February 16, 2005 Meeting Minutes

Minutes of the Meeting of the St. Therese Pastoral Council
February 16, 2005

The Pastoral Council met February 16, 2005 in the St. Therese Parish and Education Center. Damian Gerstner, Dennis Meier, Joe Doetzl, Pris Pawlikowski, Wayne Schnieder, Linda Winter, Steve Hilliard and Fr. Mike Roach were present

Facilitators: Damian Gerstner and Dennis Meier
Prayer: Pris Pawlikowski
Scribe: Joe Doetzl

Pris led a Gospel reflection and prayer.

Damian led a discussion of the proposed time line for gathering data, determining goals and forming objectives.

We discussed how to distribute the “brochure” or summary copy of the seven essential elements. It was decided that it would be distributed as a bulletin insert the weeks of 3/12 and 3/26 with a mailing to all homes the week of 3/11.

We discussed the possibility of having an email link from the St. Therese website.

Several comments were made regarding the summary copy of the essential elements. Linda W. will incorporate the comments and forward a copy to Tom for inclusion in the bulletin.


Linda W. shared a few designs for a logo based on the sun flower and another geometric design. Those present preferred the flower designs.

Dennis gave a brief update regarding youth ministry. The Confirmation program is doing very well under its new leadership. We agreed to postpone collecting data specifically regarding youth ministry. We discussed a vision of a youth advisory committee that would work under the direction of a Faith Formation Director and the likelihood that a Pastoral Plan would reflect this vision.

Our next meeting is 3/2/2005 at 6:45. Damian will facilitate, Steve will lead prayer and Joe will scribe.