Parish Council Minutes
April 5, 2021 – 6:30pm – Via Zoom

PRESENT:  Deacon Tim, Linda Bratton, Bill Durbin, Marcia Durbin, John Fongheiser, Ed Gardner, Marie Holland, Barb McComb, Sheryl Mickley, Dave Rashley, Keith Mickley, Marie Mosher, Chris Mehringer-Smith, Frank Meravy     EXCUSED: Tammy Harrmann, Father Hammond.
AMENDMENT OF MARCH MINUTES: The Catholic Men’s Conference was live streamed in the Community Center.  There were 45 men who attended the event at the center while others streamed the event from their homes.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:  Chris Mehringer-Smith made a motion to approve the minutes as written.  Barb McComb second the motion.  Motion was carried.

EDUCATION and YOUTH REPORT:  K-8th PSR has reconvened.  Around 40% of families/children are participating.  There will be a teacher meeting Wednesday April 7 to discuss May Crowning.  May Crowing will occur on May 5 from 6:30 to 7:30pm.  The celebration will occur outdoors. There will be a Middle School Youth Group meeting with Damascus on April 11 from 6-8pm in the Community Center. Sheryl Mickley will be contacting parents and the office this week to set a date for Graduation Mass for the 2020-21 seniors. Confirmation for last year’s group is still on hold at this time.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS:  Two Fish Fries remain, April 9 and 16.  The Fish Fries continue to be successful with the community participation and generosity. The Knights are still selling Super Bonanza tickets.  The tickets are $5 and can be purchased from any Knight. The Knights of Columbus “Measure Up Campaign” will occur on May 1.  Knights will be located at the intersections in Danville to collect donations.

PARISH COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN:  Twelve individuals traveled to Columbus to participate in the 40 Days for Life Campaign on Saturday, March 20.   Several others drove themselves and joined the group to pray together.  The trip was enjoyed by all who attended.

COMMUNITY LIFE:  COVID-19 has limited current events. The pictorial directory is still on hold.

DEANERY:  No Meeting since the start of COVID-19.

MAINTENANCE:  Bill Durbin reported that new electrical outlets have been installed to allow for Christmas trees to be plugged in on the altar without running extension cords.  Smoke detectors were checked, and batteries were replaced.  The exit lights were examined and replaced where needed. The rose bushes were pruned, the flowerbeds cleaned out and the bushes around the house were trimmed.  Fast Eddy’s completed the flowerbeds by edging and mulching.  A table was placed in the choir loft and the camera has been elevated.  The safe that was in the sacristy was opened and serviced by the maintenance crew.  Several holes were filled in the basement and the garage doors were greased.  Joe Tapocsi is still working on developing a way to put the votive candles back in the church.

SOCIAL CONCERNS:  April is Autism Awareness Month and National Child Abuse and Neglect Awareness.
On April 24, 2021 there will be a conference called “Converging Roads”.  The conference will focus on Health Care and Human Dignity.  It will be held at the Pontifical College Josephinum from 8:30am to 7:30pm.  The conference will be available online or in person.  Topics include: Medicine and Morals in Making Clinical Decisions, Ordinary, Extraordinary, and Futile: What’s the Difference and What Difference Does it Make?  Rights of Health Care Professionals: How to Integrate Faith and Ethics in Moral Medicine, Addiction and the Opioid Crisis: Treating the Whole Person, The Catholic Health Care Professional in a Secular Society, Accompanying Children in the Womb and at the End of Life, Access to Health Care for the Poor. To register for the event, contact [email protected].

RESPECT LIFE:  Bishop Brennan published a statement in the February 14th issue of the Catholic Times.  He asked his brother bishops in the United States to join him in speaking out against the current administrations rescinding regulations that were designed to protect the life of the unborn.  The current President also overturned the Mexico City and the Promoting Life in Global Health policy, which prohibited U.S. taxpayer dollars from funding abortions overseas. In light of these recent events, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, Respect Life Committee is asking parishes to consider publishing an announcement in the bulletin the weekends of April 11, 18, and 25.  The announcement is, “Stop your tax dollars from going to abortion.”

