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Minutes of meeting held on 28th September 2005 at 7.30pm
Present: C.Woods (Chair), A. Cawthorn, B. Cawthorn, F. Dronsfield, K.
Moore,
P. Drake, M. Johnson, E. Kelly.
Apologies: A. Jones, P. Crean, A. Waters, R. Page, W. Kruszyska, Fr. Harry.
A. Cawthorn opened the meeting with a prayer.
Minutes of the last meeting were approved.
Liturgy Day
The group felt the day had been excellent and had given us much to consider.
We all greatly appreciated Fr. Foulkes' hard work in preparing and presenting
the day.
The 5 folders he had prepared are expected to be a useful resource.
I folder is at St. Cuthbert's and they have promised to return it.
1 folder has been given to St. Peter's parish for their use.
1 folder is with Kath and Dennis Warburton, for the house groups to consider.
2 folders remain with members of the liturgy group and will be passed around
for everyone to consider.
C. Woods told the group, that in an e-mail to her, Fr Foulkes had expressed
his willingness to return and put on talks for the readers and the Eucharistic
ministers.
The group felt this might well be an offer we will accept in the future.
Some disappointment was felt at the relatively small numbers who had attended,
especially as we had made individual approaches to many people involved in the
parish liturgy. It was difficult to think of any way we could improve the attendance
at such events in the future, but Saturday was felt to be a difficult day for
those working or with school age children.
Involving St Peters was felt to be a positive development and joint meetings
of this type may be a good idea in the future.
The " With Hearts and Minds" books suggested by Fr. Foulkes, had been
acquired by Pauline Drake and distributed to the group. Discussion took place
as to how we could best use them. It was decided to discuss with Fr. Harry if
they should be used for a Lenten Course, instead of the ecumenical meetings
we have had in the past.
It was felt it would be important to retain the ecumenical services especially
Good Friday morning, but that this course could well replace the previous study
groups.
October Devotions
As previously recorded the Rosary will be recited after morning Mass on weekdays.
Fred Dronsfield will organise the people to lead it during the first week of
the month until we know how Fr. Harry wishes to proceed.
November Devotions
The PDT has asked the group to arrange the blessing of the new Memorial stone
in the church grounds.
It was decided that this will take place after the morning Mass on the Feast
of the Holy Souls, November 2nd. (Wednesday).
It was also decided that at the offertory at Mass on that day small candles
would be lit and placed on the altar, to commemorate the parishioners who have
died in the last 12 months.
Christine Woods will compile a list of the names we know from the parish register
and we will put the list in the bulletin in advance of the service, so any names
we do not know can be added. People will be given the opportunity to add names
they wish to be remembered who were not members of this parish.
The names of the dead will be placed in a basket and taken up to the altar with
the bread and wine during November, as we have done in previous years.
The service to bless the Memorial stone will be advertised in the bulletin.
Christine Woods and Ann. Cawthorn will meet to devise an order of service for
the Mass and Blessing of the memorial stone.
Feast of Christ the King 20th. November.
As this is youth Sunday Pat Ormond will be approached about the Mass that day.
Last years Mass, prepared by the youth had been good and it is hoped to have
the same type of service this year.
Advent
Services for Advent will be discussed at the next meeting.
Date of next meeting 19th. October at 7.30pm.
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