Parish Leadership Night - Council Minutes
June 13, 2007
In Attendance: Lindsey McCormick, Sandy Wood, Mike Porter, Maureen Durner, Joe Amalfitano,
Linda Ruskin, Kate Hartman, Ed Centofante Fr. Carroll, Jeanne Wallace, Flo Petroski, Megan
Carmean, Deacon Bill Nickum, Chris Spinner, Chris Murphy, Donald King, Gary Connolly, Sue
Fleegle, Misty Wood and Rita Miedl
Absent: Alison Rowe, Frank Hall, Greg Campbell. Mark Daly, John Daly
Council Agenda
A. Welcome and Prayer
B. Approval Of May Minutes
*unable to approve due to “missing” minutes- will be approved at September meeting (Sorry!)
C. Committee Highlights
Liturgy-
* Tour of Baltimore’s newly renovated Basilica planned for 8/16/07 the day after the Feast of
Assumption
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Father Carroll will accompany us for a tour and private mass
*Feast of St. Benedict is 7/11/07- possible celebration at the Wed. mass at 7:30 a.m. and the
weekend before 7/7 and 7/8.
* We’ll be losing one organist in the Fall (Mary Reminiak)- Good Luck in
college- We’ll miss you!!
Father will speak to remaining organists about scheduling.
* Father says “Thank you” for staying below budget this year!!
Parish and Family Life
* Structure and responsibilities were explained to new members- Welcome Chris and Heather!
* Parish Picnic plans are complete and hope to see all on Sat. from 11-2
* Highlights of the year discussed:
- Confirmation and Easter Vigil were well attended
-Discussion of importance of Campus Ministry
- Conference of “spiritual/financial “planning in the works
- Youth Ministry had egg fundraiser, spaghetti dinner, 2 bonfires, helped with the senior lunch and
will be taking a trip to Steubenville next week.
- Knights of Columbus-
Summerfest fundraiser, breakfasts once a month
- Sodality- Bazaar, funeral reception and took Easter baskets to shut- ins; Future Plans-
Maintenance of above activities and will consider a Children’s Christmas Shop and breakfast with
Santa.
Building and Grounds
*St. Elizabeth’s-
-installation of AC/heat boxes over existing vents has begun- This will enable better air
flow! (Thank you to Kevin Parks)
* St. Benedict’s-
- pointing up the foundation and scraping of the foundation has begun and will be painted
once it is complete. (Thanks to Bill Madden)
- Kenden Painting will be painting windows/doors and louvers on steeple
* Holy Cross Cemetery-
- a couple of bids have been submitted for fencing on the back end
- Some Masonry work needs to be done prior to the wall being painted.
- State Roads will be out this week to place flags concerning right of way
Christian Formation
* Vacation Bible School
- Catholic Bible School- July 22-25th 6-8:30 p.m.
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“Seeking Jesus- The Way, The Truth
and The Life”
- Ecumenical Bible School- July 9-13 9:30a.m. -12 noon -
“Take the Plunge”
Social Ministry
D. Budget-
- Currently we are $140 a week over projected amount of weekly collection!!
- Finance Council has proposed budget for the upcoming year-
- It has been proposed that the parish community takes on the responsibility of Religious
Education income by way of a special collection (announced) on Catechetical Sunday in
September to reduce the fee to administrative costs only $20 per family for Religious Educ. and
$10 per sacrament.
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A review of parish income shows that approx. 10% goes to other people.
Motion was made and seconded- Budget approved as written!
E. Old Business
* Ad Hoc Committee reported 4 main project goals- worship space is the biggest problem but
need to preserve the rural, two church nature of the parish.
* Next steps are to have a feasibility study completed and contact the diocese to agree to a
building fund.
* Thanks to the Committee for working on this project!!
* The plan needs to be “owned” by the Parish Leadership Council so if our church
leadership/pastor changes the plan will continue!
F. Pastors Report
1. We are lead of the Ecumenical Bible School and so far other parishes are cooperating with our
policy of 2 cleared adults!
2. We will have a seminarian this summer- September
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Welcome Trevor Gildon!
3. Annual Catholic Appeal- we are over our projection by $5000! Our stewardship is very
consistent!
4. Springfest- our biggest fundraiser raised over $15,000!!!!
5. Parish Picnic is Sat. from 11-2 at Tuckahoe!
6. Use the summer to connect with people- encourage committee memberships and people to be
catechists!
7. Marie Freeman will take on a part time position of bookkeeper. Lori Parks will organize
formation of catechists, Kathy Wood will continue to coordinate the Religious Education program.
There is salary in the budget for the DRE position.
8. Successes from Parish Council were discussed at executive meeting they
include:
-a sense of unity
- communication through leadership nights
-adult catechism (book study)
- parish prayer
- inviting and welcoming- etc.
G. Adult Catechism-
Maureen Durner reflected on the Parish Council’s experience with using the
book.
There was positive feedback with encouragement to continue use next leadership year.
Changes: encourage reading to be done prior to reflection meeting, maybe have questions or
thought provoking statements the month prior.
H. Formation of 2007-2008 Council
Lindsey McCormick reflected on the experiences of Executive Council which include the pastor,
the executive officer, the secretary and 2 other elected members.
Ed Centofante is now leader of Finance Council- however will remain as Ex-Officio member of
Parish Council and will remain on Executive Council as well! Nominations were held for Executive
Council and results are:
Executive Officer- Joe Amalfitano
Secretary- Jeanne Wallace
2 elected- Linda Ruskin and Chris Spinner
Congratulations to all new council members!!
Elected- Gary Connolly, Chris Spinner and Sue Fleegle
Appointed- Rita Miedl, Christopher Murphy, Misty Wood, Jewell Bedwell and Donald King
I. Closing Prayer and sign of Peace
Next Meeting September 12th!
There will be a new council member orientation in August!
