Minutes of Pastoral Council meeting
held in Cathedral Chapter room
on 13th November, 2007 at 8.00pm
Minutes taken by Maureen Hand.
Present: Sr. Anne Boland, Sarah Malone, Maureen Hand, Tikki Daly, Tina Queally, Samantha Mc Carthy, Fionnuala Moran, Maurice Griffin, Pat O’Hanlon, Seán Mc Dermott, Frs. Hogan, Carey, Blake, Taaffe & Condron.
Apologies:
Eleanor Lyons, Sr. de Montfort & John Molloy
Minutes of previous meeting taken as read
Matters Arising:
Feedback from people who attended the event on November 8th, was that it was a very enjoyable occasion and the acknowledgement had been sent to the Chairperson and Parish Office.
Adult Education Group:
At the Formation Day for Pastoral Council it was agreed to look at an adult formation group for the Parish. A sub group; John Tunney, John Molloy, Samantha Mc Carthy, Tikki Daly, was set up to look at the above. A meeting was held on November 7th , two members attended (Samantha & Tikki). No decision was reached but proposals were put forward by Samantha for discussion at Pastoral Council meeting on 13th November
Ø Key points raised were
Ø Clarification on how the issue arose
Ø Is it for the broader Parish
Ø Is it Theology or Bible study
Ø Does this group have a role in Religious life of Parish or can it cross over to Adult Education in the broader sense.
Ø What is the difference between Adult Faith Formation
It is clear that some of the above mentioned exist i.e. Liturgy group; Theology.
The question was asked should the role of the Adult Education group be one that would co ordinate the work of existing groups. It was agreed that the group should meet to identify new ideas i.e. Book Club, and report back to Pastoral Council.
Parish Team Report
v Carol Service 16th December
v New board of management for Primary schools—training in progress
v Post Primary schools involvement in Advent Liturgy.
v Confirmation and Communion talks to conclude in November
v Fr. O’Gorman to take time out due to illness.
v St. Joseph’s church to be closed for heating restoration; Danlann to be used for Mass.
Chair & Secretary positions
Jean Kehoe former Chair & David Casey former Secretary have resigned their positions.
Sarah Malone is the current Chair as the agreed Vice Chair at a previous meeting.
Maureen Hand agreed to take on the temporary role of Secretary(to be reviewed in the New Year).
It was agreed to have the December meeting on Tuesday 11th at 8.00pm and to invite David & Jean for a presentation as an acknowledgement of their work.
Social event for Pastoral Council
Deferred until the New Year.
Reflection
Deferred to December meeting. Fionnuala to present the above.
Issues arising from Formation Day
The main issue arising from formation day was the role of the Connect group and how successful they can be in some parts of the Parish and reports were given from two most successful Fr. Jerry & Fr. Martin.
Key points were:
ü Community involvement
ü Blessing of new areas
ü School involvement in Church in the area
ü Teas for elderly people
ü Connect Group that work positively may be of support to others.
The connect Group issue to be discussed at future meetings.
Next Meeting
Date: Tuesday 11th December
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Cathedral House
A.O.B.
Broader look at Ennis Parish questionnaire survey
This was give out by way of information what is happening in the Parish and what people might like to see happen.
For further discussion
Mission Plans
Addressed by Fr. Flannery
Fr. Flannery expressed reservations at himself delivering the Mission because he has previously done so on different occasions and expressed a fear of familiarity to Parish. There is no input from lay persons available, as in previous years. However there are young priests working with the mission. It was agreed that all of the above could be seen as positive and Fr.Flannery should deliver the Mission.
ü February 23rd is the proposed date.
ü Format the same as previous years in terms of time of Masses etc.
ü Theme to be decided
1. After Christmas the Pastoral Council to co ordinate delivery of flyers to all the houses in Parish.
2. Clare F.M. , Clare Champion and Clare People to be contacted neared to the time re publicity.
3. Fr. Flannery to speak on Clare F.M.
