Pastoral Council of St. Anthony Parish
Unapproved Minutes
January 23, 2024

Present:  Bruce Millershaski, Andy Boyd, Mike Bucher, Van Heinz, Debbie Bush, Dee Dee Dewell and Father Jim
Guests: Building Committee members Jan Brock, Fred Boyd, Dave Weber, Larry Knott
Pastoral Assistants:  Steve & Judy Dewell
Call to Order, Opening Prayer & Introductions
The meeting was called to order by Bruce Millershaski at 7:00 p.m. with prayer led by Fr. Jim.  

Parish Center Completion & Dedication Planning
Members of the Building Committee were present to discuss details of the Parish Center completion and preparation for the first event as well as plans for the building dedication and blessing.

• Naming of the new building will be St. Anthony Parish Center. Larry Knott listed the work yet to be done on the finishing details of the building.
• Work day will be scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 1^st at 10:00 am for parish volunteers to move items from storage into the parish center and get it cleaned and ready for Feb. 3^rd wedding reception event.
• Building access for renters is by key code. Key to doors will be held by Dee Dee as rental facilitator and with Steve and Judy or location where other parish building keys are kept.
• Temporary signage for restrooms, no smoking, outside cigarette butts receptacles will be printed until permanent signs are installed.
• Current fire extinguishers will be placed in Parish Center for immediate use and 4 Alarm will assess/inspect for adequate coverage and placement during their regularly scheduled inspection visit in February.
• Exterior soffit lighting around building needs to be adjusted to come on at dusk and stay on until 1:00 am.
• Duce and Becky Hamilton are working on a sign for the front of the building.
• A group of parish women will be making plans for a parish center shower to obtain any needed kitchen items and cleaning supplies, equipment. Future equipment needs include sound system, large wall TV screens for multi-media use, wall and foyer décor.
• Building dedication event date is proposed to be June 9^th following Mass. 

• Ash Wednesday schedule: 7:00 am and 6:00 pm liturgy/distribution of ashes in Fowler; 12:05 pm Mass/distribution of ashes in Fowler; 5:30 pm Mass/distribution of ashes in Meade; 7:00 pm Mass/distribution of ashes in Plains.
• Stations of the Cross will be held in Fowler each Friday during Lent at 7:00 pm.
• Easter Vigil will be held in Meade this year; Fowler will have Easter Sunday Mass at 10:30 am.

• The Rite of Acceptance for the OCIA catechumens and candidates will be celebrated on Sunday, January 28^th at the 8:30 a.m. Mass in Meade.
• Confirmation in Fowler will be on Tuesday, March 5^th.

• Women’s bible study group will resume meeting on February 5^th and meet weekly on Monday evenings through March 18^th. The group will briefly discuss key takeaways from the book The Rocking Chair Prophet and follow a new Walking with Purpose podcast format for reading and discussing scripture.  
• Fr. Jim will plan to finish the last four weeks of the Eucharistic Revival video series after the first Sunday of Lent. Schedule will be announced in the bulletin.
• Bulletins will include information about the Tuesdays with the Diocese Zoom sessions coming up.

• Farewell luncheon for the Chances is Sunday, Jan. 28^th after Mass.

• None

• Parish Directory Plans:  Fr. Jim will get a bid from a photography company so we have an idea of the cost. We can also consider using local photographers and coordinating with parish volunteers.

•  None

Adjournment & Closing Prayer:
Meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m. with prayer by Fr. Jim. Next meeting will be February 20, 2024, 7:00 p.m.

Approved Pastoral Council Minutes
October 17, 2023

Present:  Bruce Millershaski, Mike Bucher, Debbie Bush, Dee Dee Dewell and Father Jim
Regrets: Andy Boyd, Van Heinz
Pastoral Assistants:  Steve & Judy Dewell
Guest(s): N/A
Call to Order, Opening Prayer & Introductions:
The meeting was called to order by Bruce Millershaski at 7:00 p.m. with prayer led by Fr. Jim.

Approval of Minutes:
Minutes of the 09/19/23 meeting were presented and reviewed.  Action: Motion made by Debbie Bush to approve the minutes as written; motion seconded by Dee Dee Dewell; motion passed.

