St. James Parish Council Minutes
March 10, 2003

 

 

OPENING PRAYER:  Jerome Schieder

 

PRESENT: John Alvey, Ed Barlett, Doris Cadd, Lou Carey, Mike Klamm, Chuck Koesterer, Kim Lay, Jerome Schieder, Annette Talbot, Chris Venditti, Father Ron Will, Father Jim Urbanic, and Ken Oyen

 

ABSENT: Roger Holyfield, Youth Representatives Diana Keck and Vincent DeMarco

 

The meeting was opened by Chairperson Annette Talbot.  The February minutes were approved after a motion was made by Doris Cadd, seconded by Mike Klamm.  The agenda was approved after three additions: (1) Jerome needs help with project; (2) Parish Feast Day; and (3) Annette’s request from Knights.

 

Father Ron said, during a recent visit with Jim Danielson, retired Pleasant Valley Baptist minister, he asked if St. James had a strategic plan and also asked if he could analyze it.  Father Ron thought it was interesting to have an outsider give their impressions and suggestions of our Project 2010.  He also said Mr. Danielson would be available to assist in future strategic planning if needed.

 

AGENDA:

 

1)      A review of Project 2010, Strategy #1, was given by Jerome Schieder and Lou Carey.  Goal A and C: Jerome stated they are still working on getting a 24-hour access number, and someone to set up meal delivery for new parishioners moving into the parish is needed.  Some suggestions were given by Annette Talbot and John Alvey to welcome new parishioners through some existing ministries since we have several new families every month.  Lou reported Goal B., Action #4, We will not conduct an all-parish Mass this year as it will have to be budgeted next year. Action #7, should be changed to “Gather new parishioner information at Christmas and Easter so we can hopefully get contact information about Catholics who visit us then by December 2001.”  This request will probably be included with the worship aid.

 

2)      The Prayer Cards for Lent weren’t all taken at the Masses last weekend, so it was suggested they be passed out as many probably missed the baskets they were in beside the worship aids in the Narthex. 

 

3)      Four names were submitted for council member elections May 11th.  Biographies and photos are needed by the April meeting.  Four terms are expiring this year, so more candidates are needed.

 

4)      The Parish Work Day headed by Roger Holyfield will be April 12th at 9 a.m.  Lou will get requests out to staff members for projects needing attention.

 

5)      Update on Easter Masses was given by Father Ron.  He said the musicians say it is too complicated to arrange simultaneous Masses at Easter, so this Easter will be simulcast into the Social Hall as has been in the past for the overflow Masses.

 

6)      Father Jim gave an update on the William Jewell ministry.  He said they have had very good response, and the chaplain is very attentive to the needs of the large number of Catholic students.  A barbecue will be held for the Jewell students after the Sunday, April 6th, 6 p.m. Mass.  Chairman of this ministry, Mike Jones, is getting a list of students, and will contact them.  Plans are being made for fall activities.

 

7)       

a) The Mardi Gras Appreciation Night March 4th was cancelled due to the weather.  It was decided to reschedule for Tuesday, April 22nd 7 to 9 p.m. with a Spring Fling theme.  Plans will be finalized at the April regular meeting.

 

b) Jerome asked for support for Hillcrest Ministries annual walk-a-thon for the homeless May 17th at 8 a.m.  Registration is at 7 a.m.  He is sponsoring a team, and asked for council members to participate.

 

c) Parish Feast Day ideas were requested by Father Ron.  He said he needs an organizer for the event which the council set for Saturday, July 26th after the 5 p.m. Mass.

 

d) Annette said the Knights of Columbus ask if they could have an Easter egg hunt Easter weekend.  After discussion, it was decided that after the last Mass on Easter would be the best time, about 1:30 p.m. 

 

8)   Ministry Reports

Prayer: Lou Carey-no report

Youth: Jerome Schieder-no report

Liturgy: Chris Venditti-no report

Communication: Doris Cadd-Howard Henry said updating the website for the school is still in the working stages.  Matthew Barlett said the Video Ministry has a surplus of videos.

Christian Formation/Religious Ed: Kim Lay reported “The Little Saints Ministry” play group has expanded to once a week.  Debbie Bednar is doing a great job with this ministry.

Catholic Organizations: John Alvey-The Altar Society also rescheduled their March 4th presentation on “Arguing Effectively” for April 1st , 7 p.m.

School: Chuck Koesterer-The school has 321 students and is at 76% capacity.  Of the 26 8th grade students, 22 are     going to Pius

Internal Human Concerns and Outreach: Annette Talbot-no report

External Human Concerns and Outreach: Ed Barlett-Kudos to Jan Agee for her prompt follow-up on the stewardship Time & Talent questionnaires.  Ed also said the Prison Ministry is in need of Spanish bibles. 

Parish & Family Life: Mike Klamm said he contacted the Chamber of Commerce for an application for St. James.  Let him know if you are interested.  The dues are $179 annually.

Administration & Stewardship: Chuck Koesterer-The bell tower is supposed to be cone by Easter.  It required an additional $800 to get it completed.  The Knights Lenten Fish Fry’s are every other Friday with the next one on March 14th,, 28th, and April 11th.  Rosary for the unborn will be after the blood drive on Tuesday, March 25, 7 p.m.  Ann Tucker reported there are 36 signed up for the Ohio Pilgrimage in July.  The Precious Blood Companions are working on an Assembly Report. 

 

PASTOR’S REMARKS:

§         Father reported the Report on Vatican II by Monsigner Fiedler was very interesting, and was pleased with the over 100 attending.

 

Ken Oyen asked about putting the new Parish Directory on the web site.  Several members thought, for privacy reasons, it would not be advisable to publish parishioners addresses and phone numbers on the web.  Doris will discuss further with Howard.

 

The next meeting will be April 14th at 7 p.m.  Items on the agenda will be Jim Danielson, Appreciation Party plans, Easter Egg Hunt, Council member candidates biographies and pictures, Parish Feast Day, Lou Carey reporting on 24-hour line, and an Update on Strategy #2 by Doris and Ed.  Opening Prayer will be by Lou Carey.

 

The meeting ended with a prayer by Doris Cadd.

 

 

 

Meeting notes courtesy of Dorothy Haynes