Members Present: Deb Hansen, Megan Miks, Rock Fremont, Elliot Bollard, Tom Schmitt, Fr. Rick McGuire, Jack Benware, Butch Ekstrom, Sandra Messer, Anjanette Indelicato, Peter Waterman, and Carol Flood.
Members Absent: Crystal Whitlatch (excused), Nancy Carlson
Committee participated in opening prayer. Introductions of members present were made. Much of the meeting was dedicated to agenda item number 2 and 3.
Discussion on “Changing Face of Parish Pastoral Ministries” took place. Discussion topics/statements included recruitment by personal invitation, new conversion of faith-is our responsibility to educate parish, “Quiet Revolution,” by David DeLambo, Vatican II restoring of gifts in the church- conservative Grace- restoring what was, and that we are all involved in ministry development. Discussion on “PFP 2.1 Lay Responsibility took place. Discussion topics/statements included communication must be consistent, “ministry” versus “jobs” use Ministry Fair to address ideas and specifics, and personal testimonials should be given to community on stewardship plan. The BOG’s concept has become a reality and the vision of the parish needs to be a planned process and a re-focus every so many years to evaluate what is of importance and/or a priority and what is to be kept as tradition. We need to work toward communicating strong clear messages to our community from the top down, with an invitation to discipleship (using honey not vinegar).
Butch presented a vision of the process for the adult leaders in ministry to interface with the teens and adult leaders in youth ministry as beginning with a paradigm shift for confirmation. The process will take place over the next few years. This year, the 7th-12th grade confirmation candidates will receive teaching and integrate into ministry next year. Rock stated the Kairos retreat is the invitation to become involved in ministry. Discipleship and gift discernment will be taking place in the classroom and the teachers will interview each student to help with discernment. The co-chairs of the Liturgical ministries will be giving an overview talk to the teens during class on November 19th and 29th. Our task will be to effectively communicate in a short paradigm period the direction of these students, their responsibility, and that we are many parts belonging to one body. Elliot gave the committee insight to his personal experience calling him to ministry. Barb Lishko has designated March 25th and April 25th 2007 as in class training dates for liturgical ministries. There will be a follow up to this discussion on how to put our best foot forward in assisting youth ministry.
Sandra gave a report on the last PAC meeting. Brief highlights included a discussion on what stewardship meant to them, report on the children’s mass involving the children bringing up food items during offertory, and ministry reports. The stewardship committee invited members to be a part of the planning process for the development of stewardship in our parish. It was also reported that 80% of our parish lives out of the boundaries of St. Andrew’s.
Ministry Reports: Debbie reported that the Lectors are training two new candidates from the last ministry fair. Greta Shegena has joined Megan as a co-chair of the Worship Environment. They are busy planning and preparing for Advent and Christmas. Tom reported that the co-chair job descriptions for the MOH ministry have been updated. Pat Arendt has committed to becoming one of the new co-chairs. They are still looking for two more by the end of Spring 2007. Trained sever new MOH’s from the last ministry fair – also training within the ministry took place at the end of October. Sandra reported that the server ministry has thanked us for the new albs, are preparing for Advent (4th server to carry the Book of Intentions) and Christmas. They are also searching for replacements as co-chairs. Peter reported that Carol has sent out letters to inactive EME’s and will be sending out letters to ministers who have upcoming expirations and in 2007. These letters include the transitional plan for the new formation and CTP requirements designated by the Diocese of Phoenix for certification and re-certification. Anjanette reported that one of the sound tech’s just resigned. Also working on Advent and Christmas music – dancers will be at all masses with music the weekend of December 16th-17th. Carol reported for Liturgical Dance that they will have 3-4 dancers for the Thanksgiving mass, junior dancers will participate at the December 17th 10:15 AM mass. Some dancers are participating in Not Far From Bethlehem and are also working on Advent and Christmas material. It was noted that the use of the white cloth for the last meditation song was very effective. The Ministry Day sponsored by the Office of Worship has been postponed by the Bishop. Carol received a letter of apology from Fr. Kieran Kleczewski and stated that they would like to reschedule for some time in January or February.
Information on the catechetical weekend topic of reception of communion and GIRM reminders were discussed. The committee recommended including the following (but not limited to) communion reception: 1). the approach, 2). hand vs. tongue, 3). spiritual communion, and using volunteers to demonstrate each posture or movement. GIRM – bowing during the creed at the appropriate time and standing before the Eucharistic prayer. Fr. Rick has offered to put together a catechetical draft for the presiders to use. After the committee reviews and finalizes the draft, it will be taken to the staff to help discern a good weekend for this to be presented to the community.
Due to information learned during a recent staff meeting, the discussion on the use of missalettes without readings has been shelved.
Advent and Christmas: The advent procession maps were distributed. Carol will also send to everyone vie email. As in recent tradition, each week the opening procession begins from a different location in the church. Note that week 4 (4th Sunday of Advent) – only the 5PM mass will follow the map. The 8:30 and 10:15 AM mass in the hall will come straight forward. This still captures the symbolism of crooked to strait path, one destination. The committee has requested that an explanation of why we do this happen during the greeting for a couple of weeks, and also appears in the bulletin and our web site. Anjanette reported that the Gathering song/Gathering Rite for Advent will be O Come, O Come, Emmanuel which links into the Penitential rite, Lord have mercy. The responsorial psalm for the season is Psalm 25: I Lift My Soul. We will be chanting the Lord’s Prayer. Co-chairs were asked to post their Holy Day and Christmas mass sign ups early-by Thanksgiving weekend. Christmas scripts will be emailed to the committee. Please contact Carol with any specific questions.
The following upcoming events were briefly discussed:
Suggestions for Lent: A rehearsal for the Good Friday service should be scheduled; Kathy Chesto will be here on February 28th in the evening and March 1st in the morning. Focus topic unknown at this date. The Baptism ministry uses her exceptional video for formation. Visit her website to find out more about her at www.kathleenchesto.com.
All participated in closing prayer. Next Full Worship Committee meeting is January 10th at 7:15 PM in room B.