Finance Council Report:

• The parish building projected expenses compared to the total donations and pledges is going to leave about $150,000 uncovered that the parish will need to come up with.
• The status of the appraisal of the farm land is on hold until harvest is done.  The recommendation is to have Lewis Auction manage the sale. Fr. Jim still needs to visit with Dean Zortman regarding capital gains tax.  The parish will be receiving a milo harvest check soon.

• There will be a Thanksgiving Day Mass at 8:30 a.m. in Meade.
• Holy Day Schedule will be as follows:
  • Immaculate Conception: Thurs. Dec. 7 5:30 pm Meade and 7:00 pm Fowler; Fri. Dec. 8 7:00 pm Plains (bilingual)
  • Advent Reconciliation: Sun. Dec. 10 4:00 pm Fowler and 5:30 pm Meade; Wed. Dec. 13 6:00 pm Youth and 7:00 pm Plains
  • Christmas: Sun. Dec. 24 5:30 pm Meade and 10:00 pm Fowler; Mon. Dec. 25 9:00 am Plains and 11:00 am Plains (Spanish)
  • New Years/Mary Mother of God: Sun. Dec. 31 5:30 pm Meade and 7:00 pm Fowler; Mon. Jan. 1 9:00 am Plains and 11:00 am Plains (Spanish)

• Children’s Liturgy will begin with the Sunday, October 29 Mass.

• The women’s study group of 12 ladies continues to meet Monday evenings to discuss the book of Proverbs. The group will meet through November 13 before breaking for Thanksgiving, Advent and Christmas.
• Father Jim hosts the Eucharistic Revival Formed series here at St. Anthony in the parish school on Thursdays at 7:00 pm.
• There are three people attending OCIA.

• The fund raiser roast beef dinner raised over $2500.

• Regarding the old parish hall razing, Mike Bucher advised there is a document that needs to be completed and sent to KDHE to gain approval to move forward with demolition. Fr. Jim got bids on the demolition and bury.  Mike will schedule a time when he and Fr. Jim can speak to Nasario about removal of the roof, siding and walls. 

• The church guttering repair is still in process.
• Larry and Gary Knott will be asked to bid concrete work to replace the back steps of the rectory as well as the curved inset sidewalks adjacent to the parish school.
• Fr. Jim continues to discern a process and options for a Parish Directory at the end of January 2024 and to coordinate a dedication of the new parish center in conjunction with it.
• Cathy Heinz is leading the plans for an estate sale at Hank Fuhrman’s home with the proceeds going to the St. Anthony Building Fund.

• On December 2, the Diocese is hosting a Hundredfold Workshop at the Cathedral in Dodge City from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. National speaker Rhonda Gruenewald will speak about how to foster a culture of vocations in parishes. Fr. Jim will be contacting individuals from each parish inviting them to attend. Pastoral Council members are encouraged to consider attending.

Adjournment & Closing Prayer:
Meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m. with prayer by Fr. Jim. Next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, November 14, 2023, 7:00 p.m.

Present:  Van Heinz, Debbie Bush, Dee Dee Dewell and Father Jim
Regrets: Bruce Millershaski, Mike Bucher, Andy Boyd
Pastoral Assistants:  Steve & Judy Dewell
Guest(s): N/A
Call to Order, Opening Prayer & Introductions:
The meeting was called to order by Dee Dee Dewell, Secretary, at 7:00 p.m. with prayer led by Fr. Jim.

Approval of Minutes:
Minutes of the 07/18/23 meeting and 08/23/23 special electronic action regarding approval of the asbestos remediation bid were presented and reviewed.  Action: Motion made by Van Heinz to approve the minutes as written; motion seconded by Debbie Bush; motion passed.

Finance Council Report:

• The Building Committee met with the delinquent HVAC contractor, who relinquished the remaining project work so the parish could engage another contractor to adequately complete the work.  Two bids were received and H.I. Home Comfort was awarded the work.
• The small group charged with assessing the parish land for sale will be meeting regarding an appraisal to determine the value. The question was posed if the parish will have to pay capital gains tax on the income from selling the land. Action: Fr. Jim will contact Dean Zortman to inquire.