BEREAVEMENT:  I am happy to report there are no deaths in our parish since council last met in March. Vic Campanelli has been kind enough to add information about the Bereavement Ministry to Flocknotes. To date, approximately 45 people have expressed interest in attending this year’s Memorial Gathering. We are planning a Zoom meeting with members of the Ministry later this month. Because of interest Bishop Brennan had shown in the Bereavement Ministry when we met at a St. Luke Fish Fry shortly after his arrival in the diocese, we communicated with him recently to make certain he knows he is invited to the Memorial Gathering in December. He quite graciously responded with a letter, a portion of which follows: “I would love to visit the parish for your annual event in 2021, however, at this time I cannot commit. There will be an urgency, I suspect, beginning in the fall to reschedule many events we have had to postpone. Please know that if I am not able to make it to Danville, you and the parishioners there will certainly be in my thoughts and prayers.”

WORSHIP:  Deacon Tim reported a large crowd in attendance for the Good Friday Service.  Easter Sunday also had a nice crowd with overflow in the center.

SAFETY:  The Ushers met and decided to reduce the number of ushers needed at weekend Masses.  There have been several weeks with streaming without incidents.  In the future, in addition to streaming on Facebook live, YouTube may also be added.  There are still some issues occurring with the hearing loop.  These issues are in the process of being resolved. Sheryl Mickley inquired about the possibility of meeting in person for the monthly Parish Council meetings.  Several other council members would like to see this occur if it is deemed safe.  Father Hammond will determine if this is possible in the coming months.

FINANCE:  Deacon Tim reported that finances remain good due to continued generosity.  The parish received a large donation contributing to this generosity.  Father Hammond would like to have a Memorial Mass in the future for Jimmy Banbury. 

NEW BUSINESS: 
a)  Festival 2021? There will be no festival in June or July.  The possibility of a drive-thru dinner was presented in lieu of the festival.
A 200th Anniversary Celebration may occur in October of this year, aligning with the Feast Day of St. Luke.
b)  Compensation for Steve Butcher: Steve Butcher is a non-parishioner who has donated countless hours to assist our parish in the live streaming process.  A proposal was made to pay $1000 to Steve as compensation for his time.  Marcia Durbin made a motion to approve the amount, and Chris Mehringer-Smith seconded the motion.  The motion was carried.
c)  Slate Roof: Several pieces of the slate roof have come off and or have been broken.  An estimate for repair is being sought.
d)  Parking Lot: The church parking lot will likely need to be paved next year.

NEXT MEETING:  May 3 at 6:30pm via Zoom
Parish Council Minutes
April 5, 2021 – 6:30pm – Via Zoom

PRESENT:  Deacon Tim, Linda Bratton, Bill Durbin, Marcia Durbin, John Fongheiser, Ed Gardner, Marie Holland, Barb McComb, Sheryl Mickley, Dave Rashley, Keith Mickley, Marie Mosher, Chris Mehringer-Smith, Frank Meravy     EXCUSED: Tammy Harrmann, Father Hammond.
AMENDMENT OF MARCH MINUTES: The Catholic Men’s Conference was live streamed in the Community Center.  There were 45 men who attended the event at the center while others streamed the event from their homes.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:  Chris Mehringer-Smith made a motion to approve the minutes as written.  Barb McComb second the motion.  Motion was carried.

EDUCATION and YOUTH REPORT:  K-8th PSR has reconvened.  Around 40% of families/children are participating.  There will be a teacher meeting Wednesday April 7 to discuss May Crowning.  May Crowing will occur on May 5 from 6:30 to 7:30pm.  The celebration will occur outdoors. There will be a Middle School Youth Group meeting with Damascus on April 11 from 6-8pm in the Community Center. Sheryl Mickley will be contacting parents and the office this week to set a date for Graduation Mass for the 2020-21 seniors. Confirmation for last year’s group is still on hold at this time.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS:  Two Fish Fries remain, April 9 and 16.  The Fish Fries continue to be successful with the community participation and generosity. The Knights are still selling Super Bonanza tickets.  The tickets are $5 and can be purchased from any Knight. The Knights of Columbus “Measure Up Campaign” will occur on May 1.  Knights will be located at the intersections in Danville to collect donations.

