THE Parish Pastoral Council met Sept 10, to consider and advise on pastoral matters in the parish.<\/p>\n
(1) I presented a report and commented on the selection process for the new School Principal.<\/p>\n
(2) I commented on how few volunteers there are for roles around the parish. This is not unique to<\/p>\n
Saint Bridget’s. We are now using cards at the 6pm Vigil Mass and could drop to two Ministers<\/p>\n
of the Chalice for Communion. Younger volunteers for liturgical roles, Lectors, Ministers of the<\/p>\n
Eucharist and even collectors would all be welcome.<\/p>\n
(3) With the support of Jenni Hillman we are building the singing group known as the Schola.<\/p>\n
(4) We plan to have a calendar of social events and this should be outlined on a Parish Calendar.<\/p>\n
(5) I reported on special donations towards the Church refurbishment now totalling $79,952.<\/p>\n
(6) There was further discussion about a Social Justice Committee.<\/p>\n
(7) Thanks was expressed to those who worked to make the Men’s Night such a success.<\/p>\n
(8) There was discussion about the two collections. It was too early to determine whether it has lead to an increase in contributions.<\/p>\n