Parish Staff

Pastoral Council

Members serve in an advisory role to the parish priest. They plan for the future of the parish, review parish policies, promote faith formation and parish activities, coordinate parish groups, and accept and consider comments and suggestions from parishioners.

Charlotte Snekvik - Chair 509-595-3048
Alejandrina Amado
Rob Cassleman
Lorraine Farrand
Aurora Horstkamp
Jim Lincoln
Kevin Owens
Eric Patera - Vice Chair
Mary Schweitzer
Charlotte Worthy

Minutes: Sacred Heart Pastoral Council -
November 3, 2019
Members present: Rob Cassleman, Fr. Steve Dublinski, Jim Lincoln, Eric Patera, Mary Schweitzer, Charlotte Snekvik (Chair) and Charlotte Worthy.
Also present: Penny Zimmerman, Faith Formation Board President, and Mary Sutherland, Parish Secretary.
Char opened the meeting with the Lord’s Prayer.
Penny Zimmerman gave a summary of the Faith Formation Commission report:
            Year in review: Disciples in Dialogue was very successful. The youth group went to rallies, CYC, and more than 12 teens went on the June mission trip to Montana. Some of them were interviewed on the local news in Great Falls. The Youth Group room is getting crowded. The MLK Interfaith celebration in January was excellent; it was good to have ministers here from other churches.
            Challenges: Faith formation is trying to educate for children and adults. Some of the parents need more confidence in their ability to help their children learn the faith. It is difficult to find the right times/days for adults to come for education.
            Future: Will start using Flocknotes to communicate more efficiently with families by text and email. The board will work with the safety committee to improve classroom safety.
            Discussion/questions: Fr. Steve asks the faith formation board to think about ways to attract parents with children at home to adult education. It is mostly baby boomers and older parishioners who attend Disciples in Dialogue, and adults under 35 are coming to Theology on Tap. Council members suggested service projects for families, and using podcasts for learning about the sacraments.
Reports:
Building Committee update:
There is a building committee meeting on November 14 to discuss facilities assessment with Brent Beaudoin from Castellaw Kom Architects (CKA). Eric Patera has the church maintenance report from 2015 and is adding to the list of what needs to be done. Rob Cassleman talked with Paul Duffau, a bonded building inspector from Asotin. He has inspected churches before. Mary Sutherland will give his name and those of some other inspectors to the building committee.
Parish Auction review:
The auction brought in between $14,000 and $15,000. Not all of the expenses and receipts are calculated yet. This is an average amount of income. A number of families were out of town. There were only a few families there with children. The auctioneer was sometimes hard to hear, and the seating was more spread out. About 150 – 160 people came, some were not parishioners. It would be nice to have a timetable of when the different auctions start.
Safety Committee:
It hasn’t met recently. Members are working on various items. Fr. Steve noted that a diocesan insurance representative inspected the church recently. Her company has apps that teachers and others can put on their phones that help them know what to do in case of a fire or other emergency. The apps can be customized for your particular situation. Members discussed the value of offering classes in first aid, etc. The only Mass that doesn’t have medical personal in regular attendance is the 7 a.m. Sunday Mass. Some committee members, faith formation board members and staff are planning to meet with the Pullman fire marshal.
Feedback on State of the Parish Report:
Members heard mostly positive feedback. Mary Sutherland received one letter about whether it is advisable to try to build a new church, which she forwarded to the building committee. Some parishioners were confused about whether we are buying land or staying here, but that is because we haven’t decided yet and won’t without parish input. There should be a note in the bulletin that the report is on our website. Char Snekvik thanked Fr. Steve and Mary Sutherland for helping her to write the report, and Eric Patera for giving the report at 7 a.m. Sunday Mass.
Advent/Christmas schedule:
We need to contact the other priests and set a date for an Advent Reconciliation service. There will not be a midnight Mass this year. Last year’s had very low attendance.
Eric Patera, Vice Chair, will take over for Char Snekvik, Chair, during the next few months as her husband, Don, battles sarcoma. The meeting closed with a prayer for Don.
Next meeting: Sunday, December 8, 9:45 am.
Submitted by Mary Sutherland.

November 3, 2019 council minutes
Faith Formation Board Report to Pastoral Council 11/3/19
October 13, 2019 council minutes
September 8, 2019 council minutes
June 2, 2019 council minutes
May 5, 2019 council minutes
April 7, 2019 council minutes
March 10, 2019 council minutes
Community Outreach Commission Report to Council 3/10/19
February 10, 2019 council minutes
January 13, 2019 council minutes
Faith Formation Board Report to Pastoral Council 1/13/19
December 9, 2018 council minutes
November 11, 2018 council minutes
October 14, 2018 council minutes
September 9, 2018 council minutes
June 3, 2018 council minutes
May 6, 2018 council minutes
April 15, 2018 council minutes
March 18, 2018 council minutes
February 25, 2018 council minutes
February 2018 council minutes - February 11
January 2018 council minutes
December 2017 council minutes
November 2017 council minutes
October 2017 council minutes
September 2017 council minutes
May 2017 council minutes

Faith Formation Board

Parish Faith Formation serves preschool through adults. Board members provide oversight and support to the Faith Formation staff for curriculum, hiring, adult education topics, and the parish library. Individuals will be chosen to form a diverse group representing all parish members.

