LITURGY COMMITTEE MINUTES

TUESDAY DECEMBER 7^TH 2004

Meeting opened with prayer and song (Roger) followed by reflection and report by Father. (details to follow)

Present at meeting: Gwenn, Carole, Roger, Joan, Flora and Father

13. FATHER BERNARDINO’S REPORT – PASTORAL MINISTRY

Father read from Liturgy handbook – guide and presented guide to Roger-very informative. Discussed cycles A according to Matthew, B according to Mark and C according to Luke with a little input from John. Cycle starts 1^st Sunday of Advent to feast of Christ the King. Roger to call Linda to obtain a form for evaluation of our Liturgy.

Father would like to see a church calendar developed for big events and anniversaries to be observed in our parish such as Pearl Harbor.

Father also suggested recognizing the theme for the year, last year the theme was water.

Pastors want everyone in parish to participate in Liturgy.

Coordinator vs. Commentator still seems to be an issue, working on a resolution.

MINISTRY TEAM REPORTS

1. and 2. LitCom Vice Chair, Gwenn Ehrlich – Eucharistic Ministers and Janet Chandler – Lectors and Commentators

December schedule out and available in sacristy. Schedule was incomplete for the Christmas Eve Children’s Mass and Midnight Mass. Have had some response to the request in cover letter for December schedule and also the announcement of needed ministers has produced some response. If all minister slots are not filled Gwenn and Janet will call from list of ministers to make sure each Christmas Mass has adequate ministers. Still having issues with the amount of ministers willing to serve or showing up at the their scheduled masses. Will begin putting together Jan/Feb schedule in a week or so.

CAROLE SILAGI – PRAYERS OF THE FAITHFUL

Everything is going great. Discussion on streamlining announcements and listing by priority.

It was confirmed that at Children’s Mass, Midnight Mass and Christmas Mass no announcements needed.

Father suggested that no more than two binders be available. One for the Commentator/Reader and one for the Presider.

ELAINE CONDON – GREETERS – NO REPORT

Father to call.

LARRY CONTRERAS – USHERS/MASS COORDINATORS

Absent for business meeting – NO REPORT

LAURA MARTINEZ – CHILDREN’S LITURGY

Laura introduced herself to LitCom members present and gave her phone number, email address. Home number 625-3812 Cell number 325-7187 email marfmlmrtnz@aol.com

ROGER MARTIN – MUSIC – LITCOM CHAIR

Discussion of order of commentators remarks.

All Christmas masses covered for music.

Flora has vocalist to sing at masses. Patty Rodriguez 679-2840 or 586-0326

Roger will be gone from Jan 3^rd to Jan 30^th 2005.

FLORA SANTOS – ALTAR PREPARATIONS

Changed ministry name to Church Environment.

Feels more comfortable with role.

Coordinating nativity set up and poinsettias for altar.

Will have announcement to request poinsettias needed for Christmas.

PAULINA MAFFIA – SPANISH COMMUNITY

7:30pm mass has lost a few ministers – December is covered but all ministers are serving every week.

Advent preparations are going smoothly.

Submitted informative report per Roger on Virgin of Guadalupe

FLORIE BRICE – FILIPINO COMMUNITY – NO REPORT

NICK TEIXEIRA – PORTUGUESE COMMUNITY – NO REPORT

ALAN LAYTON – DEACONS – NO REPORT

FATHER BERNARDINO – PASTORAL MINISTRY-see above

OTHER BUSINESS

Liturgy Workshop Report

The date is scheduled for Feb. 12, 2005. We have confirmed two priests and workshop will be held between the hours of 9:00am to 12:00 noon.

Janet and I will include in our cover letter for the Jan/Feb minister schedule.

All minister leaders will promote event.

Topics for event have not been confirmed.

Advent/Christmas Report

Everything seems to be going smoothly.

JOAN PECKHAM – RCIA

Normal ritual before Easter won’t happen this coming year due to ending up with 4 baptized Catholics.

Will be Confirmed and First Eucharist Jan 16^th 2005 by Father Bernardino not the Bishop.

50^th Anniversary of Father’s Ordination – plans were discussed.

 

MEETING RESPONSIBILITIES FOR JANUARY MEETING

Agenda – Gwenn also timer and coordinator

Recorder – Carole

Hospitality – Joan

Prayer – Flora

Reflection – Father

Song – Father

MEETING ADJOURNED – 8:55 P.M.

NEXT MEETING – January 11, 2005 at 7:00 P.M.

Respectfully submitted and yours in Jesus always,

Gwenn