HOLY ANGELS PARISH COUNCIL MEETING 11 JANUARY 2018 AT 7PM

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PRESENT

Fr Martin Onuoha, Gavin Delaney, Sue Brown, Paul Boyfield, Chris Howes, Alan Johnson, Eammon Kennedy, Chris Simpson. Kathleen Case, Ann Campion

APOLOGIES

Emily Duffy, John Quinton-Barber

OPENING PRAYER

The meeting began with a prayer by Father Martin Gavin welcomed our new members Sue, Paul and Alan to the meeting.

MINUTES OF LAST MEETING

The minutes of the previous meeting were reviewed and accepted.

MATTERS ARISING

Parish Facebook Page: Paul reported that there were 100 people following our page at present. At our next meeting he will present a paper on the wider use of this site. Parish Spirituality: Father Martin has contacted the Diocese with regard to the �Life in the Spirit� Seminar. It was agreed that these meetings should take place on a Wednesday evening after the 7pm Mass starting on Wednesday 4 April 2018 and they would continue for 7/8 weeks. St Ambrose Preparatory School needs to be contacted to see if we can have use of their Hall, Ann/Kathleen. A working party is needed to liaise with the Diocesan team. Ann Campion to approach Eddie Drozdziak, who has already offered his help, and the members of the Intercessory Prayer Group to see if they would be willing to do this. We would also need to approach our musicians and invite them to take an active part in this event. Advent Appeal: This year our appeal was for Cystic Fibrosis. Owing to other collections, this was only taken over the last two weekends of Advent but we are pleased to be able to hand over a cheque for over £500 to the parishioner who suggested this charity. Thank you for your generosity.

A HEARTFELT THANK YOU ON BEHALF OF THE PARISH COMMUNITY GOES TO THE FOLLOWING GROUPS:

Carols by Candlelight: A beautiful service was enjoyed by a full church, thank you to all who made it possible.

Christmas Market and Concert: Despite the awful weather we were very grateful to all who worked so hard to make this successful. The events in the Marquee during the day were much appreciated and we thank our choir and the Raphaelites, who, at such a busy time, came and supported us. The concert in the church in the evening was very well attended and all enjoyed the varied musical programme. The event raised just under £3000.

Christmas Vigil Mass: All suggestions re safety and a for smoother running of the service were taken on board and this meant that this Mass was a beautiful start to the Christmas celebrations. Thank you to the Children�s Liturgy Team, the music department, and all those children who took part in the service in any way. The Donkey was also a great success, thank you to those who arranged this!

MISSION TOGETHER: Father Martin reported that this appeal will finish next weekend 20/21 January 2018. The parish community will receive an update this weekend attached to the Newsletter. Our target was £200,000 and so far, we have raised £177,000, once we have raised the full amount, £60,000 will be made available towards our Parish Hall Fund. Father Martin expressed his thanks for the generosity of the Parish.

ALTRINCHAM PASTORAL AREA: Chris Simpson explained the new changes that Bishop Mark would like to see happen over the next twelve months. The name of the group will change to �Local Missionary Area� and the participants will be increased to include: a Priest from each Parish (3), a

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Youth representative (rep), a Caritas rep, a Marriage & Family rep, a lay rep from each parish (ideally a Parish Council member), a Catechist rep, a Deacon, a Catholic Education rep and possibly a secretary. The ongoing work of this group is to share facilities between our three parishes, St Vincent�s, St Hugh�s and St John�s, and Holy Angels and to provide formation during the spring and autumn terms. This spring it is our turn to do this. Dates were identified for three talks, 8 March, 15 March and 22 March. Father Martin to approach possible speakers.

SAFEGUARDING: The new members of the group were acquainted with the system that is in place at present. Richard and Carla Keidish are our Safeguarding Officers and are audited by the Diocese. It is the duty of group leaders who head groups that are involved with young children or vulnerable adults to notify Richard and Carla of any new members they may recruit, so that they can be DBS checked. It was also suggested that we should have a list of all volunteers, in any capacity, kept in the parish office. There was to be a meeting prior to the next committee meeting to review this.

PARISH HALL UPDATE: At present we have raised £171,418 and have £200,000 in pledges, a fantastic achievement in just over one year. Meetings are progressing with the Diocese with regard to plans for the Hall; it is hoped that it will have capacity for 150 people, thereby making it a very viable place for lettings etc. As soon as there is definite news the parish community will be notified.

PARISH ROOF UPDATE: The delay in finishing this project is due in part to the unusual shape of the roof over the sanctuary. There is to be a meeting in the next couple of weeks with the contractor, and Father Martin will update when this has taken place.

AOB:

A request that the amount collected in any second collections at the weekend should be published in the Newsletter was duly noted.

MICROPHONE: This is to be repaired as soon as possible.

CLOSING PRAYER: Father Martin closed the meeting with a prayer.

DATE OF NEXT MEETING: 6 MARCH 2018 6.30 pm Brainstorming - 7.00 pm Meeting

Actions to be taken:

Father Martin: Make Contact with the Diocese re Life in the Spirit Seminars

Approach speakers re talks on the Eucharist

Update on the roof

Arrange for the microphone to be repaired

Attend next meeting at 6.30 pm for �Brainstorming�.

Gavin Delaney Attend next meeting at 6.30 pm for �Brainstorming�.

Paul Boyfield Prepare paper re Parish Facebook page for next meeting.

Kathleen Case Check out dates with St Ambrose Prep for the Life in the Spirit Seminar and Spring Talks liaise with Ann

Ann Campion Make contact with people re Life in the Spirit Seminar

Check out dates with St Ambrose Prep for the Life in the Spirit Seminar and Spring Talks liaise with Kathleen

Start a list of volunteers

Attend next meeting at 6.30 pm for �Brainstorming�.

Chris Simpson Give Cheque to Ann Malloy for Cystic Fibrosis

Attend next meeting at 6.30 pm for �Brainstorming�.

Chris Howes Attend next meeting at 6.30 pm for �Brainstorming�.

Holy Angels Parish Council Meeting 9 November 2017

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Present Fr Martin Onuoha, