^{Members Present:  Fr. Paul, Star Vondrell, Lisa Brackmann, John Hadden, Fran Vanarsdall-Schwartz, Jane Browe, Dave Nichols, Mary Ellen Smith.}

^{I. Fr. Paul opened the meeting with prayer.}

^{II. Dave Nichols moved, seconded by John Hadden to approve the minutes as corrected.}

^{III. Old Business}

^{A. Constitution and By-Laws (PPC candidate criteria)}

^{Fr. Paul requested that the PPC clear up the ambiguity of the wording in the Constitution of the Parish Pastoral Council as it pertains to the definition of a “member” of the parish.  Following a discussion, John Hadden moved that the wording of Article V, Section 2 be amended to define a “practicing Catholic parishioner” to include regular attendance at weekend liturgies at St. Vivian parish.  Motion carried by those members present.  A poll of all members by email will be conducted to meet the requirement of a quorum vote.}

^{B. Publication of Newly Elected member phone numbers}

^{Each of the newly elected PPC members were polled to determine if they wished to have their phone numbers published on the bulletin cover.} 

^{C. Futures Project Update}

^{Our original group of five parishes working together was not approved by the Archbishop.  Our new region consists of  St. Vivian and St. Bart’s.  We have begun working with St. Bart’s to look at ways that we can share ministry.  This year, the RCIA program at St. Vivian will include St. Bart’s candidates.  They are still studying the Schools Regions, hoping to make as few transitions as possible.  Currently the pastors and principals are discussing future plans.  The next phase will pull in lay people to add their expertise.} 

^{D. Survey and 5 Year Plan}

^{Fr. Paul would like to use the survey as the base for a 5 year plan for the parish.  We have decided to go with the full survey to meet this need and Jane Browe will replace Vivian Wagner on the survey committee.  A newly revised survey will be printed for council review.}

^{IV. Liaisons}

^{Newly elected chose the liaison positions that were open.  Dave suggested that we utilize the Nov. meeting to invite all of these committee contact persons to come and discuss the needs of their particular group.  Jane Browe will facilitate this meeting.  An invitation/letter will be sent out ahead of time encouraging them to send their comments in ahead of time so that all of these can be combined in a handout for everyone attending.}

^{V. New Business}

^{A. Parish Donation to CRS for Hurricane Relief}

^{There has been a suggestion of a similar $20,000 donation made similar to what we did after the Tsunami which was taken from the Reserve Fund.  After discussion, it was decided that we would prefer to partner with a specific parish, preferably one with a school.} 

^{B. Reports}

^{Fr. Paul has requested that all reports that are to be presented at the regular meeting be submitted in writing to be sent out with the minutes one week in advance of the meeting, including requests for action by the council.  This is an attempt to speed up that portion of the meeting so that time can be more efficiently utilized.}

^{C. Vocations}

^{The Diocese has requested all Parishes to form a Vocations Committee.  The Parish Vocation Recruitment Plan for St. Vivian Parish for 2005-2006 was presented.}

^{D. Goals for 2005-2006}

^{All members are asked to check with their liaisons and also parish members to pull together goals to be considered for the coming year..  These are to be discussed at the October meeting.}

^{E. Sunday Evening Mass}

^{Fr. Paul has been approached regarding instituting a “youth oriented/family centered” Sunday evening Mass on the 5th Sunday of the month. The first Mass will be Sunday, Oct. 30 at 7:00 p.m.  This will be a contemporary liturgy.}

^{F. Nature and Purpose of PPC}

^{Fr. Paul would like to concentrate our meeting time on discussing the direction of the parish and assessing parish needs.}

^{G. Monthly Calendar}

^{Fr. Paul would like for the parish to utilize a monthly parish-wide calendar that would be accessible online that would include every aspect of the parish.}

^{VI. Suggestion Box}

^{1)    An email suggestion that Quicklets include a daily devotional or meditation.}

^{2)    A written suggestion was submitted questioning the small turn-out for the Parish Picnic.  Several suggestions were made for improvement which included changing the location to the Parish grounds and considering a different date.}

^{VII. Adjournment}

^{John Hadden moved, seconded by Lisa Brackmann to adjourn the meeting.  Meeting was adjourned at 9:15 following a closing prayer.}