Pillars and Plan

Pillar Members, updated February 2026

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February 23, 2026

• The initial results from the parish metrics project was reviewed for the purpose of determining appropriate staffing levels for the Family of Parishes. Not every parish has reported yet, and we need further clarification on some of the numbers.  Additional fine-tuning is forthcoming.
• The Pillar is planning to facilitate Family staff "lunch meetings" to share ideas and best practices amongst the six parish administrative functions, and allow staff to get better acquainted.

Still to Come

March 11, 2026 - 6:00 PM

• Volunteers enlisted for Bread of Life Catholic Community's St. Joseph’s Table, to be hosted by Infant of Prague at 5:30 PM, March 19, 2026
•  Info given out about Infant of Prague’s refurbished bowling alleys - Open Bowling and private party reservations available
• Grief Support Ministry will be holding an orientation for Grief Ministry volunteers from all our parishes at Christ the King on Saturday, April 18 from 9:30 - 11:30 AM
•  Grief Companions and Wake & Funeral Companions will be trained and then available to help at any parish
• All parishes in our Family continue to host Hospitality Sundays regularly
• A Family Day of Service is planned to help Our Lady of Hope parish and the St. Vincent de Paul dining room - after Easter
• Subgroup formed to formalize procedures for Home Visits and distribution of Eucharist to homebound and those in senior living centers
• new Care & Wellness Ministry forming to investigate how to provide support for those with health needs
• Evangelization goal for 2026: generate ideas on how to support those who come into the Church through OCIA - what could be the next steps?

March 11, 2026

What’s Happening at Mass?

• Discussed the possibility of a teaching mass- once a month-at each church, with the theme being one chapter from our book study. A handout will provide key points. And possibly copies of the book available at the parishes.

Triduum

• Discussed the Triduum (April 2-4) as one continuous liturgy, and the idea of multi-parish liturgies to involve members from all parishes.
• Maintenance of sacred silence- possibly posters reminding the congregation, friendly reminders at the end of the service, notice in the bulletin, have hospitality representatives remind the people as they enter church, messages on screens for St. Leo’s & St. Ben’s
• Easter Vigil at St. Benedict’s - Fr. David agreed there will be 4 readings #1,2,3,5,

New Business

• Confirmation – April 23 at SSPP,  call for music ministries from all parishes to participate
• Pentecost Vigil - May 23, Possible option for 4 readings-further discussion needed
• This year has been declared as the Year of St. Francis- discussed ways to recognize St. Francis
• Funeral Booklet- there is a meeting at CTK April 18 for In Reach / Outreach group concerning the funerals. The booklet itself is awaiting Fr. David’s approval.

Monday, March 16, 2026, 6:30 P.M.

• We will focus on Consecration to the Sacred Heart:  Book club using Fr. Michael Gaitley’s Consoling the Heart of Jesus, at Christ the King Church:  Wednesdays, May 20, May 27, June 3 and June 10, pending Fr. David’s approval and confirmation of room reservations (Kathy will inquire about reservations).  Rick will get pricing info. for the book.
• Marian Retreat and Lewiston Fatima Shrine visit:  October 2026
• This is Deacon Bill’s final meeting.  Leader will be selected at our next meeting.

February 4, 2026, 6:30 P.M.

• Positive reviews of The Chosen.
• Deacon Bill presented Goals and Strategies:

2026 – Increase opportunities for spiritual growth in our Family.  Offer three or four substantial events every year.  Also, Consecration of our Nation to the Sacred Heart per the USCCB recommendation for the 250th Anniversary of U.S.A.  

2027 – Do more book clubs and bible studies. Suggestion to focus on Peace as a family.   

2028 –  Broaden the Spiritual and Devotional Life of our Family,  Devotions:  The Jesus Prayer, Lectio Divina.  Encourage asking for blessings and spiritual guidance from clergy.

• We will plan to go to Fatima Shrine possibly Fri., May 1, Sun., May 3rd or Sun., May 17th.
• For June: Consecration to the Sacred Heart ideas were a book club, a procession and/or Mass for Veterans.  Prayer Card for Consecration to Sacred Heart was also discussed.  A special family event is possible.  Juliet will check on books - Fr. Michael Gaitley’s Consoling the Heart of Jesus.  

Still to Come.