• Father will be holding a training for new Eucharistic Ministers in Plains in case St. Anthony needs to add any Eucharistic Ministers.
• On October 13/14, Fr. Jim will be gone, so a visiting Priest will celebrate Masses in Meade and Plains.
• October 22^nd is the Diocesan Anniversary Mass in Dodge.
• All Saints Day Masses will be Tuesday, Oct 31^st at 5:30 pm in Meade, 7:00 pm in Fowler and Wednesday, November 1^st at 7:00 pm in Plains (bilingual).
• Masses for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception will be Thursday, December 7^th at 5:30 pm in Meade, 7:00 pm in Fowler and Friday, December 8^th at 7:00 pm in Plains (bilingual).

• PSR will tentatively begin with a welcome gathering on Wednesday, September 27^th and classes will begin Wednesday, October 4^th.
• St. Anthony Confirmation is scheduled for Thursday, May 2^nd at 7:00 pm. 

• The women’s study group started the fall session last evening with a light meal, fellowship and discussion to choose from options of a book study or bible study. 
• Father Jim will host the Eucharistic Revival Formed series here at St. Anthony in the parish school on Thursdays at 7:00 pm beginning Thursday, September 21^st.
• One person from Meade intends to attend OCIA.

• The fundraiser roast beef dinner for the building fund is this Sunday.
• Fr. Jim is still researching possibilities for a Parish Directory. He hopes to find local photographers willing to help with the project, hold a dedication for the new parish center at the end of January 2024 coupled with taking family photos for the Parish Directory.
• The Fuhrman family has asked St. Anthony Parish to conduct a property sale at Hank Fuhrman’s home with the proceeds going to the building fund. Plans are in the works to coordinate. 

• Parish Hall Razing: Asbestos removal is complete and Mike Bucher will move forward with next steps to get approval from the state to demolish. Mike will also reconnect with Nasario regarding removal of the roof, siding and walls.  
• Church guttering repair will be completed by Larry Knott.
• The group agreed to ask Tony Krier to spray the church property this fall. Steve will contact him.
• Larry and Gary Knott will be asked to bid concrete work to replace the back steps of the rectory as well as the curved inset sidewalks adjacent to the parish school.

Old Business:  
None

New Business: 
None

Adjournment & Closing Prayer:
Meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m. with prayer by Fr. Jim. Next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 17, 2023, 7:00 p.m.

St. Anthony’s Finance Council   -   St. Anthony’s Catholic School
7/20/23
Members Present: Father Jim Dieker, Marci Kumle, Pam Milford, Myron Burns, Andy Boyd
7:03 P.M. - Prayer & Welcome by Father Jim

• • Father Report
    • Discussion about land sale and building update needed.
  • Bookkeeper Report
    • Quickbook Update report
    • Review last fiscal year budget and upcoming budget
    • Father’s retirement payment, group decided quarterly payment
  • Complete 2023-2024 Budget Proposal, will review next week

Next meeting to be held July 27^th @ 7 PM.
Meeting Adjourned 8:15 PM

Notes on Budget/QB Report (Will review at 7/27 Meeting)
            Ligouri Bulletin Price - $12 per week/3 Parishes
            5117 Charitable Gifts – needed moved to another account
            5703 Vendor Reimb – 2 from AT & T, 1 from Key Office store credit
            7017 Adult Relig Ed – Cleared a check that was not cashed from previous year so shows as credit
            7020 – Binated Masses – 2 checks, 9/7 $523, 4/4 $530
            7044 – Worship Materials – lector books, combined with Votives, Papers, Pamphlets
            7047 – Fees-Other – Memo says “Review Lease ammendment and email to Sister Janice”
            7051/52 – PSR – Moved high school books from GS to HS and adjusted
            7054 – Subscriptions – Formed and 2 Father had listed on his expenses
            7056 – Funeral Exp – Meade Thriftway Bills
            7086 – Payroll Taxes – used by last bookkeeper, I split my in liabilities and the payments go there to reflect what is taken from taxes.
            7173/74 – Maintenance All Buildings/Rep – Mowing, tree trimming, spraying, Dewell Motor for mower maint. – Repair account has Foster Frigeration, Service Janitorial, Fire Alarm, renamed one account to reflect outdoor maintenance
            7177 – Supplies – No supplies this year, last one 5/22
            7206 – Taxes – Prev bookkeeper put property taxes here, I have been putting them in Farm, Prop Tax
            7207 – Taxes Gas Royalty Int – Seward County Payments 2

