Minutes of the Twenty Sixth Parish Pastoral Council
Held on Wednesday 20th April at 7.30pm
Present: David Walsh, David Thorn, John Sharpe, John Turner, Liam Kirby,
Michael Brennan, John Flood
Apologies: Father William Davern, Richard Davieson, Michael Trip, Theresa Kenefick,
Jan Madden, Chris Sibthorp, Sue Clarke, Patrizia Wakefield, Carlos De Souza
1. Opening Prayer John Turner
2. Matters Arising from Last Meeting
Church Furnishings – Sue Clark has met and discussed with Fr. Bill
Fire Safety / Security – Carlos de Souza to take forward issue of fire safety
Re doors by Father Chatterton Room. - Ongoing action
SA Project – David Walsh has emailed Fr Yarrick
Landings – Ongoing meetings.
Risk Assessment – Premises Committee to carry out a Risk Assessment
considering the baptism font as part of a ‘bigger picture’ review.
Action Plan – see below
Welcome Meeting – see below
Forthcoming Concerts – see Social Calendar below
Parish Groups – see below
AOB – Sue Clarke has resigned from the PPC. No election required.
3. Action plans for medium and long term objectives
A. Formalised links Parish Groups & PPC.
During discussions it was noted that several groups already either had members of the PPC as co-ordinators, and therefore regular feedback had taken place since the PPC had been formed.
David Walsh to approach two groups (Community Care and Justice and Peace) in first instance with a view to offering these groups the opportunity to meet with PPC to provide information on activities and seek & receive support with initiatives.
B. A&B News / The Winning Post
Both publications considered valuable means of demonstrating Parish life by means of newsworthy entries.
A&B News. Existing Monthly publication. External circulation.
Opportunity to record major events via reports by participants.
Proposal to request contributions from contact via Organiser.
The Winning Post. Proposed re-introduction of a Quarterly publication. Parish circulation.
Opportunity to record all events via reports by participants.
Opportunity to advertise forthcoming events including regular parish life [e.g. Pooh Corner]. May offer an opportunity for parishioners to advertise local services.
The PPC consider this work could be very rewarding with a team approach, allowing volunteers to be co-coordinators and [more so for The Winning Post] editors rather than reporters / correspondents. Feedback on previous experience to be sought from David Morrel & Dennis Wood.
PPC decided to make a decision on forming a group to take this role at the next meeting.
C. Speakers at St. Josephs
Ongoing item. PPC requested to assist in identifying major Catholic and Christian speakers to invite to speak to the Parish. Issues such a suitable topics, suitable audience, duration, remuneration etc. TBA.
4. Welcome Meeting
Meeting organized to further develop the Ministry of Hospitality at St. Josephs Date & Time; After evening mass 5th May 2005. 1 hour session.
David Walsh to facilitate meeting and provide agenda.
Issue of more than one ministry to be considered and discussed.
A. Diary of Events
Compilation of events for the calendar year 2005 under way.
Ongoing executive summary of known parish events [past & future] with contact information if available.
Primary Purpose – PPC overview and knowledge of Parish events.
Other benefits – Reporting contacts.
Source – Parish Office, Hall Bookings, Newsletter ‘adverts’, approaches to & feedback from Parish Groups, feedback from individuals reading these minutes gratefully received,
Feedback previous experience – Tony Prince
B. Forthcoming Concerts
Issue of publicity to be resolved. Potential of 4 events in second half 2005.
Non-religious function. Ongoing action by John Sharpe.
6. Parish Groups
7. AOB None