Leadership Night
Minutes of Council Meeting
9-14-05
In Attendance: Fr. Carroll, Lindsey McCormick, Sandy Wood, Lynn Spinner, Fred
Bradbury, Maureen Durner, Linda Ruskin, Greg Campbell, Bill Nickum, Mark
Daly, Flo Petroski, Joe Amalfitano, Megan Carmean, and Karen Gianninoto
Absent: Eric Fessenden, Joe Doherty, Meredith Sides, Christopher Spinner,
Tom Fleming, Deacon Brad Taylor
Council Agenda
A. 7 Secrets of Successful Catholics-
Book we will use throughout the year for prayer and reflection- We’ll receive them
when they arrive on September 30.
B. Approval Of June Minutes-
* No additions, No corrections, Approved as written
C. Committee Highlights-
Liturgy- reviewed Liturgy teams and schedules
Ministry Fair 9/25
Fred to be web site “watchman”
Eucharistic Congress 10/29
Ministers Meeting in November
Social Ministries-
Catholic Charities is putting together a team for support of De AIDS Walk Oct.
2nd annual Diocesan Ministries Weekend at the Clarion Resort Hotel in Ocean
City- January 20-22.
Ministries Fair 9/25 9:30-10:30 a.m. in the Parish Hall. Members will be present
to answer questions and to sign up new members
We are investigating other ways to help victims of Hurricane Katrina.
Next Meeting 9/26 at 7:30
Habitat-
next breakfast 9/17
Dover Race Clean up fundraiser on 9/24. Meet at hall at 6:30 a.m.- need at least
15 people to volunteer
Habitat Golf Tournament 10/17/05. We are looking at being a Bronze Level Tee
Sponsor.
Human Dignity-
10/2 is Respect for Life Sunday. We are looking at how to best celebrate this
event.
Samaritan House- United Concerned Christians-
No September food collection. October will be Samaritan House
St. Martin’s Ministries-
Food Collection this month; they would like help on Wednesdays to help sort
food and clothing, we are looking into this.
San Marcos Committee-
Fair Trade Coffee sales began this month at the September Super Sunday. We
are now selling cocoa.
Voice of the Homeless-
We are looking at how to work with St. Luke’s to provide Saturday lunches for the
homeless as well as participate in refurbishing a dwelling that can be used as a
shelter.
Buildings Grounds and Maintenance-
Parish Workforce meeting was held in August. Updated “to do” list was
distributed. as a result of that meeting the following was completed:
1. Landscaping the parking Lot at St.. Elizabeth’s by Dan Freeman
2. Landscaping entrance of the Parish Family Life Center by Tom & Tyler Lough
3. Creation of wooden partitions for hall
– by Dan Freeman & Mark Daly
Opening of St. Elizabeth’s was August 6th- all work was complete- a few touch
up projects are scheduled.
Splinters- has refurbished additional pews and will soon be installed in the loft of
St. Elizabeth’s in addition to creating vent boxes for the congregation area.
Christian Formation-
*Reflection of chapter 2 of the National Directory of Catechesis
*Catechesis within the church’s mission of evangelization
*Rel. Ed time has been changed from 9:30-10:45 to 9:40-10:50.
*Youth Formation will meet on Sunday Evenings 2-3 times a month from 6-8
including dinner.
*Reps will be at the ministry fair 9/25
*Parish will sponsor a Catechist from the diocese of San Marcos for 2 years of
study at the University Diplomate in Theology- Total cost $200
*Commissioning of Catechists this Sunday
*Classes begin K-8, YF and RCIA
* Confirmation Retreat 9/24 at Adkins Arboretum
* Bible Study Continues
* Adult Formation Session- Deacon Jopp “ One Church-Two Lungs”
* Home school Accountability Policy needs to be established for Rel. Ed.
- needs to reflect Diocesan accountability policy
-Implement periodic evaluations of student progress
Parish and Family Life-
A few new members have joined both the Knights of Columbus and Sodality!
Parish Picnic- 10/9/05- Flo Petroski has organized the day. Signup lists to
actively help will be in church 9/25
Welcoming Committee has 5 new families and added 2 more this week.
