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 Minutes of Diocesan Service Committee Meeting

 

Diocesan Service Committee for the

Catholic Charismatic Renewal of Memphis

January 18, 2008

 

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-- Meeting Minutes --

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Terms--

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1.      “DSC” will refer to the “Diocesan Service Committee”.

 

2.      “CCRM” will refer to the “Catholic Charismatic Renewal of Memphis”.

3.      First names of Officers will be used.

 

Present:        Werner Rose, Carlene Inzer, Velera Faison, Mike Yarbrough, Joe Solaas, Laurie Solaas

        

7:25PM –        The meeting was opened with Praise and Prayer.

 

 

 

Committee Reports--

 

Chair:

Carlene asked for a reading of any Word received during the 12/8 2nd Saturday Adoration or any time between last DSC meeting and now.

  • Joe read that we are to actively wait upon the Lord, looking for opportunities for ministry.
  • Laurie read that our view of what defines us as “Charismatic” maybe should change from “having the gift of Tongues” and “praising God with a specific style of music” to using the gifts of the Holy Spirit to minister in the Church.
  • Mike and Velera agreed with both.

 

Secretary:

Joe presented the minutes of the 10/16/2007 DSC meeting.  After discussion, two amendments were noted.  Mike moved minutes be accepted as amended, Joe seconded, and motion passed by voice vote.

 

Treasurer:  

Velera presented the Treasurer’s report showing inflow and expenses in stipends, web-hosting fees, and postage.

 

Communications:

In Jan’s absence, Carlene asked about the flyer and article for the Born of the Spirit seminar.  Laurie reported the flyer had one minor change in the location information needed before it was ready.  Laurie reported and Mike confirmed seeing an email from Jan to all about the upcoming Born of the Spirit seminar.

 

Activities:

Mike reported that the Born of the Spirit team met at St. Francis Church on 1/15/2008, and handled almost all of the preparations for the seminar.   Mike also reported a Charismatic Mass was being planned for February 29, 2008, and another for a date in late March.

 

 

Old Business--

 

  1. Next DSC Meetings.  Carlene asked that the next DSC meeting be moved from 2/15/2008 to Sunday, 2/17/2008 from 2-4PM at St. Louis Pastoral Center, due to a Married Couples Retreat that weekend.  All agreed.  Due to possible conflicts with the March and April DSC meeting dates, the DSC discussed and agreed to move those meetings to 3/9/2008 from 2-4PM at St. Louis Pastoral Center, and 4/26/2008 at the Parish Retreat for Church of the Holy Spirit at Queen of Peace Retreat Center.
  2. Life in the Spirit for Youth.  Laurie reported her committee met, and presented Mike Yarbrough with a copy of the plan.  Mike and his Wife Carol are currently reviewing the plan.
  3. Website.  Joe reported the new format for the website is in place, however there are domain name transfer issues preventing movement to the new web-hosting company.
  4. Stoles for Deacon Candidates.  Carlene reported her sister was working on the pattern for the Deacon Stoles.  She said a total cost of $68.00 for both included $50.00 for the pattern-making software, and $18.00 for materials for both.  Mike asked if Carlene’s sister could make a Priest’s Stole for the Priest Candidate being ordained on June 7th, 2008.  Carlene said she didn’t see any problem.
  5. Johnette Benkovic DVD.  Velera reported she had purchased and viewed the Johnette Benkovic DVD.  She said it had a good message and would view well in our prayer groups.

 

 

New Business--

 

  1. Parish Retreat for Church of the Holy Spirit.  Carlene asked that the DSC attend the Parish retreat for Church of the Holy Spirit at Queen of Peace Retreat Center, weekend of 4/25/2008 to 4/27/2008.  After discussion, it was agreed to attend Saturday, 4/26/2008.
  2. Regional Leaders Conference.  Carlene said that she would be attending the Regional Leaders Conference in Louisville, Kentucky during the 4/11/2008 – 4/13/2008 weekend, while the majority of the DSC would be at the Southern Regional Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana.
  3. Pentecost Celebration.  Carlene asked about what we should do for a celebration for Pentecost, May 11th, 2008. A couple of possibilities were discussed, and Carlene asked us to pray about it.
  4. Alex Jones Retreat.  Carlene reported Fr. Jim Martel wanted to bring Alex Jones to Holy Rosary for a retreat or Parish Mission.  Carlene said she was assisting him in getting Alex Jones’s contact information.
  5. DSC Elections 2008.  Carlene asked the DSC to pray about nominations for officers in the 2008-2010 DSC.  Carlene asked Joe to head the election committee for the 2008 elections.  Joe agreed to do so.
  6. National Service Council.  Carlen read a letter from the National Service Committee thanking her for being open to serve on the National Service Council in support of the National Service Committee.

 

9:06PM –        Motion to adjourn made by Joe, seconded by Mike, passed by voice vote.

 

 

 

Respectfully submitted,

Joe Solaas, Secretary

 

 

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