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The Parish Council Meeting was called to order by Father Eric Filmer on Monday, August 31, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. Fr. Eric opened the meeting with prayer.

Minutes were reviewed for corrections.

ATTENDANCE:     Mike Fuches, Phyllis Fuches, Joe Sumner, Brian Rollock,  Sandra  Ghelarducci,  Father Eric Filmer, Richard Fetterman, Joseph Rodriguez and Mary Walsh. 

OLD BUSINESS

1. In the St. Teresa of Avila Shrine at the Duffy Parish Center, the First Class Relic of St. Teresa of Avila is now encased in a container that is screwed to the table for security purposes. Also the statue that was ordered has been received.
   
   The Huguet’s still want to do a few more things such as installation and painting, etc. to the Shrine.
   
   The Dedication of the St. Teresa of Avila Shrine on July 15^th went very well. Had very good attendance. The Dedication was published in the Southern Cross on the last page.

 

2. Stained Windows for Church: On July 28^th, Fr. Eric, Andrew Ericksen, and Mark Russell made a trip to the A.T.G. Studio in Forsyth, Georgia to meet with Celia Heningman to look at her work. They were very pleased with drawings that she presented. They were able to view her lettering and work at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Macon. She did state that she goes to the place where she works to pray for her spiritual undertaking. She will do drawings then take photos of each for the committee to review. Also, we will need the Bishop’s approval. Fr. Eric told Ms. Heningman there would be no timeframe as we want her to do a good job and not rush her. Each window will cost $4,000 each, which includes moving and installing windows.
   
   Father Eric will be gathering all the Saints in order for the donators to know what saint they want for their window. Committee will meet for final approval. Sandy Ghelarducci will call a committee meeting to update members of windows.
   
   In the St. Patrick’s stained window currently in Church, a 4”x8” section of the window was broken and never repaired. Green panels were replaced until we could have it repaired. Ms. Heningman said she would do repair.

NEW BUSINESS

1. Joseph Rodriguez will check with David Tovar for making a 2’x 3’ shadow box to hold memorabilia, such as pictures of, angels of etc., of Barbara Duffy. He refinished Anna Rodriguez’s desk and did very nice work. Mary Walsh said Phil has a shop for making anything of wood that he could use.
   
   Also, he will check to see if David could make a shelf for the Tabernacle in the Church. Fr. Eric will make a drawing of where it will be placed.

 

2. Spaghetti Supper is scheduled for February 4th, 2010 on the first Thursday of the month. Brian Rollock said he has already contacted Willie J. Williams school.

 

3. The Parish Picnic is scheduled for October 4th. Phyllis will contact R.B. Wright school and arrange delivery of portable toilets. Hispanic Community will provide grill and food. Will begin at 2:00 p.m. and will eat around 4:00 p.m. Brian and Richard still can do the grilling.

 

4. About 30 to 40 teens met on Thursday at Walsh Hall to plan October Retreat for several different events. Some Hispanic teens will meet on Wednesdays to practice for a Aztec dance for Lady Guadalupe in December.

 

5. Feast of Immaculate Conception, a holy day of obligation is on Tuesday, December 8th . Fr. Eric would like to have a bilingual Mass at 6:00 p.m. followed by a potluck dinner at 7:00 p.m. Weight Watchers meeting may need to cancel their meeting or relocate for that night.

 

6. Joe Sumner has noticed the statue of Mary located next to the Church is leaning. He said he and his men will fix her. Also the statue is turning green. There will take a special cleaning for the discoloring.
   
   At September Council meeting, will need to discuss a time to do pressure washing for church foundation and walkway. Also, there is a hole in the corner of the left side of the church that needs some attention.

 

7. Ladies Guild will meet next Thursday.

 

8. Richard Fetterman handed out the financial report for review. He stated there was $34,401 in Checking account and $10,206 in the Savings account.
   
   Upcoming expenses: A new compressor for Air Conditioning has been ordered.
   
   Need approximately $4,500 for one more stained glass window and the small panels over the side doors. Collections can be placed in regular collections. Will later talk about doing fundraisers later if necessary.

Having no further business, the meeting was adjourned 9:00 p.m. Since Fr. Eric will be out of town, the next meeting will be rescheduled for Monday, September 21 2009 at 7:00 p.m. Fr. Eric closed meeting with a prayer.