Minutes from the April 18, 2023 meeting at 6:30p in the Meeting Space
In Attendance: Fr. Michael Gurnick; Judy Slivka; Judy Stowe; Cathy Graham; Jackie Krejcik; Jan Durkalski; Melissa Smith-Morales; Steph Riccobene; Margaret Armstead; Jeff Walters; Mike Pellegrino
Absent: Claudia Cabrera Guests: Jeanette Shemo; Charlene McElwee; Stephanie Pritts; Christy Bartley Opening Prayer: Cathy Graham
Education & Enrichment: Individuals commented during a touching discussion of “Where did you see the Holy Spirit in action during St. Malachi Strategic Planning process?”
Approval of the Minutes: Minutes from the 3/7/23 meeting were approved as written
Discussion: Annual Meeting
- To take place on 4/23/23 in the church following the 10 AM Mass
- Topics/speakers: Monday Night Meal–Jeff Walters, Strategic Planning Process–Judy Slivka, Finance report–Mike Canfield, Nominations–Cathy Graham
- There are 8 candidates for 5 openings
- Judy Slivka agreed to serve an additional year to complete Janet Benoit’s term.
- Per the discussion, this is in accordance with the bylaws which state that council can fill open positions of resignees with members whose terms were expiring.
- Outdoor Free Concert (6/24) –Margaret Armstead
- Handouts/tasks/process: Fr. Gurnick: distribute letter re: sale of property to Stella Maris (questions to be collected), Helping tasks: Mic runners: Jan & Melissa, Note cards: Judy ST, Golf pencils; voting boxes, Hospitality: finger food & beverages in the Hall, Binder of documents sent to the Bishop to be available for perusal
Administrator’s Report from Fr. Gurnick:
- Issues with Cleveland Marathon 5/21/23 route change. Consensus: one weekend mass only at 4PM on Saturday 5/20/23
Summary of Meeting: Jan Durkalski, Closing Prayer: Judy Slivka,
Next Meeting: May 2, 2023, at 6:30p in the Meeting Room
Respectfully submitted, Judy Stowe, Secretary