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Preliminary Parish Pastoral Council Minutes
For June 14, 2004

Prior to our meeting, the only the following committee emailed their reports to me. 

Vocations Committee-submitted by Bill & Connie Peters

 Their report states:

Vocations Committee
We have nothing to report.
Bill & Connie

The following committees did not submit a report for this month:

Building & Grounds Report
Publicity & Community Events
Children's Religious Education
Parish Outreach Committee
Family Life
Liturgical Committee
Social Action Committee
Youth Ministry

The following committees submitted their reports after the due date (first Monday of the month).  These reports were not emailed to the council members.  However they can still be viewed at our website.

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
Pastoral Parish Council

MINUTES
June 14, 2004

 The Meeting:
·        Meeting called to order at 7:00pm
·        Opening prayer Fr. Bob
·        Attending:  Matt Macready , Bob Senese, Ray Ring, Carol Johnson/ Blair Learn , Frank Blee, Joann Malecki, Ted Nell, Ed Walls, Mr. Rev. Bill Peters, Connie Peters, Fr. Bob, Fr. Carlton, Mr. Rev. Joe Becker
·        Absent:  Kevin Walls, & Joan Parker
·        No correspondence was reported

Last Month’s Minutes:
          Changes: It was noted that 81 individuals received First Holy Communion and 60 applicants received the Sacrament of Confirmation.

           Motion to approve minutes:  Connie and Carol seconded

            Motion was accepted & minutes were approved

 Discussion of Committee/Group Reports:

Youth Ministry Pat stated that it was a good year with nice support.  They will be having 5 individuals graduate from their group this year.  And next year’s calendar of events is currently being compiled.

 Children’s Religious Education noted that there was a program for seventh graders that met once a month for just less than 2 hours

 Social Action Committee had no meeting this month, therefore, nothing to report.

 Liturgical Committee Ted reported that

bulletThe Art committee has been a bit overwhelmed and is very appreciative to assistance.
bulletThe sub B committee is in the process of putting together ideas for Advent and Christmas
bulletDuring the summer, Ted will end his year as president of the committee and Addie Blee will replace him.
bulletThe request was made to have an usher attend the Liturgical meetings.  Ed will try to accommodate this request.  Also much discussion was made regarding the people that stand in the back of church.

 Building & Grounds Report Ray reported that the flowers were finally planted.  Next year, he hopes to have them in before Memorial Day.  Other than that, there is a boiler problem and nothing else really major.

 Publicity & Community Events Committee:  Currently preparing for the Chicken Barbeque.  It was noted what a great job they did advertising for the “True Love Waits” program.  Also they are currently working on “Catholic School Home Coming” and an Audio public service announcement.

 Parish Outreach Committee

bulletAlthough it should have ended May 24, requests were made to continue meeting.  It is now in its eight week and has attracted 5 individuals.
bulletPlans are being made to rerun the “Catholics Returning Home” program around Christmas.
bullet4 minute teachings are still being presented at the masses with positive feedback
bulletThey are incorporating their Outreach program with the Hospitality committee’s once a month refreshments
bulletA door to door outreach may be conducted in September.

 Family Life Joanne reported that

bullet4 or 5 couplec attended the Pre Cana this spring.
bulletSo far, no one has signed up for the October 17 and 24 program. 
bulletUnfortunately, their second team has quit.
bulletCome fall, they plan to regroup.  A suggestion was made to solicit a new team from those attending the monthly anniversary masses.
bulletIt was also noted that older couples are not as respected as the younger couples at the Pre Cana sessions. 

 Vocations Committee  had nothing to report  

Old Business: 

  1. Parish Mission Fr. McCarthy is scheduled for September 25.  Blair will meet with Fr. Bob in July to firm up the plans.
  2. Evangelization (already noted above)
  3. Chicken Barbeque is scheduled for July 25.  4 people attended the last meeting
    1. This year we lost our corn donation and were discussing alternatives.
    2. There will be a moon-walk and slide for the kids
    3. Still looking for freezers to store the ice cream, it was suggested to borrow the one from the rectory’s garage
    4. Still need a refrigerator
    5. Our exposure of risk was then discussed and whether or not our liability insurance was sufficient.
  4. Election Update:
    1. Someone stated that we should hold an election even though there is no choice.
    2. Someone else opposed this idea
    3. And again, nothing was settled on this topic.

New Business:  there was none

 Open Forum

bulletMatt was congratulated for winning the St. George Medal. 
bulletRichard Keogh an Ascension priest wants to do a retreat here.  But no one knew how good he is, so it was dropped.

Summary of topics discussed:

            Those Pending: 
            Those Closed:  nothing noted
            Those Tabled:  nothing noted

Next meeting

Monday   September 17, 2004  
Time 7:00 pm
Carole will lead us in prayer

Respectfully submitted by:
 Bob Senese ,
Secretary

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