Meeting Minutes
St. Isidore Parish Pastoral Council
June 14, 2001
Members Attending: Rev. Richard Butler, Pastor, Deacon Charles
Cornell, Donne Cutting, Nancy Dome Mike Holt, Judy Killeen, Richard Martin,
Sharon McCann, Patricia Noone, Shirley Ormsby, Margaret Passafiume, Rosario
Rizzo, Domenique Sexton, Mike Statkus
Members Absent: John Colonna-Romano, Marshall Cross, Paul Curley,
Jackie Downing, John Slattery,.
The five absent had indicated in advance that they would not be able
to attend.
Welcome: The new members were all welcomed.
Minutes: Minutes of May 10th accepted.
Noted that the previous minutes had been locked up in a computer glitch.
Review
The 40th anniversary and dedication
of the new altar received good reviews. Suggestion was made for a catechesis
later on the significance of the chrismation of the altar. One of the
newspaper reports had missed the point – speaking of the “pouring
of water”.
The plans for Theology for a Summer’s Eve
were reviewed. All encouraged to support and to attend.
Overview of the Council
Most of the meeting was spent – for new members and
for old members – with an overview of the council, beginning with
the video message from Cardinal Law.
Archdiocesan guidelines had been passed out. It was noted
that the mission statement had not been passed out and would be included
with these minutes.
The Cardinal’s reference to the synod document suggested
that this be obtained for the members.
Members discussed the methodology of recent meetings with
a priority being taken after group discussion and then several months
addressing the issue from the perspective of pastoral policy and vision.
(Thus, e.g. the social committee.) Noted that even in agreeing to a priority,
discussion is needed for often basic terms carry different meanings among
the members.
A look at the coming year
Agreed to keep the present methodology with monthly meetings on the second
Thursday with the September meeting focusing on an agenda item for next
year. Secretary notes will remain in this brief format from the pastor.
All want John to continue as vice-chair. (In his absence, no objection
was heard!)
Update from the pastor
No additional update was given beyond the encouragement of
Theology for a Summer’s Eve.
Thanks
Special thanks were extended to Mike and Judy as they complete their
terms on the council..
Review of the meeting
“great meeting… informative … enjoyed the
Cardinal’s talk … good refresher course of where we are …
helpful … good introduction for new members … helpful meeting
for getting perspective … energizing.
Next meetings:
Sept 13, Oct 11, Nov 8, Dec 13
2001 Jan 10, Feb 14, Mar 14. Apr 11, May 9 2002
Archdiocesan assembly of parish
pastoral councils and parish finance councils Mar 9, 2002
October evening of reflection
for both councils- date to be determined.
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