Parish Council
Meeting Minutes
January 11, 2006
Meeting called to order at 7:35 p.m.
In Attendance:
Msgr. Scheyd, Deacon John Tugman, C. Ayoub, L. Karl, K Karl, S. Lione, T. Donelan,
T. Marino, S. Potts, K. Redman, K. Tricomi, C. Pinard, B. Flynn, M. Sandstrom,
L. Paglialunga, L. Tomaselli, B. Schott.
Msgr. Scheyd opened with a prayer.
Minutes of November 16, 2005 were approved.
Business Manager: Deacon John reported that Phase 1 of the Master Plan is underway.
There has been no change since November.
Reports:
CCD:
Carol Pinard reported that the year opened with three workshops that
were very well attended. The second graders made their First
Confessions in early December. There will be an Enrollment Ceremony
this week. The Grade Level Liturgies are going well. $3,400 was raised
to send to Haiti. The 7 th Grade Liturgy will be at the 8:30 Mass next
Sunday.
Our Lady's Guild:
Sue Lione reported for Pat Brier that Fr. Les would lead a discussion
on the book, The World’s First Love by Bishop Sheen on Friday, January
13th. It will be a brown bag lunch in Stapleton Hall. Letters have been
sent out for the luncheon on Feb. 10 th at the Roger Sherman.
Catholic Daugthers:
Margaret Sandstrom reported that nine bags of clothes were collected
for the Midnight Run. The Star Party was held on December 1 st. The
Birthright Shower will be held in March. There will be the annual sale
of Irish Soda Bread after the Masses on March 11 th & 12 th.
Youth Ministry:
The Super Bowl of Caring will take place after the Masses the first
weekend in February. Teens will be at the doors with bowls to collect
donations. On March 3rd the Teens will lead the Living Stations of the
Cross. In December, they decorated the Christmas tree in the Rectory
and made cookies for New Covenant House.
Music Ministry:
Thom Marino reported that November & December were very busy. The
Thanksgiving Liturgy was well received. About 400 people attended the
Advent Concert. The Christmas Eve Liturgy included about 50 children in
the Choir. Rehearsals begin again.
Emmaus:
Larry Tomaselli reported that Emmaus LI would be held March 10, 11
& 12. The Adult Emmaus will be held this year, they are current
looking for a Rector and Rectora.
Friends of St. Aloysius
:
Katie Tricomi reported for the Friends of St. Aloysius. There will be a
Dinner Dance on March 11 th at Woodway Country Club with a Live and
Silent Auction. Leo Karl will be the Honoree. All organizations were
asked to announce the event at their meetings. Invitations will be
mailed to the parishioners. Volunteers are needed to sell tickets after
the Masses. Auction items are needed. Organizations of the parish were
invited to donate an auction item. The price will be $100 per person,
which includes dinner and an open bar all evening. There will be a Golf
Outing in May. The name of the organization has been changed to Friends
of St. Aloysius; the ‘School’ has been removed from the name as the
organization donates to all religious education and the Youth Ministry
efforts of the parish. Sign up sheets were distributed to each
organization.
Knights of Columbus:
All the men of the parish will be invited to a Men’s Night at
Silvermine Tavern on February 2 nd. The cost will be $20-25 per person.
The purpose of the evening is to encourage fellowship. The Knights will
be taking down the Crèche on the corner of South Avenue on weekend of
January 20 th. On January 16 th, they will be painting the basement of
Villa Maria Guadalupe for the Sisters of Life. Volunteers are needed.
It has not been decided whether to have a St. Patrick’s Day Dance and
there will not be a pancake breakfast this spring.
Unfinished Business::
Leo Karl noted that it appears there are more commuters making use of
the church parking lot. Deacon John noted that the workers from the
King Casey building had been given permission to park in the church lot
while their parking lot is being refinished. Leo suggested that cars
with permission should be given stickers. It was noted that monitoring
that would require extra personnel time.
New Business:
Parish Calendar : The Parish Secretary maintains a calendar. All groups
are asked to give event dates to the Secretary. It is planned that it
will be published in the bulletin weekly.
St. Aloysius Feast Day Celebration: After discussion, June 10 th was chosen.
Pastor's Report :
Msgr. Scheyd reported that the woman who had been living in her car in
the parking lot has left. Catholic Charities Social Worker has
contacted her to see what services can be offered. The plans for the
property are at a standstill. St. Aloysius is ready to swap the land.
The town has approved 6 units at 1400 sq. ft. each with a height to
conform to the zone. The Demolition Permit was issued on July 23 rd.
The new parking lot, lighting, signage and control of parking still
need to be addressed. Phase 1 of the fund raising activity has begun.
The members of the Parish Council are asked to be the voice to their
groups. Phase 1 consists of the purchase of the condos across the
street and the renovation of Stapleton Hall. The old house will be kept
temporarily and the 1 st floor will be used for CCD classrooms. It is
estimated that about $5 million will be needed for Phase 1. June 3 rd
is the ending date for Phase 1 fund raising. The Christmas Masses were
well attended. Concern was expressed about the overcrowding at the 5 PM
Mass on Christmas Eve. They will have to decide what to do, if
anything. Bishop Lori is planning a revamping of the Catholic Center
with emphasis on Evangelization, Youth Ministry, Religious Education
and Family Life. Input will be requested from Parish Councils at a
listening session in the spring. Questions will be given to Parish
Councils and it will be an agenda item for our meeting.
The next meeting will be held on February 15 th at 7:30 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Sue Lione, Secretary
Contact Us
Saint Aloysius Parish
Main Office
40 Maple Street, New Canaan,
CT 06840
Tel. (203) 966 0020
Fax: (203) 972 7691