Unapproved Pastoral Council Minutes
July 18, 2023

Present:  Bruce Millershaski, Mike Bucher, Andy Boyd, Van Heinz, Debbie Bush, Steve Dewell, Judy Dewell, Dee Dee Dewell and Father Jim.
Regrets:
Pastoral Assistants:  Steve & Judy Dewell
Guest(s):
Call to Order, Opening Prayer & Introductions:
The meeting was called to order by Bruce Millershaski at 7:07 p.m. with prayer led by Fr. Jim.

Approval of Minutes:
Minutes of the 06/20/23 meeting were presented and reviewed.  Action: Motion made by Debbie Bush to approve the minutes as written; motion seconded by Van Heinz; motion passed.

Finance Council Report:
Land Sale: Fr. Jim read a letter he wrote to Kevin Hageman, Grant Harris and Tom Huelskamp asking for their assessment for sale of property.  Tom advised we should get three independent appraisals. The committee will get together and report to us. Finance Council meets this Thursday.

STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS

Liturgy: 

• One boy showed up for server training last Sunday.
• August 15^th is Feast of the Assumption.  Masses will be Monday the 14th at 7:00 pm in Fowler, Tuesday at 5:30 pm in Meade and 7:00 pm in Plains.

• Totus Tuus is going well this week. Fowler did not have any kids participating. Plains had 36 kids participating and Meade had two.
• Pam Milford and Gwendolyn Leis are working on a Children’s Liturgy during Mass to start in September for any children who have not completed their First Communion.

• No report.

• Parish Hall Razing: The KDHE asbestos inspection is done, it went well and we are awaiting results. Once the report comes back, if asbestos abatement is recommended, we will get bids to complete that work. Nasario Mendoza plans to take the roof and sides all the way down to the floor once he can have access. Once down to the floor, we will get approval to bury the rest in the hole.  
• Church Repair: Steve advised that there is gutter damage from wind on the west side of the church that needs repair. He suggested all guttering needs to be cleaned and assessed for any storm damage. Consensus among the council was to initiate a claim for the work through Catholic Mutual.

• Threshing Day Fundraising: Judy reported that bake/craft sale and quilt raffles brought a total of $1600; cutting/charcuterie boards brought in $700.
• New Bulletin: Positive comments have been received about the new format.
• Parish Center Rental Agreement & Building Access:

• Eucharist Revival Plans in Diocese: Adult education will be presented by the Diocese via Zoom on three Tuesdays in October/November 2023. Plans will be made for the Meade County parishes to provide a location for parishioners to watch the Zoom series together in fellowship. A Eucharistic Mini Congress is being planned for our Diocese September 13-15, 2024. More details about both of these activities will be forthcoming.
• KFMP Catholic Radio Request for Recording Space: The radio station is in need of good recording space in Fowler for station content and is requesting to use the Parish Office in the school.  The station will purchase the equipment needed for quality sound recording. Action:  Motion was made by Van Heinz to approve use of the Parish Office in the school by KFMP Radio as a sound studio to make recordings; motion seconded by Debbie Bush; motion carried.

Adjournment & Closing Prayer:
Meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m. with prayer by Fr. Jim. Next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 19, 2023, 7:00 p.m.

