The Church of Saint Timothy
Minutes of Parish Council Meeting
September  10,  2008

NEW BUSINESS:

·        Dennis O’Sullivan went over a presentation on our current situation regarding the boiler which serves STMS and the Church.   The inadequacies of the old system were reviewed. A detailed analysis was done on the heating and air flow needs for: the Saint Timothy Middle School, the Church of Saint Timothy, and O’Connell Hall.  A new system is being installed which addresses the in adequacies of the old system. Cy Kirby has been on site while the boiler has been dismantled and the new unit is being installed and is very pleased with the progress and professionalism of the installing company. 

·         Carmen Brickner provided a comprehensive safety plan to use in case of fire or a medical emergency. This plan will be distributed to key personnel in the parish.

·         U.S. Flag – Joe Courtney has presented the Church of Saint Timothy with a flag flown over the U.S. Capital.  This flag and the accompanying certificate will be displayed in an area to be determined.

·         The June minutes were reviewed and approved.

SCHOOL BOARD / EDUCATION:  no report.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH:  no report.

CCD / YOUTH GROUP:  Bobbi Moran and Jayne O’Donnell

Late registration continues to be a problem. All classes have been assigned a teacher.  All teachers of CCD will be going through “Vertis” training through the Archdiocese of Hartford.  A new text book has been introduced this year with a very positive feedback to date.

FINANCE COUNCIL REPORT:  no report.

PASTORAL ASSOCIATE UPDATE:  Pat Piano.

Adult Education:

Our two events for next season are:

• October 5, 2008, a reception is being held in Milligan Hall for all new parishioners.

FACILITIES/BUILDING AND GROUNDS:  no report.

EVANGELIZATION:  no report.

SOCIAL COMMITTEE:  no report.

OLD BUSINEES:

Elections of Parish Council Officers & Parish Committee Assignments:

President – Paul Travers

Vice President – Tom Policelli

Secretary- Bette Marafino

School Board/Education – Marilyn McGoldrick

Facilities/Buildings/Grounds -

Community Outreach – Mary Ruddat

Evangelization – Joan McGauley

Parish Life/Social Committee –

Finance Committee – Tom Policelli

50^th ANNIVERSARY REPORT:  Paul Travers.

• Saturday, June 14, 2008 – Mass on the Hill with a Picnic – Due to inclement weather Mass was held in the Church.  Parishioners had their picnic in O’ Connell Hall following Mass with ice cream sundaes following their meals.
• Saturday, October 11, 2008 – Mass Honoring Founding Pastor Fr O’Neill / Reception following the Mass – The following is the latest quote from Navin Brothers pertaining to the Father O’ Neill reception:   A carving station with fresh turkey breast and either roast pork or baked ham, plus a nice selection of cold (fresh fruit, fresh veggies, slicing cheeses) and a selection of hot hors d' oeuvres will cost $24.00 per person. Dessert and coffee is an additional $2.00 per person. Including labor and high quality disposable plates.
• Digital Picture Presentation – It appears that no one currently has the ability and/or time to create such a presentation. 

The meeting was adjourned at 9:15 pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Paul Travers