· Ash Wednesday; Lisa and Lisa worked on Church today. Bill burnt ashes with kindergarten children today. Twelve bowls with ashes set for stations. Will have front and back stations for 8:15; & 5:30.
· Lent – Music –Karen –minimal music during Lent
· Environment—Lisa--Easter candle discussed. Lisa will choose. No live plants during Lent
· Lent/Easter sub-committee (see attached Minutes Feb 5th )--
ü Cara verified dates are correct in minutes.
ü Discussion about covering Crosses/images during Lent: Cross will be covered from 5th Sunday till beginning of Easter vigil, (Processional cross is never covered) Father Dan requested before this is done an explanation to be placed in the bulletin for the parishioners. Kristy will bring information to the next meeting for approval for the bulletin.
ü Decoration to be done after Palm Sunday
ü Fr. Dan to do a calendar for Lent, Triduum and Easter and send to Jane as a bulletin insert.
· Budget---2012-13 handout (attached) Multiple questions, Bill to speak to Walter for clarification, will discuss at next meeting. Bill asked each member to review the budget and their needs. Bring requests for funds to the next meeting. There is money available in the budget
· Worship Committee objectives for 2013. Discussion about appropriate use of the Ambo, and purpose of the Lectern. What is the definition of an ambo? Part of sacred space?
vGoal—Appropriate use, by everyone, of Ambo, Lectern, sacred space Altar. Action: Sister to write explanation of ambo, lectern, sacred space. Guidelines for use. Bring to next committee for discussion.
vGoal—Have more parishioners take note of the Eucharist Chapel/Christ’s presence, participate in adoration. Suggestions: Decorations to highlight chapel.
vGoal---New carpet in gathering area.
New Business
· Dismissal of children---Questions posed: Possible dismissal song? A cappella music? Instrumental only? Kids sing a song they learn? Quiet procession? Should they meet at baptismal font, not in front of church? Which is less disruptive? Which will parents feel more comfortable with? When should lector come forward?
Decision: Children will meet in front of church, as done now. Will have piano only during Easter Season, will stop when children reach baptismal font.
Lector will be at ambo ready to begin when children reach baptismal font.
Revisit discussion at May meeting.
Committee reports:
Lector’s – Kristy requested that Lent and Easter committee pick readings and let her know. Bill acknowledged that a deacon will be present at every mass Palm Sunday for the narrator.
Altar Servers – Jeff & Norma—completed more incense & general training at school.
Extraordinary Ministers of HC – Jenna -- no additions
Music – Karen Snider & Frances—no additions
Art and Environment –Lisa H—changed banners using new poles, much easier!! Requested a meeting with Bill to discuss the budget
Hospitality – *
Sacramental Formation – Cara-- See full report attached. Currently baptismal prep classes plan to be suspended until Lent is over. Discussion about whether there is a need during Lent. Does church have any guidance? Cara will investigate and discuss with Father Dan.
Hispanic Ministry – Omar –no report.
Devotions – Jeanne—no report
Children’s Liturgy of the Word – Michelle –no additions
Recorder – Lynne –will forward minutes to John Mitchell.
New Business:
· Father Dan remarks---exciting new things coming. New pope election, any changes will come from diocese.
Closing Prayer: Jenna
Next Meeting: March 12th. Prayer—Lisa Ivy; Refreshments—Lisa Hardin.
Attendance: Present—Absent: Fr. Dan, Fr. Jeff, Sr. Mary Ann, Dc Bill Rood; Dc Bob Kotzbauer, Dc Joe Daugherty, Jenna Canning, Norma Flores, Bernie Fritz,Lisa Hardin Lisa Ivy, Cara Johnson, Michelle Lankster; Omar Mendoza, Jesus Romero, Jeanne Singh, Karen Snider, Frances Southwood, Lynne Stephan, Kristy Tucker, Dolly VanDaniker