SAN MARCO PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL MEETING
MINUTES – MAY 19, 2010
Fr. Tim opened meeting with a prayer at
4:30 PM.
Present:
Fr.
Tim, Chairman Mike Minozzi, Fr. Andrew, Vice Chairman Jerry Katchmar, Lynne
Minozzi, Nancy Fine, Joe Granda, Elaine Middelstaedt, Hilda Brosky, Roseanne
Christ, Carolyn Katchmar, Mike Sbertoli.
Excused Absence: Steve Imm, Terry Ward, Tom
Walton, Peter Vale, Ed Dalzell, Deacons Minicozzi, McEnaney, Cristoforo and Ann
Allard.
Approval of Minutes: Minutes of April 14, 2010
were approved.
Comments from Chairman Mike Minozzi: Mike mentioned that this will
be our last parish council meeting until September 8, 2010,
however, if something comes up an emergency meeting will be called. If that
occurs, council secretary Lynne Minozzi will notify everyone via email.
Comments from Fr. Tim: Fr. Tim was happy to report he received from
the Knights of
Committee Reports:
Grounds and Landscaping: Hilda Brosky gave the following presentation:
Perennials and annuals will be planted in
all the entrances in the parking lot.
There will be flower gardens in the
triangle areas on both sides of the front of the Church. A free form flowerbed will be created in the
back of the Church. (10) small guava trees will be removed…6 on each side of the
chapel entrance and 2 on each side of the Church. A shade tree will be placed on each side of
the chapel entrance. (2) flowering trees will be placed on each side of the East and
West entrances of the Church.
In the process of removing the dead
coconuts, grinding down the stumps as well as existing stumps that have been on
the property for years.
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Additional ixoria will be planted on the
corners of the East and West side of the Church to continue the line of shrubs
already there. Waiting
for bid from contractor for pavers in the alcove on each side of the main
entrance to the Church – terra cotta to match the color of the Church roof. Fr. Tim indicated that he wants a permanent
area with no maintenance. Three large
urns filled with seasonal flowers will be added to this area. The palms on each side of the entrance will
also be removed.
There will be summer projects and future
projects to be finalized. The cost of
replacing the trees will be submitted as a “special budget” request to the
Finance Committee.
(Hall):
Both dressing rooms have been tiled; Bid of $2,300 to refinish front
porch of the parish center and take care of the cracks.
(Church):
In the process of getting three bids from contractors for wrought iron
railings to replace current brass railings and two additional railings off the
center in the middle of the altar.
There was a discussion as to whether we
should have wrought iron railings or stay with the brass railings. Fr. Tim said that most of the work will be
done during the summer by our own men.
Asfar as storage space is concerned, this will be tabled for now and
brought up again at a future date.
Youth Ministry: On May 7, 2010 a meeting to discuss the
possibilities of having a permanent full time Youth Minister at San Marco
Catholic Church was discussed. Present
at the meeting were: Fr. Tim, Mike
Minozzi, Bill Roche, Nancy Fine, George Smith, Diocesan Youth Minister, Joe
Grande and Kim Adamson.
Everyone present was in agreement that we
need to do something for our youth and that a full time youth minister was the
answer. This person would have to
recruit and direct the children with a clear vision. Mike Minozzi suggested an amount of $70,000 – breaking it
down to $50,000 salary and $20,000 for expenses. Resumes were looked over by Nancy Fine and
Fr. Tim. George Smith requested to be
involved in the interviews for this position.
However, the person that we hire must fit our parish needs. Fr. Tim will be responsible in hiring the
Youth Minister
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The committee will continue to work on
this. Joe Granda mentioned that we need
Fr. Tim’s approval before we begin interviewing. Mike Minozzi said that we must be serious
about hiring a youth minister. This individual will be setting up programs and
getting in touch with the families otherwise we are going to lose the children.
Presentations and/or Parishioner
Comments: None
Old Business:
Addition of Holy Family to constitution –
second reading as follows:
“The Council welcomes
representatives from our
A motion was made to approve this addition
by Joe Granda and second by Jerry Katchmar.
Motion passed unanimously. This
will be added to the Constitution and everyone will be sent a copy.
Other Old Business: Mike Minozzi will temporarily table the
storage building project. Discussion on
this will be brought up in the September meeting.
New Business: A discussion continued regarding the Youth
Minister’s salary, office space and meeting space. While it would be a plus if
we an hire this person before the new school year starts,it is more important
to take whatever time is needed to find the right person for the position.
Mike Minozzi mentioned that years ago under
the leadership of Bill Roche we had the Squires and Maidens of Mary. Some of them became leaders on a state level.
Members Comments/Future Agenda Items:
Nancy Fine mentioned that requested the
following:
…..toilet seat covers in the restrooms
…..handicapped signs in certain areas of
the parking lot.
…..It would be helpful if we had a Church
Directory with photos of the parishioners.
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Elaine Middlestaedt also mentioned that
Holy Family needs three handicapped parking signs.
Fr. Tim requested a memo on these requests
so he can remember to act on same.
Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at
6:00 PM with a closing prayer by Fr. Andrew.
Respectfully submitted,
Lynne Minozzi
Recording Secretary