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Minutes of Diocesan Service Committee Meeting
Diocesan Service Committee for the Catholic Charismatic Renewal of Memphis September 15, 2006
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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, Joe Solaas, Suzanne Johnson, and Linda McGhee
7:15PM - The meeting was opened with Praise and Prayer.
Committee Reports--Chair: Carlene greeted all and passed out prepared folders containing essential CCRM documents. Together we prayed St. Paul's Prayer from "Eph. 3:14-20" from the cover letter in the folder.
Secretary: We agreed that the minutes from the July 21st meeting would be reviewed at the next DSC meeting on October 20th. Addressing the location of the CCRM Banner (from the minutes of the June meeting), Werner reported that the Manager of Building and Grounds at Holy Spirit had located a place at the Church of the Holy Spirit. After discussion the committee agreed that the banner could remain in its current location at Mike Yarbrough's place of business, "Amazing Grace".
Treasurer: Velera noted our current bank balance at $405.08.
Communications: 1. Jan stated she had updated the CCRM address list to 151 names, and would add what she could from Laurie's lists of "CCRM Function Attendees" and "Prayer Groups". Jan stated she had written and submitted an article for the West Tennessee Catholic newspaper. Jan said she would get a copy of it to Judy Gray in the Diocesan Office of Worship for review.
2. About the CCRM Website, Joe stated that Mike Yarbrough has the files, but has not put them up on its new hosting site (GoDaddy.com). Carlene noted that the site is out of date, and asked if each of us would review the site and email Joe with site additions and deletions needed, and that the notice for the "City-Wide Family Charismatic Mass" should go up as soon as possible.
3. Carlene re-iterated that attendance at DSC meetings is is crucial. After discussion on meeting dates, it was decided that November's meeting would be a retreat on Saturday, November 11th from 1:00PM to 4:00PM at the "Pastoral Center" at St. Louis Church, followed by a light finger-foods meal, then 7:00PM Praise and Worship Adoration at St. Anne's Chapel on Highland.
Old Business--1. Installation Mass. Werner said the Mass was a good beginning and that we should keep the momentum going. Suzanne noted the attendance was pretty low. Werner thanked Jan and Carlene for the article and picture in the West Tennessee Catholic newspaper.
2. Music Ministry. Joe reported that as yet, we do not have a multi-cultural CCRM Music Ministry, but that he is still working toward it.
3. Family Charismatic Mass. Carlene presented two letters, one she had sent to the Bishop and the Liaison, and one to the leadership of current and old Prayer Groups.
4. Teen Life in the Spirit (LIS). Linda reported the LIS for St. Williams Teens will be at Resurrection Parish. Suzanne mentioned we would have to purchase insurance at about $98.00. After discussion, we agreed to collect $5.00 per Teen, and that the remainder would come from the CCRM Treasury. Carlene said that St. Peter's Youth wanted LIS sometime in the Spring, and that the St. Peter's Youth Director will probably attend the St. William LIS.
5. 2nd Saturday Praise & Worship Adoration. Suzanne reported low attendance, and said we should all attend.
6. CCRM Cards. Joe brought the cards Laurie printed, and Jan suggested we send a card to Fr. Jim Martel for his upcoming birthday. All agreed.
New Business--1. Diocesan Retreat Center. Carlene reported the Diocesan Retreat Center is open for our small groups at most any time, but they are booked for large groups until next May.
2. Changing Banks. Velera said that she had looked into it and found the benefits to be for "Direct Deposit" accounts only.
3. Official Name and Address. Carlene noted that the "DSC" and "CCRM" are only acronyms, and that for our official correspondence, we should use "Diocesan Service Committee for the Catholic Charismatic Renewal of Memphis". All agreed. The Address was not discussed.
4. DSC Constitution and Goals and Objectives. Carlene asked about amending our Constitution and Goals and Objectives, and provided suggested additions in the booklets she handed out. After discussion, we agreed to discuss and finalize amendments to Goals and Objectives at our November 11th meeting.
5. Retreats and Conferences. Carlene said that Fr. Herbert asked about having an "Advent Retreat" either 1st or 2nd weekend in December. After discussion, no decision was reached. Carlene informed the committee of a Charismatic Retreat at Subiaco October 13th through 15th, and mentioned that Fr. Mark from Subiaco could give a Charismatic Retreat at the Diocesan Retreat Center in June. Suzanne asked if Carlene would find out how much Fr. Mark would charge.
6. National Leaders' Conference. Werner reported about the National Leaders' Conference in Albuquerque, NM in November, and asked if Suzanne would attend at Diocesan expense. Suzanne agreed, and said she would bring back tapes.
7. Fr. Polinar Charismatic Weekend. Carlene reported from an email she received from Edgar Gumban about a Winter/Spring Charismatic Weekend with Fr. Polinar from the Philippines. Suzanne said we should show our support and attend this.
8. Cannon Copier. Carlene reported she had a Cannon Copier that the DSC could use, but it needed fixing.
9. Meeting Minutes. After discussion, all agreed the minutes would be typed and delivered via email within one week of the meeting. Copy of the minutes would be presented for discussion, amendment and approval at the following DSC meeting, after which the minutes would be posted on the website.
9:13PM - Motion to adjourn by Joe, seconded by Velera. Meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted, Joe Solaas, Secretary
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