SAINT JOHN THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC CHURCH PARISH COUNCIL MEETING SUMMARY

SAINT JOHN THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC CHURCH PARISH COUNCIL MEETING SUMMARY - July 14, 2008

Present at the Meeting: Father Anthony Chandler, Teri Pierce, Paul Poole, Cliff Canavera, Danny Roberts, Kyle Cook, Judy Rosacker, Judy Lyons, Judy Sipes Betty Pettit, Bruce Fitzgerald, and Monica Lucas.

The next parish council meeting will be Monday, August 25, 2008.

Father Chandler discussed the bids on the HVAC system. He is advising the archdiocese that St John’s choice for the Capital Campaign is to be placed in the 4th wave (09). Two new parish council members – Billy Adams and Andy Mills. Judy Rosacker and Teri Pierce terms have expired.

Teri Pierce asked that the previous month minutes be approved. Minutes were approved.

Cliff Canavera stated that the insurance company has paid most of the insurance claims from the storm damage. The storage building will be rebuilt at a different site. The new budget will be tight. Windows in the rectory are being replaced. The HVAC system in the church is being replaced. Cost is within budget.

Paul Poole stated that a Stewardship Committee meeting will be scheduled for Father Chandler to attend. Paul updated Father Chandler on what had been happening with the Stewardship Committee.

Kyle Cook stated that St John would have a Texas Hold ‘em at the county fair. He is meeting with Don Skeeters to discuss the maintenance of Diana’s Park. Mr. Skeeters will no longer provide the maintenance but he will continue to provide the funds.

Betty Pettit is the new Worship Chairperson. She will contact the committee members and provide a report next month.

Monica Lucas provided the DRE report:

-Vacation bible school was conducted with over 80 children attending.
-60 catechists and spouses attended our appreciation dinner on 8 June.
-JYM group visited Gethsemane on 1 June and the senior baccalaureate Mass was also held that day.
-Monica met with the archdiocesan advisory committee and agreed to serve another term.
-Religious ed books have been ordered and teachers recruited for the upcoming year.
-JYM Club is planning a couple of outings in late July to do service work in Louisville for the Salvation Army. They earned $1500 toward next year’s trip by doing litter pickup last month.
-Plans for next month …an altar server parity and Confirmation candidate gathering,
-Religious Education begins in August.
-Nursery and Children’s Church reopen in August.
-The 10 Confirmation candidates who missed their retreat will attend a day at Plowshare farm and retreat center in Buffalo, KY. They will spend the day on the farm, cook using some ingredients from the farm and enjoy a campfire to end the day and give thanks.

Minutes submitted by Judy Sipes

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Pilgrimage to Italy – November 26-December 6, 2007

Those attending: Mike and Debbie Jones, Bill and Judy Rosacker, Ed and Nancy Tate, Monica and Angela Lucas, Richard and Karen Bonn, Barbara Muncy, Jean Simers,, Mary Jo Hardesty, Jennifer Woolfolk, Judy Sipes, Theresa Prather, Karen Stiff, Carol Hubbard, Joe and Ann Sipes, Hugh and Wanda Martin, Bob and Ann Caspar, Carol and Teresa Bertrand, Keith and Janice Smith, Father David Naylor, Tony and Jackie Singleton,, Father Paul Beach.