PRAYER AND WORSHIP COMMITTEE
LITURGY PLANNING COMMITTEE
MEETING, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2007

 

PRESENT: Walt Chura, Mark DiCerbo, Jr., Gary Lessard, Cassie Kiszkiel,    Maureen Burger, Roy Bordeau

 

Walt opened the meeting with prayer.

 

Discussion on the proposed color change for vestments and altar cloths for Advent.  The diocese is suggesting we use purple rather than blue and we had asked the diocese to send a color swatch to be sure we had the proper shade of purple. We did not hear back from Albany and Father Mike has indicated that it is not important to him what color, so we will stay with the blue. 

 

Cassie will  get in touch with Mark DiCerbo and Fred Simone regarding placement of the Advent wreath.  She will also check with Mark Perrella

 

Cassie has spoken to Donna Simone regarding the Jesse tree.  It will be placed in front of the ambo and the Advent wreath will be on the opposite side of the altar.

 

Fred Simone and Cassie will put up the Christmas trees before Christmas to determine what condition they are in.  Some of the trees are pre-lit and others are not.  Fred and Cassie will make decision on which ones to use.

 

It was reported that St. Paul the Apostle Folk Group will be able to provide us with music for our Christmas Eve mass.  They will play Christmas carols from 4:00 and mass will be at 4:30.

 

Walt will call Rick Johnson to find out what the decision is for Christmas Day mass from SJB folk group.  If they are unable to participate we will need to find out as soon as possible to arrange for other music.

 

Gary Lessard, representing the folk group, will see if Wanda Fischer will be able to provide a song during meditation on Dec. 4th to recognize the beginning of Hanukah.  Song suggested is "Don’t Let the Light Go Out"

 

Mark DiCerbo, Jr. will be taking a month or two off from co-coordinating the acolytes.    The pageant that was discussed earlier this year for Advent time will not take place.

 

Walt Chura will find music for Roy for Christmas to perhaps have a ecumenical service.  Music is Sweet Sweet Spirit.

 

Mark DiCerbo Jr will check with acolytes who have been confirmed to see if they have an interest to be Lectors at mass.  He will also speak to Britney Mazur for help in recruiting lectors.

 

There was further discussion on a Black Catholic prayer service.  Walt will speak to Rosetta Burke and get her input. 

 

Walt will speak to Father Mike to see what his preference for Ash Wednesday is.  Mass, ashes, vespers, Stations.    It was also suggested that a light supper of soup, bread and water be held in the parish center after Ash Wednesday service,.

 

Gary Lessard will check with the folk group director to see about long range planning of music for Holy week and Easter.  (March 16 - 23).  It is imperative that we know in time to make plans and to see if the folk group will be available,.

 

Next meeting of this committee is Thursday, Jan. 10, 2008 at 6:30PM in the Parish Center

 

Copies to:
Rick Johnson  Ed Feuerstein  Donna Simone
Fred Simone  Anita DiCerbo  Mark DiCerbo, Jr
Eileen Mazur  Walt Chura  Roy Bordeau
Debby Schaeffer Cassie Kiszkiel  Gary Lessard
Maureen Burger  Fr. Mike Schmidt