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Approved December 7, 2016

Parish Council Meeting November 2, 2016

Call to Order: Jenny Yuskewich

Members present: Fr. Rick Bolte, Fr. Eric Andriot, Jenny Yuskewich, Jack Lundy, Jayson Putnam, Michael Vogt, Paul

Westhoff, Sue Keller, Art Mergner, Pete Freeman, Danielle Brock, Mary Jo Rechtin, Patricia TenBrink

Members absent: None

Guests: None

Person Responsible

Committee or action Items Discussed

Jenny Yuskewich Opening Prayer Good and Gracious God, we acknowledge that all good comes from your hands. As we begin building our school we continually seek your guidance in using our school to witness and share our Catholic faith with the children of our parish. We thank you for all who have worked and sacrificed to make this gift of faith possible. May all our work be for your honor and glory! St. Timothy, patron of our parish, pray for us. Amen.

Jack Lundy Approval of Minutes for October

A motion to approve was made and seconded with correction. The motion was made by Mike and seconded by Sue Keller.

Art Mergner Finance Church finances remain stable with no unanticipated expenses or income.

Pat Tenbrink Adult Faith Formation

Next Bible Study: We will meet on November 2 and resume after the holidays. This is being enjoyed very much by the group. Attended by 8 people. Blessing of the Pet’s: Beautiful morning for the blessing. Great family event. Next year we are thinking with the school being open we could do this during the school day. If parents cannot bring the pet maybe the children could bring a picture and get the blessing that way. 1. Advent Study: Fr. Eric and Deacon Dave will put on a three week series and it will be done in the church from 7 to 8:30. They will go over why we do what we do during Mass. They will touch on the sacraments. They will do a question and answer. 2. Lenten Study: Dick and Rosalie Hentz bought the series on The Bible and the Virgin Mary. We will do a five week study starting Wednesday March 1, 2017 and ending March 29, 2017 close to Feast of The Annunciation March 25. Additional discussion will take place at future meetings. 3. Sub-committee Updates CHRP Women’s CHRP is January 14-15 No Update RCIA

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No report HOLY LEAGUE Meets on the 4th Monday of the month. MARRIAGE PREP No update KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS The Knights will be holding the following activities end of this month and into next month: Blood Drive Social Meeting Usher Service Parish Pig Roast Coat Drive Possible activities still in the planning stages: Keep Christ in Christmas poster contest for the school kids starting from Nov to Dec. 15th. Annual Tootsie Roll drive to benefit children and adults with mental disabilities Possible fundraiser selling Christmas collectables in Dec. MOPS No Update FAMILIA No Update MEN’S GROUP Meets the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month. No Update BAPTISM PREPARATION They have several Baptisms for October REGNUM CHRISTI It’s always the second Wednesday of the month from August to May. No Update NEW BUSINESS Talked about showing some of the movies from “formed.” Having a 3 day mission in the fall of 2017. Review Worship Committee’s By-laws as a guide for development Get with the committee to set up date to view the PowerPoint presentation from Jack Lundy Discuss more on a half day mission some Saturday in 2017

Danielle Brock Community Community Pride – Magnets/Spirit wear: Items are currently on sale and advertised in the bulletin thru October 31st. This was done in conjunction with the school spirit wear sale. A review of items and a future sale will take place. Oktoberfest: At the time of our meeting, we were still waiting on a few invoices for all of the final numbers to come in however it looked as if the year was better than 2015 despite the weather and moving the band to Brodnick Hall. The parking had only a few small issues and will address focusing on having an adult in charge of handicap access next year to ensure all are able to get to mass and the festivities without difficulties. An overall review of the layout may be considered as well. The Knights Pig Roast/Celebrate the Saints Day: A bounce house has been added to encourage families to attend with activities for children. This even takes place on 10/30 after the 11:30 mass. All are invited and encouraged to attend.

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A Wine and Canvas event is being researched for Nov/Dec. The cost would be $35 per person for the painting to include all materials. It would be held at St. Timothy’s in Brodnick hall. The Feast of St. Timothy’s Potluck or “Souperbowl” is the plan for January 21st. Ideas include game night, childcare at the parish center if MOPs would like a fundraiser, possibly a Euchre tournament.

