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Parish Council Meeting Minutes
October 15, 2007

Present:  Fr. Barry, Mike McVerry, Jillian Cipriano (youth), Annette Williams, Annette Babarik, Paul Babarik, Tom Sherk, Joe Bizzozero, Ed Savarese, Heidi Shea, Joann
Cappelletti, Rita Keating, Pat Dwyer, Deacon Nick Diorio, Deacon Bob Wallin and Tom Proulx

Opening Prayer was offered by Joe Bizzozero at 7:05

Minutes of September 10, 2007 were accepted by M. McVerry and 2nd by P. Dwyer.

There was a brief discussion regarding Parish Council (PC) By-laws and the position of PC Secretary.  It was determined that the PC President can appoint a member of the Council to the position of secretary.

A suggestion was made to get copies of the by-laws for PC members.  Copies will be available for the November meeting.

Father Barry’s Remarks:

Father delivered an upbeat assessment of the Parish.

  • Parish is approaching the 1300 family level.
  • Parishioners have been very good with their increased offertory
  • Apple Harvest festival was a success.  Great parish participation added to the exception weather.
  • Hours of business have been adjusted at the Parish Center.  (Suggestion was made to  put new hours on parish web site if not there currently)

Bottom-line: Parish is running well.

Annette Williams gave an update in the Religious Education program.  A hardcopy update was provided at the meeting of significant items.  Of note was the recent Sacrament of Confirmation administered by Bishop Christie Macaluso to 48 of our high school juniors on Sept. 17th.

Jullian Cipriano gave an update on youth activities.  Over 100 members of the parish attended the Catholic Youth Spectacular on October 14th at Quassy Park.  Jullian
mentioned that it was very well attended and it lived up to its name.

Rita Keating gave an update on Pastoral Care

Paul Babarik gave an update on Kof C.  Paul thanked Father for his encouraging words after Mass on the knights.  16 potential new members came forward at the “Coffee and”
sponsored by the Knights after Mass.

Annette Babarik gave an update on her coordination efforts for the monthly Sunday  morning after mass Coffee.  Most months are being sponsored and overall reception has
been very positive.

Heidi Shea gave on update of the Pro-life Committee.  The Parish was going to have at least 10 attendees at Carolyn’s Place Annual dinner on Nov. 4th.  Archbishop Mansell is
going to be the keynote speaker at the dinner.

The next Parish Council meeting will be held on November 12 at 7:00 p.m. in Father Fanning Hall.

The meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m. with a closing prayer by Father Barry.

Respectfully Submitted,

Kevin Zupkus
Council President