Summary of meeting held April 15, 2005

PRESENT: Joe Solaas, Mike Lenahan, Helen Lenahan, Mike Yarbrough, Deacon Werner Rose, Velera Faison, Carlene Inzer, Linda McGee and Suzanne Johnson.

Laurie Solaas was absent

This Diocesan Charismatic Service Committee Meeting, held at Holy Spirit Church, began at approximately 7:15pm. Joe led us in song with "Jesus Has Done It All" and "Give Thanks." Joe offered opening prayer with a Pentecost prayer for the conclave to elect the new pope.

Werner remarked on how well the Dorothea seminar went.  Werner asked to get the names of the people supposed to get prayer requests to Mary Lou Solaas.

Linda remarked on the powerful speaker Alex Jones from the New Orleans conference in March.

Velera read the minutes from the previous meeting on February 18, 2005.  Suzanne moved to approve minutes and Mike Yarbrough seconded.  All approved minutes.

Linda gave her financial report which reflected a current checking account balance of $110.59. Linda mentioned the following expenses from the Dorothea DeGrandis seminar:

$350 Airfare, $500 check to Dottie DeGrandis, $100 to Nursery worker, $52.50 for pizza, $69.00 stamps.

The following were mentioned as expenses paid personally by the following:

$101.03 paid by Laurie/ Joe mentioned that Laurie considers this a donation, $45.00 paid by Suzanne for material for banner/ Suzanne considers a donation, $168.00 Hotel for Dottie Deagrandis paid by Mike Lenahan/ Mike asked if he could be paid back eventually, $68.70 has not been paid yet to Resurrection.

Werner mentioned that in the future we need to make sure we have proper funds so everyone can be paid back properly.   He said we need to get more into the business aspect.

Mike gave his Activities Report.  He commented on how well the Dorothea seminar went.  Mattie, Dorothea's companion commented on the hospitality of Memphis.  The only negative comment would be that Dorothea's books never arrived. 

Helen mentioned that Dorothea sensed a lack of Catechesis in the group at the seminar.

It was discussed that we need a Life in the Spirit Seminar.

Joe gave Laurie's Communication Report. All details for the Dorothea Degrandis were completed in regards to:

-flyers and bulleting announcements were mailed

-postcards were sent, an article was in the West TN

-Printable Registration form was available on web page

-Registration form and article in Flame newsletter

-Resurrection put a flyer insert in Church bulletin

-Conference was announced at Sunday masses at Resurrection

-Flyers were placed in Pauline Books

-E-mail was sent to everyone on e-mail list asking for prayer coverage

The banner is a work in progress.  Laurie has put together a large template.  Fabric has been bought by Suzanne.  Suzanne ordered the pole for the banner.  An e-mail announcement will be sent to everyone for the Pentecost celebration. 

New Business was discussed.  Suzanne will talk to Susan Garts to make sure it is ok to have a Pentecost celebration at St. Ann's in Bartlett.  We will have Praise and Worship and Adoration from 4-5:30pm followed by a potluck dinner.  Deacon Frank Larker will preside at Pentecost celebration because Deacon Werner Rose will be out of town.  Helen will ask Kevin Stockbridge about doing the music. Mike mentioned to encourage the Filipino and Spanish to bring their ethnic dishes for the potluck.  Mike and Helen are the point people for food and drinks.  It was mentioned about using Holy is the Lord songbook for the music at the Pentecost celebration. 

Helen mentioned having Life in the Spirit at a cluster of churches in the same area.  It was discussed that first we need to:

-Establish a date

-Get materials

- Speakers ready

-Go out to spread word on seminar

Joe mentioned that we did not have to have a clergy speaker.  We could have a lay person speak.  Part of it would be a testimony.  It was discussed that we could put together the talk ourselves and get our friends in the renewal to critique our talk.  It was mentioned having the seminar in Sept, Nov, Advent or Lent. 

Helen, Linda, Joe, Suzanne, Mike Yarbrough and possibly Laurie on committee for Life in the Spirit Seminar.  Carlene mentioned Father Matthew Joseph expressing interest in having a weekend retreat at St. John's on Lamar.  Helen will call Father Matthew Joseph after school is out. 

There will be an Alive in the Spirit Seminar in Eureka Springs, AR 4/29-5/1.  Helen and Mike are planning on going.

Joe mentioned Dr. Bob is looking to start a Parish based evangelization program called Light of the World. Dr. Bob is having an information day on this on June 11, 2005.  Joe said a blurb could be put in the next Flame newsletter and on the calendar about this.

Suzanne closed the meeting with an Our Father.  Deacon Werner Rose gave us a blessing.

Meeting adjourned at approximately 9:10pm.  Next meeting is scheduled for May 20, 2005.

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