Saint Vivian Worship Commission Meeting Notes
January 9, 2006
AttendingJack Baker, Katie Barbara, Julie Borgerding, Deacon Larry Maag, Evelyn Maag, Tim McManus, Gerry Michaud, Norma Jo Platt, Stan Riley, Linda Staneck, Jack Treinen.
Call to Order/Opening PrayerKatie Barbara, Julie Borgerding, Deacon Larry Maag, Evelyn Maag, Tim McManus, Gerry Michaud, Stan Riley, Linda Staneck, Jack Treinen.
EducationThe meeting opened with prayer by Julie Borgerding.
MinutesWe began with an educational topic on Dies Domini. Chapter 3 of the document was discussed, and everyone attending was given the opportunity to share their opinions and insights about the text regarding worship as "community".
Unfinished BusinessThe minutes for the December 12, 2005 meeting were unanimously approved by the Worship Commission.
New BusinessNew Hymnal/Worship Aid subcommittee status report:
There was no news from the subcommittee. Members plan on scheduling another meeting soon.
Discussion of Fifth Sunday Mass communication update:
The chairperson of the Fifth Sunday Mass had not yet met with the Fifth Sunday Mass organizers before the Worship Commission meeting was held.
Chair/Pastor Monthly Discussion:
Fr. Paul was very pleased with the Fifth Sunday Mass discussion with Worship Commission. Gerry will ask Fr. Paul to come to a future meeting for further discussion on this subject.
Advent/Christmas Liturgies Evaluation:
There were many good reports/feedback regarding the Advent/Christmas Liturgies. A discussion began about having the ushers meet with Worship Commission. The ushers want to meet with Fr. Paul, so some members of Worship Commission suggested that Fr. Paul come to the same meeting the ushers attend. Stan is composing a letter to the ushers. He plans to invite them to a future Worship Commission meeting.
Bereavement Committee representation to Worship Commission:
The Worship Commission agreed that Deacon Larry would represent the Bereavement Committee
Fifth Sunday representation to Worship Commission:
Linda Staneck agreed to be the liaison for the Fifth Sunday Mass, because Katie Barbara had to resign from Worship Commission due to personal issues.
Assign Lent/Easter Planning Committee:
Worship Commission elected a Lent/Easter subcommittee. The subcommittee consists of
Evelyn Maag (chairperson)
Tim McManus
Linda Staneck
Stan Riley
Katie BarbaraThe team's first plan is to get a new altar cloth for Lent. They also plan on discussing how to celebrate at the Lenten liturgies. There was a discussion about whether or not we should ask 7th or 8th graders who are interested in ushering to be ushers at the weekend masses. Stan asked the 7th and 8th graders to usher at the weekend masses in the past, however, only a few responded.
Gerry suggested that the question of whether or not to change the name "Ushers" to "Hospitality" should be discussed as an item of "New Business" at the next Worship Commission meeting.
Parish support for new vestments:
Gerry Michaud proposed that both Fr. Paul and Deacon Larry should have their own vestments furnished by the parish. There was a question, however, as to whether or not the priest's/deacon's own vestments have a personal meaning/value. Gerry wants to have a vestment committee which will organize the funding of the priest's/deacon's vestments by the parish. He believes this will build community within the parish.
New Business from Floor:
The next meeting is Monday, February 13, 2006, at 7:00 pm in the Saint Clare room.
For this meeting, reread chapter 3 of Dies Domini, and focus on "community". Stan Riley will begin this meeting with prayer.
Submitted by Julie Borgerding