PARISH COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN:  Twelve individuals traveled to Columbus to participate in the 40 Days for Life Campaign on Saturday, March 20.   Several others drove themselves and joined the group to pray together.  The trip was enjoyed by all who attended.

COMMUNITY LIFE:  COVID-19 has limited current events. The pictorial directory is still on hold.

DEANERY:  No Meeting since the start of COVID-19.

MAINTENANCE:  Bill Durbin reported that new electrical outlets have been installed to allow for Christmas trees to be plugged in on the altar without running extension cords.  Smoke detectors were checked, and batteries were replaced.  The exit lights were examined and replaced where needed. The rose bushes were pruned, the flowerbeds cleaned out and the bushes around the house were trimmed.  Fast Eddy’s completed the flowerbeds by edging and mulching.  A table was placed in the choir loft and the camera has been elevated.  The safe that was in the sacristy was opened and serviced by the maintenance crew.  Several holes were filled in the basement and the garage doors were greased.  Joe Tapocsi is still working on developing a way to put the votive candles back in the church.

SOCIAL CONCERNS:  April is Autism Awareness Month and National Child Abuse and Neglect Awareness.
On April 24, 2021 there will be a conference called “Converging Roads”.  The conference will focus on Health Care and Human Dignity.  It will be held at the Pontifical College Josephinum from 8:30am to 7:30pm.  The conference will be available online or in person.  Topics include: Medicine and Morals in Making Clinical Decisions, Ordinary, Extraordinary, and Futile: What’s the Difference and What Difference Does it Make?  Rights of Health Care Professionals: How to Integrate Faith and Ethics in Moral Medicine, Addiction and the Opioid Crisis: Treating the Whole Person, The Catholic Health Care Professional in a Secular Society, Accompanying Children in the Womb and at the End of Life, Access to Health Care for the Poor. To register for the event, contact [email protected].

RESPECT LIFE:  Bishop Brennan published a statement in the February 14th issue of the Catholic Times.  He asked his brother bishops in the United States to join him in speaking out against the current administrations rescinding regulations that were designed to protect the life of the unborn.  The current President also overturned the Mexico City and the Promoting Life in Global Health policy, which prohibited U.S. taxpayer dollars from funding abortions overseas. In light of these recent events, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, Respect Life Committee is asking parishes to consider publishing an announcement in the bulletin the weekends of April 11, 18, and 25.  The announcement is, “Stop your tax dollars from going to abortion.”

BEREAVEMENT:  I am happy to report there are no deaths in our parish since council last met in March. Vic Campanelli has been kind enough to add information about the Bereavement Ministry to Flocknotes. To date, approximately 45 people have expressed interest in attending this year’s Memorial Gathering. We are planning a Zoom meeting with members of the Ministry later this month. Because of interest Bishop Brennan had shown in the Bereavement Ministry when we met at a St. Luke Fish Fry shortly after his arrival in the diocese, we communicated with him recently to make certain he knows he is invited to the Memorial Gathering in December. He quite graciously responded with a letter, a portion of which follows: “I would love to visit the parish for your annual event in 2021, however, at this time I cannot commit. There will be an urgency, I suspect, beginning in the fall to reschedule many events we have had to postpone. Please know that if I am not able to make it to Danville, you and the parishioners there will certainly be in my thoughts and prayers.”

WORSHIP:  Deacon Tim reported a large crowd in attendance for the Good Friday Service.  Easter Sunday also had a nice crowd with overflow in the center.

