St. Joseph Parish Council
The
meeting was called to order by President, Jack Marinella, at 7:05 in the Parish
Hall. Pat Campanella led the meeting in prayer.
Attendance: Msgr. Dominic Bottino, Marti Badagliacco, Richard Blasberg, Pat
Campanella, Anthony Capella, Sal Capelli, Frank Carrelli, Madge Codone, David
DiMeglio, Tom Durney, Mary Kryvoruka, Hugh LaMonaca, Joseph Olive, Anthony
Padovani, Burwell Porter (Trustee), Agustin Saldana, Sr. Dorothy Toussaint,
Alex Tigro
Excused: Maryann Laslie, Elvera Porter,
Pat Rodio, Minerva Rodriguez (Trustee)
Absent: Nimia Bermudez, Ron Chance
A copy of the budget for the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2006, (Estimated Figures) along with Fiscal Years ended June 20 2004 and 2003 (Actual Figures) were distributed to all members of the council. Monsignor led in the explanation of the items. Questions for clarification were answered by Msgr. Bottino and William Crescenzo.
Ways and Means Committee: Anthony
Capella, chairperson, Anthony Padovani, Nimia Bermudez, Pat Rodio
Monsignor Bottino took this opportunity to compliment all the volunteers who have donated their time and talent in saving the parish thousands of dollars in the many projects that are in progress in the parish, elementary and high schools, and cemetery. He said our parish is a family; and you know how strong your family is when hard pressed. This is evidence of a strong family. Anthony Capella has the tickets ready for the $100 per ticket raffle. Dolores Salvo will be chairperson for this activity. Monsignor Bottino announced that there will be no Sunday Bingo after the month of June.
Ecumenical
Committee: Joe Olive, chairperson, Nimia
Bermudez
Joe
Olive informed the council that a Crop Walk is in the making. The money collected
will; be used for the poor. The house at Cemetery will also provide aid to the
poor. Other opportunities for the poor are also available at the South Jersey
Medical Center, Agusta Building, Hammonton Dental. Community Nursing along with
visits by Sr. Theresa and others from her community will be available to aid
the homebound.
Education
Committee: Anthony Padovani, chairperson,
Richard Blasberg
Anthony Padovani reported that the education program is being worked on. Possibilities include religious education on an adult level and improvements in the CCD program. A 3-day mission is being planned for Lent in which a Vincentian priest will preside.
Liturgical
Committee: Marti Badagliacco, chairperson,
Ron Chance
Marti
Badagliacco commented that Readers, Eucharistic Ministers, and singing is going
very well. Gerrie Monastero will be contacted regarding the permit for the
processions. Anthony Capella will have the PA system ready for the processions.
The next meeting to discuss the week of
July 16th will take
place on Monday, June 13, 2005.
Maintenance Committee: Sal
Capelli, chairperson, Anthony Capella, Ron Chance, Dave DiMeglio,
Agustin Saldana
Sal
Capella reported that the parking lot will be sealed and striped and ready for
the construction of the July 16th stands. House at cemetery is
progressing. Setting up lights in the parking lot were donated by George
Hummel.
Youth
Ministry Committee: Rich
Blasberg, chairperson, Maryann Laslie
Richard Blasberg reported that the Great Adventure trip was fantastic. John Rossi is planning a trip to Atlantic City baseball game for the altar servers. June 10, 2005, will be the last Youth Group meeting until the fall. Youth will be participating in service during the July 16 feast; however, laws stated in the Fair Labor Standards Act will be strictly adhered to.
Religious Celebrations
Committee: Frank Carrelli, chairperson, Maryann Laslie, Alex Tigro,
Rick Blasberg
Frank
Carrelli mentioned that 2 tents at approximately $300 will be purchased for the
Spanish stand; however, before the purchase, Joe Pantalone will be contacted
for advice. High school age students will help out in the stands. Madge Cadone
asked for youth to help in the Parish hall on July 16 with cleaning of tables.
Evangelical
Committee: Hugh LaMonaca, chairperson, Pat
Campanella
The
St. Vincent DePaul Society meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 8, 2005.
Mrs. Cocuzza’s National Honor Society is interested in getting students
involved with St. Vincent DePaul Society activities. The Society needs to
maintain a fund that could be used to provide emergency financial assistance to
those in need. Next year's collection envelope boxes will include a
monthly envelope for St. Vincent de Paul which could be used by those who wish
to become regular contributors.
For the remainder of this year, anyone wishing to contribute could write checks
payable to "St. Vincent de Paul - St. Joseph Parish" and drop
them in the Sunday collection basket. If contributing cash, please place it in
an envelope and write "St. Vincent de Paul" on it. All of the
money collected will go directly to assist the poor and needy. Turnout
for Sunday coffee and donuts was surprisingly good last Sunday in spite of the
fact that it was canceled several times recently. We will continue coffee
and donuts throughout the Summer, as long as attendance remains good.
New
Business
The
next meeting will be held in the Parish Hall on August 1, 2005, after 6:30
Mass. Sr. Dorothy will prepare the opening and closing prayers.
At
9:05 p.m. a motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Anthony Capella and
seconded by Pat Campanella. Pat Campanella led the closing prayer.
Respectfully
submitted,
Sr.
Dorothy Toussaint