Our Lady of the Valley

Liturgy Committee Meeting

May 14, 2008  

Our Lady of the Valley Liturgy Committee met Wednesday, April 9, 2008  at 7:00 PM in the Meeting Room at St. Ann School with the following members present:  John Bartell, Secretary; Father Pat, Noreen Mahoney, Mary Teresa Purtell, Mary Ann Sullivan, Beth Jacobs, Margi Terry, Barb Banko, Ann Marie Barillo, Connie Shephard, Beverly Gilbert,  Bill Loree, Chair and guest, Father Peter Anglaaere.

Prayer B Chair, Bill Loree called the meeting to order at 7 PM and Father Pat led us in Our Lady of the Valley Parish Prayer. .

Roll Call B See above.

Approval of April 9th minutes B approved as presented.

Introduction of Fr. Peter  - Bill Loree introduced Father Peter Anglaaere, our new pastor, to the committee who gave him a warm welcome.

Suggestions for the future regarding the role of the Liturgy Committee

Father Pat suggested that we go around to members and respond to the following

Questions: Role of the Committee today, how has it changed, developed

Some of the comments included those of John Bartell who responded that the committee has gone from picking out hymns for seasons in the church year to one that has developed a very  >polished= liturgy over the past four years.

In response to Annmarie Barillo=s question concerning the Bishop=s plan for the next three years,  Fr. Pat explained that this year’s focus theme is Aspirit alive@ and about our Lenten Retreat.  Next year focuses on Scripture Studies, and year three the focus is on AStewardship@

It was noted that the praying for priests >prayer card= was warmly received by our people and will be shared with other dioceses in the state.

Bev. Gilbert would like to see the Bishop come down to our parish once a year. Father Pat explained that he might come down for an event such as a >parish feast day= which we currently do not have. Some thought will be given to have Our Lady of The Valley Feast Day on October 13th . (The date of the 6th. and final visit of Our Lady of Fatima to the children in Portugal) This coincides with the 5th Anniversary of our parish. Mention was also made about the possibility of a Blue Mass - firefighters/police; Red Mass  - Lawyers/doctors.

Annmarie Barillo made a request for gift bags for lap robes.

Regarding >changes=, Bill Loree noted the many changes the committee has made in regard to liturgy over the past four years.

Father Pat explained to the group that the diocese puts on classes/workshops on liturgy.  He urged the group to partake in these worthwhile activities.

Barb Banko responded that what she likes about liturgy is that it is about and for people.

Father Pat commended Bill Loree for the >perfect= job done as Master of Ceremonies at the Farewell Dinner.

The Committee viewed a few segments of the Farewell Dinner Video

In his remarks, Fr. Peter thanked Fr. Pat for the wonderful foundation laid down by him during his tenure as Pastor. 

Other - A lovely party was held for Father Pat and the group acknowledged Bill Loree=s birthday by singing AHappy Birthday@.

Next Meeting B Wednesday, June 11th

Closing Prayer B Fr. led us in a closing prayer around 9 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,

John R. Bartell Secretary