ST. PATRICK=S PARISH COUNCIL MEETING

CARBONEAR, NL

 

Date:   December 7, 2005

Location:   Parish Centre

Time:   7:30 p.m.

 

Present:     Eleanor Ash                  Rev. E. T. Bromley               Gerard Butt                           

James T. Butt                Ray Carey                     Bern Fitzpatrick 

Anastasia Furey  Mary Johnson              

 

Absent:      Frank O=Keefe                                 

 

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

 

The minutes of the November 9, 2005 meeting were distributed and reviewed.   Bernard moved that the minutes from the November 9, 2005 meeting be adopted as presented.  Seconded by Ray.  Motion carried.

 

BUSINESS ARISING

Diocesan Medal - Parishioners were informed through the weekly church bulletin that the parish council was seeking  nominations from parishioners of individuals they felt were worthy of a Diocesan Medal which could be presented by Bishop Currie during the 150 th Anniversary year. Parishioners were notified that Nominations would be reviewed by Parish Council, from which possibly 2 names could be submitted. Five nominations were received.

 

Security of Parish Center - Eleanor will monitor the situation. Notices reminding users to check and lock doors, and leave on security lights have been posted.

 

Sale of Presentation Convent - Gerard has checked with the Presentation Sisters, Bishop Currie, and has received an Information Package from George Hawco, Chair of the Building Committee for the Presentation Sisters, about the particulars of buying St. Joseph=s  Convent  property. This information was brought to the meeting.

 

St. Joseph=s School building - Gerard received correspondence from Bill Finn, acting on behalf of the parish, and from Dr. Darin King, Director of Eastern School District, stating that the school board has initiated steps to remove the building from the land and restore the site to a reasonable condition. This should occur in the spring.

 

Roof Repairs: Sacristy, Furnace Room, etc. - Work carried out by NewFound Roofing at a cost of $14, 450.00. Gerard was not satisfied with the quality and look of the work completed. Contractor had not followed specifications. Gerard discussed the work with Frank O=Keefe, chair of Building Committee,  and Jack George, chair of Finance Committee, but both indicated that the parish had no alternative but to pay contractor. At  Gerard=s request, Contractor returned and did some finishing touches to the job. The Contractor was then paid with a 20 % hold back.

 

Request for Wood Cutting at Camp McCarthy - Gerard had informed the individual concerned of Parish Council=s decision not to permit wood cutting on Camp McCarthy property. The reasons for this decision were explained to the individual.

 

 

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

Nominations for Diocesan Medals - Five nominations were received for consideration for a Diocesan Medal. They were Edward Slade, John Dunphy, Gerard Griffin, Theresa Butt, and Patrick Merrigan. Information about each person=s contribution to the Parish and Diocese was read.  The Parish Council could now possibly  recommend two of these names for Diocesan Medal recognition. It was deferred to our next meeting on January 11, 2006, on where we would go from here.

 

Parish Proposal  re: Presentation Convent There was discussion on the possibility of parish acquiring this property. It was agreed that if the Parish were to take ownership of the Convent building, the parish would sell the exiting parish center which is currently in need of extensive repairs. Monsignor would speak to Bishop Currie about the parish purchasing the property.    Jim moved that the Parish Council submit a proposal to buy the Convent for a nominal fee of one dollar. Seconded by Bernard. Carried.

Gerard would action this motion.

 

 

COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

LITURGY COMMITTEE - Eleanor distributed a report on the Litugy Committee meeting for November 16, 2005.

 

PARISH COMMITTEE (150th DIOCESAN ANNIVERSARY) -                        

$                   Opening Mass in Hr. Grace, Thursday, December 8, 2005

$                   The Anniversary Banner for our parish would be ready for the weekend Mass on December 10/05

$                   Sign up sessions for the Photo Directory begin this weekend, December 11 and 12, 2005

 

 

The next meeting will take place on Wednesday, January 11, 2006 at 7:30 p.m.

Monsignor Bromley closed the meeting with a prayer.