SAFETY:  The Ushers met and decided to reduce the number of ushers needed at weekend Masses.  There have been several weeks with streaming without incidents.  In the future, in addition to streaming on Facebook live, YouTube may also be added.  There are still some issues occurring with the hearing loop.  These issues are in the process of being resolved. Sheryl Mickley inquired about the possibility of meeting in person for the monthly Parish Council meetings.  Several other council members would like to see this occur if it is deemed safe.  Father Hammond will determine if this is possible in the coming months.

FINANCE:  Deacon Tim reported that finances remain good due to continued generosity.  The parish received a large donation contributing to this generosity.  Father Hammond would like to have a Memorial Mass in the future for Jimmy Banbury. 

NEW BUSINESS: 
a)  Festival 2021? There will be no festival in June or July.  The possibility of a drive-thru dinner was presented in lieu of the festival.
A 200th Anniversary Celebration may occur in October of this year, aligning with the Feast Day of St. Luke.
b)  Compensation for Steve Butcher: Steve Butcher is a non-parishioner who has donated countless hours to assist our parish in the live streaming process.  A proposal was made to pay $1000 to Steve as compensation for his time.  Marcia Durbin made a motion to approve the amount, and Chris Mehringer-Smith seconded the motion.  The motion was carried.
c)  Slate Roof: Several pieces of the slate roof have come off and or have been broken.  An estimate for repair is being sought.
d)  Parking Lot: The church parking lot will likely need to be paved next year.

NEXT MEETING:  May 3 at 6:30pm via Zoom
Parish Council Minutes
April 5, 2021 – 6:30pm – Via Zoom

PRESENT:  Deacon Tim, Linda Bratton, Bill Durbin, Marcia Durbin, John Fongheiser, Ed Gardner, Marie Holland, Barb McComb, Sheryl Mickley, Dave Rashley, Keith Mickley, Marie Mosher, Chris Mehringer-Smith, Frank Meravy     EXCUSED: Tammy Harrmann, Father Hammond.
AMENDMENT OF MARCH MINUTES: The Catholic Men’s Conference was live streamed in the Community Center.  There were 45 men who attended the event at the center while others streamed the event from their homes.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:  Chris Mehringer-Smith made a motion to approve the minutes as written.  Barb McComb second the motion.  Motion was carried.

EDUCATION and YOUTH REPORT:  K-8th PSR has reconvened.  Around 40% of families/children are participating.  There will be a teacher meeting Wednesday April 7 to discuss May Crowning.  May Crowing will occur on May 5 from 6:30 to 7:30pm.  The celebration will occur outdoors. There will be a Middle School Youth Group meeting with Damascus on April 11 from 6-8pm in the Community Center. Sheryl Mickley will be contacting parents and the office this week to set a date for Graduation Mass for the 2020-21 seniors. Confirmation for last year’s group is still on hold at this time.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS:  Two Fish Fries remain, April 9 and 16.  The Fish Fries continue to be successful with the community participation and generosity. The Knights are still selling Super Bonanza tickets.  The tickets are $5 and can be purchased from any Knight. The Knights of Columbus “Measure Up Campaign” will occur on May 1.  Knights will be located at the intersections in Danville to collect donations.

PARISH COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN:  Twelve individuals traveled to Columbus to participate in the 40 Days for Life Campaign on Saturday, March 20.   Several others drove themselves and joined the group to pray together.  The trip was enjoyed by all who attended.

COMMUNITY LIFE:  COVID-19 has limited current events. The pictorial directory is still on hold.

DEANERY:  No Meeting since the start of COVID-19.

MAINTENANCE:  Bill Durbin reported that new electrical outlets have been installed to allow for Christmas trees to be plugged in on the altar without running extension cords.  Smoke detectors were checked, and batteries were replaced.  The exit lights were examined and replaced where needed. The rose bushes were pruned, the flowerbeds cleaned out and the bushes around the house were trimmed.  Fast Eddy’s completed the flowerbeds by edging and mulching.  A table was placed in the choir loft and the camera has been elevated.  The safe that was in the sacristy was opened and serviced by the maintenance crew.  Several holes were filled in the basement and the garage doors were greased.  Joe Tapocsi is still working on developing a way to put the votive candles back in the church.

