I. Call to order

II. Members present/By invitation

III. Parishioner Comments

IV. Approve January minutes

V. Ministry updates

VI. Old Business

A. Handicap stall signage-John W.
B. Hand rail to makai steps-Yuko
C. Church key redistribution-Mary B
D. Storage room clean out-Liz
E. Cry room makeover-Mary B
F. Mortgage burning party- establish committee/budget
G. Five-year plan update-Fr. Paul/Marvin/Mary B

VII. New Business

A. Establish a Parish Planning and Building Committee
B. Establish recognition procedure for parishioners who move away
C.

VIII. Next meeting
IX. Adjournment

I. Call To Order 7:10 -Prayer by Mary B.

II. Member Present/ By Invitation: Fr. Paul, Mary Bretschneider (Chair), Nadine Wheeler (Adult Faith Formation), Marvin Uehara (Finance Committee), Lynn Aninzo (Liturgical Committee), Carrissa Oshiro (Youth Ministry), Bob Mace (Social Ministry), John Wheeler (At- Large), Paul Jurcsak (At-Large), Liz Shippen (At-Large)
Excused: Deacon (work), Alvin Silva (Work)

III. Parishioner Comments. None present.

IV. December minutes approved as presented.

V. Ministry Updates
A. Social Ministry
1. Lighthouse Ministry-lots of volunteers; limiting to 12 per
2. IHS 4th Sunday of every month
3. Operation Rice Bowl beginning soon
4. Collection for Haiti (CRS) continuing
5. Our Lady of Guadalupe Mothers Day Sale to benefit Mary J Program
B. Nadine initiated discussion of how to involve all ministries in church activities.

VI . Old Business
A. Report on Respect Life Rally-January 17
1. Good turnout
2. Another rally this Friday at the Capitol
B. Handicap stall signage update
1. Reordered more poles and signs
2. Still waiting on Bobby Balais' schedule/confirmation project.
C. Handrail on makai steps
1. Lawrence Ornellas' neighbor doing it for free when he is free
D. Church key redistribution
1. Father will make final decision on who gets keys
2. Find out who needs access to where-Mary B will research
E. Storage room clean out?
1. Saturday January 30-whoever is available should come.

VII. New Business
A. Planning Committee for new building
1. Oscar Paez (architect- used to work for Architects Hawaii) offering his
services for free.
2. Will ask Oscar for advice on committee members
B. Mary B. stressed the importance of anyone who has any information about
anything pertaining to our parish keeping the Pastoral Council up to date.
C. Cry room makeover
1. Father approved painting to freshen room.
2. Council approved $500 for new blinds (Home Depot)/Mary B to buy

D. Mary B., Marvin and Father Paul will begin work on a 5-year financial plan

E. End of Mortgage
1. Council will begin planning a Mortgage Burning Party

VIII. Next Meeting
A. Scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 23 @ 7PM

Meeting Closed at 8:39PM -Prayer by Father Paul

Respectfully submitted,

Carrissa Oshiro, Recording Secretary

I. Call to Order

II. Member Present/By invitation

III. Parishioner Comments

IV. Approve December minutes

V. Ministry Updates

VI. Old Business

A. Report on Respect Life Rally-Next step?
B. Handicap stalls update
C. Handrails
D. Church key redistribution
E. Planning Committee for new building-schedule mtg/who to invite

VII. New Business

A.

MEETING MINUTES

I. Meeting

A. Anna - volunteer on planning committee for Bishop came to speak
1. Vince Vernay- employee of diocese who has divided the diocese into geographical areas and has assigned Ann to central Oahu
2. Her job is to help parishes in their planning for future building, maintenance, repair, etc.
3. The diocese is trying to create an organized way of accounting for all the updates
4. Each parish has since been asked to provide 5-year master plan
a. Supplements on diocese website
b. Alvin Silva working on maintenance/repair side of plan
c. Mary B to touch base on progress
5. The diocese guidelines require each parish to provide 50% of any renovation, building plan, etc., prior to start of project.