Present: Bruce Millershaski, Marci Kumle, Mike Bucher, Andy Boyd, Van Heinz, Debbie Bush, Dee Dee
Dewell and Father Jim. New members Van and Debbie were welcomed and introductions were made.
Regrets:
Pastoral Assistants: Steve & Judy Dewell
Guest(s):
Call to Order, Opening Prayer & Introductions:
The meeting was called to order by Bruce Millershaski at 7:00 p.m. with prayer led by Fr. Jim.
Approval of Minutes:
 Minutes of the 05/16/23 meeting were presented and reviewed. Action: Motion made by Mike
Bucher to approve the minutes as written; motion seconded by Marci Kumle; motion passed.
Executive Session:
The council went into Executive Session to discuss matters of the parish building project progress and
challenges.
Finance Council Report:
 At the last meeting, the Finance Council discussed selling the parish land in order to finance the rest
of the building project and how it could be marketed. The recent referendum question put to the
parishioners at the June 4th Mass resulted in a majority response toward sale of the land versus
keep the land, although there were many parishioners not present at that mass.
 Pastoral Council discussed other possible options for the land if not sold. Fr. Jim proposed to have
Tom Huelskamp and two other representatives serve as a committee to assess the land for
marketing and sale. Fr. Jim is asking for suggestions for the two additional representatives.
Members will provide suggestions to Fr. Jim. The lease for farming is being reviewed by the
Diocesan lawyers. Action: After further discussion, a motion was made by Andy Boyd to table the
decision on the land sale until the committee is formed and further assessment of all options is
completed. Motion was seconded by Mike Bucher and motion carried.
STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
Liturgy:
 Feast of Corpus Christi Mass with Fr. Jim’s anniversary meal/celebration was very successful and
well attended.
 Eucharistic Revival adult formation opportunity is being planned for fall.
 More servers are needing to be trained to fill the ministry schedule rotations.
 August 15 th is Feast of the Assumption. We will have a Mission priest serving us for the Masses,
which will be Monday at 7:00 pm in Fowler, Tuesday at 5:30 pm in Meade and 7:00 pm in Plains.
Religious Education:
 The gift certificates for the teachers have been distributed by Fr. Jim.
Hospitality:
 No report.

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Property:
 Parish School Repair: Guthrie’s still needs to finish the carpet on the walls and the kitchen floor tile
is on back order.
 Parish Hall Razing: Mike Bucher presented the bid from the KDHE contractor for asbestos
inspection. Cost is $1100. Action: Motion was made by Marci Kumle to approve moving forward
with the inspection; motion seconded by Debbie Bush and motion carried.
Old Business:
 Parish Bulletin Upgrade: The other two parishes have approved the new bulletin format. The cost
will be about $4.00 a week for each parish. The bulletins will be 17 x 11 folded to 8.5 x 11. Judy will
contact the Liguori representatives regarding the timeline of getting the new covers in. Action:
Motion was made by Marci Kumle to approve the new bulletin format/printing as discussed;
motion seconded by Debbie Bush and motion carried.
 Threshing Day Fundraising: Communications about Market in the Park St. Anthony Booth will be
placed bake sale, craft items and Bruce’s cutting boards/charcuterie boards raffle will be placed on
the Facebook Parish and Threshing Days pages and shared from there. Judy advised that many
contributions are being received and she is still accepting them. There will be bake sale items,
homemade soaps and variety of craft items for sale plus raffle items to include two quilts made by
Sarah Lauppe and Debbie Bush and several cutting/charcuterie boards crafted by Bruce Millershaski.
New Business:
 Parish Center Rental Agreement: Dee Dee presented a draft agreement for review, discussion and
edits. Dee Dee will make edits as discussed and present the revised agreement at the next meeting.
Dee Dee will contact Terry Shinogle from Plains to discuss options for building locks and secure entry
for renters.
 A representative of Pastoral Council needs to serve on the Finance Council to replace Marci Kumle,
outgoing member. Action: Motion was made by Mike Bucher to nominate Andy Boyd to fill the
Finance Council seat; motion was seconded by Van Heinz and motion carried.
Adjournment & Closing Prayer:
Meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m. with prayer by Fr. Jim. Next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, July 18,
2023, 7:00 p.m.

