OUR LADY OF THE MEADOWS HISTORY
JULY 1985 TO JULY 1986
9-10-85 Jo Anne Benko played the organ for the summer.
RE: Bonnie Dehn planned OLM “Believe it or Not” program to educate the parishioners of the need/growth of the parish ; ex: total number of registered parishioners, number of class hours each year etc. Calendar in the Newsletter each month.
Youth Group: Mary Lupton said the retreat was cancelled as high schools having orientation. Trinity Ranch will hold deposit for future use.
Reconciliation classes start September 29, sacrament Dec. 8 followed by potluck. First Communion classes to start Feb. 9.
Debbie Carleo (Social Committee) said the July dance was a success.
To hold the money making raffle and draw the winners at the Christmas Dinner. First prize $1000, second $500 and five 3rd prizes of $100 each.
Can’t mail raffle tickets, attach to Bulletin.
Finance reported by Fr. Schmitt included quarterly payment of $8680 due and to pay two principle payments in advance to save a total of $131,000 in interest to date. Diocese changed insurance compensation company to get better coverage for less - rate was $1500, now $1300.
Check for $1000 paid to Buswell Trust Fund, balance $19,000
John Pusedu(Land and Development Committee) reported the cement walkway poured at the rectory. The sign outside cost $399 installed. Decided to stagger the letters. Brick outside complete and donated by Krasovex. His helper was paid $180. The first two plastic letters warped in the sun - 3rd set to be of cork. New kitchen cabinets donated.
Debbie Carleo reported the summer picnic not held. Too many other activities. To have covered dish supper soon.
Christmas Bazaar to be Dec. 7-8. Table rental to be $20 for both days. Overcrowding last year so reduce tables from 40 to 35. Cookbooks, bake sale and kitchen to make added revenues.
Christmas Pageant and Parish dinner to be same day Dec. 15; dinner 5-7p. catered with raffle drawing at 8 p.
Determined the “Renew Program” too expensive.
Looking at a scripture program for adults for the Advent Season.
A prediction that by 1990 the number of priests will decrease by 50% means that more lay involvement is needed.
Currently involved in “Ministry of Christian Service” a training in theology are Steve Palumbo and Dan and Roberta Vujcich
594 families registered, 505 active.
10-8-85 RE: Mary Ann Roldan - Oct. 22 workshop for teachers, aides, substitutes featuring video on developmental stages of children.
Planned is a family-oriented Advent workshop - Holy Family children to put on a play for children of OLM
Liturgical Congress to be Oct. 25-26 at Seton.
Need sound panels for church basement of RE classes, RE center to be constructed as soon as the church is paid off.
Youth Group: Mary Jo Kirby - 26 children enrolled in reconciliation classes. Confirmation to be Mar 17 at St. Mary’s with St. Patrick’s and OLM. Retreat at Abbey in Canon City March 8-9.
Splitting the grades is going well, will reassess end of November.
Steve Palumbo and Mary Lupton helping out a lot.
John Pusedu (Land /Development Committee)- church sign board in, to use wire border on the blocks
Carpeting on cry room wall a necessity for sound control, on stairway for aesthetic appeal. To get bids.
Trash/ cigarette containers on each of the walkways.
Bob Miller doing the organ fund publicity: letters to parishioners explaining the fund: Memorial Fund to be in two categories, need for the organ, frequent organ repairs now, new organ not a home-type model, do write-up in Crosswinds, do an organ dedication, send letter to non-parishioners.
11-12-85 Liturgy/Music Committee: Cheryl Ford - Children’s Choir sing Nov. 10 at 9:30 Mass. Will sing Thanksgiving Ecumenical services Nov. 27 at 7:30 p. at First Church of the Nazarene.
RE: Mary Ann Roldan - 25 attended the teachers workshop. 12-18 attended the play stressing clown ministry for grades K-5 given by the Holy Family children.
Family Advent Workshop Nov. 24 7-8:30 p.m. OLM
St. Mary’s Advent Workshop Nov. 16 9- 12:15 a.
Christmas Pageant to be Dec. 15 “Christmas Around the World” directed by Mary Lupton.
Youth Group: Mary Lupton - Dance Dec. 25 at St. Therese
Oct. 27 confirmation class baked 21 pizzas for the St. Mary/ St. Patrick party
John Pusedu (Land/Development Committee) - Bid on stairwell/cry room carpet $2038 for materials and labor, tile for storage room $310. Moved not to seek three bids. In future will need window coverings in the cry room and a private space for bridal parties to dress. Mary Lupton, Mary Jo Kirby and Charlotte Plutt to get estimates.
All tables sold for the Bazaar.
