a Personal Poverty Retreat at the Downtown Chapel in Portland, and said it was very good. She also would like to gather needed items to help them help the poor who need blankets, calling cards, hygiene items, and more. Call Allison for more information at 541-347-3500 or Fr. Ron Raab at 503-228-0746, or www.downtownchapel.org
Youth Ministry Reports:
Mike Hennick, Sr. new youth minister at Holy Trinity. He is volunteering, but wants a large budget to bribe.
Mike says the kids want to do a Disneyland & 6 Flags trip. This could coincide with the L.A. Rel. Ed Congress
Feb. 27-Mar 2. We could plan a VICARIATE CHARTER BUS TRIP. Let’s advance this discussion.
St. Mary’s Florence, has a new part-time youth minister, Sue Kirby. Ginger Larson is also the new DRE.
Holy Redeemer & St. Mary is planning on attending the Jr. High & Sr. High Youth Rallies at O’Hara in Eugene
October 13 & 14 respectively. If anyone else wants to send their kids with either parish, feel free!
Spokane is hosting a Steubenville Youth Convention this year.
Pertinent Parish Reports: Keep it Concise (what will help other parishes to know). Best: Written Reports.
St. Mary: Women’s Bible Study “Living As A Beloved Daughter of God.” by Patricia Mitchell & Bill Bawden
(9 week program with 18 signed up). Parish Mission Oct. 6-10: Fr. Charlie Brunnick (Paulist from Portland).
Fr. Don will send a flyer. They are IN THE NEW CHURCH & IT’S ALL PAID FOR! CONGRATULATIONS!
St. John, Reedsport: Ecumenism: Lower Umpqua Ministerial Association: “Project Blessing” with food & clothing.
(St. John’s was applauded for their weekly collection for it). Christmas in July building project. Tex Mex Dinner.
5th Sunday Singspiration.
Star of the Sea: New to Parish: Legion of Mary. Parish census for every house in Brookings to see where old members are. Discussion on Civil Unions Bill: Senate Bill #2 & HB #2007. 2004 voters said 1 man + 1 woman only.
May 07 legislators & governor enacted law to take effect Jan 08. Petition going around 55,000 needed soon.
Discussion on Kevin Mannix’ Pornography Restriction Initiative. See Archd. website for fed & state laws.
Holy Name: Status quo. Starting programs.
St. Charles: Still looking for priest. Thank Fr. Joe for his help ministering. 1 Mass now, Church full on Sundays.
Cursillo Ultreya this weekend. Bible Study next week with 22 participants!
Voucher system for groceries, hotel & gas with funding issue. New bulletin with advertisement raised $1500/year.
Holy Redeemer: Cursillo Men’s Oct. 11-14 (6 men now, 12 needed) Women’s Nov. 15-18 (16 now!)
Marriage Encounter at Gold Beach Oct. 12-14. Life Chain Oct. 7 from 2-3pm.
Wed. Dec. 12 St. Luke Productions (Leonardo deFelipis) on the Nativity of Luke 1-6 (day after Bandon’s).
Fr. Karl has 14 icons to loan out. Educational Church Night for all ages with dinner. “Purpose Driven Life” with Qs.
Men’s group is forming with family night, taco bar & bunco. Hollywood Dreams with booths & festivals.
St. Monica: See Handouts!! (Great handouts, thanks!) Handouts include List of Activities, RCIA Curriculum by Ignatius, Confirmation Policy, R.E. Schedule & “Champions of Faith” baseball stars share faith.
Holy Trinity: 125th Anniversary to be celebrated on Feast of Holy Trinity at 10:30am or 2pm celebration? . . .
CFCA & Honduras School Sponsorship drives have happened this summer. CDs for sale by Harmonica Ray & Catherine Rowe of music they composed with % of proceeds of sale going to local parish youth group. St. Luke Production on Luke 1-6 coming on Tues. Dec. 11th at Sprague Theater. Fr. Peter Dally burial at Denmark cemetery in Langlois was a beautiful Byzantine Ritual! Life Chain Oct. 7th.
St. John, P.O.: Ecumenical burial of a parishioner well connected at 4 parishes in town! Youth Ministry is a challenge. Salvation Army giving vouchers now for motel overnights for homeless. Parish gives food & gas vouchers. We are involved with food bank. We hosted ‘Shoes for Kids.” Hosted Art Festival with Rel. Art.
Confirmation Reports:
1. When: Choice 1: Apr. 19 2: Apr. 12 3: Fri., Apr. 18 2. Where: St. Mary, Florence
3. What are the best Curriculums? What is the best Home School Curriculum?
Valerie: High School: Sadlier Natalie: Loyola (Comprehensive. Can work as 8 week curriculum) Ligouri can also be used if you extract from the materials and adapt your own program.
Natalie has two samples she will send Fr. Heiko (Thank you!)
Mical Horace at the Archdiocesan Youth Director Office can also send some, esp., Home Study Curriculums.
Parish Staff Networking Goals Changes to database (see new database)
Old Business: Tabled till next meeting again (Next Time, this will be AT THE TOP OF AGENDA)
Discuss Confirmation Policies.
Vicariate Website with Vicariate Calendar of Events we’d like to share . . .anyone to organize & coordinate?
How to Evangelize Parents?
How to touch hearts (convert) youth & young adults?
How to ‘light a fire’ under passive Catholics?
Schedule a Vicariate Training Workshop on Youth Ministry (put on by vicariate staff or Ed Passadore)
New Business: Tabled till next meeting again (Next Time, this will be AT THE TOP OF AGENDA)
Share Mission Speaker Information (Parishes will forward PDF flyers (or mail flyers) when Speakers are scheduled).
St. Mary’s has: Parish Mission Oct. 6-10: Fr. Charlie Brunnick (Paulist from Portland)
Theology on Tap (by Metropolitan Catholic Fellowship)
Holy Trinity’s 125th Anniversary Celebration: 10:30am or 2:00pm Mass? (Thanks St. Mary’s for 2:00pm Dedication)
Thank you. Holy Trinity will probably go with a 10:30am Mass & celebration.
New Deacons not in OCP Directory: Charlie leads.
Next Meeting Date & Meal Preparation:
Nov. 8, 10am at Holy Trinity. Food by Star of the Sea, Brookings Desserts & Beverages by St. Monica.
NEW DATE: NOVEMBER 15TH . . . Thank you!
Closing Prayer: Grace over meals
Thanks Holy Redeemer for Lunch & St. John for Desserts & Holy Trinity for beverages!
