- The March for Life: the Boak's updated the group on the status of the March for Life. Our 54 passenger bus is full, and includes 14 parishioners from MMR. Ron will be heading up the March, as he will be on the bus, and will coordinate getting to and from D.C., trying to keep the group together, and dinner on the way home. The bus leaves SMG at 6:30am and will return around 9:30pm. Unfortunately, neither priest is able to journey to the March this year. Michele talked with Fr. Peterson, who felt that fundraising was not needed this year, since SMG will fully cover the funds needed. To accomidate the prayer warriors who cannot attend the March, Michele will host the 2nd Annual 20-Mystery Rosary for Life in the Church, at 1:22pm. Participants are asked to arrive by 1:15pm, to get settled. There will be an opportunity for time with the Blessed Sacrament in the Chapel after the Rosary. JANUARY 24, 2011
- Lawn Crosses: (from Sept. 2010) Fr. Peterson gave permission for the Pro-Life Union of SE PA to display the white crosses, in memory of babies killed through abortion, on the parish lawn. Michele has called and left a message for John, who is in charge of this project for PLU. An update on the date of said display will be emailed at a later date. JANUARY 2011
- Jody updated the group on the status of "congratulation" cards mailed to new parents. She was also concerned that she is not receiving all the baptismal forms. She will contact Cheryl to double check the procedure.
- Pro-Life Tea: As both a possible fundraiser, but more as a parish event to bring out new ears for the pro-life cause, it was decided to host a Tea Party with guest speaker Mary Joseph. Barbara contacted Mary post the meeting and she was up for the challenge! Michele has contacted Cheryl for a list of possible April dates. It was decided to suggest a donation for ticket prices, but to affirm that no one will be turned away for an inability to pay. We will do a traditional tea service, with crudite, finger sandwiches, and desserts, during which Mary Joseph will light a fire and awaken participants to the pro-life cause. There will be an opportunity for Reconciliation and Mass after the program. This has been discussed for APRIL 2011.
- 40-Days Carpooling: It was discussed that many parishioners may feel out of their comfort zones in driving to a Planned Parenthood and praying alone. To try and encourage parishioners to attend this important vigil of prayer, as well as to give them experience so that they may find the strength to attend alone, the group has decided to organize several carpools, at different times, approximately one per week of the 40 Days prayer cycle, to get parishioners to the Collegeville PP site. LENT 2011
- Disciples In Mission: Jody brought up the idea of small group faith sharing to try and encourage more active participation of parishioners not always reached. The group discussed a lenten Bible study. Michele has ordered a 10-pack of the Disciples in Mission. It was discussed to meet on a Sunday afternoon for prayer time and DIM study. We will promote in the bulletin. If enough people sign up, we may have to order more materials and split up into multiple groups. Cost will be $5/couple (family) to cover the cost of the booklet. This is not a fundraiser. LENT 2011
- Life of Christ Parish Participation Activity: for the last few years, the RLC has sponsored an informational life of Christ participation activity for parishioners. This year, we have decided to continue the bulletin notices of "this week in Christ's life" as we did in 2010, and pair it with pro-life candles and the prayer used in 2009's Tree of Life Spiritual Adoption program. Michele will order candles and organize a time around the Annunciation to start the activity. She will also coordinate with Fr. Peterson. MARCH-DECEMBER 2011
The meeting ended just prior to 9pm with a closing prayer by Ron.
Additions or corrections to these minutes can be submitted to Michele.
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