Danielle Brock, Reporting

Michael Vogt Diocesan Deanery There have been no meetings or communications from

the Diocese or the Deanery.

Kristen Breig Education PSR

Report from Denise Lorson PSR grades 1 – 8 Sunday Preschool and Kindergarten

Children’s Liturgy of the Word

The Worship Committee has requested that Children’s Liturgy be at all Mass times. We are evaluating this option. The biggest challenge is in liturgical ministers.

PSR Activities -

Sunday October 16th - Living Rosary after the 9:30 Mass. This was our second year of the living rosary, and it went very well. Lots of compliments from those who attended, and PSR Catechists.

Monday October 10th – Confirmation Class Service Agency Field Trip Day – A great success – look for information in the Kiosk. Our goal is to get as much information as possible out about what the Confirmation class is doing, and increase attendance at the Christmas Giving Fair (formally known as the Alternative Christmas Fair). The Christmas Giving Fair is going to include a Service Learning Project; creating card/ornaments/gift tags and decorations to go with the gifts collected on the Giving Tree.

Sunday October 30th – Saint Fest – after 9:30 and 11:30 Mass times. – We have a lot of great stuff lined up for display at the Saint Fest. Come and Check it out.

Upcoming Events

Monday November 7th – Confirmation Class Sponsor Night

Sunday November 20th – “I Am Special” Reconciliation Retreat.

Saturday December 3rd/Sunday December 4th – Christmas Giving Fair (formerly known as the Alternative Christmas Fair)

Tuesday December 6th – The Sacrament of Reconciliation for 2nd Grade and RCIC Boy Scouts

Report from Adam Howard-

The Troop participated in the Religious Items Retirement Ceremony

on 10/30/16. They are helping with the Thanksgiving Food Drive

this coming weekend.

American Heritage Girls Report from Trey Nix-

Mass Show & Sell for Christmas Wreaths On Nov. 26 & 27, we will be Show & Selling after all Masses at St. Timothy. There will be products available for parishioners to pay for and leave with that day.

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Baby Blankets for O'Connor House Explorer squad made baby blankets for the O'Connor House in Carmel, IN Day Hike at Big Bone On October 22, the girls of the Troop went on a day hike at Big Bone Park. Fun was had by all. Veteran’s Day The Troop will be celebrating Veteran’s Day at their Tuesday, 8 November, Meeting. A veteran will be coming to talk to the Troop and share their experiences. Challenge Girls Report by Kit Ubelhor-

Challenge girls club had their weekly meeting last Friday. As part of

a fundraiser challenge worked split the pot at pig roast. Next meeting

is Nov 4.

Youth Group Report from Kelly Wathen-

This Month the Saint Timothy Youth Group officially

welcomed students from the 8th Grade Confirmation Class

on Sunday October 16th. We carved Pumpkins for the

Priest of St. Tim’s

10/24/16 A couple of members from St. Timothy Youth

Group went and served dinner at the Mary Rose Mission,

we served over 100 meals and all the guest really like when

the youth from our Parish serve the dinner. The regular

volunteers at Mary Rose really enjoy having St. Timothy

work the Mission once a month!

We have had many new members join the youth group.

This Sunday we are working the Pig Roast in Brodnick Hall

and afterwards we will be going to Farm Haven to enjoy

the corn maze and hay ride.

On Friday 11/4/16 is the all night Lazer Craze 11:45pm to

6am. Cost is $25

11/7/16 is Sponsor Night for Confirmation. We will have 5

or 6 youth from the Youth Group talk to the Confirmation

Class about their Faith and how the Youth Group has

helped them to have close bonds and friendships with new

youth that they have meant.

Plenty of room for the annual March for Life Trip in January

to Washington DC to observe the Roe V Wade decision that

legalized abortion January 26th thru January 28th.

St. Timothy School-

-No report provided.

