1.   Opening: Sandwiches and salads, provided by Fr. Vic, were enjoyed and followed by Fr Vic reading Psalm 127. After his opening prayer the meeting was called to order by Sue at 4:32. Present: Fr. Vic, Ed Galbicka, John Sedbrook, Sue Cowan and Chris OBrien.
2.   Approval of June 2020 minutes: Minutes were previously emailed to members and were unanimously approved.
3.   Pastor’s Report: 1) The Bishop’s letter about the Annual Catholic Appeal will be delivered to parishoners shortly. It will emphasize equal sacrifice, not equal giving. We have a higher goal this year which, hopefully, we will reach within a month. 2) Father is enjoying his new position as Vicar of Finance and is traveling to Spokane on Tuesdays and Thursdays. 3) Fr. Vic expressed his gratitude to Rick OBrien for the countless hours spent on the new sound/camera system. There are still some things to be worked out and hopefully the additional parts for the system will be here soon. One of the things the new camera system will allow us to do is to have a DVD made to share with those that cannot attend an event, be it a funeral, a wedding, Confirmation and other important events of the church. 4) The final numbers for the Garage Sale on 9/10 are not in yet, but the biggest success was seeing everyone enjoying the comradery and fellowship that is St Anthony’s. 5) Jim Hines was always in the right place at the right time. He will be missed. He did so much for the Parish, and we all feel the hole left in our hearts. Jean Hines was very thankful for her DVD and the copies she could share with her family. 6) All are still in agreement on leaving the 2 positions open on the council. Fr. Vic explained he could appoint 2 new members if things change and we feel the need for additional members. 7) The Bishop will be here for Confirmation Mass on Oct 5, time TBD. 8) Discussion on concerns about Mass complacency, people returning, letting people know they can come to Mass, that there is plenty of room including downstairs. The parking lot is another option where they can watch FB on their phone if they aren’t ready to attend inside the church and still be able to receive the Eucharist.
4.   Financial Report:  We reviewed June, July and Aug. As of Aug 31, Total Liabilities and Equity 134,549. Our weekly offertory income was down some due to Covid-19 and the lower number of summer parishioners and vacationers; however, we have received a steady stream of contributions from our regular and summer parishioners. Even with the extra driving, Father’s car is holding up well.
5.   Communication: (a) Maintenance Committee The beautification of the church and the grounds around the church and the rectory, including new rock, was definitely a group effort. We’re thankful to all those who helped. (b) Ad Hoc Committee Ceiling tiles will be replaced over the alter. Chris Wager and Joanne Farmin are heading the committee for this project. An anonymous donor paid for tiles. Installation will be determined. Next project will be the sanctuary/alter area flooring. Need to paint walls before flooring goes in. (c) Other Committees Ladies Ministry should have final numbers on the yard sale soon. Knights of Columbus are live streaming the Rosary before their meeting and had 146 views on Aug 12 and 111 views on Sept 9. (d) PIN Requests: Chris W continues to work with Fr. Vic on PIN 2 requests that come in from the hospital. Father uses PIN 1 to help those who come to his door. e) 2020 Projects: i. Spiritual: Shelly’s Bible Study is coming back. Father will resume Sound Bytes. ii Social: Discussion on the difficulties because of COVID. Hoping the Confirmation Mass will be a Parish Event, not limited to family. It was agreed that we should have a reception afterwards, most likely downstairs given the unpredictable weather in Oct, with possibly finger sandwiches or something more than cake. iii Building Refer to discussion above about the Ad Hoc Committee.
6. Old Business: Pictorial Directory: Chris said she spoke with Elizabeth Willyard. The pictures have all been given to Shelly and she is matching faces and names.
7. New Business: Already discussed above. The Knights are going to offer a funeral DVD to any Knight’s family. It will be paid for through future donations. Right now, the next one is paid for.
8. Placeholders: (a) Parish Picnic/St Anthony Feast Day. (b) Choir Keyboard
9. Next Meeting: Wednesday, 10/21 at 4 pm, Chris will host
10. Closing Prayer: 5:35 pm, Closing prayer from Fr. Vic thanking God for our many blessings and ending with Hail Mary…

Opening. Following sandwiches, etc. provided by Sue Cowan, as well as an opening Prayer of Hope from a collection of St. Anthony devotions, the meeting began at 4:12 p.m.
Present: Fr. Vic, Chris O'Brien, John Sedbrook, Sue Cowan, and Chris Wagar.

Approval of February 2020 minutes. Minutes had been circulated previously by email, and were approved.

