Opening The meeting of the Sacred Heart Parish Council was called to order at 6:30 P.M. on August 29, 2018 with our new priest father Dominic Ibok leading us in prayer. Father Dominic said his goal for this meeting is to finish the meeting in 45 minutes.
Approval of Minutes
The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved.
Members Present -All present except Lawrence Dorroh and Lauren Brands.
New Business Father introduced himself and gave us a background history of his journey to this point.
He discussed Father Jarek’s present situation, relating that not much was forthcoming from the diocese. He could tell us that Bishop Rice is scheduled to be in New Madrid to celebrate the landing of St. Duschene November 18. We should receive a letter from the Bishop via email that will have an explanation of Father Jarek’s situation. Father Dominic explained how he got this assignment.
Father Ibok would like to begin a movement toward getting people back to the church. Suggestions to consider are committees to visit the fallen away members. He requested us to think and pray about additional ways to accomplish this ministry.
Beverly Tipton related that some New Madrid parishioners would like to get together with Sacred Heart Parish for a fall celebration. Also, several of their members are interested in raising funds for transporting our children to New Madrid or Portageville for Catholic school education. Father prefers they attend New Madrid. More discussion later on this.
Next Meeting
Our next meeting is scheduled for November 14, 2018.
Adjournment
Meeting was adjourned at 7:00 with Father Ibok leading the closing prayer. Minutes submitted by: Beverly Tipton Approved by: