January 24, 2024 Meeting

MINUTES FOR SPIRITUALITY PILLAR MEETING:  WED. JAN. 24, AT ST. LAWRENCE


PRESENT:
Sr. Maureen Harris, Rebekah Mingo, Marta Perez, Betty Reiter, Leo Reiter, Rafael Rondon
Mary Weisenburger, Palma Zanghi


ABSENT:
Joyce Davis and Paul Weisenburger


The Committee reviewed the Minutes from November 2023.
Rafael suggested we review our goals.
Rebekah stated that since the last meeting, our Three Year Plan has been revised with a new format and is ready to be submitted.  Next, we would be meeting to discuss how to implement our plan. Fr. Bob has stated that the Pillar Committees should continue to meet re. implementing Year 1 of their Plans.


Our Three Year Plan was read out loud and discussed.  The Plan cannot be implemented until it is approved, but we can begin talking about ways to implement it.  The Plan can be a fluid document with the potential for tweaking. 


Question: Whom should the Three Year Plan be submitted to for approval?  Rebekah said she would find out.


Suggested Changes to the Plan:
-      We added the Eucharistic Congress date – July 17-19 in Indianapolis. 
-      The “Getting to Know You” Event date should be changed to May 4th.
-      The “Prayer Partners” Program should be included under Year One Goals. The Committee already exists, led by Sr. Maureen; we will include it since we will be promoting it and encouraging participation.
-      The formation of small faith-sharing groups was suggested as something to promote and encourage to enrich spiritual life. This will be added as a Goal for Year 2.


We discussed the Getting to Know You/ God loves You Event:
-  We decided to invite adults and children/teens– a Family Event.
 - The date will be either Sat. May 4 or Sat. May 18. (Update: It will take place on May 4.)
-  Time: 10 AM – 12 Noon, lunch following (Betty’s decision.)
- It will take place at Sts. Columba-Brigid because of the availability of parking and both large and small rooms.
- THEME: Pentecost/The Holy Spirit
- The Registration Form needs to include space for parents to include the names, ages, and /or grades of participating children and teens.
- Since children and teens will be invited, Betty will ask Paula Hunt to participate, and Mary will ask Debbie Obstarczak.


There was a review of the Family 21 Spiritual Resource List compiled by Sr. Maureen and Marta.  Marta passed out the List as it is formulated so far.  Suggestions were made for additions.  Eventually the List, possibly in brochure form, will be available to everyone in Family 21.  Suggestions were made for its distribution.  It could be passed out at our May 4 Event, or it could be distributed at Masses.  If it is distributed at Masses, the suggestion was made that someone could speak about the List/Brochure at Mass and then it could be personally handed to people by ushers. 


Decisions were made about the Format of future meetings:
-      It was decided that the Opening and Closing Prayers will be led by the Pillar Representatives of the parish where the meeting is held.
-      It was decided that after the Opening Prayer, a 10 minute faith sharing will be led by Betty in Feb. for the first time, using a question such as “How have you been aware of God’s Presence in your life this past month?”


NEXT MEETING: WED. FEB. 28 AT BLESSED TRINITY AT 6:30 PM.


ADDITION: (as requested by Rebekah) Rebekah was advised that the Pillar Plans were to be submitted to the Administrative Pillar Committee, and so she submitted our Spirituality Pillar Three Year Plan to Terry Alford, who is the Pillar Lead of the Administrative Pillar Committee.