NOTES OF PASTORAL COUNCIL MEETING
November 15, 2011
Present: Msgr. Sullivan,Father Lizewski, Deacon Joe Baniukiewicz, Deacon Mike Chase, Sister Ellen
Guerin,Janet Rauktis, KarenBelliveau, Mark Anderson, PaulDubrey, Catherine Doyle, Stephanie O’
Donnell, Evan Perrotto, Vincent Matulaitis, David Loiselle, and Kathy Johnson
Jubilee Events
• Jubilee Dinner- 241 have bought tickets
• Luncheon-The luncheon was wonderful. Many people came from other parishes and had a great
time. CYC members helped with serving.
• Gala Concert- was marvelous
• Mass- will be celebrated with the bishop followed by the luncheon at Cyprian Keys.
Monsignor Sullivan
• Young Moms’ Group ismeeting every other Thursday morning. They are planning to write to all
women in the parish who have had children in the past three years. The group is growing as a
successful social outlet with new church friends. They will be planning spiritual events. Erin Zamaro is
the contact person for the group.
• Religious Education Board being formed to make improvements in the religious education
program. Monsignor will be meeting tomorrow with potential leaders with a representation of
catechists, parents and other teachers. Another function of the board will be to evaluate Lauren.
• Revised Roman Missal begins November 26th. The priests will speak after each Mass for five
weeks to explain some of the changes. There will be many changes and the Council had a preview of
the cards that will be in the pews to help with the changes.
• Eucharistic Ministers will meet with Monsignor to explain the basics. Each minister is approved
for a three year term after which the bishop has to approve each minister for another three years. Most
ministers need to be re-approved. Eucharistic ministers will be installed during Mass on December
17th or 18th. Lectors will be meeting November 27th.
• Communal Anointing of the Sick will take place during Masses on the weekend of December 10th
and 11th at all four Masses. Anyone who wants to receive Anointing of the Sick will be called up after
the homily. It will be put into the bulleting to make everyone aware of the sacrament. Anyone with a
physical, emotional, addiction or illness can participate.
• Catholicism Evangelization Program starts November 27th at 5pm. There will be ten sessions held
in the Bridge Room to view a film followed by a discussion. There is a team being trained to be
discussion leaders. There will be a flyer in the bulletin this weekend.
• Parish Mission will take place March 3rd-6th. All other parish activities will be cancelled for these
days. It will be a time to bring the parish together spiritually. Father Dan Mahan will preach at all
Masses. Each mission talk will be about an hour long and will be followed by a benediction, confession
and social.
Financial Report was given by Paul Dubrey
The checking account has a balance of about $17,000. All bills are being paid on time without touching
the savings. Collections could be better, but expenses are being monitored. There are not any major
expenses at this time.
Ministry Reports
CYC Stephanie and Evan
Evan is the treasurer of the CYC. They are going on a retreat December 9th-11th. This coming weekend
they will be holding a dance on Saturday from 7-10 pm. They will be moving lumberto helpPernet Family
Services build a hockey rink at Crompton Park. There is a possibility that the CYC members will be
mentoring kids at Pernet. Christmas flower sales will be held after all Masses on the first weekend in
December to help pay for the retreat. A can collection is held monthly to help stock the St. Vincent de
Paul pantry. Coffee and donuts will be served after the 11:00 Thanksgiving Mass. There will be a note
on the door asking people who bring canned goods to the Thanksgiving Mass to hold it until the
offertory. Food collected goes to needy parishioners first and then to Pernet and the Sisters at St.
Bernard’s. Deacon Joe asked the CYC members and adults to check the expiration dates on all donated
food. He then complimented the CYC for leaving the kitchen “spectacularly clean” after they used it.
Dave
Dave is the assistant coach for the CYC basketball team and Paul Franco is the coach. Paul will meet
with Dave and Paul to give them a $600 check for the basketball team.
Parish Appreciation Janet
Looking for ideas improve the Parish Appreciation Dinner. In the past it has been held in the hall with
beef or turkey, vegetables, and coffee. In the past 500 people attended, but he numbers have dwindled
over time. What would be the best time to increase participation?
Family NightPaul
No news yet
Cub Scouts Karen
The boys presented a program for the parish to go along with the 75th Jubilee. The boys sang patriotic
songs, did crafts, and had music. Only about seven parishioners attended, including two little children.
Although it was a fun time, better planning will be done for next time to increase participation. The
Scouts will be re-chartering tomorrow. There are 72 active Scouts and 10 non-active. The dens are very
busy with great activities with wonderful parents and volunteers.
Boy Scouts Mark
Scouts had a bottle drive at the Post instead of at the church. The Post donated some bottles and cans
to the drive. The troop will repair the sign out front. The broken pipe will be removed and a new pipe
will be installed.
St. Vincent de Paul Vinny
Donated 25 $10 grocery cards to Pernet
Knights of Columbus Deacon Joe
Mass for deceased members’ wives will be Saturday night at the 4:00 Mass. The Knights are selling
raffle tickets. They are one of 15-16 councils chartered by the Diocese of Worcester.
Coats for Kids raised $2000 used to buy 300-325 coats distributed mostly in the southern part of the
county.
Grocery Cards Kathy
Parishioners are being very supportive of the grocery card program. We have been selling over $1000
worth of cards every weekend.
The next meeting is January 3rd after Mass at 6:30.
Father Lizewski ended the meeting with a prayer and a blessing followed by the recitation of the Hail
Mary.
New members are welcome and encouraged to attend the next parish council meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
Kathy Johnson
Parish Council Secretary