ST. PIUS X PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL MEETING In Attendance There will be a Center for Ministry Development. There will be planned activities throughout the day with all gathering at lunch and a speaker each evening. The camp is located outside Springfield. Prayer and Worship – Frank The newly formed public relations committee will reach out to the parishioners to find out what they wish to see on the web site New Business - Cindy There was also a question whether we should be working on this project just in our church or should it be a program working with all of the churches in our Colonie area. Fr. Farano’s comments The team will catalog what is currently being offered. Then a few items will be selected with a time line for completion. Attendance at Christmas Liturgies were up at the 7, Midnight and 10. A collection will be taken for the Haitian Relief effort. All proceeds will be sent to Catholic Relief Services who have been on the ground in Haiti for a number of years. Letters of annual contribution will be sent the week of 1/25. Father Farano led the closing prayer. Respectfully Submitted
JANUARY 20, 2010
The meeting was called to order at 7:03 by Cindy Pettit, President.
Several intentions for prayers were voiced for friends and relatives. Fr. Farano led the opening prayer.
Cindy Pettit, John Defilippo, Harvey Bowks, Tom Christman, Dick Connery, Mary Nardolilo, Lana
Zanello, Catlin Mason, Thomas Fallati, Jill Counihan, Fr. Farano, Judy Ranalli, Dennis Mullahy, Brian
Evers, Paul Kutey, Frank Pugliano, Justyn Bates, Barb White-School Board, Marlene Papa.
Kate Burns and Jackie DeSanti were excused.
Cindy asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of the last meeting. Dennis
Mullahy said there should be a correction as follows: Top of page 2, accreditation for the (principal)
should read for the school. Sister Parish, There were an incredible
Amount of gift cards. All corrections were approved.
School Board – Feb. 6 – Tom Christman
Winter’s Night Out, the fund raiser for St. Pius X School, will have a Hollywood Theme. There will be
an Open House at the school on Feb. 24. Signs have been posted in several sites all over the area. There had been some comments made about the cleanliness of the school. This has been addressed and the school looks great. Parents have been notified that a part-time school counselor, Michael Ash will be a new member of the school staff.
Principal’s Report – Dennis Mullahy
Dennis Mullahy mentioned the fund raiser, Winter’s Night Out. He said the receipts from this event goes a long ways in supporting the school and their many activities.
Youth Ministry – Brian Evers
Brian talked about a Service Camp program to be held over a 5 day period this summer. Theparticipants will be for middle school students up to 9th grade. The camp will consist of a retreat center.
Christian Works and Services – Tom
The hallway was loaded with almost 100 bags of supplies from the last collection of sweat shirts, socks, and all kinds of cleaning equipment. The delivery was made to the First Lutheran Church, CACC.
Thanks for all of those who assisted.
Public Relations – Cindy
Father Farano and Dennis to contact a and the web designer.
Dick Connery talked about a way to bring young adults, perhaps 18 – 35 back into the church by hosting activities. The groups could be made into smaller groups and hold some activities of interest to the age groups. Father Farano said that the Bishop had hosted a few get together but they were held within church quarters. Perhaps having them at an outside venue would attract more young persons. Brian mentioned “Theology on Tap. Brian will send a copy of all of the links to all council members.
Father Farano participated in a meeting with Brian and Judy to discuss youth faith formation. He said there was a lot of great discussion in this meeting. He said that perhaps the activities could be broken down into cohorts, 8th grade – 18 and then l8 and beyond. They discussed short and long range options.
Marlene Papa, Secretary
Next Parish Council Meeting will be February 17th.