Penny Zimmerman - President, 509-330-0736 
Tammy Barry 
Linda Heidenreich 
Jane Hommel 
Dan Jinguji 
Mary Johnson 
Wendy McCann 
Jon Parrish 
Dave Schneider

Faith Formation Board Meeting
October 1, 2019
 
Present: Tammy Barry, Fr. Steve, Jane Hommel, Dan Jinguji, Linea Johnson, Mary Johnson, Wendy McCann, Sue McNamara, Jon Parrish, Theresa Paul.  Mary led opening prayer & led meeting.
 
Youth Report: Linea Coffee & Donuts:  Went well & had a good turnout of helpers. 
Children’s Mass, October 13:  Just a few minister spots left to fill. 
Middle School Rally: November 2, grades 6, 7, 8, in Lewiston.  Middle schoolers bond, have dinner, go to confession, and it’s an all-around good experience.
No response from House of Charity.  Might have to wait until next year, and it’s better to go during good weather.  Because we don’t want to cancel last minute.
This Year: 16-20 kids, 2 new middle schoolers. Some new high schoolers.  
Waiting to hear about Mission Trip to Oakland, CA. Tentatively registered now for Yakima, in case first choice doesn’t work. 
Steubenville event is July 26, 2020.
Fundraising Idea:  Selling coffee/hot chocolate for football games in parking lot?  Will do some research.
 
Faith Formation Report:  Blessing of animals Oct. 6- anybody can attend, 12:30 pm in the gathering area.  Disciples in Dialogue- 6:30 pm. Fr. Steve will talk about Eternal Destiny… conversation on heaven and hell; anointing of the sick, cremation…
No class PS-6th- October 13.  Knights of Columbus are hosting a pancake breakfast to raise money for Coats for Kids.
Several classes have been focusing on Saints/Mary/Rosary.
All Saints Day on (Friday, Nov. 1). There will be a Children’s Mass at 4:30 pm.  Theresa said it would be a bonus if they came dressed as a saint.  
Tammy: Pivotal Players - two meetings so far. Both were the same content with different people. Linked
St. Francis of Assisi with Gospel and what they were talking about! Tammy asked that the bulletin say who they will be focusing on this week, and who is the next week.
Started RCIA- Small group this year, three so far.
Children preparing for sacraments. Interesting situations with some kids- older sibling baptized and younger not baptized. Family Sacrament Night- will work out well & meet for the first time on Sunday,  
Catechists- All filled! Enthusiasm is great.
Women’s Retreat- November 8-10.
Diocesan Fall Assembly four attending from the parish.
Roger Williams Lecture- November 2-3 see flyer: Monday, a talk at Bryan Hall. All events are free. 
Coffee & Donuts for October  27 sign-up was sent around.
 
Vice President: Traditionally VP is a second year member and then becomes the President the following year. Steps in for President when necessary. Think about volunteering for this!! –
Report to Parish Council- Parish groups report each year-. Questions to think about: What are our goals this year? What’s different this year? Smaller scale- perfect program what’s missing? It has grown a lot! i.e. Theology on Tap. Consistent adult programs. Disciples in Dialogue. Tweaking children’s sacrament.
Christmas Program- great changes last year.
Tammy- will read Easter story again.
Theresa- engaging some parents not confident in their faith, so they are better at talking to their children.
Updates- Dave Schneider will work on getting us into Alive (verbally to Sue).
 
Still need people to sign-up for empty slots for Coffee and Donuts on October 27!
 
Jane- Closing Prayer.  Fortitude.
Next Meeting is November 5 at 7:00 pm in the St. Charles room.
Opening Prayer: Linda   Closing Prayer:  Tammy   Refreshments: Wendy

October 1, 2019 faith formation board minutes
September 3, 2019 faith formation board minutes
June 4, 2019 faith formation board minutes
May 7, 2019 faith formation board minutes
April 2, 2019 faith formation board minutes
March 5, 2019 faith formation board minutes
January 8, 2019 faith formation board minutes
December 4, 2018 faith formation board minutes
November 6, 2018 faith formation board minutes
October 2, 2018 faith formation board minutes
September 4, 2018 faith formation board minutes
June 2018 faith formation board minutes
May 2018 faith formation board minutes
April 2018 faith formation board minutes
March 2018 faith formation board minutes
February 2018 faith formation board minutes
January 2018 faith formation board minutes
December 2017 faith formation board minutes
November 2017 faith formation board minutes
October 2017 faith formation board minutes
September 2017 faith formation board minutes
June 2017 faith formation board minutes

Members research charities and decide which ones will receive money from the parish. In 1990 Sacred Heart's Pastoral Council decided the parish would spend a percent of its income on charity, gradually working up to 10%. It established the Caritas committee to disburse the funds. The percentage has varied over the years. 

Mary Johnson, chair
Ken Casavant
Michelle Chapman
Jessica Ortiz
Tim Paulitz
Robin Saam

Finance Council

This council is appointed by the pastor, and is responsible for ensuring the financial stability of the parish.

Erik Coats - President, 509-334-7772
Dennis Guettinger
Bernie McEldowney
Miho Nam
Rev. Jeff Core, diocesan representative