Parish Council Notes
March 2026
Posted by Erik Bonilla on 3/19/26
Priest: Sacraments/Liturgy/Mass: Solemn Lenten Vespers on March 22 at St. Henry Church Vespers with choral music provided Organ Project at St. Henry Currently exploring the possibility of moving the pipe organ back to the choir loft; currently around $60,000 donated for this project. Need to gather quotes and explore ... Read More »
December 2025
Posted by Erik Bonilla on 3/19/26
Priest: Sacraments/Liturgy/Mass: Continued improvements to liturgical items (vestments, vessels, etc) "Wish List" for each church is active
Prophet: Evangelization: Parish Mission - Lent 2026 with Fr. Sebastian Walshe Hallow App Signed contract to establish partnership. FORMED App is available Exodus 90 Group: for men of the parish Kick off ... Read More »
October 2025
Posted by St. Henry Parish on 11/19/25
Parish Council Notes Priest: Sacraments/Liturgy/Mass: Altar server discussion All ministry needs in general are high, especially for Saturday evening Mass Prophet: Evangelization: Christmas gift to parish - "What Christians Believe" by Bishop Barron Reviewed plans for St. Martins Day (Martinstag) Hallow App Opportunity - decided to wait until new ... Read More »
August 2025
Posted by St. Henry Parish on 9/09/25
Parish Council Notes Priest: Sacraments/Liturgy/Mass: Continued improvements to liturgical items (vestments, vessels, etc) Current sets of vestments are beginning to look worn; the need is liturgical rather than functional "Wish List" for each church with items and cost, which parishioners could opt to sponsor/donate Feasibility study for the restoration ... Read More »
June 2025
Posted by St. Henry Parish on 6/26/25
Parish Council Notes Administrative Update Finance Update: Budget preview for next fiscal year (beginning July 1) Forecast shared by Josh Wendel & Kelly Broering from the finance council Buildings & Grounds: St. Bernard Capital Campaign: Tuck pointing is expected to be completed by August. Each of these projects are ... Read More »
April 2025
Posted by St. Henry Parish on 6/26/25
Parish Council Notes Administrative Update Finance Update: Total Easter collection was down about $6,000 from last year. However, total collections have exceeded what we forecasted for the year as a whole. Hoping to stay on this pace as we finish the fiscal year at the end of June. Buildings ... Read More »
February 2025
Posted by St. Henry Parish on 2/24/25
Parish Council Notes New Archbishop Robert Casey. Remind people to be hopeful and get to know him and receive him. Lenten Challenge: Technology fast- Hopefully creating more time for family and prayer time. Feedback on Sunday Mass Schedule Change? St. Wendelin: happy to have something back and they like the ... Read More »
December 2024
Posted by St. Henry Parish on 12/18/24
Parish Council Notes Merger Status The appeal already went through the Archbishop and Congregation for the Clergy. The latest update came that states Apstolic Signatura received the appeal and it went to the secretary, who decides whether it is deemed worthy to move forward and he has denied moving ... Read More »
October 2024
Posted by St. Henry Parish on 12/06/24
Parish Council Notes Admin Update Finances: We are about $40,000 in the red on our weekly collections YTD. We had interest payments, etc. come in through September so we ended up closing the 1st quarter about $7,800 in the red overall. The Annual Parish Report will come out this ... Read More »
August 2024
Posted by St. Henry Parish on 9/04/24
Parish Council Notes Admin Update Branding: We will be rolling out a new logo for our one parish after deliberation by the parish council. Logo to incorporate pieces from all 5 parishes becoming one. Expecting to debut this to the parish this fall. Finances: As of June 30th, 2024 ... Read More »