St. Matthew's
Parish Pastoral Council Meeting
Minutes
September 26, 2002
Present: Fr. Steve, T. Jack,
P. Kempe, K. Goldenstein, D. Kennedy, L. Sellars,
B. Montgomery, S. Clarke, W. Nelson,
M. Olson
Absent: J. Gilberg, J. Finnegan,
J. Sekevich
Others Present: M. Edwards
Listening Sunday: Suggestions
received from parishioners include a need to have a full-time
parish administrator.
Alumni Reunion: Michele
Edwards reported on the successful St. Matthew’s alumni
reunion on September 20. The celebration enjoyed a very
large turnout with alumni from as far back as the mid-1920’s
and a national and international scope.
Neighborhood Development Alliance:
Brief discussion of cooperation with West Side Neighborhood
Development Alliance and funds for Day Care Center and possible
merger.
Parish Plan Progress:
B. Montgomery suggested we review the most recent Parish
Plan (Project 2000) where we can re-examine the goals, see our
progress in achieving them, & amend them where necessary.
K. Goldenstein will prepare copies of Project 2000 for current
Parish Council Members for the next meeting.
Parish Council Role: Fr.
Steve presented to the Parish Council copies of The Decree on
the Apostolate of the Laity, and began the discussion of The
Role of The Parish Council. The Code of Canon Law, specifically
Can. 536 and Can. 529 §2 cited. Further discussion
on this topic is slated for future Council meetings.
Constitution of the Church of
St. Matthew: Discussion began to review the St. Matthew
Church Constitution, with an examination of the Constitution
of the Community Council of The Church of Pax Christi of Eden
Prairie.
Master Calendar: D.
Kennedy suggested getting email notifications and/or information
on the St-Matts.org web site for every committee meeting schedule.
K. Goldenstein will assemble this information and disseminate
via email and hard copy for next scheduled meeting.
Meeting adjourned 9 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Marty Olson, Secretary, Parish
Council
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