St. James Parish Council Minutes
September 13, 1999

 

OPENING PRAYER:  Cindy Rogers

 

ABSENT:  Tim Laird, Kim Parente, Erin Parrish, and Sandy Turner.

 

The meeting was called to order by Father Ron.  There was a correction to the August minutes by Jo Krones that she understood the September meeting would be held the 9^th since Sandy and Tim would be absent, but when the agenda was sent out it was set for the regular meeting night September 13^th.  The September agenda was approved.

 

Ed Fierst was present to inform the council how well the new school year was going with their theme of “Building Relationships”.  He is enjoying his new position as school principal, and was very excited with the enthusiasm he has seen in the students as well as the parents. 

 

OLD BUSINESS:

1)     Father Ron asked for volunteers from the members to attend a meeting at Our Lady of the Presentation Parish in Lee’s Summit on October 9 to exchange ideas with other parish councils.  Anita Holt and Cindy Rogers said they would attend.

 

2)     A video was shown by Father Ron on “Leave a Legacy” ideas through estate planning and wills.  Steve Gregoire and Anita Holt recently attended a presentation on this, and other council members agreed that these ideas should be taken to the ministry groups to raise awareness to parishioners to include charitable donations in their estate planning and wills.

 

NEW BUSINESS:

1)  Suggestions by council members for nominations for the Bishop’s Annual Awards included Rich and Christina Porter, Daryl Sweetland, Sandy Turner, and Jim and Ann Tucker.

 

2)  Fundraiser ideas were discussed for St. James, KCMO, for their BBQ sandwich sale.  It was also decided we would have a truck available in our parking lot every other month for donations to their Thrift Shop. Father will coordinate with their social services coordinator. 

 

3)  Steve Wolcott distributed a handout of responsibilities of our Parish Director of Liturgy and Music, and asked the council to review the many duties involved with this position.  Further discussion will be held at next month’s meeting when Tyler is present.

 

MINISTRY REPORTS:

Christian Formation: Ralph Agee – Reported he had talked with Ginny Snyder regarding vocations.  He said potential candidates first receive a letter from Father, then meet with the Bishop through Program Andrew.

 

Human Concerns and Outreach: Sandy Turner– Handout from Sharon Stauffacher on activities of Stephen Ministry.

 

Catholic Organizations: Jo Krones – Reported Carri Roberts said they have 30-35 attending volleyball on Friday nights.  She also said the Dinners for 8 is regrouping. 

 

Stewardship and Administration: Kim Parente – No report

 

Liturgy: Steve Wolcott – Reported the children’s choir needs more participation. They are short of their goal of 60. He also said they are hoping to have more bread baked by parishioners for communion. 

 

Education: Steve Gregoire – Handout from Fran Riley outlining Religious Education meetings and information.

 

School: Anita Holt – Reported they are very pleased with the excitement and enthusiasm of the students and principal with the start of the new school year. She also said the school auction will be November 6.

 

Youth: Sharon and Adam Benson – Sharon presented a survival guide being given to all confirmation students.  Adam reported on the youth conference in November and the good participation in their recent garage sale.

 

Prayer: Cindy Rogers reported they will keep Adoration on Thursdays.

 

Communication: Dick Brown – Handout concerning updating the web page, council goals, and the deacon program.  He also said he is looking into the possibility of a public relations person for the parish.

 

Parish & Family Life: Tim Laird – No report

 

PASTOR’S REMARKS:

1)  The Baptist Convention will be setting up a tent on our ball field October 25-27.

 

2)  There will be a bulletin insert on Eucharistic Adoration.

 

3)  Father said he is asking the Administration Committee to redesign seating capacity in the church as an alternative to building a new church.

 

The next meeting will be Monday October 11, with opening prayer by Sharon Benson.  Tyler Henderson is scheduled for the program.

 

Father Ron closed the meeting with a prayer.

 

 

 

Meeting notes courtesy of Dorothy Haynes

10/2/1999