B. Social ministry council proposed
1. Function as a sounding board
2. Suggest Liz, Rissa, Nadine, etc as possible council members

II. Approve Minutes

A. Minutes approved

III. Old business

A. St. John's bus for respect life rally January 22, 2009
1. Melissa sending more info
2. T-shirts being ordered can be arranged through St. John's

B. Handi-cap signs to be put up
1. Creating more handicap and accessible stalls

C. Handrail
1. Mary B. to check with Lawrence Ornellas

D. Keys
1. John and Makana to come up with suggested key list (the church key report)
2. Next council meeting will finalize key assignments

IV. New Business

A. Storage clean out by ministries to re-organize storage areas

B. Proposed out-reach programs
1. Produced by Bob M. to match up who needs help
a. Elderly couples who need rides
b. Yard work
c. Play-time

V. Next meeting scheduled for: January 19, 2010

I. Meeting was called to order at 7:06 PM with a prayer by John W.

II. Members present: Fr. Paul, Mary Bretschneider (Chair), Nadine Wheeler (Adult Faith Formation), Marvin Uehara (Finance Committee), Lynn Aninza (Liturgical Committee), Carrissa Oshiro (Youth Ministry), Bob Mace (Social Ministry), John Wheeler (At- Large), Paul Jurcsak (At-Large), Alvin Silva (Bldg. Maint.)

III. The minutes of the October meeting were approved

IV. Parishioner comments: none

V. Old Business
A. Capital Campaign
a. We raised 208% of our goal with 277 pledges
b. Our share will be $280,000
B. Life Issues
a. Work shop next week at OLGC (Our Lady of Good Council)
1. Encouraging Catholics to get involved politically
2. Speaking up to life issues like abortion
3. Will talk to Laura about revising registration form to include
e-mail address. Parishioner can check whether they'd like
to be included in e-mailings on life issues, etc.
C. Bulletin Board Eagle Project
a. Still on schedule to start in Feb.
D. Additional handicap stalls
a.. Motion to approve the purchase of signage for the existing or planned
handi-cap stalls; Motion carried unanimously.
e. John W. will check on feasibility of additional stalls near the entry of
church.
E. Handrail on steps
a. Lawrence Ornellas is working with a contractor to have handrail
installed.
F. Strategic Planning Committee
1. Fr. Paul and Marvin will approach the diocese about the planning of our new building.
2. Will try to have someone from the diocese at the next mtg.

VI. Ministry Updates
A. Social Ministry-Bob M.
a. White Elephant Sale Nov. 28, 29
b. Epiphany Project January 2nd
c. Light House dinners continue
d. Giving Tree for IHS and Molokai on-going
B. Plan for Building Maintenance Fund
a. Marvin will ask Ann Kusao from the diocese about setting
up a reserve plan. Without a plan on repair/replacement
the diocese will not release money to us.
C. Adult Faith Formation
a. Letters of Intent presented to council; read by all; signed by
Father and Mary B as chair.
b. Right of Welcome, January 3 ,7:30, AM mass
1. Pastoral council members are asked to be present
D. Confirmation I
a. Right of Acceptance, Dec. 6, 9:30 mass

VII. New Business
A. Theft from offices
a. Some of the money raised for the LA Congress was stolen after 9:30
Mass on Nov. 8
B. Keys to Building
a. Fr. Paul will meet with Alvin Silva about control of keys
C. Baptismal Font
a. Will be included in the remodel of the church after the new building is
built.
D. Publicizing council business
a. Approved minutes of the council will be posted for everyone's review.
E. 501 C-3 Status
a. ROL is considered as a non-profit organization
F. Revive Suggestion Box
a. Mary B will check with Laura about including a notice in the
bulletin about the availability of a Suggestion Box.

