ST MARY’S PARISH COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, April 14, 2008
The meeting opened at 7:00 p.m. with a prayer led by Father Tatro.
In attendance: John Bourque, Barbara Brownlee, Gerry Campion, Megan Campion,
Donna Carter, Charlotte Carvalho, Pauline Forgue, Bill Grise, Patricia Hassett,
Paul Hebert, John Koski, Marie Koski, Robert McCarthy, Cathy Menard, Marge Snow,
Fr. Kenneth Tatro, Luke Tetreault, Gilbert Viteralli
Absent: Josephine Calvanese, Lee Lyon, Cate Senecal, Ed Senecal,
March meeting minutes reviewed. Motion by Patricia Hassett to approve, second by
Pauline Forgue. All in favor.
COMMUNICATIONS
Thanking the Parish for cards and flowers from Carol and Gerry Van Atta. Thank
you letter from Mercy Hospital for sponsoring the Blood Drive.
SPIRITUAL LIFE- Patricia Hassett
April 14, 2008 meeting
Thank you
A special thank you to all the helped this Commission during Holy Week. The
assistance we received was truly appreciated. Thank you to those who delivered
the flowers to the shut-ins, those who helped prepare for the soup supper. We
also thank the Titans for setting up the hall and all those who decorated the
church. A special thank you to John Koski who took time from work to prepare for
and organize the soup supper.
Stations of the Cross
The Stations of the Cross went well but the attendance was very low. Next year
the Commission will review to see if the Stations should be offered at a
different time and day. A special thank you to Chris Gosselin for providing the
music, William Grise for organizing the cross bearers and candle holders, for
all the readers and all those who assisted with the Stations of the Cross. A
special thank to John and Marie Koski for organizing this event.
Holy Thursday
Thank you to all who assisted in this Mass. The presentation of gifts went well
and will be continued. Thank you to the reader and to Marie Koski for arranging
for the readers and a special thank you to those willing to have their feet
washed. Each year it becomes harder to find people willing to participate we
truly appreciate those who stepped forward to help. Consideration will be given
to only having the older altar servers at adoration next year.
Easter Flowers
The Commission was happy with the flower selection for Easter and will keep the
same order next year.
Summer
Since the Church is now air conditioned the altar servers will remain wearing
black in white as this looks much better and prevent bright colors from being
seen. Mr. Grise will monitor this and advise of any issues.
Corpus Christi
There will be a procession at the 10:00 AM Mass on May 25, 2008 for Corpus
Christi. Those attending Mass will be invited to participate in the procession.
Agenda
At the Commission’s first meeting in September the 2008 /2009 agenda will be
addressed. Anyone with any recommendation is invited to attend the meeting or
present his or her ideas to a Commission member prior to the meeting. The
Commission will be looking to present program in 2008/2009.
This was the last meeting for this Commission this year. Once again I thank all
of the Commission members for their assistance and support during the year. I
also thank all those who offered this Commission assistance. THANK YOU!
FAMILY AND COMMUNITY LIFE COMMISSION- John Koski.
April 14, 2008
Cards and Flower Distribution to Shut-Ins: Pat Hagerty.
- May birthday cards in process.
Sunday Doughnuts: Luke Tetreault.
The once per month program started on Sunday, March 30th. Between 40 and 50
served. Next breakfast will be held Sunday, April 27th. Oatmeal not a big hit.
New menu signs have been posted. Plan to purchase a couple more round egg
cookers for the grill. The one provided by Ernie worked very well for cooking
the eggs for the sandwiches. Plan to make improvements to the ordering and
cooking process.
Parish Pantry
- John Bourque checking periodically. Inventory level is good.
Youth Movie Night: Cate Senecal and Charlotte Carvalho
- Next movie night is Tuesday, April 22, 2008. Charlotte will handle the
details. Movie will be Alvin and the Chipmunks.
Children’s Mass
- Will hold off planning anything until CCD classes resume in the Fall.
Blood Drive
- Mercy Bloodmobile. 16 people showed up to give blood, 11 pints were collected.
Mercy Bloodmobile staff very happy with the drive. They suggested scheduling the
Bloodmobile during other Parish events. Other Parishes have good success with
this.
Relay for Life May 30 &31st.
- Maureen Ellington has volunteered to Chair this event. She will be getting in
touch with Cate Senecal for more information on planning this event.
Web Committee
- Updated information has been forwarded to the web committee. Next year would
like to resume informational announcements periodically at Masses. Will discuss
this with the Parish Council.
Next meeting May 12, 2008
ST.MARY’S WOMEN’S CLUB- Barbara Brownlee
Meeting April 14, 2008
1. The annual Pot- Luck Supper was held on Wednesday, April 2nd, with
entertainment provided by Diane's Tappers. Members, guest, spouses were invited
- with approximately forty in attendance. After the performance, our
entertainers (about 15) joined us for coffee and dessert. Although no specific
charge for the entertainment was made by the group, we did donate $25.00 to
their costume fund.
2. During the month of April, we solicited Officers 85 Trustees for the
2008-2009 season, with new slate to be announced at the Spring Banquet. We are
pleased that many of those on the Board have agreed to remain another year since
very little interest was shown from others in the parish, but currently we have
one new Trustee, with one still be found.
3. Our Annual Recitation of the Rosary will be held after the 10:00 a.m. Mass on
Sunday, May 4th with assistance from Marie Koski, after which our Spring Banquet
will be held at noon at the Clarion Hotel 85 Conference Center. Tickets at
$20.00 are being sold after Masses each week-end.