Unapproved Pastoral Council Minutes
May 16, 2023

Present:  Bruce Millershaski, Marci Kumle, Mike Bucher, Andy Boyd, Dee Dee Dewell and Father Jim.
Regrets: Steve & Judy Dewell
Pastoral Assistants: 
Guest(s):
Call to Order, Opening Prayer & Introductions:
The meeting was called to order by Bruce Millershaski at 7:00 p.m. with prayer led by Fr. Jim.

Approval of Minutes:

• Minutes of the 04/18/23 meeting were presented and reviewed.  Action: Motion made by Marci Kumle to approve the minutes as written; motion seconded by Andy Boyd; motion passed.

• Fr. Jim reported on the actions taken in the process to gain approval from the Diocese to sell the parish land.  Fr. Jim reviewed a letter he drafted for parishioners that provides updates on all parish building, land and other activities. The letter, once finalized, will be mailed to all parish households and be inserted into bulletins. A committee will be formed to develop a plan to market and sell the parish land.  

• Plans are developing for the June 11th Mass of Corpus Christi, Feast of St. Anthony and Fr. Jim’s 30^th Ordination Anniversary. Fr. Jim plans to have Eucharistic procession at the end of Mass.

• Classes for all age groups have ended for the year. Discussion was held regarding recognition gifts for the teachers who gave their time and talents in forming our youth. Consensus of the group was to provide $50 Medrano’s gift certificates to Rhonda Milford, Pam/TJ Milford, Gwen/Nathan Leis, Sadie/Mark Wideman and Laura Hamilton. Action: Motion made by Andy Boyd to approve $50 gift certificates to Medrano’s for the religious education teachers listed above; motion seconded by Bruce Millershaski; motion passed.

• Rhonda Milford and Pam Milford are coordinating with the Guilds on plans for the parish meal following the June 11 Feast Day Mass. Announcements for the event will begin appearing in the bulletins, can be posted on the Parish app, Facebook and other ways to communicate the plans to all of our parish families.

• Parish School Repair: We are waiting for Guthrie’s to install the flooring and carpet to finish the project. Hall lighting will also be installed and baseboards put on by Larry Knott once the flooring is finished. Discussion was held regarding moving items from the school to the parish hall temporarily to help expedite the flooring install process. Fr. Jim will plan to gather a team of available parishioners to help him move the items on Tuesday, May 23^rd.  
• Parish Hall Razing:  Mike Bucher advised that KDHE will need to assess the building for asbestos before approving demolition. The parish does not have a blueprint of the hall, so KDHE has to come out to take measurements and then do the inspection. The parish will be responsible for the cost. The inspection results will determine if we can proceed with the razing or if we are required to complete any asbestos removal. Mike is seeking approval of the Council to engage KDHE for the asbestos inspection. Action:  Motion was made by Andy Boyd to approve the inspection by KDHE; motion seconded by Marci Kumle; motion carried.     

• Parish Bulletin Upgrade:  As discussed at the previous pastoral council meeting, Fr. Jim is sharing information regarding a new parish bulletin pre-printed cover template with the other Meade County parish councils at their next meetings. The proposed timeline for the newly designed bulletins will be July.  

• Election of Pastoral Council Members: The slate of nominations for open Pastoral Council seats will be Van Heinz and Debbie Bush.  Mike Bucher has agreed to serve another term to replace the vacated seat of Moe Ptacek.  Suggestion was made and agreed upon to add a blank line for a write-in candidate. Ballots for the election will be prepared by Fr. Jim and distributed in the pews at Mass on June 4^th.  The ballot will also include a question for parishioners to agree/not agree to move forward with marketing the parish land for sale.
• Announcements have been placed in the bulletins to seek donations of baked items, crafts, etc. for Threshing Day fundraising activities for the parish center. Judy Dewell is organizing the effort. There will be items for sale as well as raffle items.

• Parish Center Rental Facilitator & Rental Agreement: Dee Dee has taken the first two bookings for the new parish center, September 2^nd for Marshall Marrs and an unknown date next April for the Fowler Legacy Foundation. Dee Dee has prepared a master spreadsheet for scheduling and is working on a draft rental agreement, schedule of fees, rules/requirements, cleaning checklist and usage/indemnity form.  A backup person or couple needs to be identified to assist with facilitation at times when Dee Dee is not in town.  Dee Dee reviewed several terms and requirements pulled from sample agreements to seek feedback and consensus on what our agreement should contain. She will present draft documents at the next meeting for review, discussion and approval.     

