Agenda Item	Topic & Discussion
Attendees:	Fr. Kevin O'Leary, Fr. Peter Shen, Mee Chan, Peter Chan, Laura Chan, May Chan, Millie Chan, Stanley Chu, Vincent Fung, Benny Ho, Simon Ho, Susan Ho, Lucy Shum, Francis Sung, May May SooHoo, Connie Tam, Mei Yuet Wong Tam, Agatha Tong, Albert Tse, Mary Young, Calvin Yum
Absentees:	Lydia Chan, Chris Chen, Shu-Ting Chen, Ann Lee, Annie Chin-Louie, Philip Chu, Synthia Chu, Thomas Ho, Nasi Huang, Carol Ip, Johnny Ip, Patrick Lam, Anna Leung, Judy Lew, Pauline Lieu, Thomas Louie, Albert Ma, Anita Sung, Paul Tong, Dr. John Wong
	The meeting started at 1:08 PM.
1	Opening Prayer
	Mei Yuet Wong Tam
2	Approval of Minutes from 11/18/2012
	Peter Chan approved; Mary Young seconded.
3	Chairman's Remark
	Mee Chan reported that Bishop Robert Deeley will preside for Chinese New Year Mass.  Attendance at Mass has been good, Appeals are going well, and weekly collections are good.
4	Annual Appeal
	Mee Chan reported $63,194 was received, exceeding goal of $60,000.
	According to Mee Chan, as of November 11, 2012, $55,794 has been collected for the Annual Appeal.
5	Christmas Appeal
	Mee Chan reported $34,275 for the Christmas Appeal has been collected to date.
6	Repair of Church Glass Door
	Simon Ho reported that main glass door is in disrepair and he is currently looking at estimates for a solid oak door that will save on heat & resist wind, ideally a type of door where parishioners can push out and it would lock upon entering.
7	APC Report
	Mary Young reported that the Archdiocese has plans for the Year of Faith.  A series of live classes will be offered every Monday from 7-8 PM through April, 2013, and participants may attend in person at the Pastoral Center or via the Internet.  Other activity ideas include: Encounter: (a) promote Eucharistic Adoration after Mass.  Fr. Shen suggested a start date on the 4th Sunday of every month beginning this month.  Fifteen minutes of quiet Adoration will begin immediately following the 4th Sunday Mass, (b) form Bible sharing groups, (c) year-round Sacrament of Reconciliation, (d) offer pilgrimages in April & September; Mary will coordinate with the Immaculate Heart of Mary group, (e) honor the Blessed Virgin, which we have been doing.   Growth in Faith: (a) participate in Why Catholic? series, (b) baptismal preparation, (c) encourage corporate acts of mercy by training volunteers on how to greet the sick, the elderly & homebound; Fr. Shen to coordinate, (d) encourage vocations; Fr. O'Leary suggested teenage Youth Group members attend the St. Andrew Dinner (held at St. John's Seminary) to gain exposure to seminary life and the priesthood.   Witness: (a) offer Service Day in June to beautify the parish; Laura Chan can coordinate, (b) host parish retreat, which we have been doing, (c) give witness to faith; Mary suggested rounding up a few people to do witness & call on Ramon's help with videography.
8	Election
	Peter Chan reported that of the 15 current elected council members, 5 have terms that will expire March 31st.  It was suggested not to have an election this year.  Mee will ask the 5 out-going SJCCP members if they wish to continue serving or not.
9	Commission Committee Reports
	Spiritual Development:
	Connie Tam reported Adoration of the Eucharist will be held every 2nd Saturday at 9:30AM There will be 15 minutes of Adoration every 4th Sunday Deacon Robin Cheung will facilitate 1-day Lenten retreat on March 23rd Marian Procession is planned for May 19th
	Welcoming Commission:
	Agatha Tong passed out a calendar to Fr. O'Leary for the Cathedral.  St. James is featured for February. Directory of names: Agatha to work with Vincent Fung to update changes of address.  Fr. Shen suggested adding parishioners' pictures along with address information to match name to the face in the directory.  It should be optional and not a requirement.  Concerns regarding privacy and security were brought up.  Will be looked into.
	Social Life:
	May May SooHoo shared her Chinese New Year program which will be held on February 10th. Lion Dance demonstration Chinese New Year greetings by SJPPC members Chinese folk dance performance Tai Chi demonstration Religious Ed student to do a performance on the violin Buffet lunch Fr. Shen suggested keeping program under 30 minutes, though 45 minutes is more likely.  Because the Lion Dance demonstration tends to be long, May May will ask the troupe to cut down on the time.
10	Next PPC meeting date
	March 24, 2013
11	Closing Prayer
	May May SooHoo
	The meeting adjourned at  2:48 PM.