ST. PATRICK’S PARISH COUNCIL

CARBONEAR, NL

Date: April 16, 2008

Location: Parish Centre

Present: Bernard Fitzpatrick, Monsignor Bromley, Eugene Hurley,

Dave White, Ches Sheppard, Rose Mooney, Joseph Griffin

Anastasia Furey, & Jeannie Garland, Recording Secretary.

Mike Rogers & Eleanor Ash were unable to attend.

The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Bernard. Eugene said an opening prayer.

The minutes of the February 27, 2008 meeting were reviewed. Dave White moved that the minutes of the February 27, 2008 meeting be adopted as presented. Seconded by Eugene Hurley. Motion carried.

BUSINESS ARISING

As Mike Rogers was unable to attend the meeting, the issue of estimates for the concrete repair was deferred to the next meeting.

Bernard spoke to Edward Slade of Slade’s Funeral Home regarding the plowing of the cemetery and asked him who is responsible for any damage incurred. The Town of Carbonear clears all cemetery roads in the town when necessary for a funeral, however they are not responsible for any damage. Bernard stated that this was acceptable to him as the Town does this as a courtesy and they do not intentionally cause damage to the roads.

Rose Mooney sent a letter to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul dated March 10, 2008 thanking them for their donation to the Parish in February, 2008.

Anastasia Furey attended the March 4, 2008 meeting concerning the Senior’s Resource Centre and the possibility of opening an office in the area. Rose Mooney attended the following meeting and reported that their will be a small satellite office opened in the area staffed by volunteers which will be a place for senior citizens to get information on resources they may need.

Monsignor Bromley reported that the Mass of Chrism was held in Grand Falls - Windsor as scheduled, however Eugene Hurley & Nellie Merrigan could not attend due to weather conditions. The oils were brought to our parish by Father Mike Barker who was in attendance.

NEW BUSINESS

There was some discussion regarding the need for a Fundraising Committee to keep track of fundraising efforts. It was decided that Rose Mooney would Chair a Fundraising Co-ordinating Committee. Jeannie will publish this in the bulletin.

There was some discussion regarding some problems with Monday Night Bingo. The Bingo Committee will meet in the near future to try and resolve the issues. Bernard reported that the Bingo is doing well and would like to see it continue.

There will be an invitation published in the bulletin asking parishioners to come along and help with a spring cleaning of the church on May 3, 2008. Parishioners will be asked to call Anastasia Furey if they are able to attend.

Monsignor Bromley presented a notice of motion that at the next meeting he would like to discuss World Youth Day and how we can help Emily Hurley, who will be attending, with her fundraising efforts.

Bernard reported that an application for the provincial government’s Student Employment Program has been sent. The application ask for 10 students at 40 hours per week.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Finance Committee

Monsignor Bromley presented a short financial report for the first quarter of 2008. Total receipts for this period was $34,704 and the total expenditures was $40,146. This leaves a deficit of $5,442 which was expected because of high fuel costs for heating the church during winter months. However, there is a bank balance of $12,198. He will prepare a more detailed report to be published in the parish bulletin in the near future. The Finance Committee will next meet on April 30, 2008.

Liturgy Committee

The next Liturgy Committee meeting will take place on April 23, 2008.

The next meeting will be held on May 14, 2008

Monsignor said a closing prayer and Bernard adjourned the meeting at 8:42 p.m.