MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF ST GREGORY'S PPC
THURSDAY OCTOBER 21ST 2016 AT 7.30PM
PARISH SOCIAL CENTRE
PRESENT: Father Clement Orango, Peter Fryer (Chairman) Emma Bowley, Terry Breed, Bron Coleman, Kath Jackson, Pam Looi, Kathryn Timmons
1. OPENING PRAYER: Prayer from Pax Christi
2. APOLOGIES; Veronica Brown, Marlene Carroll, Rebecca Jinks, Amy Jarkulisz.
3. MATTERS ARISING FROM LAST MEETING
a) BIDDING PRAYERS
After a long discussion about the inclusion every week of the list of the sick in the parish it was agreed, as a compromise, that the reader would, before the start of the Mass, welcome the congregation and any visitors to the parish and read the list of the sick so that they would be with us in spirit. This should help to establish a quiet prayerful atmosphere before the beginning of the Mass. We could also leave a list of the sick on the altar to ensure that they were not forgotten. This will be tried for the next two weeks (Peter Fryer and Emma Bowley).
b. PARKING
This continues to be a problem both for Sunday Mass and for events at the social centre at weekends. Fr Clement will write a letter reminding the people who park that it is a private car park. Bron has a list of constant ‘offenders’ and will leave a copy of the letter on their vehicles. If necessary a post will be installed to prevent access. Bron will discuss the practical ramifications of this with Jon Jarkulisz.
c. MASS IN BARROW AT THE BISHOP BEVERIDGE CLUB.
We should put this on a more formal footing as a Mass Centre. Kathryn will prepare a document explaining the history and need for this Mass. Fr Clement is happy for there to be a service of Word and Communion if he is not available to say Mass on a Wednesday evening.
4. YEAR OF MERCY
The year ends on the Feast of Christ the King on November 20th. We looked again at the prayer and selected words or phrases that had struck us particularly. We were reminded to look for the deeper meaning of the words, e.g. the phrase ‘restore sight to the blind’ could refer not only to physical blindness but also to our blindness in not seeing the power of God’s love.
It was agreed that following the normal tradition the Mass on the Feast of Christ the King would be a youth Mass. This will be prepared at the next Youth Group meeting in November.
The Holy Father has asked us as we come to the end of the Year of Mercy to think particularly of those who have died. It was agreed that there would be a special Mass for the Dead on November 5th at 11am in Sileby.
Thanks were recorded to Eleanor O’Kelley for decorating the church door for the Year of Mercy. It has been respected by everyone and there has been no damage.
5. WEBSITE
It was agreed to add a page to the website with a list of Baptisms, First Communions, Confirmations, Marriages and Deaths. For Child Protection regulations, only the Christian names of children would be given.
6. NOTICE BOARD
In order to make more space on the Notice Board at the back of church it was agreed that the Orders of Service for those who have died would be put into a Book of Remembrance. The Friends have agreed to buy a suitable album and Fr Clement will explain to the parish why this is happening.
7. LOUDSPEAKER
The loop is not working. Would it be better for the celebrant to have a small microphone attached to his vestments? Fr Clement has already started to investigate improvement to the loudspeaker system and would report back in due course.
8. SANCTUARY LIGHTS
There are several bulbs which need to be replaced/checked. Because of rules about safety this must be done by a qualified electrician. Emma will ask her father for advice on this matter.
9. FINANCE COMMITTEE
There is still a vacancy to replace Andrew Hardy-Smith as book-keeper to keep a record of income /outgoings. Father Clement is actively seeking a replacement. There would normally have been a financial statement to the parish by now.
10. SOCIAL CENTRE
Bron reported that:
a) no regular clients have been lost.
b) £2500 has been paid into the account since the last meeting and there is a further £1000 to be paid in.
c) Anita is not willing to use her email address for bookings.
d) Anyone booking a Bouncy Castle for a children’s party must ensure that the floor is covered by a mat or tarpaulin.
11. AOB
The involvement of the children when they return from the Children’s Liturgy is very much appreciated. Could they say a different prayer as the Hail Mary has been said during the Bidding Prayers, or could one of the other prayers to Our Lady be used for the Bidding Payers? Father to give the matter some thought.
