Our Lady of the Valley

Pastoral Council Minutes 6/23/2010

The Pastoral Council meeting was called to order by David Watt at St. Ann’s School Meeting Room at 7:00 PM

Present were: Fr. Peter, Fran Tucker, Dave Watt,  Margie Terry, Tom Harkenrider,  Mary Marcus, Nancy Coleman, Patsy Hulse, Carolyn Kelly, Mark Clark, Donna Haraty, Lisa Dirlam and Deb Housel

Absent:  Doug Gilbert, David Crosby, and John Piesher

The meeting was opened with a prayer by Fr. Peter

May 26, 2010 minutes were approved.

 No Public Forum:

Dave asked for committee reports.

Liturgy Committee

Margie Terry reported minutes from the June meeting.

Margie reported that MaryAnn Logan attended the meeting. The committee wanted to get her perception on the First Communion mass held on May 9th.  Mary Ann is now a member of Liturgy Committee. The Triduum, honoring St. Ann, St Joachim, St. Mary and St. Ignatius, which will be held at St. Ann’s church on July 26th, 27th and 28th was discussed.  Margie also reported that that the Parish Picnic will be held in Rexville at St. Mary’s on Sunday August 15th. Mass will be outside at 1:00 and the Chicken BBQ dinner will follow. Volunteers are needed. Margie also reported that our new priest, Fr. Paulinus will be arriving in the parish on June 28th.

Finance Committee

Donna reported that the budget is not yet done but she will have the first draft soon to present at the July finance meeting. Once a firm budget is in place a financial report will be provided to the parishioners.

Constituency Report - None

Social Ministry – Fr. reported that he is considering turning our Social Ministry (families in need of food, clothing, shelter and money) over to Catholic Charities– Turning Point. This will eliminate duplication of services.  Deb Housel encouraged the council to add in our annual report other ministries that are vital in the parish.

Old Business - None

New Business

Voting took place for new members for Pastoral Council. New members are: George Hooper, Hector Hoyos, Michelle Sexsmith, Joan Coleman and Dave Parmley.  Fr. Peter will be sending them a letter inviting them to join the council.  New members will attend the September meeting. Deb Housel will provide training and education to the members at that meeting.

Mary Marcus accepted the position of secretary.  She will replace Fran Tucker whose term expired June 2010.

There was discussion concerning the “grass area” between the church and the school. Fr. Peter would like council members to continue to come up with ideas for that area.  A parishioner has stepped forward to donate his time and money to tear up the school parking lot, plant grass and add sidewalks.

Council members discussed a need to prepare a time schedule and modules for progress assessment of St. Ann School.  The main agenda for the September meeting will be to work on these modules/benchmarks.

Pastor’s Report

Fr. Peter reported that the statues in the Rose Garden have been repaired and are back. There will be a re-dedication on Sunday August 15th, Feast of the Assumption after the 10:30 mass.

Meeting was closed with a prayer at 9:03 PM.

Next Meeting Date – Wednesday September 29th 2010 (This is the 5th Wednesday.      Fr. Peter will not be back from Africa on the 22nd) 7:00 PM St. Ann School meeting room.

Respectfully Submitted,

Fran Tucker

Secretary