St. James Parish Council Minutes
June 6, 2001

 

OPENING PRAYER:  Anita Holt

 

PRESENT:  Ralph Agee, Steve Gregoire, Anita Holt, Tim Laird, David Porter, Father Ron, and Father Dien.

 

ABSENT:  Doris Cadd, Roger Holyfield, Chris Venditti, Jerome Schieder, Parker Stanley, and Annette Talbot

 

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Tim Laird.  A motion was made by David Porter to approve the May minutes, seconded by Anita Holt.  The June agenda was also approved.

 

Presentation:  Leann Carr was present to update the council on the Prayer Garden.  The garden is located on the east side of the church, featuring Stations of the Cross, statues, a rosary garden with stepping stones representing each bead of the rosary, and the brick memorial cross. A fountain was added this spring, and the roses, and flowers add to the beauty of the garden. They continue to receive orders for memorial bricks which are $75.  She said everything in the prayer garden has been donated, as well as time volunteered for maintenance.  She also said there are other things they have in mind to do such as a cover for the patio and patio furniture, and that if anyone had any suggestions or could assist with caring for the garden to let her know.

 

AGENDA

1)      2010 Project and Ministry Reports: 

1)      Strengthen the Parish Community – David Porter & Jerome Schieder    

No Report

 

2)      Offer Diverse Spiritual Experiences – Brett Scott & William Bednar

      No Report

                 

3)      Create the Optimal Spiritual Atmosphere – Ralph Agee & Roger Holyfield

      No Report

 

4)      Achieve Excellence in all Educational Efforts – Anita Holt & Annette Talbot

Anita Holt reported there are 302 students registered for school this coming fall.  Capacity is 360.  The Health Committee will be deep cleaning the school August 1st and 2nd.  There are two openings on the school staff they hope to fill by Friday.  Some of the teachers attended a workshop on discipline recently.

 

5)      Reach Out to our Community – Steve Gregoire & Tim Laird

      No Report

 

2)      Assignment of new council members to 2010 Strategies and Ministries:

Ed Barlett and Doris Cadd were assigned to Strategy #2.  Chris Venditti was assigned to Strategy #3, and Mike Klamm, Strategy #5.

 

3)      Father Ron asked all Ministry Groups to get together before the next meeting to report on their projects and strategies.

 

4)      New Fundraiser Committee:

Ed Barlett, Mike Klamm, and Chris Venditti were appointed to the fundraiser committee for the next six months.

 

5)      Approve 2001-2002 Parish Budget:

Annette D’Angelo and Molly Doherty presented the parish and school budgets.  Annette pointed out  utilities were up considerably this past year, and there were salary increases due to hiring two extra staff members.   The proposed budget is $1,766,000 for the coming year, an increase of $66,000 over last year. One of her major concerns is getting the 1/3 of our parish who contribute nothing to help support our parish.  She is hopeful the new Evangelization ministry will help with additional income.   Molly reported they have cut some areas in the school budget such as textbooks, field trips, etc.  She said they are trying to recruit school families to fill the lower grades.  Kindergarten has 46 registered with only two spots to fill, but other grades have several vacancies.  If school families can recruit another family they will give 10% off their registration fees.  She said the PTO approved $10,000 for a Spanish Teacher.  After discussion, Steve made a motion to accept the proposed budget, seconded by Mike.  The motion was approved.

 

6)      New Officers for 2001-2002:

      Chairperson – Steve Gregoire, Vice Chairperson – Anita Holt, Secretary – Mike Klamm

 

7)      Resignation of Brett Scott:

Father Ron said Brett resigned from the council for personal reasons, and according to the bylaws a replacement will be named by him to fill the remaining two-year term on the council since he ran unopposed.

 

Pastor’s Remarks:

1)      A special thanks was given to outgoing council members Ralph Agee, William Bednar, and Tim Laird for their fine service to the council. 

2)      The Renew 2000 ministry is moving ahead.  There will be an October training session for Parish Council members, school and parish staff.  The Core Committee training would be in January and February with the first session to be in Fall 2002.

3)      The 20th anniversary of the building celebration will be combined with the parish feast day July 29th.  There will be lunch in the social hall after the 11 AM Mass.  Father said he is looking for someone to help with a presentation on the history of the church. 

4)      The Shepherd Ministry headed by Jim Thornton now has 25 members, and their goal is 40 shepherds.

 

The meeting ended with a prayer by Father Ron.  There will be no council meeting in July. The next meeting will be Wednesday, August 15th at 7:00 p.m. Opening prayer will be by Mike Klamm.

 

 

 

Meeting notes courtesy of Dorothy Haynes