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Minutes of the meeting held on Thursday 10th January
Present: A.Cawthorn (Chair), A.Zammit, J. O'Neill, C. Woods, M.Johnson, Fr.Harry, A.Waters, and P. Drake. HH, AW, and PD from item3.
Apologies: R.Page and P.Crean.
A.Cawthorn opened the meeting with the prayer to the Holy Spirit and the Mission prayer.
The minutes of the previous meeting were approved.
1. Review of Christmas Celebrations.
General comments from the parish had been favourable. The Taize Advent reflection
had been reported as "A perfect start to the season" and had been
well received by those from other denominations who had attended.
A. Cawthorn shared a letter received from P.Kelly in appreciation of the pre
Midnight Mass service, and of the Church decoration. The group were also pleased
to note Fr.Harry's comments in the bulletin and are grateful to all in the parish
who helped to make the season successful.
The group were also pleased at the numbers of families present both at the Christmas
morning Mass and the children's Mass.
2. Bidding Prayers
The new format has received appreciative comments. Therefore it is felt the
opportunity to write the prayers should be extended to other groups in the Parish,
perhaps on a monthly rota. A.Cawthorn will raise as A.O.B.at the next Parish
Council meeting.
The rota for the next six weeks was agreed.
12th./13th January C.Woods and A.Cawthorn.
19th./20th January M.Johnson and K.Moore.
26th./27th.January 9.30 Children 6.00pm and 5.05pm R.Page and P.Drake.
2nd./3rd. February A.Waters and P.Crean.
9th./10th. February C.Woods and A.Cawthorn.
16th./17th.February J.O'Neill and A.Cawthorn.
3. Forward Planning.
Lent
Ash Wednesday. 6th.February.
Churches Together in Ansdell have asked to share in the Service for the Distribution
of Ashes. Fr. Harry wishes to put on a special service for this purpose at 7.30pm
on Ash Wednesday. This will replace the evening Mass. This will need to be publicised
in the bulletin in advance so that parishioners wishing to go to Mass in the
evening can attend one of the other local parishes, C.Woods to inform Bulletin
team. Posters advertising the service will be prepared and sent to all participating
churches, J.O'Neill to liaise with F.Dronsfield.
C.Woods and J.O'Neill to plan a Service of simple distribution of the ashes
and prayer.
Stations of the Cross
These will replace the Liturgy of the Word at the Friday night Mass in Lent.
Groups within the Parish will be asked to provide readers using one of the available
services.
F.Dronsfield to be asked to do posters to advertise. C.Woods to inform bulletin
team for inclusion.
8th February Liturgy group 29th. February P.D.T.
15th February Childrens Liturgy/ Youth Grp. 7th. March Faith and Light
22nd. February S.V.P./ Cleaners.
Taize Service
Tuesday 4th. March at 7.30pm. A.Zammit and A.Waters will decide on the chants
to be used. Fr. Harry will welcome everyone from the other churches in Ansdell.
J.O'Neill will inform Chuches Together.
Deanery Station Mass
27th. February at St.Josephs 7.00pm. A.Zammit will change the music to fit this
years readings. No theme had been suggested by the Deanery so the readings of
the day will be used.
Parish Reconciliation
Friday 14th. March at 7.00pm replacing the evening Mass. To be advertised in
the bulletin and with posters.
Service to be prepared by A.Cawthorn and M.Johnson.
Holy Week
All services will be considered at a special meeting of the Liturgy Group. The
same plans as last year will be used but slight alterations based on previous
years experience will be made.
A.Zammit to be consulted about all the music for these services.
Palm Sunday service will be as last year with the children going out for their
own liturgy while the full Gospel is read. The congregation will be asked to
sit when the children return so that everyone can have a clearer view.
P.Drake to liaise with E.Kelly.
There will be no confessions on Holy Saturday. C.Woods to ask for this information
to be put in the bulletin nearer the date.
4. Mass for the Sick and Housebound.
Fr.Harry to be asked if this is to be organised for the feast of Lady of Lourdes.
5. A.O.B.
E.Gillet has informed the group that Peace Sunday is the 20th January. Prayers
for Peace will be incorporated into the Bidding Prayers.
C.Woods to ask the bulletin team if the Mass setting numbers could be given
in the bulletin at A.Zammit's request.
Date of next meeting Thursday January 31st.
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