PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL MEETING
SAINT MARY OF THE ASSUMPTION PARISH
MONDAY, JANUARY 16, 2012
MINUTES
Present: Joan Bator, Bob Copeland, Diane Hitter, Jim Pelletier, Julia Pelletier, Fr. David Raymond, Ed St. John, III, Pam St. John, Pat Sadin. Presenter: George Sweet
Absent: Wally Boyer, Ann Cain, Deacon Bob Hitter, Dominick Lovallo, Stasia Mott, Dominick Papas, Shirley Papas, Joann Pasquini
Pam St. John opened the meeting with a prayer at 7:04 p.m.
Diane Hitter asked that the minutes of the 11/1/2011 meeting be accepted as read - so moved.
Diane welcomed George Sweet, who came to present an updated report on the church lighting. Before he did that, Jim Pelletier explained the analysis of the lighting in the church and in the hall. He believes the lights are on less than the analysis and would like Jessica to do another analysis. Fr. David said he believes the usage in the hall is greater than in the church.
George presented the proposal from National Grid: to replace 44 fixtures and bulbs in the hall would be approximately $9,430 - National Grid would pay $6,600 and St. Mary's would pay $2,900. For the church and the rectory, the proposal would be approximately $2,150 - National Grid would pay $1,505 and St. Mary's would pay $645.
Father David suggested checking with some other organizations that have done this type of project. In the meantime, the council gave approval to go forward with further investigation.
For a future project, George Sweet gave the council a book with fans and prices.
REPORTS
- Religious Education:
- 50+% of the Confirmation classes have been completed. Diane presented a new idea of pairing the Confirmation students with First Communion students as prayer partners.
- Date of the Sacrament of Reconciliation is 2/11/2012; First Communion is 5/12/2012.
- Maintenance:
- Jim Pelletier handed out a written report to all council members present. It covered grounds maintenance, hall, kitchen and bathroom maintenance, roof and chimney maintenance, and problems that still need to be resolved.
- Some special needs school students have been coming in once a week, under supervision, to help with maintenance.
- Music:
- Diane reported for Ann Cain - Lenten and Easter music practice will begin soon.
- Financial:
- Ed St. John, III handed out a written report to the council members present. The Finance Committee requests that the council notify them of any items needed in the future that will exceed $2,500. A correction was made of the FY12 I&E, July thru December (a net of $2,998 instead of $1,988).
- Deanery Pastoral Council:
- Diane reported that the Vince Ambrosetti concert was fairly well attended, though not a full house.
OLD BUSINESS
- Bazaar - $20,000+ net profit
- Christmas Tea - 85+ people attended
- Nursing home project - 45 gift bags made and delivered by Joanne Pasquini and Joan Bator to homebound and nursing home patients
- Food Collection - extremely well received and appreciated by the Christian Center
- Christmas cards - fronts are still being collected for the Franciscans
NEW BUSINESS
- Soup and Bread Supper:
- sign-up sheets for soup and bread will be posted
- price of admission is non-perishable food(s)
- last year there were 22 soups
- ideas are needed for the Lenten program after the dinner
PASTOR'S REPORT
- Father David reported on the "Souper Bowl" that will be conducted by the Confirmation class. Volunteers will accept donations (food and/or cash) for the food bank in Hatfield.
Father David ended the meeting with a prayers. The meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
The next meeting will be held on Monday, March 19, 2012 at 7 p.m. in the church hall.
Respectfully submitted,
Pat Sadin
Substitute Secretary
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