Adjournment & Closing Prayer:
Meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m. with prayer by Fr. Jim. Next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 20, 2023, 7:00 p.m.

Unapproved Pastoral Council Minutes

April 18, 2023

Present: Bruce Millershaski, Marci Kumle, Dee Dee Dewell and Father Jim.
Regrets: Moe Ptacek, Mike Bucher, Andy Boyd
Pastoral Assistants: Judy & Steve Dewell
Guest(s):
Call to Order, Opening Prayer & Introductions:
The meeting was called to order by Bruce Millershaski at 7:25 p.m. with prayer led by Fr. Jim.
Approval of Minutes:
 Minutes of the 03/21/23 meeting were presented and reviewed. Action: Motion made by Dee Dee
Dewell to approve the minutes as written; motion seconded by Marci Kumle; motion passed.
Finance Council Report:
 Finance Council meets on April 19 to discuss the process for selling the parish land.
STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
Liturgy:
 Fr. Jim presented for discussion and consideration a new format for the bulletin using a pre-printed
bulletin cover on 11x17 paper with Meade County parishes content inside. The covers are from
Liguori and the cost would be $7.95 per 100 printed covers to be allocated across all three parishes.
Logistics around formatting the layout with our software and current printer capabilities will have to
be considered. Father will visit with the other two parishes to seek their input and report back at the
next meeting.
Religious Education:
 First Confessions were held on March 22 nd and First Communion is this coming Sunday, April 23 rd .
There will be three communicants.
Hospitality:
 Ideas are welcome for fund-raising activities and a raffle at Fowler Threshing Day. Bruce offered to
make some cutting/charcuterie boards, Sarah Jordan might make a quilt and others could contribute
toward a bake sale. An announcement will go in the bulletin to invite ideas and contributions from
parishioners.
Property:
 Parish School Repair: We are waiting for Guthrie’s to come and install the flooring and carpet to
finish the project. The building will have to undergo a deep cleaning before being used.
 Parish Hall Razing: Jeff Glenn is done with his part except for getting the cabinets out and the floor
joists. Nasario and his staff cannot start for a couple of months.
 Parish Center: Work continues on the building and we are waiting for electricity to be run.
 Building: Steve suggested we wait until fall to spray the grounds due to all the activity happening
right now. Dee Dee will get the window cleaning product that was suggested by Mike Bucher when
time and weather permits, the product will be tested on a couple of windows before enlisting a
team of people to clean all the windows.

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Old Business:
 June 11 is the Feast of St. Anthony and we plan to celebrate it with Mass at 3 p.m. instead of 10:30
a.m. followed by a parish pot luck. In conjunction with the feast day Mass, we will also celebrate Fr.
Jim’s 30 th anniversary of his ordination. Bishop Brungardt was asked if available and he is not able to
attend. Father Jim’s family will be invited to share in the celebration with us. Rhonda Milford has
been asked to enlist the Guilds to plan the pot luck, decorations and bulletin/social media
announcements. We will plan to use the school kitchen area to serve from with tables/chairs both
inside and outside (weather permitting).
New Business:
 Parish Center Rental Facilitator & Rental Agreement: Dee Dee Dewell has offered to serve as the
facilitator and help develop the contract, fees, requirements, etc. A secondary person or couple
needs to be identified as a backup for times when Dee Dee may be gone.
 Election of Pastoral Council Members: Two members will be going off the council and Moe Ptacek is
moving away, so three seats need to be filled. It was agreed to ask Mike Bucher to serve another
term since he filled the vacant seat left mid-term by Preston Cunningham. Suggested nominees to
run for the other two seats include Debbie Bush, Van Heinz, Devin or Laura Hamilton and Jill Leis.
Dee Dee will visit with Van Heinz and Debbie Bush to seek their interest in being placed on the ballot
and will report back at the next meeting.
Adjournment & Closing Prayer:
Meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m. with prayer by Fr. Jim. Next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 16,
2023, 7:00 p.m.

