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December 11, 2016
- Parish Council Minutes
December 5, 2016
Present: Father Hammond, John Higgins, Tom Harrmann, Bobbi Thomas, Joanna Mickley, Marie Holland, Tammy Harrmann, Eric Morris, Sheryl Mickley.
Excused: Dave Rashley, Keith Miller, Don Hawk
Absent: Don Horn
Meeting called to order: John Higgins
Approval of Minutes: Motion to approve November minutes as written.
Youth Report: Started lessons on the Advent season. Doing the PSR Christmas party December 7, 2016. Have a family from the giving tree, getting gifts for. Finishing plans for the Right to Life March.
Knights Of Columbus: Family of the Month: Council 910 wishes to congratulate and recognize Louie and Bobbi Mickley as the November Family of the Month. Both have been parishioners at St. Luke for many years. Bobbi is a Cantor, Adult Choir Member, 1ST Grade PSR Teacher and a Registered Nurse at KCH. Louie, a 4th Degree Knight, is a Eucharistic Minister, Usher, a member of Council 910 since 1988, is the Color Guard Commander for the 4th Degree and actively supports the Fish Fries and Pancake Breakfasts. In addition Louie is a baseball and softball coach. Both he and Bobbi are extremely active supporting their children Rachel, Lauren, Erin and Darren in many sports and community activities. Our thanks and congratulations to the Louie and Bobbi Mickley family! Knight of the Month: Council 910 wishes to recognize Pat Mickley, the November Knight of the Month. Pat and his wife Jody have 2 children. He has been a member of Council 910 since 2007. He is an usher, loves hunting and fishing, is extremely active supporting the fish fries, squeezing fish, as well as a key member of the cooking Team. Our thanks and congratulations to Pat Mickley, November Knight of the month. - 2016 – 2017 Calendar and upcoming events:
- AED Fundraiser: Fish Fry December 9th and Pancake Breakfast December 10th.
- Fish Fries: Fish Fry December 9th and Pancake Breakfast December 10th.
- Memorial Mass: December 19th, 7:00PM at the K of C Hall followed by a pot luck dinner; all are invited
Squires: Continue to focus on new members for their circle.
Parish Council of Catholic Women: November meeting painted Nativity craft, women’s night out was December 2 at French Ridge Winery. Will go caroling 12/13/2016 @ 5:30pm in the community. January 16, 2017 meeting will be painting and wine.
Deanery Report: Bishop’s Diocesan Pastoral Council – Dec. 3, 2016
The discussion centered around the drug problem.
There is no substitute for the family in passing moral responsibility on to their children. There must be guidance from the home.
What can be done from the pulpit concerning the drug problem?
Inform the congregation of its resources available in the community and diocese.
Note that the social concerns office is ready and willing to help.
Parish youth groups should take an active role in conversation with their students concerning the drug problem.
Another suggestion is to sponsor job fairs, informing students as to what jobs are available. Having a job will help improve self-esteem and low image of oneself.
Remember, drugs are not the solution—they will kill you!
Maintenance: The understructure work has been completed. The kitchen appliances are installed. The new side door has been ordered.
Finance & Administration: The bill from the understructure repairs and the kitchen equipment has been paid. The offerings have been down, but still doing okay financially.
Community Life: Christmas Giving tree is up; will be packing gifts on December 18, 2016. The numbers were down from last year. Ministries party will be January 8, 2017 at 4:30pm with appetizers then dinner at 5pm. Decorating the church for Christmas will be after the 10am Mass on December 18, 2016.
Social Concerns: Ohio ranks #1 for Heroin overdoses for the United States. Remember the importance of visiting the shut-ins during the holiday season. Food for the hungry has a silent auction going on till December 9, 2016, then will have a live auction December 10, 2016.
Education: Had the Kris Kringle party on December 4, 2016. There were 24-30 people present. December 7 will be the Children’s Christmas party. December 14 is the penance service. December 21 is the pageant practice; December 28th no class. January 4, 2017 will be opening Mass for second term and a drug safety class. January 25, 2017 will be First Reconciliation for 2nd grade.
Worship: Parish Penance Service will be December 14 at 6:30pm. St. Vincent’s will be December 13th at 6:30pm. New Baptismal Font is in.
Safety: Collection of cell phone numbers and other needed information for the Communication System is underway. Plan to have it completed before Christmas. Updating Emergency Action plan to be displayed in each classroom is underway. The PSR class will be taking part in a new Drug Awareness Program in conjunction with Dan Weckesser and The Danville Police Department, after Mass on January 4th. All members of the Youth Group, Parish Organizations and St. Luke parishioners are invited
Approved the following four people to run for Parish council, with three to be elected to a 3 year term starting in January of 2107:
Todd Didinger, Steve Bratton, Don Horn and Dave Rashley
Next Meeting: Monday January 2, 2017 6:30pm
- Parish Council Minutes