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 Minutes of Diocesan Service Committee Meeting

 

Diocesan Service Committee for the

Catholic Charismatic Renewal of the Memphis Diocese

March 9, 2008

 

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Terms--

 

1.      “DSC” will refer to the “Diocesan Service Committee”.

2.      “CCRMD” will refer to the “Catholic Charismatic Renewal of the Memphis Diocese”.

3.      First names of Officers will be used.

 

Present:        Werner Rose, Carlene Inzer, Velera Faison, Jan Courtney, Mike Yarbrough, Suzanne Johnson, Laurie Solaas, and Joe Solaas

 

2:25PM –        The meeting was opened with Praise and Prayer.

 

 

 

Committee Reports--

 

Secretary:

    Joe read the minutes of February meeting provided by Suzanne Johnson.  Two amendments were noted in “Activities Report” section, and two under “Old Business” section in  “Life in the Spirit for Youth.  Joe moved minutes be accepted as amended, Mike seconded, and motion passed by voice vote.

 

Treasurer:  

    Velera provided February 2008 and March 2008 Treasurer reports.  It was requested that the “Deposit” item on the March report be itemized to show the two deposits for “Donation for Deacon Stoles” and “Mass Contributions”.

 

Communications:

  • Jan reported that Fr. Tom Kirk of St. Mary’s in Jackson would like assistance with having regular Charismatic Masses at his Parish.
  • Jan said she provided articles for publication in the West Tennessee Catholic for the upcoming Charismatic Mass and Healing Service on March 28th at Holy Rosary and for Second Saturday Praise and Worship Adoration at St. Anne on Highland for March, and for May.
  • Jan said she also made a flyer for the March 28th Charismatic Mass and Healing Service.

 

 

 

Old Business--

 

  1. Second Saturday P&W:  Joe reported the Second Saturday Praise and Worship was preempted by a wedding at St. Anne’s.
  2. Next DSC Meeting:  Carlene reported next DSC meeting will be April 26th from 2PM to 4PM at the Queen of Peace Retreat Center, and said that Sr. Eileen will accept a group donation of $50.00 for the use of the facility for the day if we provide our own food.  After discussion, we decided to bring our own food.
  3. Deacons’ Stoles:  Carlene reported the stoles were complete, and Werner modeled one.  Total cost for both stoles was reported as $100.00 plus about $50.00 out of pocket expenses, that Carlene covered.  Suzanne made motion that the DSC provide $150.00 to Carlene for the total expenses for the stoles.  Mike seconded, and motion passed by voice vote.
  4. Pentecost Weekend:  Suzanne and Laurie advised this is Mothers’ Day weekend as well, and that any event would not be well attended.  After discussion, we elected to ask the Activities Committee to look into having the Pentecost celebration at Second Saturday Praise and Worship on May 10th.
  5. Carlene asked the DSC to give our best service during these our last five months of tenure.
  6. By-Laws Amendment motion #1 (tabled from February meeting):  Discussion about Advisory Board members able to stay on the board or run for office, while maintaining a body of 2 to 4 Advisory Board members.  Motion was re-stated as “Article 4, paragraph 2 Re: Advisory Board, be amended to read ‘Advisory Board members will have a vote, the same as DSC Officers.’”, originally made at the February meeting by Mike, seconded by Jan, and passed by voice vote at the March meeting.
  7. By-Laws Amendment motion #2 (tabled from February meeting):  After discussion, original motion “Article 4, paragraph 4 Re: Advisory Board, be amended to read ‘Advisory Board members will serve a minimum of two years, then continue as de facto Advisory Board members, unless elected to an office.’” was moved by Mike and seconded by Joe to be amended to state “Article 4, paragraph 4 Re: Advisory Board, be amended to read ‘Advisory Board members will serve a minimum of two years, then continue as de facto Advisory Board members, unless elected or appointed to an office, after which the member would return to the Advisory Board.’”  After brief discussion over possible perceptions of the Advisory Board as a “club” or “clique”, it was agreed that the DSC could amend the Article again if needed.  Mike asked for vote on the amendment to his original motion, which passed by voice vote.  Mike then re-presented his amended motion, Joe seconded, and the amended motion passed by voice vote.
  8. March 28th Charismatic Mass and Healing Service:  Mike reported we will need “catchers” during the Healing Service. Laurie asked about, and we agreed to establish Prayer Teams for after Mass.  Jan offered to spearhead the reception in the Family Life Center after the Mass.  Mike asked that we advertise the Mass outside of normal CCRM circles.  Carlene asked Joe to coordinate the music, and involve the Filipino Music Ministry.

 

 

 

New Business--

 

  1. By-Laws Amendment to Article 4, paragraph 1:  Suzanne asked if we should look into amending Advisory Board membership to include DSC Officers instead of just Assistant Liaisons.  Suzanne asked this item be added to the April DSC meeting agenda.
  2. Establishing Sub-Committees:  Laurie suggested we look into establishing sub-committees to be chaired by DSC Officers. Discussion included web-site registration and recruitment for committee membership.
  3. Fr. Kirk’s Request for Assistance:  Carlene re-stated Fr. Kirk’s request for assistance with regular monthly Charismatic Masses at St. Mary’s in Jackson, as Jan had mentioned earlier.  Joe made suggestion we plan to alternate monthly Masses between Jackson Deanery and Memphis Deanery.  We decided the June Mass would be at St. Mary’s in Jackson.
  4. Youth 2000 Celebration:  Carlene and Werner stated that Fr. Werkhoven has asked for CCRMD participation in covering Holy Hours between 11PM and 8AM all three days of the celebration.  Mike agreed to coordinate the scheduling of the Holy Hours.
  5. Catholic Business Professionals’ Luncheon:  Carlene reported that Deacon Rose would be a speaker at the Luncheon.
  6. Change to “Catholic Charismatic Renewal of Memphis” name (CCRM):  Carlene said we are considering changing the name to “Catholic Charismatic Renewal of the Memphis Diocese” (CCRMD).  After brief discussion, Joe made motion to change the name as stated.  Mike seconded, and motion passed by voice vote.
  7. General Announcements:  Carlene announced that Jim and Terri Wright and Bob Walker were back in the hospital. Carlene reminded all of upcoming events.

 

5:17PM –        Motion to adjourn by Mike, seconded by Joe.  We closed with a blessing from Deacon Rose.

 

 

Respectfully submitted,

Joe Solaas, Secretary

 

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