ST. PATRICK’S PARISH COUNCIL MEETING

CARBONEAR, NL

 

Date:   November 9, 2005

Location:   Parish Centre

Time:   7:30 p.m.

 

Present:       Rev. E. T. Bromley          Gerard Butt            Ray Carey   

Bern Fitzpatrick               Anastasia Furey      Mary Johnson                 

Frank O’Keefe

 

Absent:       Eleanor Ash                     James T. Butt                 

 

Gerard called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.  Ray said an opening prayer.

 

The minutes of the October 5, 2005 meeting were reviewed.  Information on Diocesan Medal was reworded to read: “There is a Diocesan Medal available to recognize parishioners who have given long and faithful service to the parish or diocese.  Bishop Currie would be available, at the recommendation of the Parish Council, to present up to 2 of these medals.  Issue deferred for further consideration and discussion.”  Mary moved that the minutes from the October 5, 2005 meeting be adopted as changed.  Seconded by Jim.  Motion carried.

 

BUSINESS ARISING

 

Parish Council has contracted IPC Photographers to compile a Parish Photo Directory. Photos will be taken on January 11, 12, 13, & 14, 2006.  The CWL in Carbonear has been asked for their assistance in scheduling appointments for family photos.

 

Moved by Bernard Fitzpatrick that the parish council seek nominations from parishioners of individuals they feel worthy of a Diocesan Medal which could be presented by Bishop Currie during the 150 th Anniversary year. Nominations would be reviewed by Parish Council, from which possibly 2 names could be submitted. Seconded by Frank O’Keefe. Carried.

Bernard will action this process.

 

Gerard had suggested calling a meeting with interested parents to form a World Youth Day 2008 planning committee, to look at things such as  fund raising, etc. Eleanor had suggested that a Youth Group could be established with applicants coming from the group.  No action was decided.

 

Funding for repairs to the sacristy roof will be finalized with CMIC on November 10, 2005.  Frank O’Keefe informed the council that NewFound Roofing will start the repairs as soon a weather is suitable. In the meantime the building committee will have a look at the leak in the furnace room.

 

Eleanor had requested funding at the last meeting on October 5, 2005  for a religious education resource called  “Touching Jesus Through the Church.” Monsignor would expect Eleanor to discuss this program with him. Eleanor was absent. No action taken.

 

Request for Wood Cutting at Camp McCarthy – It was decided that any requests would have to be denied. Property is leased to Knights of Columbus, and if we give permission to one, we might have to grant permission to all that applied. Gerard would contact individual and explain the situation

 

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

Parish Center - Building Security was discussed.  Gerard will talk to Eleanor about monitoring the situation. A sign reminding users to check and lock doors will be posted. Ray will check the light at back of building.

 

Sale of Presentation Convent and the possibility of parish acquiring this property was discussed. Gerard and Frank will to check into the particulars of buying this property and selling present parish center.

 

St. Joseph’s School building was discussed. Bill Finn, acting on behalf of the parish, would be notified that we would like for the school board to remove the building from the land and restore the land similar to the surrounding area. Bill has agreed to contact Milton Peach, chair of the school board.

 

Diocesan Anniversary was discussed. Bonnie and Jim Langer from Sacred Heart Church will receive the proclamation at the Open Mass in Harbour Grace, and Madge Welsh will read proclaimation at weekend mass. Parish Council will choose parishioners for St. Patrick’s Church.

Some basic maintenance in church needs to be completed before Chrism Mass in April. Building Committee will have a look at this.

 

 

 

COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

Parish Committee for Diocesan 150th Anniversary

 

Ray is gathering together some old parish pictures; they’ll probably be displayed in the Sacristy.

 

 

OTHER BUSINESS

 

Monsignor updated the council on the Anniversay project: Parishes Helping Parishes. The CWL is spear-heading this project.

 

The next meeting will take place on Wednesday, December 7, 2005 at 7:30 p.m.

 

Monsignor Bromley closed the meeting with a prayer.