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Notes of twenty-ninth meeting held in the Presbytery on Wednesday 17th November 2004 at 8:00pm
Present:
Anne Cawthorn
Bill Cookson
Bill Drake
Edwina Gillett (notes)
Kath Hallion
Fr Harry Holden
Paul Kelly (chair)
Apologies:
Bernard Cooper
Margaret Kelly
Wanda Kruzsynska
1. Paul opened the meeting and welcomed all present.
2. Kath led the opening prayer & a period of reflection on Luke 23. 35-43
3. Sound System: Bill Cookson presented details of the three tenders that had been received. The tenders varied in price and much discussion followed on which system could ultimately provide us best value for money in the long term. It was agreed, subject to diocesan approval, to spend in the region of £8k. This would provide a new fully integrated system for both the Church and the Hall, which should be installed before Christmas. The Choir had previously agreed to organise some fundraising for an improved sound system which was welcomed by the Team.
4. Youth Group: Anne Cawthorn reported that Pat Ormond had not, despite best efforts, made any progress in securing the services of a Youth Worker. Approaches to the new appointed diocesan youth worker had resulted in help and support for the feast of Christ the King youth liturgy and in the preparation for the planned youth event at Castlerigg. Pat Ormond is planning to meet with the parents of children who attend the Youth group to try and elicit some ongoing help as the numbers attending the group meetings are far outweighing the help available. It was agreed that Anne Cawthorn would ask Pat Ormond to approach the Methodist Youth Group in Ansdell to discuss the possibility of sharing resources. (The Methodist Youth Group have a fully salaried youth worker.) At this stage the approach should be viewed as exploratory only and no decision to merge the two groups would be taken without the consent of both parents and youth.
5. Parish Development Team Notes: These will in the future be produced by Anne Cawthorn and Kath Hallion.
6. Mass Sheets: Bernard Cooper reported that new A3 sized Mass sheets have been ordered for delivery at the beginning of February when existing A4 supplies run out.
7. Administration: It was agreed that a small executive team, be created to assist with the day-to-day running of parish affairs. Their remit would cover such things from general repairs to co-ordinating parish activities and communication. Fr Harry would be approaching and appointing 5 people to undertake this role. The Parish Development Team would retain responsibility for strategic issues.
8. Hall: Kath Hallion reported that Michael Wren-Hilton had produced a draft
contract (covering damage liability) which it is proposed should be completed
by anyone hiring the Hall. It was agreed that the contract should include a
statement about "behaviour" before being put into general use. Edwina
will re draft the contract before copies are passed to the Hall administrator
who will be responsible for ensuring that the forms are completed at the time
a booking is made.
The Team discussed a detailed note from Joe Waters about general matters regarding
the Hall, associated activities and communication. Paul agreed to respond to
Joe but it was hoped that the formation of an executive team with direct responsibility
for day to day issues and co ordination would help to allay the concerns raised.
9. Mass Times: Fr Harry has agreed to defer any consultation until the New Year. A final decision will be made by Easter with a view for any changes taking effect from the First Sunday of Advent 2005.
10. Welcome Cards: Kath Hallion will organise a small print run and arrange for them to be available at the back of Church.
11. Renewal of Development Team: It is now time to refresh the Team in accordance with previously agreed arrangements of two or three members changing each year. A discussion took place around how new members should be discerned as the last parish meeting only attracted about 30 people. No decision was taken and the subject will be revisited at the next meeting, Team members to be prepared to state their preference for staying or leaving the Team and their preferred method for discerning new members at this time.
12. Date of Next Meeting: Wednesday 8 December at 8:00pm.
13. The meeting closed at 10:00pm with a prayer.
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