Bob Miller - $50 set as minimum for an Organ Memorial - if give less will be a regular contribution. Memorials and contributions to be listed at the dedication.
300 attended the covered dish dinner Nov. 17.
New Year’s Eve Dance - band $700, 9p. - 1a., limit 100 couples/ $25 per couple, BYOB with parish furnishing mixers. Byron Antonioni preparing the food, Roger Borchers to hire two security guards. Bob Miller do tickets and posters.
Consider funding for a representative to attend the DCCW national convention in Minneapolis/St. Paul in 1987.
At the Clergy Conference Fr. Schmitt heard a Fr. Steve Yavorsky give 4 excellent conferences on the spiritual life. Asked him to come during Advent.
Checking on cutting electrical service but can’t do - in 2 years an intermediate rate may be set up for churches and institutions.
12-10-85 Liturgy/ Music Committee: Cheryl Ford: Dec. 17 will be Christmas party with caroling, Children will sing at 5 p. on Christmas Eve, the pageant will be at 2 p.m. Dec. 15. The Adult Choir will sing Midnight Mass.
Allen organs are highly recommended.
RE: Bonnie Dehn - Dec 18 all classes will have party and play
Youth Group: Mary Lupton - Youth helping with Christmas pageant , making Children’s Choir stockings, Dec. 20 will have pizza party and caroling at Mary Jo Kirby’s
Debbie Carleo (Social Committee) -
Christmas Bazaar - Income $2733.50
Expense 600.00
Profit 2133.50
Pat Miller in charge of the Clergy Dinner Dec. 11 with 23-35 priests attending.
685 registered for the Dec. 15th dinner 5-7:30 p. Collette’s catering. Tickets for raffle $300.
New Year’s Eve Dance - two guards hired for $60, Tony Aguero got 5 piece band for $575. Byron Antonioni in charge of food, Bonnie Dehn do ice and mixers, Bob Miller do tickets and posters. Dance for parishioners and friends only. Popcorn machine rented.
Window coverings for cry room: Mary Jo Kirby - checked with Spangler’s and Penney’s. Bids for all four windows:
Mini blinds $234.32
Woven woods 488.00
Soft shades 459.20 Penney’s $400
plus $24 installation fee. Chose Spangler’s.
Fr. Schmitt gave out the goals statements for input to be returned as soon as possible.
Cheryl Ford to get estimate on value of piano donated January 1.
Asked for input on Adult Advent program More? Less?
Fr. Jim Plough here for the holidays and to help.
1-14-86 The yearly goal to discuss, study and implement the goals/objectives promulgated by the Diocese of Pueblo in OJT (Our Journey Together) process.
Several of these goals/objectives match our own priorities; others to be added as possible.
Our priorities have been:
Catechesis, Liturgy Celebration, Community Building, Shared Ministry, Youth, Family Life, Finance Planning and Stewardship.
Two areas needing work are Evangelization and Social Justice
Children’s choir sang at the 10:a. service at the Wesley United Methodist church for the pulpit exchange.
RE: Mary Ann Roldan reported the Christmas pageant as a success. 9-12 grades to present Passion Play at Easter. Announced teacher’s workshop for 9-12 grades coming soon.
700 families in the parish, 390 RE students.
Youth Group: Mary Lupton provided the dates for Tri-Parish confirmation as Mar 17 at St. Mary’s and the retreat as March 8-9. First Communion classes to begin February 2 with parents required to come to the first two classes. Not a good turnout for cleaning the church.
Debbie Carleo (Social Committee) reported on the following activities:
Bazaar: Income Table Rentals $ 700.00
Bake sale/concession 1661.00
Total 2361.00
Expenses Chieftain ad 233.90
Crosswinds 28.68
Pop 63.50
Paper supplies/posters 20.95
Kitchen supplies 25.00
Total 372.03
Profit $1988.97
Sold $373 of cookbooks
Dinner: Income Donation Collette’s $ 218.75
Expenses 625 meals @$2.75 1718.74
Loco Liquor (wine) 90.00
Banquet Bakery (Cookies) 72.00
Total 1880.75
Debit $1662.00
Raffle: Income $7419.00
Expenses Tickets 293.80
Colorado Revenue
Service (Tax) 128.15
Prizes 2000.00
Profit $4997.05
New Year’s Eve Dinner/ Dance:
Income: 46 tickets @ $25 $1150.00
Expenses: Band 575.00
Security 60.00
Food 276.50
Popcorn/machine rental 23.54
Pop/juice - $112.00 credit 45.74
Misc. Kitchen supplies 43.98
Favors/ door prizes 11.03
Total $1035.79
Profit $114.21
Moved to have 50’s dance for young adults and couples in March with a D.J. and beer.
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