ST. PATRICK’S PARISH COUNCIL

CARBONEAR, NL

Date: March 28, 2007

Location: Parish Centre

Present: Bernard Fitzpatrick, Monsignor Bromley, Rose Mooney, Eugene Hurley,

Eleanor Ash & Ches Sheppard.

Dave White, Paul Baldwin, Gerard Butt & Joseph Griffin were unable to attend.

The meeting was called to order at 7:35 p.m. by Bernard. Rose said an opening prayer.

ELECTION OF OFFICERS

Bernard read a letter from Paul Baldwin stating that he was unable to attend the meeting but in the event that he is nominated for Chair, he accepts the nomination. Bernard then turned the meeting over to Monsignor Bromley to conduct the election.

Nominations for Chair

Bernard Fitzpatrick—nominated by Eleanor Ash, seconded by Ches Sheppard. Paul Baldwin—nominated by Eugene Hurley, seconded by Bernard Fitzpatrick. Moved by Eugene Hurley to cease nominations. Seconded by Ches Sheppard. Nominations ceased.

Both nominations accepted. Bernard Fitzpatrick elected as Chair.

Nominations for Vice-Chair

Eugene Hurley—nominated by Eleanor Ash, seconded by Ches Sheppard.

Rose Mooney—nominated by Bernard Fitzpatrick, seconded by Eugene Hurley.

Moved by Eleanor Ash to cease nominations. Nominations ceased.

Both nominations declined.

Election of Vice-Chair deferred to next meeting.

Nominations for Secretary

Rose Mooney—nominated by Eugene Hurley, seconded by Bernard Fitzpatrick.

Eleanor Ash— nominated by Rose Mooney, seconded by Ches Sheppard.

Ches Sheppard—nominated by Eleanor Ash, seconded by Eugene Hurley.

Moved by Rose Mooney to cease nominations. Nominations ceased.

Rose Mooney accepted the nomination, Eleanor Ash declined as did Ches Sheppard.

Rose Mooney Secretary by acclamation.

Monsignor Bromley then turned the meeting over to Bernard Fitzpatrick.

The minutes of the February 28, 2007 meeting were reviewed. Eleanor Ash moved that the minutes of the February 28, 2007 meeting be adopted as presented. Seconded by Eugene Hurley. Motion carried.

BUSINESS ARISING

4.1 Ches reported that the work on the renovations to the choir section of the church are almost complete. The sound system (installed by C. B. Music) is finished and is working well and paid for. Risers for the pews have been completed and supplies paid for. Carpet for the risers has been ordered from Victoria Carpet Shop and will be installed in two or three weeks time. Ches also noted that the carpentry and electrical work, with the exception of the work done by CB Music, was completed by the men from the choir at no charge. A notice will be placed in the bulletin, thanking everyone for their work.

4.2 The Parish Mission ended today. Monsignor Bromley said that it went well and was pleased that we had a priest (Rev. Brian Colbert) form our own diocese for the mission.

A notice will be placed in the bulletin, thanking those who helped organize and thanking the participants.

4.3 Since, Paul Baldwin was absent, the issue of using the K of C as a possible location for a small scale parish bingo was deferred.

4.4 A notice was placed in the parish bulleting asking parishioners to be considerate of others when parking in church parking lot.

4.5 Bernard reported that Jim Butt has increased the temperature of the furnace in the church for weekend Mass.

4.6 Bernard reported that 11 youth and 2 chaperones will attend Steubenville Atlantic in Antigonish, Nova Scotia.

NEW BUSINESS

5.1 Bernard reported that there is a problem with the roof of the parish house. There is a lot of moss growing on it. There was some discussion regrading whether or one of the chestnut trees is shading the house too much and whether or not to remove the tree. The same tree has caused problems in the past with its roots growing into the sewer line.

Bernard will check into it.

5.2 Bernard read some email correspondence from Gerard Butt regarding a federal grant that is available (Canada Summer Jobs, CSJ). Gerard has applied for four positions. If successful, the students would work on upgrading the parish website with information on St. Patrick’s Cemetery.

Bernard also stated that Joseph Griffin is looking into the Provincial grants that are available as well. It is the intention to try and get a couple of students to work in the cemetery and do some maintenance work.

5.3 Bernard was concerned about whether an environmental study is needed for the land that St. Joseph’s School was on. Eugene pointed out that oil was not used as a source of heat and therefore the study is probably not needed.

5.4 There was some discussion about the years that Patrick Merrigan volunteered in the parish by taking care of the cemetery. It was agreed that a plaque of some sort should be presented to him in thanks. Eleanor will bring this to the Liturgy Committee.

5.5 Bernard asked the members to act as liaisons between the parish council and various organizations and committees within the parish. Eugene Hurley–Finance Committee; Joseph Griffin–Fundraising; Ches Sheppard–Choir, Rose Mooney–Catholic Women’s League & the St. Vincent de Paul Society; Dave White–Maintenance Committee; Eleanor Ash–Liturgy Committee & Paul Baldwin—Youth. Bernard also asked Mike Rogers to be a part of the Maintenance Committee.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Finance Committee

Monsignor distributed a copy of the bank reconciliation for January & March. The committee is currently working on ways to cut expenses in the parish. The next meeting of the Finance Committee will take place on April 18 at 7:30 p.m.

Liturgy Committee

The minutes of the Liturgy Committee were distributed.

The next Parish Council meeting will take place on April 25, 2007 at 7:30 p.m. There will be no scheduled meetings from May - August. The September meeting will take place on September 26, 2007.

Bernard adjourned the meeting at 8:35 p.m. and Monsignor said a closing prayer.

Submitted by Jeannie Garland.