Catherine Rowe & Harmonica Ray Silvia CDs & Performance
Social Justice Committee(s) to meet with Cat afterwards. |
April 19, 2007
Prayer:
Intros & Attendance: Clarissa, Pat Kruse, Joan, Fr. Don, Charlie, Diana, Fr. Angel, Natalie, Mary Jane, Cheryl & Gary, Bob Richardson (Gold Beach), Duane, Ray, Allison, Sue, Ron, Fr. Karl, Deacon Leo, Jerry, Rick
Archdiocesan Pastoral Council Report:
Sue Klemenhagen is our new Vicariate representative to the APC. Diana Wagner is alternate
APC met in Dec & March. Emphasized Ember Days for victims & restoration. APC is 7 years old. Racism, and how Anglos are mostly in positions of power in our Archdiocese. Stewardship & Pastoral Plan. Need to be environmentally conscious in parishes. Disciples in Mission was successful (complemented Natalie’s program). July 1 Priest reassignments. Bankruptcy report. Youth representatives should be on parish Pastoral Councils (one from High School-College age, and other from traditional Young Adult age (24-35). See JVPC notes below:
Vicariate Responsibilities from the APC:
Next Joint Vicariate Pastoral Council Meeting (all pastoral councils from each parish to meet), Sat. June 2, 10am at Holy Trinity. Holy Trinity to host the lunch, including beverages. (a head count of attendees a couple of weeks out would be helpful). Each P.C. please prepare to share with the JVPC on the following:
APC discussed the following 4 issues:
1. Reaching fallen away Catholics (“Re-membering the Church”) 2. Shepherding our Flock (existing parishioners)
3. Social Justice Issues (Community ministries & health issues) 4. Advertise Ourselves!
JVPC to have an APC representative report. Todd Cooper to send out a proposed Agenda soon.
Vicariate Pastoral Planning in the 3 areas of the past 2 years: 1. Youth Ministry 2. Faith Formation at all ages. 3. Multicultural Ministry. Also, discuss the Bankruptcy. And, discuss how (if) the parishes will have a Voice in the reorganization of the Archdiocese in light of the Bankruptcy. If we will, what is the proper channel to voice our will?
And, will we, under the new reorganization, be able to hire our own liability insurance, vs. diocesan self-insurance?
Presbyteral Council Report Fr. Angel reporting:
Met Feb. 15 & March 29. Reorganization of Council officers, with Fr. Chuck Lienert as Chair. Discussed who should attend from the vicariate (some vicariates have no one attending). Ordinations: Diaconate, May 12 & Priesthood, June 9, 11am for Jeff Meeuwsen, Ron Nelson & David Brown. 14 new seminarians for next year. Archbishop expressed concern that not enough Anglos (locals) are joining. Most new seminarians are from other countries. Concern about cost of supporting all the seminarians (still have a commitment to supporting them). Vicariate asked to submit a written report about Self-Insurance (Holy Trinity & Star of the Sea to include the results of their cost comparisons . . . any other parish made such a comparison?). Question to Presbyteral Council: How (if) will parishes have a Voice in the Bankruptcy Reorganization that will take place next year (starting June 25th)?
Bankruptcy Settlement Report: (Summary of what not in the articles after the settlement of April 17, 07)
Insurance Pays $52 million
Claims were at %52 million with $4.8 million still unsettled, but capped.
Another $20 million set aside for future claims (also capped).
The $20 million is a line of credit, not money in an account we are paying interest on.
Doug Pahl believes most of the cases came out in this lawsuit,
and that there shouldn’t be many future claims.
The $75 million also has to cover the legal fees, including our
Committee of Parishes Lawyer fees (so we will get a refund).
We will continue to pay the fees until the reorganization is complete.
Reorganization talks will begin when the payment is done, in June most likely.
The reorganization has to be completed in one year’s time.
Reorganization should include some level of legal separation from Archdiocese,
but they haven’t even begun to think about it.
Doug said he is not sure how much of a voice we will have in reorganization as parishes.
The same goes for our concern about self-insurance vs. hiring our own insurance.
Archbishop expects that assessments will not go up,
due to the courts being shorter than expected (no jury, no appeals, etc.),
insurance coverage higher than expected, etc.
Question unanswered by Doug Pahl: Will, & how will parishes have a voice in the reorganization process?
Youth Ministry Reports:
Holy Trinity Youth Position Open, Valerie resigned.
Clarissa also announced that she is resigning this summer at St. Mary.
We discussed at length some difficulties in youth ministry, and philosophies in hiring a youth minister:
Culture question: Hire a NW local, or out of State Catholic? Local knows the NW culture, but maybe is too familiar with it, and with the lack of Catholicism in Oregon culture. An out of state Catholic would have more Catholic culture, and encourage more Catholic practices, including regular Sunday Mass attendance. We need to focus our Youth Ministry more. Successful protestant Churches are more focussed (ie., spend real money on Church music, training youth to play, using multimedia & Praise & Worship songs, or they hire a professional to address real needs of youth and young families, such as drug prevention & rehab, literacy training, etc.). Focused youth ministry means hiring a real professional, which costs more. Youth ministry is the hardest position to fill (1.5 year average), due to fighting the many distractions youths face, lack of parental support & familiarity with the faith, and volunteers’ fear of dealing with teenagers (compared to catechists for children which are easier to find). Joan described the successful Protestant “Formula” for successful youth ministry = Pay Quality Employee + Use Fun to Bring them + Hit them in Heart (ie., with Music or Witness) + Leadership Training. Ray mentioned a distinction between Praise & Worship music and Liturgical music. Create a safe place for youth to ‘hang out.’ Myrtle Point has had an Ecumenical youth group. Combine spirituality with a friendly environment. Successful Churches are tithers.
St. Mary report: NET retreat was successful. Parishes should advertise their Youth events, and open them up to other parishes. Sweatshirt fundraiser was successful ($600). Dinner & “rummage sale-resource sale” fundraiser was successful ($1100).
Archdiocese will no longer do our Volunteer Background Checks (we have to send them in to company directly).
Ken Canedo is great music & youth resource (he’s at Holy Trinity, Beaverton & O.C.P.).
Pertinent Parish Reports: Keep it Concise (what will help other parishes to know). Best: Written Reports.
Holy Trinity: Not much new (trying to shorten meeting). Deacon Bill Brennan returned for Mission Apr. 13-15. Women’s Bible Study started (& used Natalie’s materials). Men started one too . . . out of “jealousy.” Ray & Catherine recording CDs with own songs (see New Business below). Catherine & Ray to perform some songs at this weekend’s Right-to-Life Rally in Salem. Dove Music Ministries is very helpful to our musicians (see New Business). Social Justice Committee with St. John’s added Bob Richardson from St. Charles.