Unapproved Pastoral Council Minutes
March 21, 2023

Present: Bruce Millershaski, Marci Kumle, Andy Boyd, Mike Bucher, Dee Dee Dewell and Father Jim.
Regrets: Moe Ptacek
Pastoral Assistants: Judy & Steve Dewell
Guest(s):
Call to Order, Opening Prayer & Introductions:
The meeting was called to order by Bruce Millershaski at 7:05 p.m. with prayer led by Fr. Jim.
Approval of Minutes:
 Minutes of the 02/21/23 meeting were presented and reviewed. Action: Motion made by Marci
Kumle to approve the minutes as written; motion seconded by Andy Boyd; motion passed.
Finance Council Report:
 Fr. Jim reported that the parish has secured a loan from the Diocese to pay for the unfunded portion
of the parish center construction. It is a 15-year loan at an interest rate of 5%.
STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
Liturgy:
 Vigil Mass at Fowler: 2 candidates for baptism and 3 candidates for confirmation
 Two people from St. Anthony will be attending the Chrism Mass on March 30 th .
 Reconciliation, Holy Week & Easter Masses Schedule:
o March 5 communal penance service in Fowler
o April 6: Holy Thursday Mass for all three parishes will be held in Plains at 7:00 p.m.
o April 7: Good Friday services will be held in Meade at 12:00 noon, 3:00 p.m. in Fowler, 5:00
p.m. and 7:00 p.m. in Plains.
o April 8/April 9: St Anthony will host the Easter Vigil Mass on Saturday at 9:00 p.m. Easter
Sunday Masses will be at 8:30 a.m. in Meade and in Plains at 10:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

Adult Formation:
 Women’s bible study group continues on Monday evenings at the Fowler Public Library. The current
study will wrap up on March 27 th .
Religious Education:
 First Confessions will be held on March 22 at 6:00 p.m.
 First Communion will be held on Sunday, April 23.
Hospitality:
 Welcome folders are at the back of church to be given to new families.
Property:
 Parish School Repair: Painting is finished. Sewer system is being completely redone for the church,
school and parish center. Waiting on Guthrie’s to schedule dates to install carpet and flooring. The
entire school will need to be deep cleaned once work is completed.
 Parish Center: Electrical work is being completed. HVAC equipment has been purchased. Cost of
project has increased significantly since original bids.

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 Parish Hall Razing: Mike Bucher reported that KDHE will provide a contact for asbestos inspection
and also provide a contact for the razing process and approval. Jeff Glenn has been working to
remove the flooring and getting the kitchen cabinets out. We need to make sure that Nasario has
personal liability insurance for his crew and has given us a certificate of insurance before starting
work. Snow fence has been donated to secure the perimeter of the building.
Old Business:
 Celebration of Fr. Jim’s 30 th Anniversary of Ordination will be held on Sunday, June 11 th with 3:00
p.m. Mass followed by a parish meal in the new parish center if completed. Father’s family is invited
to attend along with Bishop Brungardt, although we have learned he is not available. Rhonda
Milford is enlisting the Guilds to coordinate the meal.
New Business:
 Parish Land: Fr. Jim has received a warranty deed for the donated land. The parish should be able
to sell the property, but we need to seek approval from the Diocese. Next step would be to identify
a real estate professional to consult about the opportunity. Action: Consensus of the group is to
move forward with getting the green light from the Diocese to sell the land.
 The parish has received a self-inspection report from Catholic Mutual that needs to be completed
and returned for the parish property. Fr. Jim recommended asking the company if we can defer the
completion until after the parish center construction is finished.
Next Meeting:
 Agenda Item: Discussion of new parish center rental agreement and all terms needing to be
included. Fr. Jim and anyone else can gather sample agreements from other area parishes to review.
Bring ideas to next meeting for rental terms.
Adjournment & Closing Prayer:
Meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m. with prayer by Fr. Jim. Next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 18,
2023, 7:00 p.m.