SAN MARCO PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL Minutes – Wednesday, November 10, 2010 1. Meeting was opened with a prayer by Fr. Tim Present: Fr. Tim, Fr. Gordon, Deacon Mike, Tom Walton, Peter Vale, Nancy Fine, Jerry Katchmar, Carolyn Katchmar, Roaseanne Christ, Jose Granda, Bill Roche, Hilda Brosky, Karen Adams and Andy Wallach. Excused Absence: Deacon John, Deacon Norm, Ed Dalzell, Elaine Middlestaedt, Lynne Minozzi, Mike Sbertoli, Kim Adamson, Steve Imm, & Terry Ward. 2. Chairman’s Comments: Jerry Katchmar commented on how great the new railings in church looked, the church grounds, the flowers, etc; as well as the tiles in the Parish Hall. He was very appreciative of how much the staff had done. 3. Fr. Tim’s Comments: Fr. Tim was grateful to everyone for all that they are doing. He reminded everyone about the Veteran’s Celebration at the Cemetery tomorrow; the Annual Memorial Mass for the deceased on Thursday evening; and of the Prayer Service Bishop Dewane has requested for Nacent Human Life (in the womb) after the last Mass on Nov 27. Fr. Tim said Mass attendance is picking up and expecting a full house at the Masses. Fr. Gordon’s Comments: Fr. supported the comments of the Pastor and he received an applause! Chairman Jerry commented that he was being very Diplomatic! 4. Minutes of October 13, 2010: were accepted as written. 5. Committee Reports: a. Religious Education: Peter Vale reported he was very happy to have 130 children from about 83 families participate. They did crafts and ice-breakers, pizza and ping-pong, etc. Next time they will plan something for Christmas. Fr. Gordon celebrated Mass for them on November 1 and they had about 200 involved. Afterward, they broke up into small groups. Their 2nd meeting will be preparation for First Communion for about 35 children. They are planning a dinner on Dec 6 for about 250 prepared by Bill Christ & Gerry Brosky. 6. Presentations and/or parishioner’s comments or concerns: Deacon Mike questioned how many families we have registered. Fr. Tim clarified we have 1900 families registered, but not all receive envelopes and not all are here year round. Roseanne Christ asked if there was any way we could put information on the website when there was a funeral scheduled so parishioners would know and could attend the Mass. Fr. Tim said he would mention this to Kim, but she is very busy. He will check if she could possibly train someone else to do that. Joe Granda requested information on how to have a Memorial Mass for someone already buried up north. Fr. Tim provided the information by informing Joe to contact the office to check the availability for scheduling. Fr. Tim said he received a phone call from a man that said we have about 100 Mexican-Hispanic heritage people on the Island and they wanted to march over here on the 3rd Saturday of Advent. (Christmas Parade night!) Our Lady of Guadalupe is very important to them. Fr. suggested doing a Sunday afternoon Mass for them. There was much discussion on how to handle this. There was concern if we don’t, we will lose them. The basic conclusion seemed to be for combining English and Spanish. After hearing all opinions, Chairman Jerry gave the decision to Fr. Tim! Chairman Jerry reminded members to be respectful of others and to raise their hands when they wanted to talk. 7. Unfinished Business: a. St. Vincent De-Paul Society - Andy Wallach reported St. Vincent De Paul Society received $60,000 from collections from our Parish during the months of July, Aug & Sept. This has helped them distribute to the needy. b. Thanksgiving Dinner – Joe Granda reported that it will be celebrated at CJ’s on the Bay due to a conflict. Vouchers would be presented to those in need. Next year, 2011 the Thanksgiving Dinner will be held in San Marco Parish Hall in conjunction with Christmas Island Style. Hilda Brosky questioned how to rebuild our Ecumenical relationship with the Presbyterian Church. Joe related they refused to go along with the Christmas Island Style long term. c. Parish Directory – Nancy Fine provided information of her contact with Olan Mills. They have been in business since 1932. There is no charge to our Church. She related that a volunteer team is not required, however, it might be a good idea and they will train us if we want. We can sign up on a computer from anywhere. Everyone gets a Parish Album and an 8x10 photograph free of charge. The parish albums will be delivered within 35 working days after all pictures are taken. Having the pictures is helpful for using for fundraisers and for getting better acquainted with one another. You can look at the book on-line as well. There was much interest & discussion. Chairman Jerry suggested Nancy contact the company again for additional information and report back. d. Guatemalan Community – Fr. Tim did not have anything new to report. e. Speakers in the Cry Room – Fr. Tim reported they are in! 8. New Business: a. Stewardship Day – There was not enough time for Hilda Brosky to give her presentation, thus it was tabled for the next meeting on January 12, 2011. Meeting adjourned 6:00 P.M. Closing Prayer – Fr. Gordon. Respectfully submitted, Carolyn Katchmar, Secretary