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 Minutes of Diocesan Service Committee Meeting

 

Diocesan Service Committee for the

Catholic Charismatic Renewal of Memphis

November 16, 2007

 

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-- Meeting Minutes --

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Terms--

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

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

3.      First names of Officers will be used.

 

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

        

7:25PM –        The meeting was opened with Praise and Prayer.

 

 

Committee Reports--

 

Chair:

    Carlene shared a word from the Lord regarding discernment of direction for the CCRM, and particularly the DSC.  Suzanne said that with the small numbers in turn-out, perhaps the Lord is “condensing” us.  Carlene asked Doug to share his flyer for the “Born of the Spirit” seminar.

 

Secretary:

    Joe read the minutes of the 10/19/2007 DSC meeting.  After discussion, two amendments were noted.  Minutes were accepted as amended.

 

Treasurer:  

    Velera presented the Treasurer’s report, and read a “Thank You” note from Mother Nadine Brown of the Intercessors of the Lamb, and a letter from the Poor Clares.

 

Communications:

  • Jan reported she submitted articles to the West Tennessee Catholic newspaper publicizing the October Charismatic Mass and the “Born of the Spirit” seminar and “Second Saturday” Praise & Worship in November.  She also provided Church Bulletin inserts and sent emails publicizing the events.
  • Jan stated she sent reminders for the “Alive in the Spirit” follow-up pot-luck at Holy Rosary in October.
  • Jan reported she attended Brenda Durden’s consecration to the Community of the Sons and Daughters of God on 10/28/2007 and the luncheon afterward. She said that she also attended the first meeting of the Santissima Annunziata (Most Holy Annunciation) aspirants who are discerning becoming USA members of the Community of the Sons and Daughters of God.
  • Jan thanked Carlene and Suzanne for sending out flyers for the October Charismatic Mass via US Mail.

 

Activities:

  • Mike reported two participants at the “Born of the Spirit” seminar, and one additional participant who was only there for Friday Night’s sessions. Suzanne stated many members of the “BOS” Team attended the Born of the Spirit seminar, and got quite a lot out of it.  
  • Mike said plans were already underway for the next “Born of the Spirit” seminar to be held 2/1/2008 and 2/2/2008 at St. Francis Church.  He said next planning meeting would be 1/15/2008 at Helen Lenahan’s house.

 

 

Old Business--

 

  1. October 26th Charismatic Mass.  Carlene reported a word from the Lord saying “My guiding hand was upon it.”
  2. Born of the Spirit.  Suzanne moved the DSC provide $50.00 stipend to Church of the Resurrection for use of the facilities for “Born of the Spirit” seminar.  Joe seconded the motion and it passed by voice vote.  Suzanne reported Mike Ziegler, Diocesan office of Worship, wanted to look over the seminar material before putting “Born of the Spirit” and “Alive in the Spirit” on the Liturgical Institute Calendar.
  3. 2nd Saturday Praise & Worship.  Suzanne reported only five attendees.  Carlene asked that the DSC attend the next one on December 8th to discern and journal what the Lord tells us regarding direction for the CCRM. Werner asked us to specifically discern about the next DSC, about staying on, or possible replacements.
  4. Retreats.  Carlene reported the Knickerbokers were unable to set specific dates in Spring for this retreat, so it is on hold.  Suzanne reported that when asked, Helen Lenahan felt we could not afford to bring Sr. Linda Koontz for a retreat, as previously discussed.  We agreed to table this retreat as well.
  5. Novena of Masses in Preparation for Christmas.  Carlene reported the Masses would be evenings at 7:30 PM from 12/15/2007 to 12/23/2007 in St. Joachim Chapel at St. Ann’s Church, Bartlett.  She said Edgar Gumban asked Werner to assist with as many Masses as he could, and asked Joe to assist the Holy Family Music Ministry.
  6. Stoles for Deacon Candidates.  Carlene said she would get the cost of materials from her sister who is making the stoles.

 

 

New Business--

 

  1. Life in the Spirit for Youth.  Laurie Solaas reported that the program is based upon the new Life in the Spirit, Catholic Edition book by Teresa Boucher in 2000, and would be given over six weeks.  She said the sessions have Praise & Worship, games, activities with questions and answers, all aimed at younger children. Laurie said she would review the program with Mike and get permission from National Service Committee and the author, as it is based upon the book. Discussion followed about the “Home School Association” as the first group to attend and including audio/visual content and props.  No target dates were discussed.
  2. Charismatic Renewal DVDs.  Carlene reported she had purchased a DVD called “A New Pentecost” from ICCRS, International Catholic Charismatic Renewal Services, and that Johnette Benkovic has released a new DVD on the Charismatic Renewal.  Mike moved we purchase the Johnette Benkovic DVD, and Joe seconded.  Motion passed by voice vote.  Velera will order it and be reimbursed the cost.
  3. New Years Eve Prayer Meeting.  Carlene reported that last year, a Prayer Meeting was held on 12/31/2006 from 2PM to 4PM at St. Louis Church.  After discussion, we decided to have this year’s meeting on 12/30/2007, 2PM to 4PM at St. Louis Church, since 12/31 is on a Monday.  We decided activities would be viewing the ICCRS DVD, Praise and Worship, and snacks.  Carlene said she would arrange the room with TV and DVD player at St. Louis.  Mike and Jan will put information together for emailing to the community.
  4. NSC Membership Nomination.  Werner reported that Carlene Inzer has been nominated for a position on the National Service Committee (NSC).  He said Carlene would be notified by mail if she has been elected to serve.
  5. Next DSC Meeting.  After discussion, Mike made a motion that our next DSC meeting would be 1/18/2008, and that as a DSC we attend the 12/8/2007 “Second Saturday” Praise & Worship in place of the December meeting.  Joe seconded, and motion passed by voice vote.

 

9:28PM –        Motion to adjourn by Mike, seconded by Joe, passed by voice vote.

 

 

Respectfully submitted,

Joe Solaas, Secretary

 

 

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