Saint Timothy Parish Council Meeting Minutes
October 19, 2004

Present: Mark Dornhoff, Marin Smith, Rick Hoban, Sarah Hoeben, Larry Lense, Kim Wiehoff, Michelle Svec, Laurie Battiston, Mary Brzinski,
Joe Meiman, Fr. Witte, Laura Eades
Absent: Jerry Grefer, Dianna Taylor, Mark Anderson, Fred Bernier, Jill Canode

1. Opening prayer read by Mark Dornhoff.

2. Land Acquisition
Father Witte reported that we have the preliminary staking of the property completed. The final documentation on the land will be completed by the end of the year. The Diocese would like to receive their annual payment of $30,000.00 in January of each year times five years to begin in January 2005. As of January 15, 2005, we will be able to work on the land.

3. Pastoral Plan
Father Witte reviewed some of the accomplishments made since the pastoral plan’s objectives were set forth. St. Timothy’s parishioner’s contribution of time, talent and treasure has produced some remarkable results within the pillars of our parish ministry. Some of the challenges that we as a parish face are: A) Projections on registered households has increased. We are presently 1650 registered households. B) We projected a mass attendance of over 1900, but our present attendance is in the 1750 range. Our ultimate challenge is building roads for the future. How do we meet this challenge? Father Witte described the need to develop a staff driven parish ministry. We will continue on Project Listen and other listening opportunities. Our adult faith programs and youth programs need to grow. We must also enhance family programs and be committed to the committed. To do this we have a Vision (campus plan). How we do this is with a funding strategy into the future because we will need to build something since we do not have the facilities available to grow at the present. Communication is key. Telling the story of what we have now and create around this.

4. Catholic Education
Father Witte reported on our present commitment to Catholic education. Five percent of St. Timothy’s income goes to the Diocese
After that five percent is taken, an additional 6.75 percent is taken out for the Catholic high schools in our area. Which high school it goes to is based on need. Our total for fiscal year 2004/2005 is $78,132.00.
Subsidy to St. Paul 7 percent of our budget will be over $78,000.00. $200.00 is given per student at St. Joe’s for an additional $4,000.00.
Question that arises: Do we need to identify what is means to be an active household to receive the tuition discount at these schools? This would affect not only catholic education but PRE and many other programs as well.
Focus groups will continue to discuss the many issues that are present. A report will then be prepared to inform the parish.

5. FYI – 70 trees have been sold so far out of the 100 requested for the Green for Green program.

Next parish council meeting will be November 16, 2004 at 7:00 pm.


Respectfully submitted,



Laura Eades
Parish Council Secretary