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Notes of thirty-fifth meeting held in the Presbytery on Wednesday 19th May 2005 at 8:00pm
Present:
Anne Cawthorn (notes)
Bill Cookson
Bernard Cooper
Bill Drake
Edwina Gillett (chair)
Kath Hallion
Fr Harry Holden
Apologies:
Paul Kelly
1: Edwina opened the meeting and welcomed everyone.
2: Bill Cookson led the opening prayer and scripture reflection.
3: Outstanding Business.
a) Fr Joe's Jubilee (July 10th). Ann reported that Bonds of Elswick had been
contacted and a provisional booking had been made. Menus had been supplied and
the team agreed one of the set menus. Wine would be bought on a ''sale or return''
basis with glasses on loan. Edwina was to contact Tea and chat with regards
to envelopes etc.
b) Nominations for Approved persons for Marriages. After some discussion it
was agreed that Fr Harry would approach 2 people to take on the task of registrar
of marriages.
c) The Memorial Stone. Kath reported that the stone was ready for placement
and would be set up in the near future. It was proposed to have a dedication
ceremony at a later date. Donations had been received which covered the costs
incurred. It was also agreed that Mass would be offered twice a year for the
repose of the sols of the dead of the parish.
4: Visit of Deacon Chris Barwise June 25/26th. It was agreed that Fr Harry would approach potential candidates for the diaconate.
5: Impact of P.D.T. of Parish Review proposals. The parish needed to concentrate on developing the Parish Council and Administrative Team. It was agreed that the P.D.T. could in future function with six members and Fr Harry. Kath,Bernard,Paul and Anne expressed the desire to step down.After much discussion re the discernment of 3 new members it was agreed to have a discernment gathering on a Sunday in June after 9.30am Mass. Edwina to organise.
6: Impending business.
a) Extending house groups
b) Improving links with local schools.
c) Recruiting younger families into a more active role in parish life.
7: A.O B.
1) Ann reported that the Liturgy Group hoped to have a day examining the Liturgy
and the means of enhancing and developing what is done in the parish, particularly
with regard to young people.It was hoped that members of other parish groups
who would be invited would be able to attend.
2) Paul Kelly proposed a Prayer Hour on July 1st. More detail to follow.
3) Fr Harry intended to set up a meeting with Eucharistic Ministers in accordance
with the wishes of Bishop Patrick, for the renewal and commissioning of Eucharistic
Ministers and to review how this service to the sick works presently in the
parish.
8: Bill Cookson led the closing prayer and the meeting finished at 9.25pm.
Next meeting Tuesday June 21st at 8.00pm.
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