PPC Meeting Minutes, October 24, 2024

Combined Meeting of Pastoral Council and Finance Council, October 24, 2024

Attendees:

Pastoral Council: Sylvia Catania, Alma Cortes, Steve Gaitan, Tom Leahy, Kathy Lewis, Alicia Moral

Finance Council: Erin Boyl, Mike Lugo, Matthew Pelayo

Staff:  Father Robert, Kelly Botto, Ree Taylor

Recap:

Dinner with School Community at Trunk or Treat Event

Stewardship Reflection led by Father Robert

Intro: Name & why you serve

Prayer: Our Father

Round One: What is the bread we need now?

Round Two: Which of the 4 core values stirs my heart now? Why?

  1. Identity
  2. Trust
  3. Gratitude
  4. Love

Round Three: Which of these 4 am I excelling at now?

  1. Receives God’s Gifts Gratefully
  2. Cherishes and tends them in a responsible manner
  3. Shares them in justice and love with others
  4. Returns them with increase to the Lord

Round Four: Benefits of Stewardship I feel most:

  1. Peace of mind
  2. Less attachment to $ more reliance on God
  3. The joy of giving
  4. Resources available to do God’s work