ST. PIUS X PARISH COUNCIL MEETING The June 17 meeting was called to order by Frank Hughes at 8:15. Frank led an opening prayer and intentions were addressed. Lana Zanello, Harvey Bowks, Catlin Mason, Dennis Mullahy, Julie Bonanni, Mary Nardolillo, Brian Evers, TomChristman, Jackie DeSantis, Frank Hughes, Jean Baptiste Zongo, Jill Counihan, Jeanne Pitkin, Michael Rossi, Justyn Bates, Dick Connery, Tom Fallalti, Peter Ranalli, Cindy Pettit, Frank Pugliano, Paul Kuty, Jack Keating ,Father Farano and Marlene Papa. Jill Counihan said that she was pleased with the Discernment process. She felt very comfortable with the way it was handled. Frank P went over the ACTION ITEMS.
JUNE 17, 2009
In Attendance
Frank Hughes welcomed the new council members. He also thanked Father Farano for the delicious food served at the meeting.
Comments from the New Board Members
Tom Falatti said he was shocked to have been selected for the Parish Council from the Discernment Process. He is very interested in reaching out to the young professionals in the Parish.
Lana Zanello has been her for over 50 years. She has been away for awhile and was surprised how well the Discernment process flowed. Sr.Monica is always an asset.
Catlin Mason has been through the St. Pius School and involved in many church activities.
Blanket Collection
Cindy P announced the Blanket Collection will start next week. These blankets will be used at a camp for children with serious illnesses.
Evangelation
Committee sent out reports and they are rather lengthy. Father Farano wants to wait until Fall to start talking about the Evangelization Process.
Christmas Mass
All local churches have the same problems; overflow of people on Christmas and Easter. Paul Kutey suggested that concerns regarding these Masses should be addressed to the Prayer and Worship Committee.
School Board
The school board will be forming a publicity committee.
Some of the items discussed
School Board Members would like to integrate with the Parish Council for an updated Web Site.
The Board would like to work together with the parent's association and the Parish Council.
Spirit Day on June 10th was a success as usual. The school could always use more volunteers. Tom and his wife worked cooking and serving.
Tom Christman
Sr. Mavis Jewel will be celebrating her 50th Jubilee.
We will be holding a collection for socks and underwear for the Holy Parish.
We will also be holding a school supply collection.
Parish Survey
Many survey respondents said they did not know about committees within the Parish. Paul Kutey asked if there is a need for a paid employee to work on public relations for the Parish and School.
Many persons do not seem to have any idea of what our school is like and what our Parish Committees work on.
It was suggested after a great deal of discussion that Fr. Farano, Cindy Pettit and a committee from the School Board meet to explore working together to get our information out to the public.
New Officers
Cindy Pettit - President
Kate Burns - Vice President
Marlene Papa - Secretary
John Defilippo - Member at Large
Justyn Bates - ExOfficio Member
Mike off to college
Father Farano
Father Farano thanked Frank Hughes and Jean B Zongo for their work on the Parish Council.
Fr. Farano discussed the tragic death in the Koloff family. All of the children in the St. Piux X School wrote on a post it note and the letters were placed on the cross in the church. It was a wonderful presence in St. Pius X Church. The Koloff's were members of the Armenian Church in Colonie.
The Bishop's fund is moving along at a good pace. Father thank all of the generous persons.
Dick Zandri said that there are 7 persons ahead of us for a building permit but we still hope to come close to theSeptember deadline. If not, other contingency arrangements have been made made for students until the new rooms are comlete.
Father Farano lead the closing Prayer and thanked all for their past year of service on the Parish Council.
Respectfully Submitted
Marlene Papa Secretary