Pastoral Council Special Meeting Teleconference June 30, 2020 Page 1 of 12 Present: Fr. Matthew Jacob, Susan Arensmeier, Doug Borys, MaryElise Cervelli, John Clark, James DeGuire, Jim Karolewicz, Jim Kochan, David Kriete, Cathy Liska, Monica Misey, Joe Russell I. Opening Prayer – the meeting began at 7:02 PM with a prayer led by Fr. Matthew. II. Discussion Items a. Approval of June 23 Meeting Minutes – a motion to approve the minutes was made by Mary Elise and seconded by James. The motion passed unanimously. b. The Catholic Comeback ▪ A revised version of the Catholic Comeback matrix was released by the archdiocese on July 1 (see attached – changes in red text). The major change is the ability of parishes conducting weekend masses to hold wedding and funeral services at 25% of the occupancy limit. Dispensation for attending mass in person has been extended until August 2 nd . ▪ Mass Schedule - Weekday masses will be provided at Lumen Christi on Wednesday and Friday mornings at 8:30 AM. Weekend masses will remain the same until August 30 th . ▪ School – the School Commission will be meeting on July 7 th to discuss the plan for the upcoming school year. Kelly Fyfe will be invited to the next Pastoral Council meeting on July 7 th to review the information assembled to date. ▪ Fr. Matthew views the Pastoral Council as the “eyes and ears” of the parish and asked members to keep him appraised of any concerns that may be heard. c. Catholic Formation ▪ Confirmation of six RCIA candidates occurred during Sunday’s 11:30AM service. ▪ First Communion services have been scheduled on July 16 th , July 22 nd and August 2 nd . ▪ Confirmation services have been scheduled on August 9 th and August 16 th . d. Building/Grounds ▪ James indicated the dehumidification issue in the school gym has been resolved. e. Human Concerns ▪ Cathy indicated most services are moving back into the community. ▪ A long term educational/formation program to better understand and address the impacts of racism will be addressed by a subcommittee of Human Concerns. f. Fr. Stephen Buting begins his ministry at Lumen Christi on July 1 st and will attend Pastoral Council meetings starting next week. g. The next Pastoral Council Meeting will be held via teleconference on Tuesday, July 7 th @ 7:00 PM. III. The meeting closed at 7:50 PM with the prayer of St. Francis of Assisi led by Monica. Respectfully submitted by Jim Karolewicz