CHRIST REIGNS!!!
We extend our prayers to the parishioners of:
+ST. JOSEPH CHURCH in SIOUX CITY during this time of loss of their worship space. May God continue to bless your community and your faith. May God's peace be with you.
+ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST CHURCH in QUIMBY who closed their parish July 11. We open our hearts and arms in support and welcome!
+ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI CHURCH in MAPLE RIVER who closed their parish October 4.
+ST. JOSEPH CHURCH in SIOUX CITY during this time of loss of their worship space. May God continue to bless your community and your faith. May God's peace be with you.
+ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST CHURCH in QUIMBY who closed their parish July 11. We open our hearts and arms in support and welcome!
+ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI CHURCH in MAPLE RIVER who closed their parish October 4.
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church at 419 Jones Street, Moville, IA 51039-0802 US - PARISH COUNCIL ST. MICHAEL CHURCH KINGSLEY
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PARISH COUNCIL 2 September 2009 |
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PARISH COUNCIL REPORT:
The Parish Council met Tuesday August 16, 7:00 p.m. in the parish house. Reports were received from the Liturgy Committee, Faith Formation, Buildings/Grounds, Cemetery, Finance Council, the Guild, and the Knights of Columbus. Bill Langel volunteered to serve as Secretary for the Council. Jamie Sitzmann remains President and Glen Scholtman as Vice-President. Discussion was held regarding clustering/linking plans of the bishop regarding our parish and the parish of Immaculate Conception in Moville. A "Pew Poll" will be conducted September 12/13 regarding several topics. A cluster meeting will be held August 25 at Immaculate Conception to share the status and progress of the bishop's plan. Rich Steffen volunteered to chair and form the Buildings/Grounds Committee and Marie Washburn the Religious Education/Youth Committee as specified in the Council's Constitution. The formation of the Social Justice Committee will come later. The Liturgy Committee will be asked to elected a chair person. And the Cemetery Committee will be asked to name a representative for the Council. A person on the Finance Council will also be asked to select a chairperson. A request was made to prepare a plaque to be placed on the new door opener on the south entrance of the church to acknowledge the donor. The Council will meet again on October 20.
The Parish Council met Tuesday August 16, 7:00 p.m. in the parish house. Reports were received from the Liturgy Committee, Faith Formation, Buildings/Grounds, Cemetery, Finance Council, the Guild, and the Knights of Columbus. Bill Langel volunteered to serve as Secretary for the Council. Jamie Sitzmann remains President and Glen Scholtman as Vice-President. Discussion was held regarding clustering/linking plans of the bishop regarding our parish and the parish of Immaculate Conception in Moville. A "Pew Poll" will be conducted September 12/13 regarding several topics. A cluster meeting will be held August 25 at Immaculate Conception to share the status and progress of the bishop's plan. Rich Steffen volunteered to chair and form the Buildings/Grounds Committee and Marie Washburn the Religious Education/Youth Committee as specified in the Council's Constitution. The formation of the Social Justice Committee will come later. The Liturgy Committee will be asked to elected a chair person. And the Cemetery Committee will be asked to name a representative for the Council. A person on the Finance Council will also be asked to select a chairperson. A request was made to prepare a plaque to be placed on the new door opener on the south entrance of the church to acknowledge the donor. The Council will meet again on October 20.
The Parish Council met Tuesday June 16, 7:00 p.m. in the parish house. Reports from the Chicken Dinner committee, Liturgy Committee, Faith Formation, Buildings/Grounds, Cemetery, Finance Council, the Guild, and the Knights of Columbus were shared and discussed. A motion was made, discussed and approved to pay organists $10 per Mass. Discussion was also held regarding the clustering/linking of our parish with Immaculate Conception. We may need to reorganize the Cluster committee and hire additional staff. Fr. Mark would like to hire a secretary for the cluster to assist that current staff of both parishes and to provide him more time for pastoral duties. “Pew Polls” may be used to receive feedback from parishioners. Sheryl Koch and Fran Uhl were thanked for their service and they retire. And Marie Benedix was welcomed to the Council as the Guild representative. The next meeting will be August 16.