Pastor's Report. On account of the corona virus lockdown, we have not been able to meet since February, and now that some restrictions are lifted, the Masses that are currently allowed are seeing low attendance because of people's comfort level. But the live-streaming is going well; we must keep our spirits up and rely on the grace of God to get us through this. Father Vic has been appointed Vicar of Finance for the diocese, an honor for the parish. He had his first meeting with his team on July 1.

Financial Reports. We reviewed 3 months of reports. In spite of the quarantine, people are continuing with good financial support; we are receiving generous special donations and gifts of equipment, such as a $4000 video camera. We have a balance of $115,000 in our checking account. We have received the ACA rebate from the diocese, a $500 PIN-2 grant from the Catholic Foundation, and in addition a special fund of $1020, also for PIN-2.

Communication.
(a) Ladies ministry will be installing new officers. Yard sale: Sept. 12.

(b)Knights of Columbus. No train rides this year. The Knights are presently unable to fund PREPARES at $500/month.

(c) PIN requests continue steadily, especially for new moms without any money. For transportation from ER, the form to use the funds is reviewed by social worker Diana Barnard and ok'd if appropriate. If she is not available, the Head of Nursing will review and reimburse. These two persons along with Chris Wagar and Father Vic are having a focus meeting with a representative from the Catholic Foundation, which is interested in publicizing our Person in Need program.

(d) the Ad Hoc committee met at the church regarding scaled-back church improvement projects associated with the sound system. Wiring for lighting above the altar is in progress; new ceiling tiles and track lighting are to be installed, and the sound system itself is to be installed at the end of July.

(e) Fr. Connall, who supervised numerous church remodels, was at the meeting as an advisor. He noted the beauty of the tabernacle and suggested it be moved to a more prominent position.

Old business.

(a) Pictorial directory. We will omit the group picture of the council that was originally planned.

 (b) Choir keyboard moved to placeholder status.

(c) Church security. Jon Wagar and other ushers will be on the alert, but at this time we cannot maintain previously established protocols, as the Bishop's recommendations include keeping doors open for ventilation.

New business.                                                                                                                        Chris W. and Fr. Vic will compose a PIN-2 announcement for the bulletin.

Quiet time before Mass. Noise is especially distracting for those watching online. Tactful signs will be displayed to indicate live-streaming in progress. Ushers will help convey the message, and reminder by Rick is to continue.

Caretaker Council. The term for Chris Wagar, our Chair, expires this month. She faithfully served two complete terms and led the PAC to achieve many great accomplishments. With the loss of Jim Hines, we are currently down to four members. In the circumstances, we decided not to recruit or select any new members over the summer, when we don’t meet anyway. Sue Cowan will serve as interim Chair. All joined Father Vic in profound thanks to Chris for all her hard work and wishing her success in her endeavors.

Placeholder. Choir keyboard.

Next Meeting. Tuesday, September 15, at 4 p.m. Host. Father Vic.

Closing Prayer. 5:25 p.m. Sue. Prayer for Peace of Mind, from St. Anthony devotions.
 

