October 4, 2004 Meeting Minutes

Minutes of the Meeting of the St. Therese Pastoral Council
October 4, 2004

The Pastoral Council met October 4th, 2004 in the Wooldridge Center. Dennis Meier, Nancy Fahey, Tom Skorupa, Steve Hilliard, Joe Doetzl, Damian Gerstner, Wayne Snyder, Linda Winter, Linda Albani, Brad Grill and Fr. Mike Roach were present.

Facilitators: ?
Scribe: Joe Doetzl



Nancy, Linda and Damian led a discussion of the seven essential elements of parish life developed by their sub committee. The Seven elements that they presented were:

1. Community
2. Liturgy
3. Faith Formation
4. Stweardship
5. Leadership
6. Social Ministry
7. Spirituality

Each of these elements is Eucharist Centered. Additionally there are “Threads” – concepts that should be addressed throughout the seven elements. The Threads are:

• Evangelization
• Word/Gospel
• Diversity
• Hospitality
• Loving
• Prayer
• Youth
• Education
• Relationships

Dennis then led a discussion of the current urgent issues facing the parish.

• What is the goal for youth ministry?
• How does the Parish staff and the Pastoral Council interact?
• A full time associate pastor is at least 2 years out. There was then a discussion of the further role of the laity in the parish.