Update from the pastor to parish pastoral council 10 February 2005

Reconfiguration

            We continue to wait for word from Bishop Lennon on the next step or direction.

            The Transition Committee met February 2^nd.  Religious Education task force reported.  New task forces forming on liturgy but has not met yet.

Ice Cream Social

            A good time was had by all

Respect Life

            Baby Shower was very successful.

Generations of Faith

            Generations of Faith met January 21^st and 30^th. Next round is March 11^th and 13^th.

Lent

                Small faith group sessions, promoted two years ago, to be reflected on at meeting Feb. 16^th.

Lenten Supper and Stations March 18^th.

Reconciliation

                First Penance January 29^th well done

Finance

            Impact of storm (Jan. 23^rd).  Grand Annual scheduled for February 20^th.

Confirmation Retreat for Hudson and Stow

            To be held here February 13^th.

Red Cross Drive February 12^th.

Anointing of the Sick scheduled for World Day of the Sick February 11^th.