4. Our annual Membership Drive for 2008-2009 will be held during June.
MEN’S CLUB- John Koski
March 11, 2008 Meeting
Treasurer’s Report: Savings Account Balance $987.00.
No communications. It was noted that Robert Meehan’s name will be added to the
Men's Club Deceased
Members Plaque
120 Club: Luke Tetreault
Winter 120 club- 57 paid up members.
Old Business:
- The corned beef dinner was a great success and has turned into one of our
better functions. Profits were around $600.00. The entertainment was very well
received.
New Business:
- The Ziti and chicken Supper will take place on April 19, 2008. Tickets will be
$6.00. We are in the process of organizing help. Advertising for the Supper will
start earlier then usual.
- Extended Sunday Coffee and Doughnut Program:
We will be trying an extended breakfast the last Sunday of every month. There
will be breakfast sandwiches and oatmeal. On March 30 we will be having our
first breakfast.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION COMMISSION- Terry Roberts
Meeting 4-1-08
The April meeting was held on the 1st.Marge Snow and Lorraine Sherry were
absent.
The commission has nominated a candidate for the Pope Pius X Award and the name
has been submitted to Father Tatro for his approval.
The policy statement for the year 2008-2009 was approved and accepted by all
members of this commission.
The Confirmation students attended the Chrism Mass at St. Michael's Cathedral
during Holy Week. This year the program saw some changes which seemed to appeal
to everyone, especially the many high school youths who are present at this
Mass. The traditional music that is customarily provided by the organist and
choir was substituted for a young musical group from St. Johns' Parish,
consisting of drums, guitars, keyboard and 3 singers. The style of music was
uplifting, the choices of songs were familiar and most of the congregation
joined in the singing.
On Good Friday, members of the Confirmation class and other classes portrayed a
moving dramatization of the Stations of the Cross. Once again, the presentation
was very well received by a fairly large number of parishioners.
We extend our apologies to Barbara Lyon whose name was omitted from the
teachers' list in the bulletin and also to Mary Hassett whose name was also
omitted from the Good Friday cast members' list. The commission suggested that
Mr. Lyon advise Cheryl Rivers of the omissions so this can be corrected in a
future bulletin.
The annual Catechetical Reviews for the upcoming 9th and 11th graders have been
mailed to the students and are due back by July 15th.
As of this date, 17 registrations have been received for next year's classes.
The sacrament of Confirmation will take place on Saturday, April 12th at 5:3 pm
and the sacrament of
Holy Eucharist will be celebrated on Saturday, May 3rd at 1 lam.
The meeting was closed with a prayer.
ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE- Gil Viteralli.
April 7, 2008 meeting
1. The Auditorium roof leaked during one of the storms. We have contacted the
insurance company and are getting estimates to repair the damage. There will be
a $2000.00 deductible.
2. We have a new contract for cleaning the exhaust fan in the kitchen and have
reduced the cost to $300.00. The previous cost was $450.00 The new company is
Fire Fighting Equipment Inc.
3. The Fence around the dumpster has got to be repaired and painted. We may try
to complete this task in house.
4. The Parking Lot has been cleaned. Those areas that have been damaged by the
snow plowing have been addressed.
5. A window in the auditorium was broken by a pellet gun and will have to be
replaced. ABC Glass is in the process of ordering a new tempered glass.
6. We are looking at ways of cleaning the back area along edge of the wooded
parcel. It is a real mess and something has to be done. Bill Grise is
researching the most cost effective means.
7. There is a pump leaking on the heating system. It can wait until start up
next fall to be repaired.
8. The Pneumatic system for the heating plant has been repaired and will cost us
approximately $4000.00. There was flood damage due to a broken pipe in the
bathroom in the guest room upstairs in the rectory. There was extensive damage
to the parlor area, the floors ceiling, and walls.
9. The Second Listening Session will be held here at St. Mary's for the
Springfield Deanery on May 31, 2008. By the year 2010 we should be finished with
any closings etc. that are necessary.
OLD BUSINESS:
Pastoral Planning.
- 2nd Listening Session for 15 Springfield parishes will be held at St. Mary’s
on May 31, 2008 for 9:30 AM to 3:30PM. 15 members from each of the parishes in
Springfield will attend this meeting. Scheduled to complete the process of
yoking, merging, and closing parishes by 2010.
Diocesan Audit of our parish has been completed. This audit is done once every 6
years. Passed the audit. Everything is fine.
NEW BUSINESS:
2008-09 business year nominations and elections. The following members terms
expire in June.
John Koski, Bill Grise, Luke Tetreault , and Pauline Forgue. Request for
nomination cards will be placed in the pews within the next couple of weeks and
announcement placed in the bulletin. Elections will be held at Masses on May
17-18. Election Committee Members: Gil Viterali, Marie Koski, Donna Carter.
This year’s Parish Picnic will be held on Sunday, September 21, 2008.
Family and Community Life asked Parish Council members to consider resuming some
form of announcements that use to make periodically from the pulpit by members
of the Parish Council.
It was noted that some of the pictures that were posted for the 60th anniversary
have disappeared. WE would like people to return these pictures as these are
needed for our historical archives.
Next meeting will be May 12, 2008.
Father Tatro led Closing Prayer.
Bill Grise motioned to adjourn. Second by Donna Carter.
Respectfully Submitted,
John Koski, Secretary