St. John, Port Orford: Circulating Petition on War in Iraq from Bishops.
St. Mary: New Church dedication: Aug. 5th with Archbishop!
St. John, Reedsport: National Prayer Day May 3 & April 29 another one for Massacres
Tex-Mex Dinner April 29 “Cinqo de Mayo” by Latinos in the parish. Christmas in July (7-14) to fix homes.
Holy Redeemer: Season of Sacramental Prep. Special Class/Mini-Retreat changes kids (2nd grade, RCIA).
Shutter Creek Prison Ministries to have 6 join Church. May 5 Latin Mass (not Latino Mass!) Fundraiser for ill member.
Catholic Charities High Tea for Ladies & Girl with Ray & Catherine performing.
Cursillo; Men’s: Oct. 11-14 @ Camp Myrtlewood Women’s: Nov. 15-18 at Little River Christian Camp, Glide.
Holy Name: Thank those who came & helped Spaghetti Feed!
St. Monica: Hispanic Ministry going well & filling Mass. May 5, 7-9pm free “Taco Bar” & May 19 too (TBA).
Intergenerational “Mixer,” with games (cribbage, cards, board & video games) & Meal was big success.
Concern about just Immigration Reform & recent INS raids. 33% of Confirmation Class from Coquille.
Thanks Natalie for your Lenten Bible Study & bulletin inserts!
St. Charles: Anointing Masses, 1st Saturdays very popular! New bulletin format by Bob Richardson with money making advertisements with profits going to feed the local poor.
Star of Sea: “Aspire Program” for High School career choices involves 60 adults & 80 students. New Maintenance man is doing great job renovating.
Confirmation Reports: 11am, Apr. 28 at Holy Redeemer with Archbishop Vlazny. Please give Ron:
# of attendees (including sponsors). Candidates names & Confirmation Names & sponsors.
See Ron’s handout.
Parish Staff Networking Goals Changes to database (see new database)
Prayers & Regards to Shirley Squire on the loss of your daughter, Catherine!
Old Business: Tabled till next meeting
Discuss Confirmation Policies.
We have discussed out parish policies before (ie., need to attend weekly Sunday Mass 6 mo.s prior to classes beginning, or will be rejected)
Pastors were all given 6 Documents about Archdiocesan Confirmation Policies & Issues
to review from & for the Priest Convocation. PASTORS, PLEASE REVIEW.
Vicariate Website with Vicariate Calendar of Events we’d like to share . . .anyone to organize & coordinate?
Fr. Angel offered to start a Blog with links to parish websites. Better would be a Vicariate Website
with more specific Vicariate Issues (ie., Vicariate Minutes, APC Minutes, JVPC homework,
Parish news that benefits Vicariate, Resources for Vicariate Workshops (see tables issue), etc).
Honduras Build Trip July 16-23
Tabled Again:
How to Evangelize Parents?
How to touch hearts (convert) youth & young adults?
How to ‘light a fire’ under passive Catholics?
Schedule a Vicariate Training Workshop on Youth Ministry (put on by vicariate staff or volunteers)
New Business: contact Fr. Heiko well beforehand (Below were tabled until next meeting)
ADP as a Vicariate & save the expensive monthly fees?
Ray Silvia & Catherine Rowe are recording 3 CDs (1 Mass Music & 2 Spiritual Songs).
% of Proceeds will go to parish or parish youth programs of parishioners who buy them ($12--15/ CD).
DOVE Music Ministries in South & S.Coast Vicariate offers a lot of Parish Music support (including training, Liturgical
PowerPoint presentations of Song Words, Equipment rental, Music Accompaniment books, licensing, etc.)
Next Meeting Date & Meal Preparation:
Saturday, June 2, 10am WITH ALL THE PASTORAL COUNCILS (J.V.P.C. = Joint Vicariate Pastoral Council)
at Holy Trinity. Holy Trinity to provide the meal & beverages. PLEASE GIVE A HEAD COUNT!
SEE HOMEWORK FROM ABOVE “Vicariate Responsibilities from the APC:”
Also, Bring Printed Copy of your Website to share.
AND: FOR ALL FUTURE REPORTS, PLEASE BRING A CONCISE WRITTEN ONE.
This will really help keep the meetings shorter. (and if you can E-mail the report to Fr. Heiko before or after,
it will help prepare the minutes).
Closing Prayer: Grace over meals
Thanks St. Monica for Lunch & St. Mary for Desserts & Holy Trinity for beverages!
& Holy Redeemer for Desserts, too! |
Feb. 1, 2007
Staff Vicariate Minutes: February 1, 2007, 10:00am at Holy Trinity
Prayer: “Morning Prayer”
Intros & Attendance: Fr. Heiko, Fr. Karl, Natalie, Mary Jane, Ron, Rev. Mr. Marty, Allison, Ray, Rick, Bob, Valerie, Valerie (& Ben), Charlie, Jerry , Fr. Binh, Fr. Joe Welcome to the Vicariate Fr. Binh Hoang Petrus!
Archdiocesan Pastoral Council Report
Sue Klemenhagen is our new Vicariate representative to the APC. Diana Wagner is alternate
Congratulations on your Diaconate: Leo Appel & Marty Bozulich! & Rick Williams’ Acolyte
Vicariate Responsibilities from the APC or JVPC: from Pastoral Assembly.
Presbyteral Council Report Fr. Angel reporting? Fr. Angel is gone until this evening.
Self-Insurance Reports: Fr. Heiko spoke with Fr. Pat McNamee from the Presb. Council & St. Cecilia’s in Beaverton and our lawyer Douglas Pahl to recommended to wait until the settlement is complete, and they begin working on the reorganization as the appropriate time to raise the self-insurance issue.
Youth Ministry Reports:
Marist Led Encounter for Jr.s & Sr.s March 9-11, at Camp Myrtlewood: see Holy Trinity
NET Retreat for Fresh & Soph. March 3 sponsored by St. Mary’s
Confirmation Retreat for Fresh & Soph Mar. 9-11 at St. Benedict Lodge sponsored by St. Mary
Highly Recommend the L.A. Religious Education Congress in Aneheim as best, most affordable,
includes a Youth Day. March 1-4
Core Team Leadership Training (adult volunteers) Suggestions? Use Mike Horace at Archdiocese.
