Evangelization Committee minutes, September 19, 2014
Present: Carolyn Large, Cara Johnson, John Larmour, Flo Lankster, Sue Sopola, Melisa Slone, Ann Mitchell, John Mitchell
Meeting called to order at 7:00pm by John Mitchell with song and reflection on Matthew 20:1-16 by the group.
Cara Johnson was introduced as our new Staff Representative.
Each participant was asked for their evaluation of the Paulist Press program for Parish Evangelization as requested in the meeting announcement. The consensus was that the program would be useful but they felt something more specific to our parish would be more beneficial.
Each participant was asked to share what Evangelization meant to them. Consensus:
- The Big Picture” is challenging and somewhat overwhelming
- Smaller steps, more attainable, are needed to encourage more people to participate in the outreach activity of the parish.
- All seemed to be pleased with the pace the parish is implementing some of the “task force” recommendations.
Cara gave an overview of her new responsibilities. She also discussed changes and events in the near future for the parish, such as coffee and short scriptural discussions after the 8:15am Sunday Mass. She asked everyone to complete the “homework” assigned by Fr. Dan as to why people are not participating in “church”.
A discussion of the new book “Best Practices for Shared Parishes” was tabled until the next meeting.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:25pm with the next meeting set for October 16th at 7pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Ann Mitchell
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