Sacred Heart Parish Council

Meeting Minutes

Nov. 14, 2018

Opening

The regular meeting of the Sacred Heart Parish Council was called to order at 6:30 on November 14, 2018, in the conference room at the rectory and Father Dominic Ibok opened with a prayer.

Approval of Minutes

The minutes of the previous meeting were read and were approved with the addition that present Parish Council members will remain on the council for at least another year.

Members Present

Father Ibok, Linda Burnett, and Beverly Tipton.

Old Business

A. DDF: Father thanked Linda Burnett for her successful chairmanship of last year’s DDF campaign.

B. GRANT: Since the parish heard nothing about our submitted $25,000 grant application, Father Ibok called and discovered the papers were not in the file (not received in full). Father preceded to go over each page with the person to show her we had them completed as a result all papers will be resent by mail.

C. Father was thankful for people like Ron Stutzman and Don Jeffries in our parish for what they do.

D. The Parish is doing well financially. Father is looking at the sacristy and church renovations rather than not waiting for the grant. He is considering a 50/50 to raise money additionally.

NEW BUSINESS

A. HANDRAIL: The handrails by the back and side doors of the church building are low and probably were meant for the use of children originally. They need to be replaced for adult use.

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C. Discussion about placing a handicap toilet in each bathroom was tabled.

Next Meeting

The next meeting is set for April 4, 2019.

Adjournment

Meeting was adjourned at 7:30 and Father Dominic Ibok opened with a prayer.

Minutes submitted by: Beverly Tipton

Approved by: