Minutes from the Team Meeting

Here are the minutes from the team meeting on July 23rd.

Attendance: Marcial Lopez, Diane Chapman, Darlene Coco, Judy Harrington, Hal Gansert, Dave Jordan, Dave Campbell

We scheduled the next three team meetings for:
August 13th
September 11th
October 9th

The time will be at 7:00 PM, in the Elizabeth Ann seton Center

There was a general agreement that the webpage is a good idea, and a good way to post material, calendars, and etc.

Dave Jordan requested the website material be printed out as he is no one internet. Dave Campbell or more likely Darlene Coco will take care of it.

Dave Campbell is going to contact Fr. Andre about what are the possibilities of baptizing Art Bale early, due to declining health, and also to let him know about our team meetings, and to let him know we are available if he wants to meet with him.

Darlene Coco was willing to sign up to help with dismissals for either the 8:30, or 10:15 Masses. Diane Chapman was willing to sign up for the 8:30. Hal can do it in an emergency, but not as a regular because he is going to join the Choir. Dave Campbell is going to contact Cheryl Silvaggio and Carol Buechner and see if they are interested in helping with dismissals, and then he will prepare a draft schedule. Darlene mentioned that she can't do it on August 10th. The plan is that if we have about 4 volunteers, then you only have to do a dismissal once a month.

For Tuesdat Nights, Dave Campbell needs help so he doesn't have to teach all of them. Team members were asked to look at the calendar and see what topics and dates they might like to teach. Hal offered to do the Our Father. Darlene was interested in Discipleship. Marcial was interested but wanted to look and see when it would work for him. Dave Campbell is going to send the calendar to Fr. Andre and Fr. Lou and Msgr. anthony and see if they are interested.

Diane gave us a general overview of upcoming activities, and once she has firm dates we will place them on the calendar.

Overall we always need more help, so team members were encouraged to look at the job descriptions on the website and if they know someone who fits or would be good in a role then mention it to them, but also contact Dave Campbell, and he'll get in touch with them. Dave is going to volunteer to coach baseball next year, and so the team needs to grow. Darlene volunteered to be Deputy Coordinator, and it was agreed. The Deputy coordinator will help with copies, phone calls, meeting minutes, scheduling and other administrivia.

Rite of Acceptance for Art Bale is set for August 10th. The bible and crucifix are all set. A catechism was given to Dave Jordan to give to Art Bale. Dave Campbell is to email Fr. Andre to see what if any preparation is needed for the Rite.

The status and progress of the Catechumens was discussed. As always this discussion was respectful, and confidential, and as it relates to the personal growth and faith of individuals it is not appropriate that it be published.

Dave Jordan mentioned that he can take people sailing during the week as an activity, but they need to know how to swim, and sign a release saying they will not sue the Navy or the US.

New Business items proposed for next time are :
Teacher Training and Dismissal Training
Lent Retreat planning
Anointing of the Catechumens scheduling