MINUTES OF PASTORAL COUNCIL MEETING
December 2, 2008
1. Meeting called to order by Anita Fenton
Deacon Joe opened the meeting with the Lord’s Prayer. Several changes
were made to the minutes and the minutes were approved.
Present: Father Foley, Deacon Joe, Anita Fenton, Vincent Matulaitis,
Margaret Abboud, Janet Rauktis, Paul Franco, Mike Chase, Kathy Cushing,
Mary Sullivan, Diane Long
2. Financial Report: Father Foley stated that he has continued to receive
many favorable responses from parishioners regarding the Finance
Committee reports given at all the Masses. Collections have been better the
past three weeks. We have been getting approximately $9,000 per week. We
are in good standing.
Additional Business: Mike continues to work on a booklet for the Ministry to
the Sick and Homebound. He is working on packets that would include
information on entering and leaving the hospital and a health care proxy
among other things.
Christmas Masses are at 4:00 PM, 6:00 PM and 10:00 PM on Christmas Eve
and 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM Christmas Morning.
New Year’s Masses are at 4:00 PM New Year’s Eve and 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM
New Year’s Day.
3. Temporal Administrator: Deacon Joe A heating contractor looked at
the heating system. Fuel was being wasted. A recommendation was made to
replace 7 – 8 pneumatic therms. We are waiting to hear about a price. These
should be in place this winter. These new therms will be able to be used with
an eventual new boiler system. We are also waiting for an estimate on
replacing motors and pumps and a dryer unit in the heating system. Also, the
new emergency lighting should be installed soon. The wrong charging box
was sent at first and we are waiting for the right one.
4. Old Business: Deacon Joe The Knights continue to work on the Parish
booklet. We are eliminating the last page with people’s names as these can
change often. We are adding our Mission Statement to the front of the book
and will also put a drawing of Christ the King Church on the front cover
instead of the crucifix that is currently on the cover. Our web address will
also be added. Deacon Joe read through all of the groups that will be in the
booklet and each of their summaries.
5. New Business: The subject of the proper way to receive Holy
Communion was brought up. Parishioners have noticed that there is not the
appropriate reverence for the Eucharist when some individuals are
receiving communion. It was suggested that Father address the issue from
the altar and that it also be addressed in CCD classes. The subject of having
some sort of railing on the altar for those Eucharistic Ministers that needed
some extra support when walking was brought up. Father said that there was
not a reasonable way to install a railing and that it has always worked well
with the ministers helping out each other by lending an arm to those who
need assistance. It was also mentioned that the microphone seemed to not
be working at recent Masses. Father Foley explained the parts of the
microphone and how it works and that it can be affected by the breathing of
the speaker. If one part is eliminated, to solve one issue, it can lead to other
problems.
Mnistry Reports
6. Social Committee Janet The Italian night was successful. About 155
people attended. The CYC members were very helpful.
7. CCD Kathy C. No report.
8. CYC Diane Long CYC will be selling poinsettia plants next weekend
after the Masses.
The retreat at the Marist Center was very successful. There is a CYC Mass
and meeting on December 7th at 7:00 PM.
9. Women’s Guild Mary The Evening of Recollection had approximately 42
women attending. Father Foley celebrated Mass. A light supper followed and
Father gave a very interesting Advent talk, including how some Advent and
Christmas traditions were thought to have originated.
10. Post Bereavement Committee Margaret. Sister Janet will be the
speaker on March 23 at 7:00 PM. This will be held in the Johnson Center. The
evening will include a short prayer service and social hour following.
11 Knight of Columbus Deacon The Knights are holding a Parish Italian
dinner/dance on Saturday, January 24th. The dance is open to the parish and
is held to raise funds for the St. Vincent de Paul Society and to help pay for
the publication of the church brochure and to raise funds for the scholarship
that the Knights give each year. Gifts are needed for the raffle.
12. Mustard Seed Committee Margaret The Committee is skipping
November and December but will continue serving in January and are always
looking for more help. They serve on the last Wednesday of the month.
Cooking is done in the parish hall then brought to the Mustard Seed. If
anyone is willing to help, you can contact Margaret through Mindy in the
parish rectory. Volunteer are needed to make desserts.
13. Decorating Committee Anita Two new Christmas trees have been
provided by an anonymous donor. We are very grateful.
The next meeting is January 6th at 7:30.
Father Foley led the council in the recitation of the Hail Mary
New members are welcome and encouraged to attend. Please see
Father Foley.
Respectfully submitted,
Kathy Johnson with Mary Sullivan
Parish Council Secretary