12. NEXT MEETING
As already agreed on December 8th at 7.30 pm
13. The meeting closed with prayer at 9.20
THURSDAY OCTOBER 21ST 2016 AT 7.30PM
PARISH SOCIAL CENTRE
PRESENT: Father Clement Orango, Peter Fryer (Chairman) Emma Bowley, Terry Breed, Bron Coleman, Kath Jackson, Pam Looi, Kathryn Timmons
1. OPENING PRAYER: Prayer from Pax Christi
2. APOLOGIES; Veronica Brown, Marlene Carroll, Rebecca Jinks, Amy Jarkulisz.
3. MATTERS ARISING FROM LAST MEETING
a) BIDDING PRAYERS
After a long discussion about the inclusion every week of the list of the sick in the parish it was agreed, as a compromise, that the reader would, before the start of the Mass, welcome the congregation and any visitors to the parish and read the list of the sick so that they would be with us in spirit. This should help to establish a quiet prayerful atmosphere before the beginning of the Mass. We could also leave a list of the sick on the altar to ensure that they were not forgotten. This will be tried for the next two weeks (Peter Fryer and Emma Bowley).
b. PARKING
This continues to be a problem both for Sunday Mass and for events at the social centre at weekends. Fr Clement will write a letter reminding the people who park that it is a private car park. Bron has a list of constant ‘offenders’ and will leave a copy of the letter on their vehicles. If necessary a post will be installed to prevent access. Bron will discuss the practical ramifications of this with Jon Jarkulisz.
c. MASS IN BARROW AT THE BISHOP BEVERIDGE CLUB.
We should put this on a more formal footing as a Mass Centre. Kathryn will prepare a document explaining the history and need for this Mass. Fr Clement is happy for there to be a service of Word and Communion if he is not available to say Mass on a Wednesday evening.
4. YEAR OF MERCY
The year ends on the Feast of Christ the King on November 20th. We looked again at the prayer and selected words or phrases that had struck us particularly. We were reminded to look for the deeper meaning of the words, e.g. the phrase ‘restore sight to the blind’ could refer not only to physical blindness but also to our blindness in not seeing the power of God’s love.
It was agreed that following the normal tradition the Mass on the Feast of Christ the King would be a youth Mass. This will be prepared at the next Youth Group meeting in November.
The Holy Father has asked us as we come to the end of the Year of Mercy to think particularly of those who have died. It was agreed that there would be a special Mass for the Dead on November 5th at 11am in Sileby.
Thanks were recorded to Eleanor O’Kelley for decorating the church door for the Year of Mercy. It has been respected by everyone and there has been no damage.
5. WEBSITE
It was agreed to add a page to the website with a list of Baptisms, First Communions, Confirmations, Marriages and Deaths. For Child Protection regulations, only the Christian names of children would be given.
6. NOTICE BOARD
In order to make more space on the Notice Board at the back of church it was agreed that the Orders of Service for those who have died would be put into a Book of Remembrance. The Friends have agreed to buy a suitable album and Fr Clement will explain to the parish why this is happening.
7. LOUDSPEAKER
The loop is not working. Would it be better for the celebrant to have a small microphone attached to his vestments? Fr Clement has already started to investigate improvement to the loudspeaker system and would report back in due course.
8. SANCTUARY LIGHTS
There are several bulbs which need to be replaced/checked. Because of rules about safety this must be done by a qualified electrician. Emma will ask her father for advice on this matter.
9. FINANCE COMMITTEE
There is still a vacancy to replace Andrew Hardy-Smith as book-keeper to keep a record of income /outgoings. Father Clement is actively seeking a replacement. There would normally have been a financial statement to the parish by now.
10. SOCIAL CENTRE
Bron reported that:
a) no regular clients have been lost.
b) £2500 has been paid into the account since the last meeting and there is a further £1000 to be paid in.
c) Anita is not willing to use her email address for bookings.
d) Anyone booking a Bouncy Castle for a children’s party must ensure that the floor is covered by a mat or tarpaulin.
11. AOB
The involvement of the children when they return from the Children’s Liturgy is very much appreciated. Could they say a different prayer as the Hail Mary has been said during the Bidding Prayers, or could one of the other prayers to Our Lady be used for the Bidding Payers? Father to give the matter some thought.
12. NEXT MEETING
As already agreed on December 8th at 7.30 pm
13. The meeting closed with prayer at 9.20
