Minutes from the April 5, 2022 meeting
In Attendance: Fr. Michael Gurnick; Patrick Cleary-Burns; Judy Slivka; Judy Stowe; Cathy Graham;
Melissa Smith-Morales; Steph Riccobene; Claudia Cabrera; Margaret Armstead; Janet Benoit; Tony Cresci. Absent: Deacon Leo Bistak; Shawn Blankenship; Heather Gernheim Guests: Jeanette Shemo; Max Giorgi; Hollis Johnson; Jim Bishop Opening Prayer: Patrick Cleary-Burns
Education & Enrichment: Parishioner, Hollis Johnson, shared the inspirational story of his life and journey “back” to the church
Approval of the Minutes: The minutes were approved as written
Discussion/Planning:
- Review of recent Ministry Leadership Meeting ●Annual Parish Meeting (5/15/22): Judy Slivka
- Draft of agenda was reviewed ●Comment cards will be used for question/answer
- Will attempt to focus on solutions instead of gripes ●Nominations for council: 4 have agreed so far
- Parking issues: Jim Bishop
- Atwood Industries lot on Washington St. may be available for our use on Sundays; a formal contract is pending
- A letter was sent to the area councilman re: concerns about signage, traffic light changes & safety issues
- Conversations are pending about moving the dumpsters to improve parking access at Malachi Center
- Parking on Vermont will be limited to those with mobility issues
Administrator’s Report from Fr. Gurnick:
- An insert for the next bulletin will list the Strategic Planning Team chosen to help create the vision & process; meetings are scheduled
- To focus on strategic planning, we may need to re-think the frequency of council meetings so Fr. Gurnick can attend
- Structural repairs have been approved for: Church: the next phase of painting; School: re-do of the 2nd floor bathroom & steps
Announcements:
- Tony Cresci described the Young Adult Ministry’s “7-Church Walk” this-coming Saturday beginning at St. John’s Cathedral and ending at St. Malachi’s
- Max Giorgi reminded us about & requested hospitality help for the combined meeting of all the Journey-Through-Lent groups on Palm Sunday at 3p
- Next council meeting: May 3, 2022
Summary of Meeting: Cathy Graham Closing Prayer: Steph Riccobene
Respectfully submitted, Judy Stowe, Secretary