VIII. Next meeting scheduled for December 15 7PM

IX. Meeting adjourned at 8:31PM prayer by Fr. Paul

I. CALL TO ORDER

II. Quorum

III. Approve minutes of October meeting

IV. Parishioner comments

V. Old Business
A. Capital Campaign - Father Paul
B. Life Issues Ministry - Mary B
C. Bulletin Board Eagle Project - Mary B
D. Additional handicap stalls - John Wheeler
E. Handrail on steps - Alvin Silva
F. Strategic Planning Committee - Marvin Uehara/Father Paul

VI. Ministry Updates

VII. New Business
A. Theft from offices
B. Keys to building
C. Baptismal Font
D. Publicizing Council Business
E. 501 C-3 status
F. Revive Suggestion Box

VIII. Next meeting scheduled for _______________________

IX. Adjournment

I. The meeting was called to order at 7:08 PM
II. Members present: Fr. Paul, Mary Bretschneider (Chair), Nadine Wheeler (Adult Faith
Formation), Yuko Ornellas (Youth Faith Formation), Marvin Uehara (Finance Committee), Lynn Aninza (Liturgical Committee), Carrissa Oshiro (Youth Ministry), Bob Mace (Social Ministry), John Wheeler (At-Large), Paul Jurcsak (At-Large), Alvin Silva (Work)
III. Parishioners present for comment: Liz Shippen
IV. Old Business
A. Short/Mid/Long term goals
1. Capital campaign
a. ROL share: $280,000 over 5 years
b. At about 200% of goal
c. $689,000 total pledge from parish
2. Life Issues Ministry Update
a. Aunty Nobuko will be writing the article
3. Bulletin Board/ Eagle Project
a. Richard Pabingwit from Troop 76 will take on project
b. Location of bulletin board:
1. near the air conditioning unit at the end of the sidewalk.
2. about the size of the bulletin board at Foodland
3. Set in the ground; not attached to building
c. Suggestion for another bulletin board or sign near the street to welcome the community to Mass or other events
d. Faith Formation Team
1. Core Team: Morris Oshiro, Bob Yankee, Taui
Fernando
2. Will look at addressing the need for marriage help and finding resources available from the diocese.
B. Standing Committee
a. Strategic Planning Process
1.Core Committee will organize the strategic plan
process.
a. Start by contacting Vince Vernay (head of building for diocese)
b. about 6-10 people
2. Strategic Planning Committee will determine needs of
parish, size, direction, etc.
3. Building Committee - about 25-30 parishioners who will
provide direction for planning the physical building.

Discussion followed. Marvin suggested a one year start of construction date. Council agreed that the timing would be aggressive yet would provide incentive to begin the planning process.

V. New Business
A. Business of the Council
1. Discussion on issues/ events that must pass through Council
a. In the future, the ministries will provide a 3-minute
update on things that are going on with them.
2. Open Council At-large position
a. Welcome Liz Shippen to Council (Council Supports)
3. Stairway danger
a. Discussion - Council received a letter asking for its support of an additional handrail on the stairs on the Maikai side of church. Discussion followed and all agreed that an additional railing would be helpful. Also, Alvin will check on nonskid material or paint for those stairs.
4. Additional Handicap Stalls
a. Discussion- John Wheeler will look into whether or not we
provide adequate handicap parking stalls for the size of our community and will also look into whether or not we are in compliance on those we have, in particular with the handicap access aisle designation.

VI. Next Meeting, November 17, 2009 at 7:00 PM in the Conference Room

VII. Meeting adjourned at 8:38 PM with prayer by Fr. Paul

Respectfully submitted,

Carrissa Oshiro
Recorder, Pastoral Council

Homework:

Fr. Paul- Set up meeting with Vince Vernay
John Wheeler- find out about additional handicap/ van accessible stalls
Alvin Silva - Co-ordinate installing the additional handrail on stairs and skid-proofing steps.
Marvin Uehara- provide description of those needed to begin strategic planning process
Pastoral Council- Look over short and long term goals

I. The meeting was called to order at 7:08 PM

II. Members present: Father Paul, Mary Bretschneider (Chair), Nadine Wheeler (Adult Faith Formation), Yuko Ornellas , (Youth Faith Formation) Marvin Uehara (Finance Committee), Lynn Aninza (Liturgical Committee) Makana Aiona (Youth Ministry), Bob Mace (Social Ministry), John Wheeler (At-large), Paul Jurcsak (At-large).
Excused: Deacon Ernie (on retreat); Alvin Silva (Work)
Vacant: At-large (1)
By invitation: Carrissa Oshiro
III. No parishioners present for comment.