Holy Trinity moving youth group to Sunday nights again. St. Monica every other Sun night.
Holy Redeemer inbetween Sunday Masses & High School every other week (Conf. every other week)
Get the KIDS to organize the youth groups and activities (ownership + training. Great way to learn=teach)
Play Catholic Cranium! Holy Redeemer won’t do fun event unless a Youth & a Parent are involved in plan.
Pertinent Parish Reports: Keep it Concise (what will help other parishes to know). Best: Written Reports.
Holy Redeemer: R.E. Congress 4 going. New website: www.holyredeemer with streaming video homillies.
Faithful mission for adults Sundays. Lenten Reflections Small Groups (by Natalie) to share with us!
Little Rock Sunday by Sunday Bible Study. Living Stations early this year due to EARLY D.S.T. (Mar 10-11)
St. Patrick’s Dinner.. Shuttle Creek Prison Ministries 8 prisoners come Saturdays & Sundays with volunteers half are men. (need more volunteers twice/ month. See Deacon Marty.)
Reedsport: Shelter Disaster planning with ministerial association. Learning Crisis Center. Ministerial Association is very active. This Sunday is a potluck for Deacon Marty. “Cry Chapel” is effective.
Parishioner who said Peace & Justice Inner Peace Retreat was unfriendly, misled Charlie, and us.
The Inner Peace Retreat is recommended.
St. Monica: Rite of Election Feb. 24 at 7:30pm with Archbishop. Natalie wants a head count from us please.
Fr. Mike & Natalie’s Lenten Reflections are available to us to use for Year C. (free, donations are accepted, money to be used to support seminarians). Lent Bulletin Inserts are available same conditions. Thanks!
Parish Game Day, Feb. 11 (family board games, Catholic Cranium, cards, sponsored by High School youth)
Led discussion on parish nurseries.
St. Charles: Fr. Damien left Dec. 31 for health reasons. Fr. Binh Hoang (Fr. Heiko’s classmate) is filling in for six months. He is reorganizing already. There is a chairperson for each ministry. Office staff from 9- 11am each morning. “Epiphany Dinner” for poor where 45 parishioners helped. Advertised at Mobile Home parks. Little Rock Bible Study (28 people) continues. St. Patrick Fundraiser Dinner March 18
Anointing Mass 1st Saturday/month. Adoration 1st Fridays 9-3pm.
Star of Sea: Ecumenical Soup Suppers with prayers (& Stations at Star). Gary Schindler class on Mass.
New bell sounds great! Rings regularly. Honduras Trip scheduled for July 15-21 with number of parishioners see Tim Stadelman at 469-4385w or 412-7142home if interested in building houses there. Real Posadas were great.Rosary Novena. Family Camp at Camp Myrtlewood in June . .. Fathers of Mercy.
Coquille: 9 in RCIA. Youth Sunday School struggling. Cry room helps. Few kids & young folks concern.
Annual Spaghetti Feed in March (will send info).
Port Orford: Social Justice Committee active & hosting a teaching during Soup & Stations this lent.
Divine Mercy framed picture coming. Rosary before Masses. Child Safety Training workshop with Human Services specialist scheduled soon.
Holy Trinity: Social Justice Committee with St. John’s. Christi Freitag fund trust responsibilities going to Bandon Ministerial Association (before you open a trust for someone, contact the Diocese). Honduras with Star of the Sea parishioners (See Tim under Star). Wednesday Community Nights going well. Rest Home music ministries with 20 residents by Larry & Catherine Rowe. Catherine Rowe & Ray Silvia write songs and are having them recorded in 3 weeks. Marist to lead Youth Encounter March 9-11 (youth reports) open...
Confirmation Reports: Reminder of: Discuss Day of Reflection together Apr. 28 at Holy Redeemer
If anyone is intersted, call Ron. (Valerie Cowan is interested)
Parish Staff Networking Goals Changes to database (see new database)
Vicariate Lenten Reconciliation Services:
Tues., Mar 20, 7pm at St. Monica: Fr.s Angel, Karl, Heiko, John?, Don?
Wed. Mar 21, 5:30pm at Holy Trinity: Fr.s Heiko, Karl, Binh, Joe
Thurs., Mar 22, 7pm St. Charles: Fr.s Joe, Binh
Wed. Mar 28, 9AM Port Orford: Fr.s Heiko, Binh
Wed., Mar 28, 7pm Reedsport: Fr. Don alone
Thurs., Mar 29, 7pm Star Sea: Fr.s Joe, Binh, Heiko
Thurs., Mar 29, 7pm Holy Redeemer: Fr.s Karl, Angel
Sat., Mar 31, 10am Holy Redeemer: Fr.s Karl, Heiko
St. Mary & Holy Name: TBA
Old Business: Tabled till next meeting (as we forgot for one, and ran out of time for two)
Thanks to following for sharing Baptismal Policies: St. Monica, Holy Redeemer, Holy Trinity/St. John.
in Beaverton, Holy Trinity have to be registered 3 mos., take offertory envelopes & attend 6 mos.)
Rest Were Tabled:
The following Vicariate we will discuss Confirmation Policies.
Ideas from Pastoral Assembly Vicariate Discussions: Our Main Vicariate Concern was Youth & Young Adult Ministry & Religious Education
Vicariate Website with Vicariate Calendar of Events we’d like to share . . .anyone to organize & coordinate?
How to Evangelize Parents?
How to touch hearts (convert) youth & young adults?
How to ‘light a fire’ under passive Catholics?
Schedule a Vicariate Training Workshop on Youth Ministry (put on by vicariate staff or volunteers)
New Business: contact Fr. Heiko well beforehand (Below were tabled until next meeting)
David Carrier Retreat Carpool? (See Allison Hundley)
Marriage Encounter in April (see Memo & Email Fr. Heiko forwarded from Jo Rich)
Star of the Sea & Holy Trinity members going back to Honduras July 15-21.
Next Meeting Date & Meal Preparation: April 19, 10am at Holy Trinity.
St. Monica lunch & Reedsport dessert (did I get dessert wrong, didn’t Charlie bring it today?)
Bring Confirmation Policies Next time!
Closing Prayer: Grace over meals Thanks St. Mary for Lunch & St. John Reedsport for Desserts & beverages! |
Nov. 16, 2006
Staff Vicariate Minutes:
November 16, 2006, 10:00am at Holy Trinity
Prayer: Prayer of Thanksgiving
Intros & Attendance: Fr. Heiko, Valerie Cowan, Fr. Don, Charlie, Diana Wagner, Rolando, Rick, Gary & Cheri Wickham, Bob, Clarissa, Pat, Eleanor, Joan, Allison, Ray Silvia, Fr. Angel, Ron, Leo & Fr. Karl
Archdiocesan Pastoral Council Report met Sept. 30 Just a brief summary on the Pastoral Assembly
Fr. Damian Kobus report on health: Fr. Damien is at parish, said Mass last weekend, but not well.
