Parish Life Committee Minutes

Parish Life Committee Minutes Wednesday, August 19, 6:30 PM, Rectory

I. Opening Prayer-Fr. Gabriel Anderson

II. Roll Call- Fr. Gabriel Anderson, Patricia Derby, Donna Breitbach, Carleen & David Schroeder, Troy & Malissa Sprenger, Hazel Maury, Ross Janes, Gary Anglin, Chris Hackett, Steve & Gina Burkart. Not present: Barb Roling, Tony & Thalia Cutsforth.

III. New Business: Welcoming families to celebrate Pope Francis’ Jubilee Year of Mercy!

Conference Call summary:  Reviewed topics from Planner Pack though out the call The Keys to a Successful Event (Planner Pack) Focused on top 3  Referred to St. Faustina’s Diary entries 1142, 1074, 86, 966 throughout call  Prayer recommendations: Novena to the Divine Mercy- Nov. 26- Dec 4  Feast Day of parish Patron Saint: June 9  Advertising Tips (PP)  Advertising Checklist (PP)  Layout measurements for website slider: 611 x 335  Top promotional efforts: word of mouth - then sharing to 3 additional persons, and so on...  Printing flyers & posters, "promoting as far as the eye can see"  Equipment: main screen: 12'x12' side screens: 2- 9'x12'  Audio: church good high quality sound, MOMM will bring hand held mics, laptop, & video projector.  Fly in Thursday, Dec. 3 (Thursday) Flight info TBA  Reserving the church for set up - Friday evening  Tentative Committee Dinner- TBA  Volunteer Checklist (PP) for all days. Set up Friday evening, exact arrival time to church TBA Reviewed schedules with Planner Pack  Saturday Schedule reviewed  8:30 doors open  9:00-3:15pm breakdown ending NLT 3:45  Sunday Schedule reviewed 6-8p  Volunteers 5 pm  Tell All Souls About My Mercy (PP)  Live Event Details (PP)  CCD students also attending: 100  Monday Schedule review 9-930 + 10:15 ish Holy Hour until student's confessions ends.  Number of school students: 200  Distribution of Divine Mercy Images for each students  School to also received Divine Mercy school kit  Love offering & prayer intention card collection boxes - recommendation.

IV. Closing Prayer/Blessing by Fr. Gabriel Anderson

V. Next meeting (tentative-dependent on replies by Committee for scheduled date) Thursday, October 1, 6:30 PM, Rectory.