St. Theresa Social Concerns Agenda

Meeting Minutes

September 12, 2007

Facilitator: Rick Chabot

Prayer - Margaret Zimmer

August Minutes: approved after minor changes

First Fruits Report - (Judy Kendzora)

· Current Need income for August: $1,153.00

· Monthly Commitments: $950

· Disbursements: $100 additional to Walk-In Assistance, $200 to Iowa Policy Project, $400 additional to St. Ambrose Refugee Assistance

St. Theresa House - Current Status Update

Still needs some painting and cleaning. It would be helpful to have one more work day. There were 6 applications and a family has been chosen, but will not be into the house until sometime in October. It is the brother of Norah Krah.

Homeless Meal Update

Coffee Sales September 29, 30

Tom & Donna Hueholt signed up for 4:30 PM September 29th. Still need all the other masses covered.

Coffee and Donuts Sept. 30

Rindy Raymond and Betsy Lehman - 7:30 Mass

Bob & Josie Miethke and Tim and Barb Dempsey - 9:30 Mass

Still Need someone for 11:30 Mass

Personal Care Collection

Pass out sacks 9/22 & 9/23

Collection will go to St. Benedicts

Faithful Citizenship Workshop

Thursday, 9/13/07 at 7:00 P.M.

Speakers will be Tom Chapman, John McMichael, and Fr. Larry Hoffmann.

It is to try to encourage involvement in the political process.

Encyclical Celebration in December 2007

Compassion in Action Fundraiser Report

Just Faith Report

DMARC Food Pantry Cookie Sale September 11 - 24, 2007

AMOS Report

Refugees Informational Meetings Report

OtherBusiness:

Poverty simulation 9/20/07

Human Rights and You - 10/18/07 at 8:00 P.M.- Ames

Next Meeting-

Wednesday 10/10/07 at 7:00 P.M.

Prayer: Josie Miethke

Treats: Donna Hueholt

Closing Prayer – Margaret Zimmer