St. Joseph Parish Council

Minutes of Meeting, October 3, 2005

 

The meeting was called to order by President, Jack Marinella, at 7:05 in Filippini Hall. Dave DiMeglio led the meeting in prayer.

 

Attendance:    Msgr. Dominic Bottino, Marty Badagliacco, Nimia Bermudez, Richard Blasberg, Pat Campanella, Anthony Capella, Sal Capelli, Frank Carrelli, Ron Chance, Madge Codone, David DiMeglio, Mary Kryvoruka, Hugh LaMonaca, Jack Marinella, Joseph Olive, Burwell Porter (Trustee), Elvera Porter, Minerva Rodriguez (Trustee), Agustin Saldana, Sr. Dorothy Toussaint

 

Excused: Alex Tigro                        Absent:  Maryann Laslie, Anthony Padovani, Pat Rodio

 

Frank Carrelli reported that there were mistakes in the Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Feast 3-year Report attached to the minutes. Jack Marinella reminded everyone that Monsignor explained at the last meeting that the figures were estimated because he did not have exact figures to start with. He further explained that the inventory and bookkeeping will be corrected before next year’s feast.

 

A letter from Marianne Laslie was read which indicated her resignation from the parish council due to added responsibilities she has incurred. Jack Marinella accepted her resignation with regret. He complimented her for the work she did with the Youth Group as well as her active involvement in other committees on the Council.

 

Ways and Means Committee:       Anthony Capella, chairperson, Anthony Padovani, Nimia Bermudez, Pat Rodio

Anthony Capella reported that the financial report for the Claim Bake is not ready, but it was a huge success with 109 plus pounds of pork sold and all $100 tickets sold. It was suggested that the time for the Clam Bake for next year be changed to 12:00 to 5:00 and that the prizes be distributed differently.

 

Ecumenical Committee: Joe Olive, chairperson, Nimia Bermudez

Joe Olive reported that the Crop Walk is scheduled for 2:00 on October 16 at 2:00 at St. Martin Church. A Thanksgiving Ecumenical Service is scheduled for October 22, 2005, at St. Anthony Church. Preparation is being made for the January Christian Unity program.

 

Liturgical Committee: Marti Badagliacco, chairperson, Ron Chance

Marty indicated that the Liturgy course is being well attended with two more classes to go.

 

Maintenance Committee:            Sal Capelli, chairperson, Anthony Capella, Ron Chance, Dave DiMeglio, Agustin Saldana

Kneelers are in and ready to be installed by the Mt. Carmel Society volunteers and other members of the parish. Monsignor will make the announcement at the Masses to remind everyone that help is needed.

 

Social Activities Committee:             Elvera Porter, chairperson, Mary Kryvoruka, Marti Badagliacco, Madge Codone, Pat Campanella

 

After discussion, Elvera Porter recommended that the Autumn Festival be cancelled because of a conflict with a few other parties. The motion was made by Ron Chance and seconded by Sal Capelli. The motion was carried. It was suggested that the $300 deposit that was made for the Autumn festival be used for October 16, Deacon Ismael’s 25th Anniversary. Elvira will check on this. Discussion on the New Year’s Eve party followed. Since it is attended mostly by outsiders, it was decided not to have the New Year’s Eve Party. No motions were made.

 

Youth Ministry Committee:  Rich Blasberg, chairperson, Maryann Laslie

Richard Blasberg informed everyone that the youth group will begin meeting again every Friday from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. in the Bingo Hall basement.

 

 

 

Evangelical Committee: Hugh LaMonaca, chairperson, Pat Campanella

Hugh LaMonaca reported that although flyers and envelopes have been put in strategic places, no donations have been received to benefit the St. Vincent de Paul program. Home visits indicate that people are in real need of financial help. Hugh suggested that a message hot line be set up whereby incoming calls would go immediately to voice mail. The SVDP members would check the voice mail message periodically from their own homes. He suggested that a separate line go into the phone system, possibly at the Grace House. The SVDP would pay for the line. Hugh also reminded everyone that more members are needed. Hugh also reported that coffee and donuts will be canceled on October 16 and October 30 because of conflicting activities.

 

By Laws Committee: Hugh LaMonaca, Alex Tigro, Ron Chance

 

Hugh LaMonaca presented the proposed Amendment to Article III (Membership) to the Constitution of the Pastoral Council of St. Joseph Parish. In Section 1, Paragraph 1, twenty-one (21) was replaced with fifteen (15). The section now reads: The Council is composed of fifteen (15) elected members. In Section 2 Paragraph One, seven was replaced by five, of three members was crossed out, and by the appointment of four members by the pastor of the parish was crossed out. It now reads: Each year five seats on the council will fall vacant. Those seats will be filled by means of election by the people of the parish. In the second paragraph of the same section, the last line was crossed out and not replaced. It read “Pastoral appointments shall be made on or before the third Sunday of December of each year.” Section 2, Paragraph 2, now reads: Nominations for elected seats shall be made on or before the second Sunday of October, and elections shall be held on the second Sunday of December, of each year. Hugh LaMonaca made a motion to accept the changes, Elvera Porter seconded the motion. The motion was carried.

 

In reference to the new members needed on the Council, (six this year with the resignation), Hugh LaMonaca and Jack Marinella will prepare a ballot of 8 to 10 people interested in running, present the list to Monsignor Bottino for approval, and  present it to the parishioners for voting.

 

The Spanish Council, that is in the process of being formed, will have representatives on Parish Council.

 

New Business

 

Joe Olive recommended that the Parish Council join with the Spanish community in celebrating Ismael’s 25th Anniversary as Deacon. It was agreed that the $300 down payment made for the cancelled Fall Festival be transferred to Ismael’s celebration. Cakes need to be donated. Elvera Porter will look into this matter.

 

Ron Chance indicated that the Senior Citizens need some clarification regarding the parish hall. Monsignor Bottino agreed to visit them at their next Wednesday meeting. Ron Chance also asked to have a member of the NJ Regional Coalition, (An effort to get churches and nonprofit organizations together to form a lobby and to try to influence and understand what is happening to social and political issues in our town, such as, transportation and relocation issues, which are re-segregation trends) attend the Parish Council November meeting.. The council agreed. Ron Chance will make the arrangements.

 

The next meeting will be held in Filippini Hall on November 7, 2005, at 7 p.m. Ron Chance will prepare the opening and closing prayers.

 

At 9:45 p.m. a motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Mary Kryvoruka and seconded by Dave DiMeglio. Dave DiMeglio led the closing prayer.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

Sr. Dorothy Toussaint, Secretary