Attendees: Tammy Gerstner, Linda Gibson, Dawn Heaney, Amy Martinez, Dcn. Dave Poole, Fr. Khoi Tran
Agenda: Upcoming Matters
Call to Order: 7:01p - Meeting called to order with opening prayer by Fr. Khoi.
Upcoming Matters
Sacramental Schedule
• Baptism will take place this coming Sunday, April 18th. • Confirmation will take place on Sunday, May 23rd at St. Jude Thaddeus.
• First Communion will take place on Sunday, May 30th at Christ the King and St. Jude Thaddeus.
Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 9th
The Knights of Columbus will be passing out flowers to all mothers who attend Mass.
Parish Fellowship and Meetings
The other parishes have expressed an interest in resuming their donut fellowship. They will be allowed to resume these meetings with store-bought donuts, and with one person serving the donuts.
The Altar Society and Knights of Columbus can resume meeting as well. Any food provided must be store-bought or purchased from a restaurant, not homemade.
Pandemic Protocols
As per the Diocese, we are still required to follow pandemic protocols, until the County of Wichita reaches the 75% threshold for having had COVID-19 and/or received 1 or 2 doses of a COVID-19 vaccine. Currently, we are at 72%. Once we reach the 75 % threshold, we can resume Mass without the use of masks.
Service Project for June
Members agreed to host a Parish Baby Shower to benefit The Center (Pregnancy Help Center) on Seymour Highway.
Linda Gibson will head up this project and coordinate with Dawn regarding information to place in the bulletin.
Information will be placed in the bulletin the last week of May.
Donated items will be delivered to The Center, the week of June 14th.
Confirmation Retreat Hosted by MSU
We have been asked to provide snacks and a case of water for 35 kids and 20 college students.
Father Khoi’s Going Away Party
Father Khoi’s last weekend here will be the last weekend in June, the 26th and 27th.
The Knights of Columbus have already rented the Community Center, and the party will take place after the 11a Mass on Sunday, June 27th.
The Knights will cook the meat, and the three parishes will provide sides and desserts.
Parishioners with last names beginning with the first part of the alphabet will provide desserts, and parishioners with last names beginning with the last part of the alphabet will provide sides.
Announcement of the New Priest
Bishop Michael said he will officially announce the new priest sometime in May.
Father Khoi will try to meet with him before he leaves.
The new priest will have the experience of the Pastoral Council, Financial Council, and staff members.
Dates of Next Two Meetings
Pastoral Council Meeting - Thursday, May 6th at 7p
Joint Pastoral Finance Council Meeting – Thursday, June 3rd at 7p
Parish Budgets
Beginning May 3rd, Father Khoi and Corrine will begin working on the budget for Christ the King and Saint Paul. The budget for St. Jude will be worked on beginning May 5th.
The budget is due in June.
Questions, Remarks, Suggestions, and Comments
None
Meeting adjourned: 7:47p - Meeting adjourned with a closing prayer by Father Khoi.