Eleanor Myers seeking Replacement Report about Pastoral Assembly, and Sue Klemenhagen is our new Vicariate representative to the APC. Congratulations Sue! Diana Wagner is alternate, thanks!
Diaconate: Leo Appel & Marty Bozulich & Rick Williams’ Acolyte Dec. 9, 10am at Cathedral!
Congratulations Gentlemen & your wives!
Vicariate Responsibilities from the APC or JVPC: from Pastoral Assembly.
Presbyteral Council Report Fr. Angel reporting. Met Sept 28. Main issue was schools. Pat McNamee only mentioned insurance. Self-insurance will be on agenda Nov. 30
Self-Insurance Reports: Any new developments?
Youth Ministry Reports: Welcome aboard Lani Martin from St. Charles! lsmartin4@msn.com
Holy Trinity: Jr. High at Wednesday Community Nights, with all other classes & going well. High School meets Sunday morning after mass. Possible Encounter hosted by Marist March 16-18, ALL vicariate parishes invited (20 minimum youth). Possible “Boot Camp” Fr. Sean Weeks style beforehand.
(NEWLY ANNOUNCED: NET Retreat All Invited: Sunday, March 4th at Holy Trinity)
Charlie Gardener: in Beaverton the youth choir used, “Spirit & Song,” by OCP, and were ministers at Mass.
St. Mary: Jr. High uses Edge on Wednesdays. Youth Rally at St. Alice for 1 week “Apostles Creed.” About 6 teens attend Life Teen on Sundays. Inviting vicariate parishes to: 1. NET retreat Sat. March 3 & 2. Spring retreat March 9-11 for Jr. High & Sr. High.
Holy Redeemer: Youth involved at Main Mass. Advent Wreath fundraiser. Soup Supper & clean on Wednesdays. Las Vegas Youth Convention.
Pertinent Parish Reports: Keep it Concise (what will help other parishes to know). Best: Written Reports.
Star of Sea: Maintenance worker died suddenly. Many funerals lately. Creation-Evolution Class by Tom Anderson & Dean Kenyon was very popular.
St. Mary: Small Group studies. Trying to overcome a level of passivity in parishioners. Parish Mission with Alejandro Magellanes, OSP on Lord’s Prayer. Intergenerational All Saints celebration & catechesis. Returning Catholics program. They are sponsoring a young lady in her studies.
Holy Name: Educating youth after Sunday Mass with food is successful.
Port Orford: Good attendance when baked goods. New members bring family spirit. Women’s Guild encouraged a Women’s retreat where 6 parishioners went. Ecumenical Bible Study & Cookbook to help charities. Ecumenical Thanksgiving meal & talk. Liturgical Ministry Day of Reflection & Training. Youth ministry started slowly with lock-ins & youth night. “Inconvenient Truth” shown at theatre to standing room only!
Reedsport: 6 grade school students & no youth in parish, so home study. Most parishioners are elderly & don’t drive at night. Diana is starting Loaves & Fishes. Ecumenical pastors pray & coordinate activities. (ie., Red Cross Disaster planning & Thanksgiving meal to anyone & meals to shut-ins & Jail).
Holy Redeemer: Safe Environment Training for Parishioners, Parents & children (Archdiocesan mandate) is underway. They are showing the videos after Sunday Masses & on Wednesday classes. They have 3 Safe Environment Videos other parishes can borrow: 1. “Just Say NO”-for children 2. Teen one & 3. Volunteer Catechist one. Safety Training deadline for audit is April 30, 2007. 1000 Ecumenical Christmas Boxes by Knights of Columbus. Holiday Bazaar where kids can buy presents for folks too, gifts starting at five cents (more of a service project than a fundraiser). Little Rock Bible Study series based on Sunday readings.
St. Monica: They completed the Safe Environment Training last week. Next month men of San Juan Diego for mentors. Adult Faith Formation meets once a month (last month on how to prepare for funerals). More are attending Masses Sundays and Weekdays. No Communion Services (Divine Office instead on weekdays). No social life yet, so stimulating jealousies between different parish communities to spark interest (ie., Hispanics succeed, Anglos to start). Daughters of St. Monica (Altar Society) starting. Good RCIA. Openings in Adoration needs to be addressed. High School youth & confirmation meets together twice a month. Adopt a seminarian going well! Support seminarians, and pray for priests!
Holy Trinity: All Hallowed Eve, “Blessed House” vs “Haunted House” with Martyr costumes, and stories of the “bloody saints” Mission speaker recommended, “Deacon Bill Brennan “ (contact info: william-brennan@sbcglobal.net 13 W Pardee Ln Stockton, CA 95207 (209) 474-0571) Honduras Sponsor Children to Attend School (see Kathy Cowan 347-3031). Invited Young Adults at Life Rally-maybe a Vocation by a non-Catholic. Ecumenical Thanksgiving celebration & soup. Social Justice Committee starting with St. John’s. E.A.T. ecumenical soup kitchen going strong.
Confirmation Reports: Reminder of: Discuss Day of Reflection together 3-4 weeks before
Vicariate celebration of Confirmation is wonderful.
Clarissa & Holy Trinity recommend Encuentro (Encounter) requirement for Confirmation & teen leaders
Archdiocesan Director of Justice & Peace, David Carrier’s Presentation:
Thanks for driving all the way down here today!
(Those interested in starting a parish Social Justice Committee met with David after lunch as well)
See David’s Power Point Notes/Presentation on hardcopy.
Most Catholics don’t know our Social Justice teachings, although it is as integral to our faith
as sacraments, liturgy, Bible study, etc.
In last 115 years, 13 major Church documents on Social Justice Teaching. 7 major principles on Catholic Social Justice Teaching: 1. Life 2. Family 3. Human Rights (food, shelter) 4.Work 5. Care for Creation
6. Peace & Solidarity 7. Option for the Poor
David has a monthly Social Justice Newsletter he e-mails to anyone interested
His office supports US Bishop’s Campaigns on Social Justice, provides educational programs, workshops & retreats. He helps parishes establish Social Justice Committees. His goal is to reverse our sense of powerlessness. Advice to new Social Justice Committees: Don’t bite off more than you can chew, accomplish small goals, then move on to next step. Contact David when you need help in any area (ie., Darfur, the poor, Life, immigration, etc.).