Cub Scouts Pack 702 Reported by Kristen Breig- On October 22nd, the scouts hiked at Big

Bone State Park with their families. This coming weekend they are

handing out grocery bags after all the masses for the Thanksgiving

Food Collection.

Mary Jo Rechtin Outreach 1. Opening prayer and “Lectio Divina” discussion was led by Deacon Pete Freeman. 2. Treasurer’s Report: “We are fine.” Accolades to Bob Kloss for all he has done to keep us solvent and implement the CMS system. 3. Don Forman gave a report on the Food Pantry. We are struggling and have been unable to share food with City Heights of late. Jim

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Volz suggested that we make a special request to the entire Parish to benefit SVdP’s food bank. He emphasized that we are a Parish community outreaching to our neighbors and more than just a few Vincentians struggling to feed the hungry. It was unanimously agreed that we should make and appeal to the Parish. 4. Bob Kloss noted that no mention was made of SVdP’s in the Parish Directory. Katie Sullivan was made aware of this omission and it would be rectified next year – 2017, 5. Bill Anderson mentioned that tomorrow he would be visiting the Stay Lodge to pick up Christmas’ lists and asked if anyone knew of additional neighbors living there who would need a visit to pick up their lists. 6. Prayer cards were distributed to conference members for mailing by Jim Volz

Deacon Pete Freeman

Worship 1. Parish Council report

2. Art and Environment report everything on track

3. Bereavement report read - all on track for Memorial Mass

4. Music: Miriam noted will probably hear some new music coming

in the future

Old Business:

1. By-Laws approved

2. Talked about needing another person

New Business:

1. Miriam asked for suggestions on increasing the number of people

at Adoration, possibly speak at Masses and write a piece for

“Companion” and bulletin

2. Bells at Consecration - bring up again next meeting

Fr. Rick Bolte Pastor’s Report 1. School update 2. Land Buffer 3. Principal (position description, advertisement, selection committee

1. Progress is being made and the opening for windows in the school is now visible. 2. The purchase of additional land as a buffer to the school may not be possible as the remaining area is contracted to be sold. 3. The position description is being developed. Once that is completed advertisements will be placed and a selection committee will be formed.

Old Business Approval of By-Laws Revision (Final Reading)

Strategic Planning 1. Training 2. Surveying 3. Schedule for Completion

New Business

Next Meeting: Wednesday December 9, 2016. 7:00 p.m.

All Closing Prayer Father, We give you thanks that you have allowed us to work together and serve you during this meeting. We ask your blessing upon our endeavors, and upon all present today. May your love and grace continue to guide us in everything that we do, today and in the future. We pray in Jesus name, Amen.

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Parish Council Committee Reports November 1, 2016

Worship Committee Minutes October 12, 2016

Attendees: Miriam Burkart, Pete Freeman, Loretta Macaluso, Brynne Wesselman, Christine Jones Absent: Fr. Bolte, Fr. Eric Andriot, Roberta Whitely, Pat Kline, Theresa Collins Meeting began: 7:17 pm Opening Prayer: Opening Prayer for a Worship Committee Minutes: September minutes approved Committee Reports: 1. Parish Council report 2. Art and Environment report everything on track 3. Bereavement report read - all on track for Memorial Mass 4. Music: Miriam noted will probably hear some new music coming in the future Old Business:

1. By-Laws approved 2. Talked about needing another person

New Business: 1. Miriam asked for suggestions on increasing the number of people

at Adoration, possibly speak at Masses and write a piece for Companion and the Bulletin

2. Bells at Consecration - bring up again next meeting Closing Prayer Meeting adjourned around 8:00 pm Next Meeting will be Nov. 9th at 7:15 pm in Room #4

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Adult Faith Formation Meeting

October 17, 2016

Present at the Meeting: Fr. Eric, Frank Williams, Chairperson Pat TenBrink

Absent Deacon Dave Philbrick

Meeting opened with a ½ hour in the chapel to pray for guidance on how to

move forward.

Next Bible Study:

We will meet on November 2 and resume after the holidays. This is being

enjoyed very much by the group. Attended by 8 people.

