Liturgy Commission April 2016 Minutes

LITURGY COMMISSION MINUTES – April 19, 2016

Meeting opened at 5:30 p.m. with prayer led by Fr. Warren.  Members present were Linda Befort, Sharon McGinness, Lee Durler, Regis Lopata, Jo Molleker, Sr. Rebecca, Janet Skelton, and Fr. Warren.  Sherry Lemuz, Melinda Axman, and Mary Smith were unable to attend. 

Minutes from the January 19, 2016 meeting were read and approved.

Discussed plans for celebrating the Feast of the Sacred Heart.  At the January meeting, the commission had discussed having a potluck dinner on June 5 in the Parish Center, however since then PSR has scheduled a potluck dinner on June 19 to kick off Totus Tuus.  It was decided instead to have an ice cream social on Saturday, June 4 after Mass.  This will also coincide with the Knights of Columbus silent auction.  Janet agreed to lead a committee to plan the ice cream social, and an announcement will be printed in the May newsletter. 

Continued to plan for the 2017 Feast of the Sacred Heart.  At the January meeting, members had discussed booking Michael James Mette in 2017.  He contacted Sr. Rebecca in late February/early March and we were able to host him and his family on March 8.  Approximately 90 people attended the concert, paying a free will donation, and one parishioner filled the family’s bus with diesel fuel before they left town.  The concert was considered to be successful but might be more suited to a younger age group, and it might be better to have it in a larger venue.  Discussed inviting other speakers.  Regis mentioned Jennifer Fulwiler, who is an author and radio show host.  She was raised as an avowed atheist, married a fundamentalist, and is now a Catholic.  She will be in Wichita at Century II the first weekend in August.  Also discussed hosting a workshop.  Sharon submitted an application for an OCP Parish Grant last year but Sacred Heart was not among those selected to receive a grant.  She asked for input from the other members in order to provide more information about Sacred Heart’s outreach and community activities on the application, which needs to be submitted by May 30.  She will fill out the application and contact other members as needed to obtain additional information that may improve the chances for Sacred Heart to receive a grant.  Sr. Rebecca, Jo, and Sharon will continue to work towards scheduling a workshop for 2017. 

Fr. Warren shared that the Stewardship Committee is planning a Saturday evening Mass at Camp Pawnee sometime in October.

Pam received a letter from Mary Klinge regarding openings on the various committees, since elections will be held in June. Terms are for three years, and can be renewed for one term.  Mary has a list of names of people who expressed an interest to serve on committees during the stewardship drive.  Linda will contact Mary for a list of names of parishioners who would like to serve on the Liturgy Commission.  The only member whose term expires this year is Mary Smith, and she is eligible to renew for a second term if she chooses to do so.  Linda will contact her as well.

Reviewed Lenten and Holy Week activities.  Again this year the lilies have not lasted very long at all and have been overpowered by the hydrangeas which continue to be very impressive.  Janet stated that Dillons had beautiful lilies, nicer than the ones we got from Kinsley.  She suggested that we buy silk lilies for the Easter season and use them to supplement the real plants; Sr. Rebecca shared that she has added a few silk flowers to the displays already.  It was also noted that a small clip on light on the podium would be very helpful for Lee on Holy Saturday when she sings the Easter Proclamation.  Last year there were issues with candle wax dripping onto the paper; this year Lee did have a small flashlight.  However a small light that can be clipped on to the edge of the podium would be simpler and more suitable.

Upcoming feasts and events:

                Wednesday, April 27 – Confirmation; set up on Monday, April 25 @ 10 a.m. (Sr. Rebecca, Linda, & Sharon)

                Sunday, May 1 – First Communion; set up on Saturday, April 30 @ 10 a.m. (Sr. Rebecca, Linda, & Sharon)

                Sunday, May 15 – Pentecost; decorate/set up on Saturday, May 14 @ 10 a.m. (Sr. Rebecca, Jo, & Sharon)

                Sunday, May 29 – Corpus Christi; Sr. Rebecca will set out the display

                Saturday, May 21 – Deacons’ ordination

Commission members will meet at the church on May 18 @ 1:00 p.m. to change out the Missals

The meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m., with a closing prayer led by Fr. Warren.  The next meeting was tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at 5:30 p.m.