 
1. Opening.  With Subway sandwiches and trimmings provided by Ed, who also said the opening prayer, the meeting began at 5:12 p.m.  Present: Fr. Vic, Chris O'Brien, Ed Galbicka, John Sedbrook, Sue Cowan, and Jim Hines, who chaired in Chris Wagar's absence.  Elizabeth Willyard was present briefly, to take a group photo, which we decided to postpone until our Chair returns from her bereavement journey.                           2. Approval of January 2020 minutes.  Minutes had been circulated previously by email, and were approved.
3. Pastor's Report(a). Lenten schedule Will be in the bulletin this weekend.   (b).  Rose chasuble.  Has arrived.  Thanks to the generosity of Virginia Brown.  (c). Thank-you letter received from a PIN family we helped to return home to Wisconsin.  (d).  Received $21,000 be quest in the Will of parishioner Tim Koenig. 4. Financial Reports.  We have met the target of $100,000 in our account, with no outstanding bills. Our net operating income since July is just over $22,000.  Buildings and Grounds amount is large, probably due to snow removal costs.
5. Communication.                                                                 
6. Maintenance Committee: PREPARES building fault rectified.  Persons in Need: Funds from PIN #1 account were approved for use in PIN#2, the new account earmarked for medical supplies and needs such as transportation home from the E.R.  2020 Projects: Easter retreat:  Pending notification by Sister Leslie, who has been delayed by the death of her father.  Social:  June 14 approved as the date for the Annual Picnic, to be held at the Church premises.   Building: Altar chairs to be decided.  LED lights approved.  Sound system pending; bid was not correctly detailed and is being resubmitted. Garage Sale:  originally scheduled for May 16, now moved forward to late May, possibly the 30th.
7. Old Business.   Pictorial directory awaits group photo of the Parish Advisory Council, tentatively set for next Sunday immediately after Mass. 
8. Keyboard.  Bev has not yet had an opportunity to try out other options.
9. New Business.    An Ad Hoc Committee will be composed of one or two representatives from each of the ministries, to discuss and prioritize the many projects we would like to pursue for the material improvement of our premises.
10. Knights of Columbus.  The Knights are adopting a more open policy, opening up their ceremonies and commitments to parishioners.  They have committed to finance the PREPARES program.  They made $674 from the bar at the recent Soroptimists' Crab Feed; the Soroptimists are delighted with our facilities and have already scheduled their event for next year.   A meat raffle is planned for March 1st, and an informal Italian Dinner is planned for May 2. Knights who hold a carry permit met with the Sheriff's Department for two hours regarding Church security.  A handout was provided, outlining a low-key but vigilant system to be supervised by the head usher and to include inspecting the premises inside and out and locking the entrances immediately before Mass. A deputy is regularly assigned for on-call church duty on Sundays from 10:00 a.m.   Parishioners will be asked to “see something; say something” and to call 911 if a dangerous situation seems to be developing.
11. Next meeting.  Tuesday, March 10, 2020, at 5 p.m. Host: Sue.
12. Closing Prayer (6:20 p.m.)  Ed, a beautiful prayer for our parish, in line with our Mission Statement

St. Anthony Parish Advisory Council Meeting
January 21, 2020
 
 

1. Opening.  Following soup and fixin's provided by Chris O, the meeting opened with a prayer at 5:15 p.m.  Present: Fr. Vic, Chris O'Brien, Ed Galbicka, John Sedbrook, Sue Cowan, and Chris Wagar. 
2. Approval of December 2019 minutes.  Minutes had been circulated previously by email, and were approved. 
3. New Business, Report by Rick O'Brien—Sound System.  Rick's presentation included handouts and details of recommended equipment.  He has a meeting scheduled with a representative from Allen Heath on January 29th, to come to the church, assess our situation and present bids for the system and installation.   The council agreed that Rick proceed with inquiries.
4. Pastor's Report.   Parish Outreach.   Walk for Life, last Saturday. Twelve people from St. Anthony’s showed up in cold, snowy weather.  Spiritual: Sister Leslie was asked to lead a Lenten Retreat based on the new book she wrote. She feels it would be better to do something like this in the Easter season and Fr. Vic will follow up with her. Thirty new Stations of the Cross booklets have been ordered: Stations will be said at 11:30 on Lenten Fridays, followed by noon Mass.[1]  Social: Italian dinner.  To be held May 2; the Cushmans have agreed to be in charge.  Crab feed this Saturday at St. Anthony’s.  Lenten Soup Suppers.  We will host on March 18 and 25.  Parish Picnic June 13/14.  If parishioners want to hold gatherings at their homes, that could be done individually, but we agreed the Parish celebration should be held here.
5. Financial.   Income is good, and we are building up our balance to the agreed-upon $100,000 before embarking on any major projects: we now have $70,000.   $1100 for snow plowing so far this month.   PIN 2 Balance is $300.  Diocesan Special meeting at St. Thomas More this Thursday. Father Vic and the Finance Council will attend.  A new Catholic high school is due to open shortly.
6. Communication.  K of C: Stand down 2020, The traveling veterans' Wall will be here July 16-20. Ladies Ministry: family soup and games next Sunday after Mass. Lenten suppers.
7. Old Business.  Kids Room.  Glider chairs are here; Duane and Bob K. Will unpack and assemble them.  Pictorial directory.  Chris O will check status with Elizabeth Willyard.   Rose Chasuble:  details should be left up to Fr, Vic to decide.  Keyboard.  Bev did not like the suggested keyboard(s).  She is going to try out other options. 
8. New Business.  Sound system.  See item 3.  Transportation for ER patients.  Chris W reported that it would take about $130 a month during the winter, to cover rides home for people who would otherwise have to camp out in the hospital waiting room after ER treatment.  This is an urgent need and she will work on putting a plan together.
9. Placeholders.

10. Next meeting.  Tuesday, February 18,  2020, at 5 p.m. Host: Ed
11. Closing Prayer (6:35 p.m.)  Chris, prayer for the unborn, in honor of January 22.