COUNCIL OF RELIGIOUS
May 21, 2004
Minutes

PRESENT:  Barbara Marie Cady, Mary Ann Czaja, Margaret Gallagher, Joan Jurski, Mary Jean Korejwo, Janet Schemmel, Joanna Walsh, Mary Margaret Weber, Mary Therese Brown ABSENT:  Marilyn Winters, Kieran Williams The May 21, 2004 Council of Religious convened shortly after four o'clock.  It began with opening prayer.  The agenda was reviewed and accepted with an inclusion of a report from Sr. Mary Jean regarding the retirment collection held in the Raleigh Diocese. The minutes were read and accepted. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Jubilee 2004 was exceptionally beautiful and gratitude was expressed for all the effort and energy donated by the committee and others involved. Jubilee 2005 has been scheduled on the Bishop's calendar.  Sr. Barbara Marie stated that the date is February 5, 2005, following contact with the Bishop's office. Enrichment Day 2004 with Sr. Doris Klein is September 18 from 9:30 to 2:30 pm.  Food will be provided on site by Mary Judas.  Sr. Mary Jean agreed to format the flyer and Lamb of God Book Store will make available Doris' publication and cards.  The event will be at the Fallon Center, Our Lady of Lourdes. Sr. Margaret and Sr. Damian discussed the Avila Retreat Days for Sisters, Friday and Saturday, Dec 17 and 18, designated for the Advent Retreat for Religious 2004. The November event with Sr. Attracta was well received.  The council is grateful for everyone's contributions. Sr. Mary Jean continues to assist the Council members with updates and necessary information.  Her time, energy and expertise are appreciated. NEW BUSINESS: Discussion regarding leadership for 2004-2006 took place.  Sr. Barbara Marie will await her decision regarding participation as co-chair pending her religious community's call for leadership responsibility.  She will inform the group of her decision to serve later this summer. Treasurer:  Special gratitude and appreciation was extended to Sr. Janet for her years as Treasurer.  Sr. Mary Jean will serve as treasurer. Committee Membership:  Special attention will be extended to invite other sisters to be active members. Dates for future meetings:  Meeting during the day rather than Friday evenings was discussed.  Friday, August 27 at 1pm at Cardinal Gibbons High School will be our first afternoon gathering. Religious Compensation - see memo from Leo Tapler Retirement Fund:  Sr. Mary Jean presented the statistics and informative material regarding the diocesan collection.  She is willing to continue with promoting, organizing and recording for this valuable undertaking. Sincere thanks was extended to Sr. Janet and Sr. Mary Margaret for their years of service within the council.  Their involvement, ideas and efforts have enriched all of us. August 27 from 1-3pm - next meeting - at Cardinal Gibbons High School. PLEASE INVITE ANOTHER SISTER (or two or three) TO JOIN US AT THE NEXT MEETING!