Parish Council Meeting Minutes
September 22, 2014
In attendance: Scott Basler, Joe Rozier, Tom Loida, Laura Oliver, Fr. Dennis Schmidt, Natalie Colvis,
Mary Odneal, Jerry Staab, Mary Moss, Brenda Stuppy, Jill Metzger
Absent: Holly Parmer
FORMATION:
Discussion of Part 1of Rebuilt. The Council agreed that our parish has much in common with the
parish described in this book. Part 2 will be discussed next meeting.
Minutes were reviewed. Scott motions to pass. Brenda 2nds. Fr. Dennis had 1 name change that
need to be made. Minutes were passed with this revision.
COMMITTEE/COMMISSION REPORTS:
Christian Service:
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333 families helped in August
$36, 541 spent YTD and 2265 families have been helped
$1000 received from Ste. Genevieve Community Forum
$13,463 received YTD from collection basket in church
Pantry shelves were restocked thanks to Valle High School homecoming food drive
Capital Campaign: Tom Loida
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Planning for the Mass of Thanksgiving on 10/4 is being completed.
8th grade students from Valle & PSR will be invited to pass out programs prior to the mass
Food and music will be provided in the street outside of church after the mass
The results of the capital campaign will be announced after the mass
Fr. Dennis will remind folks about the thanksgiving mass at the grandparents mass on Sept 24
Education:
Valle: Jill Metzger
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Homecoming was a success!
Grandparents day is Wed, Sept 24
Staff is being trained on Virtue Based Restorative Discipline. This is a positive reinforcing
system whose 4 corners are: Fortitude, Courage, Prudence, & Justice
The school is working on the possibility of afterschool homework sessions that would be
available for a small fee. So far, survey responses from parents have been favorable.
At their last Academic Council meeting Dr. Gilligan shared a video that would expose kids to
the possibility of pursuing computer coding as a career.
The main focus of this year has been data driven instruction. Teachers will be teaching what
the students need. Cheryl Baumann will be offering instruction to the staff on this topic
PSR: Fr. Dennis
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Tina Ringwald is the new PSR director, please thank her if you see her.
All teaching positions have been filled. Currently 55 kids enrolled.
Liturgy: Fr. Dennis
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Some Council members have met Tom’s challenge by asking fellow parishioners to serve as
lectors or ministers
Fr. Dennis will provide training to all those that are interested.
Advancement/Marketing: Joe Rozier
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Many positive comments from alumni over the homecoming weekend.
Lunch ‘n Learn is being implemented at the high school level. Young alumni will return to talk
to our high school students about their unique experiences after leaving Valle.
Booster donations are up this year
PASTORS REPORT:
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Fr. Dennis passed out the strategic plan
Jim Robert is receiving the Rite of Lector on Oct 9 at Kenrick Center. It would be nice if it were
well attended.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
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Open house at the Rozier Building is scheduled for January 24, 2015. This will kick off
Catholic Schools Week. Fr. Dennis will handle invitations to the Archbishop and Bishops. The
Parish Council will plan the mass which will take place at 4pm on that day. The Rozier Bldg.
committee will handle the food, music, decorations, etc for the events after mass.
Six volunteers have signed up to help with the pictorial directory. Photos taken over the
holidays and directories should be in by May 2015. Fr. Dennis is meeting with Lifetouch on
Sept 29 at 2pm
Possible CRHP retreat to be held in spring 2015.
Natalie, Tom, & possibly a few other Council members will travel to Mary Queen of Peace to
hear Tom Corcoran speak on Sept 26.
NEW BUSINESS:
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If you’d like to attend the Parish Council Workshop in October, please contact Tom.
Dennis Drumm has resigned his position from the Council. It was decided that Shannon Blum
(previously nominated for Council) would be asked to step in and serve the remainder of his
term. Mary O. will contact Shannon.
Next Meeting: October 27, 2014