Parish Staff Networking Goals Changes to database (see new database)
Vicariate Reconciliation Services:
Tues. Dec. 5, 7pm St. Monica: Fr.s Angel, Karl, Don, Heiko, & John (dinner at 5:30 at restaurant)
Wed. Dec. 13, 5:30pm Holy Trinity: Fr.s Heiko, Karl, Angel & Joe
Thurs, Dec. 14, 7pm Holy Redeemer: Fr.s Karl & Angel
& Sat, Dec. 16, 10am Holy Redeemer: Fr.s Karl & Heiko
Fri., Dec. 15, 7pm St. Mary: Fr.s Don & Karl
Sat. Dec. 16, 11am St. Charles: Fr. Damien
Wed. Dec. 20, 9:00am St. John, Port Orford: Fr.s Heiko & Karl
Thurs. Dec 21, 6:30pm Star of Sea: Fr.s Joe & Heiko
St. John Reedsport: TBA (Fr. Don only)
Holy Name, Coquille: TBA
New Business: contact Fr. Heiko well beforehand (Below were tabled until next meeting)
Ideas from Pastoral Assembly Vicariate Discussions: Our Main Vicariate Concern was Youth & Young Adult Ministry & Religious Education
Vicariate Website with Vicariate Calendar of Events we’d like to share . . .anyone to organize & coordinate?
How to Evangelize Parents?
How to touch hearts (convert) youth & young adults?
How to ‘light a fire’ under passive Catholics?
Schedule a Vicariate Training Workshop on Youth Ministry (put on by vicariate staff or volunteers)
Old Business: Tabled till next meeting (as we forgot for one, and ran out of time for two)
BRING BAPTISMAL POLICIES TO SHARE
The following Vicariate we will discuss Confirmation Policies.
Next Meeting Date & Meal Preparation: Feb. 1, 10am at Holy Trinity
St. Mary prepares lunch & St. Monica desserts & beverages. Again, bring Baptismal Policies!!
Closing Prayer: Grace over meals
Lunch: THANK STAR OF THE SEA for LUNCH today, & ST. MONICA FOR DESSERTS & BEVERAGES! |
Feb. 23, 2006
South Coast Vicariate Minutes:
Feb. 23, 2006 at Holy Trinity Hall
Turn Off or Silence Cell Phones
Social Bonding
Prayer: “A Modern Franciscan Benediction”
Intros & Attendance: Fr. Angel, Natalie, Mary Jane, Rick Williams, Ken Brewer, Rolando, Leo, Valerie, Ron,
Sharon H., Shirley, Charlie, Fr. Don, Matt, Fr. Heiko, Doug Tollefson, Eleanor, Pat Kruce, Stephanie & Morgan,
Joan, Marty, Fr. Karl (& Carol Hart & Stephanie Brewer cooking lasagna).
Review of Minutes: Handed out.
Doug Tollefson, ACA Presentation
ACA never fell short of goal in over 7 years (amazing in lieu of bankruptcy). Yesterday Arch. Vlazny’s
60th Birthday! ACA uses great technique & manual. This year they are streamlining the collection &
sending monies & records for cash only. Saving $35-45,000. There is a 91% return of collections to the intended receiver. Regarding Bankruptcy, we are issued a standing order from court to continue business as usual, like with collections. These are like restricted operating funds.
Inside look into bankruptcy: Both sides are posturing to negotiate. Our proposal was based on past
settlements for worse cases. Plaintiffs tried to raise bar. We have great lawyers, but so do they (level
playing field). We have God on our side. WE are the Archdiocese, not “THEM.” Timeline is 12 mos.-10yrs.
Be proud to say, “I’m Catholic.” Large Rite of Election this year. 12 new seminarians. Funding is stronger.
Question: Why doesn’t Communication Office (Bud Bunce) promote positive P.R.? (ie., calling newspaper
to report on a positive parish story)? We are Asking Fr. Angel & Eleanor to bring this issue up at
Presbyteral Council & A.P.C.
See Parish Collection program called, “ParishPay.” Each pastor got brochure. See St. John, Oregon City
Archdiocesan Pastoral Council Report Eleanor Myers
Archbishop spoke about lawsuits and deepest worry is about future lawsuits ability to pay.
He feels we offered plaintiffs best we can, but they’re not satisfied. He is forbidden by Canon Law
to take parish properties. Fr. Don added we are one of most effective & fruitful vicariates!
Vicariate Responsibilities from the Archdiocesan Pastoral Council:
Just schedule a Spring JVPC Meeting (see below)
Annual Meeting of Joint Vicariate Pastoral Councils Report Summary:
Meet Sat. May 13, 10am at St. Monica. Eleanor Myers to lead. Probable topic: Best Parish Practices.
Next APC is April 22nd.
Presbyteral Council Report by Fr. Angel Perez. Jan 26 last meeting. Next meeting March 16
Only 10 priests attended last. 2 Main Topics: 1. Parishes with schools & how to support them.
2. Hispanic Ministry: How are the programs being supported by neighboring parishes, and how (in- ) effective is the Archdiocesan Hispanic Ministry Office (not very), and how to deal with finances in mostly Latino parishes. Face of Catholic Church here is changing: 51% of seminarians are Latino.
Pertinent Parish Reports: Submit Written Report . . . or mainly . . . Keep it Concise!!
St. John, Port Orford: First Interdenominational Women Guild breakfast with 8 from St. John’s & 40 from other churches. Cookbook fundraiser was planned for local charities. Lent Activities Newspaper advertisements. Mardi Gras. Soup & Stations Fridays. Monday Lent talks. See Charity Summary Sheet.
Holy Redeemer: Rite of Election March 4 (need numbers coming . . . 80). Thurs. March 3 Leonardo DeFilippis’ Play “Therese” free performance (see also Brookings & Bandon). Using St. Monica’s Lent Small Faith Sharing (thanks!). Pray for Sr. Mary Therese Tracy who is dying with rectal failure. Please keep local clergy informed. Faith Formation with meals working well. Annual St. Patrick Dinner fundraiser. Marty Bozulich studying to be a deacon, expecting ordination in Dec. with Leo Appel. Mary is doing class on John Paul’s Ecclesia de Eucaristia Encyclical.