Campus Ministry reaches out to our young adults in the military and away at
school. there are 35-40 members they are ready to mail to.
Youth Ministry held a bonfire at the Nickums- It was wonderful. Their 1st meeting
will be this week. Next Sunday, they are invited to the Pastor’s Office after the
8:30am mass for Mug Shots.
Sodality Bazaar- co chairs Flo Petroski and Pat League.
Mark Daly heading up a new group called Family Support and Education whose
focus will be Formation on Family Issues (i.e. parenting, handling stress, caring
for a sick spouse, etc…)
*Donny Gallagher will be the web site “Watchman” for Parish and Family Life
OTHER UPDATES:
1. Father Carroll was recently appointed to the Board of Catholic Charities-
2. Purchase of a convection oven is in process. Knights of Columbus donated
$300 towards this purchase.
3. Cemetery Clean Up at Holy Cross scheduled for Nov. 13th.
4. San Marcos support-
In regard to supporting a catechist in the Diocese of San
Marcos. Fr. Carroll approved the $200 from the parish Special Charities budget.
Aim will be to build a relationship between the catechist from San Marcos, Hugo
Bautista, and our catechists.
5. Time change for Religious Ed- Brad says” no further discussion needed” new
hours 9:40-10:50 a.m.
D. Finance Report-
Annual Report will be presented the weekend of September 24/25th prior to the
start of each mass.
We show a surplus on paper of $12,000.
In addition, a gift of $50,000 was added to our parish investments for a total
parish investment with Diocese of $130,000. At present, we have only been able
to increase investments because of gifts.
Our goal is to have a reserve of more than our annual budget.
Bringing the Vision to Life Campaign income still coming in. $77,000 more to
come .
Feb. 06 will end the 3 year pledges.
Upcoming plan: hope to see increase in offertory income.
Discussion on Stewardship:
1. Can we give a guideline; you need to put a certain amount of income, maybe a
scale.
2. Maybe an anonymous tale of stewardship- what motivates them, how do they
decide the amount?
3. Some people give what their family has always given
4. Finance committee has discussed -What it means to be a parishioner
Stewardship- goes well beyond $, time just as valuable. Possible information
night for new and young adult parishioners.
5. Past 4 years-basket income has not gone up; but, new parishioners are very
good at stewardship
E. Old Business- no discussion
F. Pastors Report
”Go and Teach”- Bishop’s pastoral letter to follow up on “On Good Soil”/ “Faith
For Tomorrow” process - another document listing challenges to address will
follow in Dialog on September 18.
Executive Committee had discussion about Super Sundays. Purpose of Super
Sundays needs to be clearer; clearly state goals for planning and for family
expectations.
Confirmation Meetings-
As part of the “service” experience, candidates will be
asked to participate in at least 2 parish committee meetings and 2 events. Be
sure to engage the youth in the meetings
Friday, 9/16/05
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National Day of Prayer for Hurricane Victims.
Youth Ministry-changed committees from Christian Formation to Parish and
Family Life. Fr. believes youth ministry should be training youth for parish life
and should be distinct from Formation requirements.
The entire parish needs to engage youth and realize we are all youth ministers
We want Youth to WANT to be involved as co-workers.
PARISH PICNIC- planned activities for the youth
Father will host monthly Sunday sessions after 8:30am mass to gather Youth
Ministry.
My October
In and out most of October.
1st weekend in Wilmington @ 40-hours, preaching. 2nd weekend here, 3rd
weekend in Ireland, 4th weekend here; 5th weekend – Eucharistic Congress.
Diocesan Order of Merit
Laity in the parish is being recognized. Father chose 4 people who he has relied
upon in the past few years and who he believes to be good and humble role
models/disciples. Congratulations to: Lori Parks, Maureen Durner, Terri Wood &
Ernie Blazejak.
These 4 will be honored in Wilmington October 2nd at St. John the Beloved @
2:30pm. All are welcome.
The Bishop will honor laity every 2 years.
Papal awards will be given too!
Any plans for a council retreat? Yes! More discussion later.
G. Closing Prayer
The Executive Committee read from the book “7 Secrets of Successful
Catholics” Chapter 1-
Successful Catholics Stay Close to the Eucharist
