Next Pastoral Council meeting is Wednesday, October 3^rd.

Call to order: Cathy called the meeting to order at 7:30 pm and Fr. McCain led us in an opening prayer.

Roll Call: The following PC members were present: Tom Berg, Holly Holderby, Eris Rodriguez, Cathy Timmer, Tim Troy and (ex-officio members) Patrick Reeder and Fr. McCain.

Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meeting: A motion was made to adopt the minutes of the August PC meeting. Tim Troy made the motion to adopt the minutes and Tom Berg seconded the motion.

MATTERS OF INTEREST:  None at this time.

Communications Committee: No report.

Youth Committee: Tim Troy reported that the Committee was still interviewing for the position of Youth Minister. Tim said that they had two good interviews that day.

Tim did not have the specifics on the golf tournament but Fr. McCain informed that approximately $30,000 was raised. Cathy said the dinner was very successful and everyone had a great time.

Newly married Steve Morris is currently on his honeymoon with his wife, Allison.

Christian Enrichment Committee (CEC): Bob Cretti reported that the Committee is working on their Fall and Spring presentations. The Committee brought up the idea for topic of various parts of the Mass and their meaning. Fr. McCain informed that he had discussed with Fr. Hamilton, a series on the Liturgy, for both Our Lady of Loretto and Saint Anthony’s Parishes.

Spiritual Growth Committee: No report.

Community Formation Committee: No report.

Chair: Cathy happily reported that plans for the upcoming parish picnic had lots of support from all of the parish organizations. Cathy said that we need Chair’s for both the Spiritual Growth Committee and the Community Formation Committee.

Vice Chair: No report.

Secretary: No report.

Stewardship: No report.

Hispanic Directiva: The Directiva informed that they will not have the food festival, which is traditionally in October, this year. They will still have the annual Karimissa and dance.

There will be a benefit in the parish hall for the earthquake victims in Peru.

Finance Board: Two members of the Finance Board, Bill Stewart and Bob Turrini, will be stepping down this year, as they have completed their terms.

Currently the AAA fund is at $79,000. Patrick said that he would update the pledge boards located in the vestibules. Patrick said we would need to put out another "call" to the parish and school, with hopes of meeting our financial assessment and responsibility.

School Board: No report.

Patrick informed that the auction had a net of $90,000 and some very good upgrades had been made to the classrooms. The classrooms are newly painted and there is new flooring with great colors, thanks to Mertel Carpets.

Fr. McCain informed that the enrollment was down to 242 students. It is hoped that the vacancies will be filled.

NEW BUSINESS: None at this time.

Capital Campaign: Patrick informed that Jeff Luccheti Construction has been consulted and a "wish list" for all of the upgrades, and/or construction, is in. Patrick said that they have asked for estimates. Eris Rodriguez and her husband will look at the drawings assisting as much as allowable. Included are upgrades to safety and accessibility, upgrades that are essential and cosmetic, expanding the kitchen. The major cost will be bringing it all up to code.

Nominating Committee: Eris reported that as of date, there were no self- nomination forms submitted. She is still talking with several parishioners to see if they might be interested in serving on the Pastoral Council.

Golf Tournament: Very successful. Al Angulo, again, did an outstanding job in organizing the event. The dinner was well attended; the live and silent auction very successful. They are now in the process of sending out thank-you notes to participants and sponsors.

Fr. McCain informed that he will be out of town and not be able to attend Parish picnic, but Fr. Jess will celebrate the Mass at the park.

A discussion ensued about getting more parishioners involved in some of the extra tasks that need to be accomplished.

Asking for volunteers does not seem very effective and it is seemingly the same people over and over again that step forward to assist, generally leading to volunteer burn out. It was suggested to make a list of some of the tasks that need attention, make a list of people that could be approached and to call and ask them personally if they could help.

The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 pm and Fr. McCain led us in a closing prayer.

Respectfully submitted,

Holly Holderby, Secretary