St. Ignatius Pastoral Council Meeting
Monday, November 8, 2021, at 6:30PM
Virtual Meeting via Zoom
Present: Father Casciotti, Len Heckwolf, Kate Walsh, Barbara Ipsaro, Ryan Bixler,Toni Moore-Duggan, and Kevin Burdinski.
Opening Prayer
Len opened with prayer.
1. Pastor’s Report – Father Jim
Synods
- Rollout is next Monday with three videos.
- Starting the second Sunday of Advent, will begin to have people speak in Church about them.
- We should say what we really think. This is what the Pope is asking for.
- Try to keep within 75 words.
General
- Second set of plans are drawn up for CHAP.
- The change in plans increased the development project from $8M to $10M.
- December 13th is the meeting with CHAP for approval.
- There is another building for sale on St. Paul Street that Father Watters is looking at potentially buying for the school as well.
- The budget is doing okay and on track for right now.
- Radio Mass is going to get an $80,000 bequest.
- The Afghan resettlement is still a moving target, but the discussions are ongoing regarding the logistics.
2. Deacons Update – Andrew
- About the status quo for working on baptisms and weddings.
- The investigation of the Pastor at Corpus Christi is taking longer than expected. Andrew will continue as the administrator there indefinitely.
3. Justice and Peace Update – Len
- There is significant effort around the gubernatorial candidate. No Republicans have decided to participate. There is going to be a forum at church. Rehearsal will be Sunday after Mass.
- It will take place on 11/16 at 6pm.
- There will be two moderators: Kate and another woman from a separate parish.
- Last night was the first time back to hot food and hot chocolate for Loaves and Fishes. It’s back in full swing now.
- Len thinks we need ask for additional volunteers for Loaves and Fishes. Len will work on having less “friction,” so it’s streamlined for the volunteers.
- The idea of keeping a database of volunteers was brought up.
4. Other
– There was discussion on how to accept e-payments during Mass for donations.
– Plan is to continue with the 10am Mass for now.
– A letter is being drafted to send to the State Highway Administration about opening the parking lot again.
5. Closing Prayer
Ted closed with prayer
6. Upcoming Meetings
December 6th
