Sacred Heart Church
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
7:00 p.m.
The meeting was called to order by
President, Dee Mixter, at 7:00pm.
The opening prayer and blessings were
given by Fr. Jim
Those present were: Fr. Jim Carlson, Dee
Mixter, Bernie Kubacki, Marv
Essenmacher, Lisa Schoettle, Ted Polk,
Dian Holdship, and Dan Glaza,
New Member: Jim Braun
Absent: Dave Rapson.
Staff Present: None
Minutes of the last meeting-May 13, 2008
A correction to the May 13th Meeting
Minutes stating that; with the changes
approved, the April 8th Meeting Minutes
were also approved. The May 13th Meeting
Minutes were approved with a motion by
Bernie Kubacki, Seconded by Marv
Essenmacher, and unanimously approved.
Announcement of New Pastor-effective
July 1, 2008
Fr Jim reported that we are very blessed
to have Fr Rob Howe, pastor of three
parishes in Sheppard, Winn, and
Irishtown, accept the position of pastor
of Sacred Heart Parish, Rapson, and
Smiths Corner's Parishes.
Commission Reports
Finance Commission report: Per Fr Jim,
there is no new information.
The Education Commission did meet- Bernie
Kubacki, Commission Member, reported
that they did meet and the upcoming
Mission Trip was discussed. Bernie
recalled that there will be a Golf
Tournament in early September, to raise
funds for the Mission trip that is
scheduled in August. He also reported
that Summer Bible School planning is in
the works as the previous years have
been fruitful and very well attended by
the young people in the parish.
The Worship Commission did not meet-however,
Commission Member, Dee Mixter, stated
that the turnout for the Dedication of
the Memorial Garden was well over 100
people. Bishop Carlson and Fr Jim
presided over the ceremony. Media
coverage of the Dedication reflected the
purpose of the Columbarium, the pavers,
the new statue of Jesus, and the
beautiful landscape that was made
possible in part by parishioner
donations.
The Service Commission did not meet.
Lisa Schoettle, Commission Member,
however stated that there next meeting
will be in August to discuss assisting
with the annual Family Picnic to be held
in September. A scheduling of coffee
hour volunteers and start date will need
to be made at the next meeting.
Parish Council Selection- Announcement
and Welcome
Jim Braun was selected and accepted a 3
year term of service. Ray Geiger was
chosen as first alternate, and Dave
Keller was selected as second alternate.
Old Business
The Parish Tithing: Fr
Jim proposed that the parish tithe for
June would be very beneficial to a
parish and school in the impoverished
country of Haiti. This parish is
solely supported through the efforts of
Fr Foussard Douchard, a visiting priest
that Fr Jim and many parishioners had
come in contact with. A motion was made
by Ted Polk, seconded by Dian Holdship,
and unanimously approved. Lisa Schoettle
said that she would locate the address
and pass a long the details.
Church Renovation Update- No
report was given but it was noted that
the renovation including a/c, new
boiler, electric, and plumbing will not
be completed until sometime in the Fall.
Dave Rapson has purchased all materials
and dismantling of the old piping and
some construction will now begin.
Church Sign Installation-Ted
Polk reported that the new Church sign
will soon be installed and necessary
permits were obtained.
New Business;
Proposed Budget 2008-2009 (was discussed
at May 13th meeting-per Fr Jim)
CSA-2008-
Fr. Jim is happy to report that as it
stands, we are $9600 over target. The
parishioners have shown a great
commitment each year in meeting this
goal in order to assist those in need.
Parish Picnic and Raffle-
the date will be September 21st,
the third Sunday. Gifts and prizes are
being collected for the raffle tickets
which generate a lot of money for the
parish.
Review of my Pastorate - Fr Jim &
Council Members.
Fr Jim reviewed his time pastoring the
good people of the parish. He stated
that he especially liked the Spirit of
Liturgy celebrated at Sacred Heart, as
it was a blessing to him personally.
Celebrating morning Mass was especially
spirit filled and a highlight of his
week. Fr Jim mentioned that Fr Shine has
helped enormously in celebrating Liturgy
at the three parishes and does not know
how we could have held the same Mass
schedule without him.
Council Members Comments:
"You will be missed. Your Homilies are
very good. You had a very good message
about stewardship. You did a very
beautiful job with funeral liturgies,
and there were many of them".
Closing Prayer: given by Fr. Jim
Meeting adjourned at 8:25 pm The date of
the next meeting will be determined by
Fr Rob Howe.
Typed and Submitted by Lisa R.
Schoettle,
Recording Secretary
