MINUTES OF PASTORAL COUNCIL MEETING
January 6, 2009
1. Meeting called to order by Anita Fenton
Father Foley opened the meeting with a prayer followed by the
committee reciting the Lord’s Prayer. Minutes were approved and
the Mission Statement was read by all.
Present: Father Foley, Deacon Joe, Anita Fenton, Vincent Matulaitis,
Janet Rauktis, Paul Franco, Mike Chase, Mary Sullivan, and Kathy
Johnson
2. Financial Report: Father Foley stated that we were $10,571
below the needed weekly income before this past weekend, and
now we are only down $412. There are no major expenses for the
parish in the near future.
3. Temporal Administrator: Deacon Joe The emergency lighting
system has been completely replaced in the church, including the
main box and the wires. During the storm it was discovered that
there are no emergency lights in the church hall. An electrician will
be coming this week to look at the downstairs system. The boilers
are working ok at this time so we are not currently looking to
replace them. The thermostats were inspected, some work some
don’t. We will look into fixing/replacing the broken ones. There have
been many complaints about dirty tissues and food being left in the
pews. Parishioners need to take responsibility for the church and
pick up after themselves when leaving the church.
4. Old Business: The diocese is working on reconfiguring
churches in Fitchburg, so the Worcester closings have been put on
hold, but they will still be happening. The Knights continue to work
on the Parish booklet. They are waiting for the drawing of Christ the
King Church to put on the front cover. Anita will get it to Deacon Joe
through Mindy. Grocery cards continue to be sold after all masses.
There are some families who buy regularly and it would be nice for
more families to join in the fight against homelessness. If anyone
has any questions about the program they can stop and talk to the
person selling the cards in the foyer.
5. New Business: Father is happy to report that many new
families are registering in the parish
Ministry Reports
6. Social Committee Janet nothing to report at this time
7. CCD No report.
8. CYC No report
9. Women’s Guild Mary Lenten Evening of Recollection will be
coming up-watch the bulletin for information
10. Post Bereavement Committee No report
11 Knight of Columbus Deacon The Knights are holding a
Parish Italian dinner/dance on Saturday, January 24th. The cost is
$20 per couple. There is a BYOB social hour from 6-7 pm followed
by dinner and music provided by a DJ. The dance is open to
everyone in the parish and is held to raise funds for the St. Vincent
de Paul Society, 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 No report
13. Decorating Committee No report
14. Ministry of the Sick Mike Packets explaining what to do upon
admittance to a hospital or health care facility are being mailed to
households of parishioners aged 50 and older. Currently there are
836 families scheduled to receive the packets.
The next meeting is February 3rd at 7:30.
Deacon Joe closed the meeting with a prayer and then 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
Parish Council Secretary