PRESENT: Mike Richter, Susan Tugman, Dave Poole, Tom Peoples, Linda Gibson, Elizabeth Casteen, Tammy Gerstner, Lawrence Cutrone, Fr. Khoi
Mr. Cutrone gave an update on the church parking lot project. We had talked about re-configuring the lines but will leave configuration as is. Discussion on adding more handicapped spaces along the front.
Safety & Security Meeting next Thursday, January 11, 6:30-8:00, at Christ the King, Iowa Park.
Lent begins February 14, 2018. Easter is April 1, 2018.
Lenten Mission is February 21, 2018. Dave Poole will contact Altar Society to provide soup. Others will bring side dishes.
Vacation Bible School -- discussion. If we can find someone to coordinate, do we still want to have VBS? Council members all said they would like to continue having it.
Parish Directory: Linda Gibson asked if we have a preference as to what company to use. Some companies suggested were Olan Mills, Life Touch, etc. Fr. Khoi would like to have the Directory completed by the next Fall Festival. Fr. recommended Linda set up a sub-committee.
Communication: Fr. Khoi uses FlockNote to communicate parish information. We will put out a request to parishioners to make sure their contact information is up to date.
Fall Festival: Discussion on Chairman for next year. We will put an announcement in the bulletin to ask people to consider taking this on.
Volunteer information: After some discussion, the Council agreed to do a Parish Volunteer day in March, looking at a weekend -- March 3 or 24. Council agreed to March 3. The Food Bank is opened Monday thru Friday. Faith Mission- we will ask what needs they have.
Fr. Khoi talked with Council about reaching out to the elderly and those in need.