Star of Sea: Fr. Joe not feeling well. Fr. Damien from Gold Beach requests to be informed of Vicariate (he now has email!). Office should be remodeled by Easter. Ecumenical Soup with Episcopalians, Presbyterians, Lutherans through Lent. Ash Wednesday Ecumenical service. Bringing ashes to rest homes. Reader training with video by L.T.P. & filming readers for review. Eucharistic Minister training with “Breaking Bread.” Cathy Shannon authorized Ron Mathis to certify Minister Training Class graduates. Ron might host training for Vicariate. Valerie’s chastity retreat morphed into teen outreach training program they would like to do at Holy Trinity as a central point for a Vicariate training. They are hosting a Christopher West Theology of the Body course. Leonardo’s “Therese” is playing in Brookings Tues. Feb. 28th.
St. Mary: New building project walls up, rafters next week! R.E. K-5 is going well. Weekly suppers are more family oriented. Lent Ecumenical retreat this weekend with the other liturgical churches 350 expected to attend the joint ecumenical service. Italian St. Jospeph Dinner tradition. Next Mission might be Jason Kotecki, an expensive cartoonist presenter from Minnesota. Had a great NET weekend retreat.
St. Monica: Hall should be ready for use again by Friday. Perpetual Adoration to move to church one hour Fridays during Stations of the Cross. Adopting seminarians for lent (families to pick one and pray & write to them). Hispanic attendance keeps growing. Fr. Angel is hard on them, and they like it.
St. John, Reedsport: Leonardo’s “Therese” not playing there due to Rummage Sale. LUMA, Ecumenical Association offering space to Red Cross for future flooding (Flood in Gardiner caught S. Douglas County off guard). Presbyteral Church to host Christmas in July to refurbish homes for needy. Lent Blackbook to be used by parishioners in Lent. Catholicism 101 to be taught in parish.
Holy Trinity: Matthew is leaving Aug.1 to continue studies. Deacon Dave is leaving at end of next Month to be closer to daughter, son-in-law & soon to be grandchild, and be close to a University. Admin Council is preparing a new Pastoral Council organizational plan based on a Pastoral Committee, Admin Committee & a Religious Formation Committee, with the heads of that to meet as kind of an executive committee. Wednesday Community Nights (mass, dinner & class) is strong, best if kept consistent weekly. We have not paid insurance in 7 months (see below discussion on agenda). Mardi Gras. Stations Lenten Fridays.
Mission: Deacon Bill Brennan coming April 7-9, “Fanning Vision Into Flame.” Leonardo’s “Therese” to play here Thurs., March 2 at 7pm. Escalantes attend St. Monica’s? No, but lie to St. Monica’s and say they attend H.T. We are doing St. Monica’s Lent Small Faith Groups (thanks!). Great NET 1 day retreat.
Y.M.S.P. great class March 11-12 on Justice & Service in Portland. Ski Trip March 17-19 all youth groups invited. NET Discipleship Week Camp in California June 7-12. Mexico Trip 1 youth opening June 8-18.
Steubenville San Diego Youth Convention end of July. Fr. Heiko & Tim Stadelman (from Brookings) going to
Honduras again in June (tentatively June 11-19). Others can come at own risk! We are also starting a scholarship program with a goal to put 100 Hondurans through school.
Youth Ministry Reports: See parish reports esp. St. Mary & Holy Trinity.
Confirmation Reports: May 6 at at St. Monica
Help with Social Needs Help List: see Port Orford’s Handout.
Housing: T.H.E. House, Coos Bay. Mission in Coos Bay. Counsel with Christian values: Steve Krajcir (Hospice & private), Craig & Arla Ford Public Transport: South Coos Transit (Coos Bay, Bandon, Coquille) Dial-A-Ride (Bandon only), Porter Stage Lines (Florence-Eugene-Reedsport-CoosBay), Curry County Transit (Bandon-Port Orford-Brookings) Bring other ideas to next Vicariate.
Archdiocesan Insurance:
Holy Trinity Admin Council researched our Insurance policy and discovered the following:
1. Our primary insurer is bankrupt (the Archdiocse). 2. The Insurance is twice as expensive as market
insurance companies for same coverage. 3. Combining primary & secondary insurance coverage, there is
only a $50 million cap (Mt. Angel earthquake at 5.7 cost St. Mary’s, Mt. Angel alone $11 million to fix).j
4. The wording on our policy is vague (words like, “will cover most of the . . . “).
5. When asking Archdiocese to elaborate on specific questions, no, or slow reply.
We as a Vicariate have requested Fr. Angel to bring this up to the Presbyteral Council, and Eleanor to bring this up at the A.P.C., and we will ask H.T. Admin Council to present their findings to the next Vicariate meeting where we will draft a letter to the Archbishop, or Presbyteral Council members.
Parish Staff Networking Goals See new Database document
Meet Marty Bozulich (Deacon Candidate) & Shirley Squire is back.
New Business: contact Fr. Heiko well beforehand
Marriage Encounter at JOTS, Gold Beach Moved to Jan 21-23 (lack of sign ups)
Next Vicariate Discuss Baptism & Marriage Policies (please bring your written policies).
(ie., Parents of babies need to attend Mass weekly for three months prior, and add to collection regularly,
and inactive parent will not stand with baptism, or risk lying about their role of teaching child the faith).
Next Meeting Date & Meal Preparation: Sat. May 13 (in conjunction with JVPC), 10am at St. Monica.
St. Monica to provide food. Holy Redeemer to provide beverages & deserts.
Eleanor Myers to chair the JVPC part, and Fr. Heiko to provide Vicariate agenda
[Problem Arose: Eleanor e-mailed me after meeting and said she cannot attend on May 13.
she will be contacting people to see about another date]
Closing Prayer: Intentions?
Lunch: by St. John Port Orford Lunch, & Holy Trinity Beverages & Dessert
Thanks to Stephanie Brewer, Carol Hart & Sharon Hennick!
Reconciliation Services in Lent:
Wed. Mar. 29, St. John, Port Orford, 9:30am: Fr.s Heiko & Damien
Mon. Ap 3, St. Mary, 7pm: Fr.s Don & Karl
Tues. Ap. 4, St. Monica 7pm with Dinner at 5pm: Frs. Angel, Karl, Don, Heiko & John?
Wed. Ap. 5 Holy Trinity 5:30pm with Dinner following: Frs. Heiko, Karl, Angel, John or Joe?
Thurs., Ap. 6 Star of Sea 6:00pm: Fr.s Joe, Heiko & Damien?
