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Minutes of the meeting on the 15th March 2006
Present: C. Woods (Chair), F. Dronsfield, Fr. Harry, A. Cawthorn, A. Waters, P. Crean, M. Johnson.
Apologies: P. Drake, K. Moore, E. Kelly, J. Pomfret, and W. Kruszynska.
The minutes of the last meeting were accepted as accurate.
Workload of the Parish Priest
P. Drake wished the group to consider ways in which the current number of Masses
could be reduced. It was felt this was not the remit of the liturgy group but
of the PDT, the results of whose Parish Review are awaited. However the Liturgy
Planning Group wished to place on record our view, that we would support any
change that was made, that would allow Fr. Harry to carry out his pastoral duties
with a more realistic workload and less stress.
Churches Together in Ansdell.
The Order of Service For the !6th March service at St Joseph's was shared with
the group.
It was decided that tea/coffee, and biscuits should be served afterwards and
the tasks involved in catering shared out.
This led to a discussion as to whether the liturgy group should be expected
to cater for any liturgical event as well as plan the liturgy. We concluded
that we should not, and doing so was distracting us from the purpose of the
group. Fr. Harry suggested we approach the Parish Council with this problem;
in the first instance however P. Crean will approach the group who cater on
Sunday morning and ask if they would help. We decided we would cater for events
such as the Liturgy Day last year as this was an important part of attracting
a good attendance.
Reconciliation Service for Lent 11th April
C. Woods and M. Johnson will meet and plan this service.
Easter Services
Palm Sunday
After discussion with Fr. Harry it was decided the full Gospel will be read
at the Vigil and the Sunday evening Mass. Copies of the text will be obtained
by F. Dronsfield, from Farnworth.
P.Drake has organised the Sunday morning Mass and it will take the same form
as last year.
Maundy Thursday
The parents and children in the group preparing for first Communion will have
their feet washed.
The collection for the poor will be sent to Monsignor Branson for use in his
charitable work.
Mass will be at 7.00pm.
Watching at the Altar of Repose will be till 10.00pm and the reading from the
Gospel of St John will be at 9.30pm. This year we will announce that each reader
is to read 2 or 3 verses.
Good Friday
Service of Witness; This will take place outside Booths at 9.30 am. and the
group will process to the White Church . The Service will be led by the Baptist
Minister.
Stations of the Cross; These will be held at 12.00 noon at St Joseph's.
The Solemn Commemoration will take place at 3.00pm.
Easter Vigil
The Vigil will commence at 8.00pm.
The service has been planned and readers and musicians finalised.
Wine will be offered in the hall after the service.
Easter Sunday
Morning Mass will be at 9.30am as usual
There will be no evening Mass, a notice to this effect will be put in the bulletin.
Discussion took place to finalise the arrangements for all the services and we concluded a further planning meeting by the whole group was not necessary, but that each team would finalise arrangements for the service they had planned.
AOB
Discussion took place about the role and direction of the group and it was decided
to discuss this further at the next meeting, when we would also review the Easter
and Lent Services.
Date of next meeting Wednesday May10th. At 7.30pm.
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