SOCIAL CONCERNS:  April is Autism Awareness Month and National Child Abuse and Neglect Awareness.
On April 24, 2021 there will be a conference called “Converging Roads”.  The conference will focus on Health Care and Human Dignity.  It will be held at the Pontifical College Josephinum from 8:30am to 7:30pm.  The conference will be available online or in person.  Topics include: Medicine and Morals in Making Clinical Decisions, Ordinary, Extraordinary, and Futile: What’s the Difference and What Difference Does it Make?  Rights of Health Care Professionals: How to Integrate Faith and Ethics in Moral Medicine, Addiction and the Opioid Crisis: Treating the Whole Person, The Catholic Health Care Professional in a Secular Society, Accompanying Children in the Womb and at the End of Life, Access to Health Care for the Poor. To register for the event, contact [email protected].

RESPECT LIFE:  Bishop Brennan published a statement in the February 14th issue of the Catholic Times.  He asked his brother bishops in the United States to join him in speaking out against the current administrations rescinding regulations that were designed to protect the life of the unborn.  The current President also overturned the Mexico City and the Promoting Life in Global Health policy, which prohibited U.S. taxpayer dollars from funding abortions overseas. In light of these recent events, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, Respect Life Committee is asking parishes to consider publishing an announcement in the bulletin the weekends of April 11, 18, and 25.  The announcement is, “Stop your tax dollars from going to abortion.”

BEREAVEMENT:  I am happy to report there are no deaths in our parish since council last met in March. Vic Campanelli has been kind enough to add information about the Bereavement Ministry to Flocknotes. To date, approximately 45 people have expressed interest in attending this year’s Memorial Gathering. We are planning a Zoom meeting with members of the Ministry later this month. Because of interest Bishop Brennan had shown in the Bereavement Ministry when we met at a St. Luke Fish Fry shortly after his arrival in the diocese, we communicated with him recently to make certain he knows he is invited to the Memorial Gathering in December. He quite graciously responded with a letter, a portion of which follows: “I would love to visit the parish for your annual event in 2021, however, at this time I cannot commit. There will be an urgency, I suspect, beginning in the fall to reschedule many events we have had to postpone. Please know that if I am not able to make it to Danville, you and the parishioners there will certainly be in my thoughts and prayers.”

WORSHIP:  Deacon Tim reported a large crowd in attendance for the Good Friday Service.  Easter Sunday also had a nice crowd with overflow in the center.

SAFETY:  The Ushers met and decided to reduce the number of ushers needed at weekend Masses.  There have been several weeks with streaming without incidents.  In the future, in addition to streaming on Facebook live, YouTube may also be added.  There are still some issues occurring with the hearing loop.  These issues are in the process of being resolved. Sheryl Mickley inquired about the possibility of meeting in person for the monthly Parish Council meetings.  Several other council members would like to see this occur if it is deemed safe.  Father Hammond will determine if this is possible in the coming months.

FINANCE:  Deacon Tim reported that finances remain good due to continued generosity.  The parish received a large donation contributing to this generosity.  Father Hammond would like to have a Memorial Mass in the future for Jimmy Banbury. 

NEW BUSINESS: 
a)  Festival 2021? There will be no festival in June or July.  The possibility of a drive-thru dinner was presented in lieu of the festival.
A 200th Anniversary Celebration may occur in October of this year, aligning with the Feast Day of St. Luke.
b)  Compensation for Steve Butcher: Steve Butcher is a non-parishioner who has donated countless hours to assist our parish in the live streaming process.  A proposal was made to pay $1000 to Steve as compensation for his time.  Marcia Durbin made a motion to approve the amount, and Chris Mehringer-Smith seconded the motion.  The motion was carried.
c)  Slate Roof: Several pieces of the slate roof have come off and or have been broken.  An estimate for repair is being sought.
d)  Parking Lot: The church parking lot will likely need to be paved next year.

NEXT MEETING:  May 3 at 6:30pm via Zoom