Thurs., Ap. 6, Holy Red. 7pm: Fr.s Karl & __Angel?__
Sat. Ap. 8, Holy Red. 10am: Fr.s Karl & Don |
Dec. 15, 2005
Social Bonding
Prayer: Before a Nativity Set
Intros & Attendance: Ron Mathis, Leo Appel, Fr. Joe, Joan Olsen, Fr. Don, Charlie Gardener, Fr. Angel, Natalie Horning-Edgar, Mary Jane Osuna, Ron Horbatiuk, Ken Brewer, Rolando Rodriquez, Matt Lambrecht
Review of Minutes: Handed out.
Review Workshop Idea on Catholic Social Justice Teaching: by David Carrier Highly Recommended
Will come to individual parishes. Good General Overview of Catholic Social Justice Teaching,
Quotes only highest level documents
Archdiocesan Pastoral Council Report Eleanor Myers replaces Mike Scott, Fr. Don reporting,
Next November new elections. Bankruptcy Report. Not much else new
Vicariate Responsibilities from the Archdiocesan Pastoral Council: Not till Spring
Annual Meeting of Joint Vicariate Pastoral Councils Report Summary: Ditto
Presbyteral Council Report by FR. ANGEL PEREZ is new representative. Dec. 1 last meeting. Next Jan 26
Pertinent Parish Reports: Submit Written Report . . . or mainly . . . Keep it Concise!!
Star Sea: Fr. Damien Kobus to come next time? Fr. Kinian Video presentation on Intelligent Design.
Fr. Ignatius Kissell from Grotto did good parish retreat, “Grace & Personal Spirituality”
5 Sessions on USCCB Pastoral Plan for Adult faith formation. Ron Mathis on Archd. Committee
St. Mary: Fri-Sat. Feb. 17-18 NET Youth Retreat all welcome
Fri-Sun Mar. 10-12 McKenzie Br. Youth Retreat (all welcome, but sign up now)
Life Teen Core Retreat at McKenzie Bridge in January. Starting Life Teen!
The Church’s Foundation is in! Fr. Rusty Shaunessey Bay Area Franciscan good retreat for all!
200 people came, and only cost room & board & transportation & collection
Fr. Joe Beno & Fr. Vincen t Cunniff are subbing while Fr. Don is in India Dec. 27-Jan 18
Reedsport: Charlie is Welcome! Trained new lectors & Euch. Ministers. Sign up for people to bring gifts.
Challenge to bring in youth (only 6 were coming). DRE never followed through. Shirley Squire is new DRE,
and doing great. She is starting Home Studies. Hispanic family coming.
St. Monica: Latino Community grew to 150 at Mass. Guadalupe packed in over 200. It was ecumenical.
Fr. Angel a good teacher, preacher & father image. Community Thanksgiving at Holy Redeemer this year (thanks to them) while water damage still being repaired (another 2 months).
Fr. Mike & Natalie are doing Lenten Booklets again (if interested, they can send it on disk . . .
. . . Those interested: Holy Redeemer, St. Mary, Holy Trinity, Reedsport, Port Orford, Star of Sea
Holy Redeemer: R.E. DSL to be set up. 3 Year Vision & Goal Discernment underway with Don Murray.
Committees are meeting now. Parish Nurse Wellness Program, “Striving for Fullness of Life” (if interested in this video training, see Ron. “Cultural Poverty” talk about local poverty (presentation Jan 20).
Port Orford: Publicity Committee getting our name out into Community. Changed our Image in town from
“clickish” to “open & involved.” They produce articles & photos for paper, get brochures out, advertise.
Interdenominational gathering at St. John’s via Women’s groups of parishes. Liturgical Life improving.
Holy Trinity: Stewardship (pledge) Drive underway. Life Teen Mass Sunday nights increases youth numbers, but adults have gone down (overall up, except past 2 weeks). Linda Shubert drew 35 people.
Miss Oregon, Lucy Fleck, here this weekend at youth group. Deacon Bill Brannon mission Jan 27-29.
New Year’s Lock-in with youth group, all invited. (for retreats see youth report).
Fr. John Fabian from Food for Poor & Fr. Ken Olsen to sub for Fr. Heiko while in India Dec. 27-Jan. 18.
Youth Ministry Reports:
YMSP is excellent (meets 4 times a year) for youth ministers or volunteers.
Next one is Jan 7-8 & Mar. 11-12
Adult Ed. Religious Ed. Congress in L.A. is Excellent & affordable. This year Mar. 31-Apr. 2
check out the workshops & register at www.RECongress.org (they have a youth day).
Holy Trinity Life Teen Retreat with Shepherd of Valley “In the Flesh” Jan. 20-22 at Holy Trinity.
Holy Trinity Miss Oregon Lucy Fleck after Life Teen Mass Dec. 18 (Sun. 5:30pm)
Raise bar using sports analogy: Miss practice, miss game. Miss Mass or Class, miss Confirmation.
Miss 1 hour class, make up is 1.25 hours (service project?).
Star of Sea Chasty seminar.
St. Mary NET Retreat Feb. 17-18 McKenzie Bridge Retreat Mar. 10-12
St. Monica Confirmation had a change for charge card games with winnings going to charity
St. Monica Confirmation classes start in January.
Archdiocesan Youth Rally was great! Highly recommended.
Holy Redeemer is reorganizing their youth ministry between Masses, and getting different kids.
they are including more catechetics.
Highly recommend a Petition letter to keep Sundays and Wednesdays free from club & school sports,
including letters from parents that say, “My kid is not available Sunday or Wednesday” to coach.
Confirmation Reports: May 6 at Holy Redeemer
Holy Redeemer invited 35 kids, and 12 are in classes. St. Mary invited 14 and have 7. H.T. 12 have 8.
Natalie requires parental involvment (have to attend 3 classes)
Natalie recommends a pre-assessment of their Catholic knowledge before classes start to know where at.
Matt & Fr. Heiko require a 1.25 hr. makeup for missing a 1 hour mass or class.
Parish Staff Networking Goals See new Database document
New Business: contact Fr. Heiko well beforehand
Marriage Encounter at JOTS, Gold Beach Jan 27-29 Push it please.
Women’s Camp Emmaus at Camp Myrtlewood Apr. 21-23 (see Holy Redeemer) (Mini Cursillo)
St. Monica & H.R. 24 hr. Adoration in Church Dec. 31ending with Benediction (6am-5pm).
Next Meeting Date & Meal Preparation: Feb. 23, 10am, St. Monica St. John Port Orford Lunch,
& Holy Trinity Beverages & Dessert.
Closing Prayer: Intentions?
Lunch: by Holy Redeemer & Beverages St. Monica. Thanks! |
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