IV. Old Business
A. Short/mid/long term goals
1. Capital Campaign in progress
2. After discussion, it was decided NOT to form a formal fundraising committee, but rather to have anyone wishing to raise funds get Father Paul's approval and post the schedule for fundraising on the parish calendar. * For information to be included in the bulletin, you must have Fr. Paul's approval and submit announcement to Aunty Pat on the Monday prior.
3. Mary B. reported that the Life Issues Ministry has met once and had the opportunity to fundraise at the last dance. They have approx. $80. Marvin U. indicated that the Finance Committee for the parish was including the LIM in its budget. Mary B. and Nadine Wheeler will try to co-ordinate life issues/adult faith form/bible study.
4. Overflow seating will continue to be a problem until the church configuration is changed after the new building is erected.
5. Parish newsletter---rather than publish a paper newsletter it was decided to encourage people to use the website. Mary B will ask Nobuko F. to possibly write a feature article on a particular ministry or topic. Bob M. asked that all ministry heads check their page regularly to update with Bob.
6. It was suggested that a bulletin board be installed outside of church somewhere to improve communication with parish members. Mary B will check with Boy Scouts to see if it can be done as an Eagle project for a parish scout.
7. At the next meeting, Nadine W. will suggest a possible list of names of members for a new faith formation team. This could include people from all different ministries to come together to hold classes in conjunction with the bible study currently being conducted.

B. Identify standing or ad hoc committees
1. Strategic Planning Committee-Marvin U. will begin to put together a list of names of people who would start planning for the new building. He will bring the names to the next meeting for the council's review. This group would consider population growth, parish needs (and wants), etc. . Father Paul will check with the diocese to find out the diocesan policy regarding loans.

V. New Business
A. Life Issues Ministry-Because the ministry is so new, the members have decided not to ask the parish to purchase a table for Fr. Frank Pavone's talk in late September.
B. Elect New Recorder-By agreement, Paul Jurcsak will take over as Vice-Chair from Marvin Uehara. Carrissa Oshiro will represent the Youth Ministry when Makana leaves for the seminary. She will consider becoming recorder at that time.

VI. Next Meeting , October 13, 2009, at 7:00 PM. Location to be announced.

VII. Meeting adjourned at 8:30 PM. with a prayer by Father Paul

Respectfully submitted,

Mary B. Bretschneider, Chair

HOMEWORK: Marvin: Groundwork for Strategic Planning Committee
Nadine: Groundwork for Adult Faith Formation Team
Fr. Paul: Check with diocese re: loan guidelines
Mary B: Nobuko for feature article for website
Eagle project (bulletin board/s)
Mary/Nadine---Life Issues Ministry
All: Check the website for your ministry updates

I. Call to Order

II. Quorum

III. Parishioner Comments

IV. Old Business

A. Short/mid/long term goals
1. Capital Campaign update - Fr. Paul/Paul J.
2. Life Issues Ministry update- Mary
3. Bulletin Board/Eagle Project - Mary
4. Faith Formation Team - Nadine
B. Standing Committee
1. Strategic Planning Committee formation - Marvin/Fr. Paul

V. New Business
A. Business of the Council
1. Agreement on issues/events that must pass through Council
2.
VI. Next Meeting
VII. Adjournment

…."But this is the covenant I will establish with the house of Israel after those days, says the Lord: I will put my laws in their minds and I will write them upon their hearts. I will be their God, and they shall be my people. And they shall not teach, each one his fellow citizen and kinsman, saying, 'Know the Lord.' for all shall know me from least to greatest. For I will forgive their evildoing and remember their sins no more."