Blessing of the Pet’s:

It was a beautiful morning for the blessing and a great family event. Next year

we are thinking with the school being open we could do this during the school

day. If parents cannot bring the pet, maybe the children could bring a picture

and get the blessing that way.

Advent Study:

Fr. Eric and Deacon Dave will put on a three week series and it will be done in

the church from 7 to 8:30. They will go over why we do what we do during

mass. They will touch on the sacraments. They will do a question and answer.

Lenten Study:

Dick and Rosalie Hentz bought the series on “The Bible and the Virgin Mary.”

We will do a five week study starting Wednesday March 1, 2017 and ending

March 29, 2017 close to Feast of The Annunciation March 25. Will discuss

more at the next meetings

Committee Updates

CHRP

Women’s CHRP is January 14 - 15 No Update

RCIA

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No report

HOLY LEAGUE

Meets on the 4th Monday of the month.

MARRIAGE PREP

No update

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

The Knights will be holding the following activities end of this month and into

next month:

We already held the KofC sponsored Blood Drive yesterday, Mon Oct 24th.

KofC monthly council social meeting is tonight, Tue Oct 25th.

Providing mass usher service the weekend of Oct 29th at all masses with a

recruiting message.

Sponsoring and running the annual Parish Pig Roast Sun Oct 30th.

KofC/St. Vincent DePaul sponsored coat drive the weekend of Nov 5th and 6th

before each mass.

Possible activities still in the planning stages:

KofC Keep Christ in Christmas poster contest for the school children starting

from Nov to Dec 15th.

Annual KofC Tootsie Roll drive to benefit children and adults with mental

disabilities this coming month.

Fundraiser selling Christmas collectables in Dec.

MOPS

No Update

FAMILIA

No Update

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MEN’S GROUP

Meets the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month. No Update

BAPTISM PREP

They have several Baptisms for October

REGNUM CHRISTI

It’s always the second Wednesday of the month from August to May. No

Update

NEW BUSINESS

We talked about showing some of the movies from “Formed.”

We are planning a three day mission in the fall of 2017.

Next Meeting: November 16, 2016

Respectfully submitted by Patricia TenBrink

Diocesan/Deanery Representative

There have been no meetings or communications from the Diocese or the

Deanery.

Mike Vogt, Reporting

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Outreach Committee Report

The meeting took place October 13, 2016. At this meeting grant requests

were reviewed and selections were made for the next 18 months. The

committee is switching from a calendar year to a fiscal year. Consequently,

the grant requests are covered until June of 2018. Eight grants will be

awarded and one grant will be kept aside to take care of any emergencies.

Community Committee Meeting

10/11/16 6:30 PM

In Attendance:

Jennifer Fedders, Danielle Brock, Mak Kroger, Colleen Hegge,

Sue Hinkle, and Martha Schorch

Our Agenda Addressed the following:

Community Pride – Magnets/Spirit wear: Items are currently on sale and advertised in the bulletin thru October 31st. This was done in conjunction with the school spirit wear sale. A review of items and a future sale will take place.

Oktoberfest: At the time of our meeting, we were still waiting on a few invoices for all of the final numbers to come in however it looked as if the year was better than 2015 despite the weather and moving the band to Brodnick Hall. The parking had only a few small issues and will address focusing on having an adult in charge of handicap access next year to ensure all are able to get to mass and the festivities without difficulties. An overall review of the layout may be considered as well.

The Knights Pig Roast/Celebrate the Saints Day: A bounce house has been added to encourage families to attend with activities for children. This even takes place on 10/30 after the 11:30 mass. All are invited and encouraged to attend.

A Wine and Canvas event is being researched for Nov/Dec. The cost would be $35 per person for the painting to include all materials. It would be held at St. Timothy’s in Brodnick hall.

The Feast of St. Timothy’s Potluck or Souperbowl is the plan for January 21st. Ideas include game night, childcare at the parish center if MOPs would like a fundraiser, possibly a Euchre tournament.

Danielle Brock, Reporting

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Education Committee

Meeting: October 28, 2016

PSR

Report from Denise Lorson PSR grades 1 – 8

Sunday Preschool and Kindergarten

Children’s Liturgy of the Word

The Worship Committee has requested that Children’s Liturgy be at

all Mass times. We are evaluating this option. The biggest challenge

is in liturgical ministers.

PSR Activities -

Sunday October 16th - Living Rosary after the 9:30 Mass. This was our

second year of the living rosary, and it went very well. Lots of

compliments from those who attended, and PSR Catechists.

Monday October 10th – Confirmation Class Service Agency Field Trip

Day – A great success – look for information in the Kiosk. Our goal is to

get as much information as possible out about what the Confirmation

class is doing, and increase attendance at the Christmas Giving Fair

(formally known as the Alternative Christmas Fair). The Christmas

Giving Fair is going to include a Service Learning Project; creating

card/ornaments/gift tags and decorations to go with the gifts collected

on the Giving Tree.

Sunday October 30th – Saint Fest – after 9:30 and 11:30 Mass times. –

We have a lot of great stuff lined up for display at the Saint Fest. Come

and Check it out.

Upcoming Events Monday November 7th – Confirmation Class Sponsor Night

Sunday November 20th – “I Am Special” Reconciliation Retreat.

Saturday December 3rd/Sunday December 4th – Christmas Giving Fair

(formerly known as the Alternative Christmas Fair)

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Tuesday December 6th – The Sacrament of Reconciliation for 2nd Grade

and RCIC

Boy Scouts

Report from Adam Howard-

The Troop participated in the Religious Items Retirement Ceremony on

10/30/16. They are helping with the Thanksgiving Food Drive this coming

weekend.

American Heritage Girls

Report from Trey Nix-

Mass Show & Sell for Christmas Wreaths On Nov. 26 & 27, we will be Show & Selling after all Masses at St. Timothy. There will be products available for parishioners to pay for and leave with that day. Baby Blankets for O'Connor House Explorer squad made baby blankets for the O'Connor House in Carmel, IN Day Hike at Big Bone On October 22, the girls of the Troop went on a day hike at Big Bone Park. Fun was had by all. Veteran’s Day The Troop will be celebrating Veteran’s Day at their Tuesday, 8 November, Meeting. A veteran will be coming to talk to the Troop and share their experiences.

Challenge Girls

Report by Kit Ubelhor-

Challenge girls club had their weekly meeting last Friday. As part of a

fundraiser challenge worked split the pot at pig roast. Next meeting is Nov 4.

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Youth Group

Report from Kelly Wathen-

This Month the Saint Timothy Youth Group officially welcomed students

from the 8th Grade Confirmation Class on Sunday October 16th. We

carved Pumpkins for the Priest of St. Tim’s

10/24/16 A couple of members from St. Timothy Youth Group went and

served dinner at the Mary Rose Mission, we served over 100 meals and

all the guest really like when the youth from our Parish serve the

dinner. The regular volunteers at Mary Rose really enjoy having St.

Timothy work the Mission once a month!

We have had many new members join the youth group.

This Sunday we are working the Pig Roast in Brodnick Hall and

afterwards we will be going to Farm Haven to enjoy the corn maze and

hay ride.

On Friday 11/4/16 is the all night Lazer Craze 11:45pm to 6am. Cost is

$25

11/7/16 is Sponsor Night for Confirmation. We will have 5 or 6 youth

from the Youth Group talk to the Confirmation Class about their Faith

and how the Youth Group has helped them to have close bonds and

friendships with new youth that they have meant.

Plenty of room for the annual March for Life Trip in January to

Washington DC to observe the Roe V Wade decision that legalized

abortion January 26th thru January 28th.

St. Timothy School-

-No report provided.

Cub Scouts Pack 702

Reported by Kristen Breig- On October 22nd, the scouts hiked at Big Bone State

Park with their families. This coming weekend they are handing out grocery

bags after all the masses for the Thanksgiving Food Collection.

Respectfully Submitted by Kristen Breig

Next Education Commission Meeting: Wednesday, November 30th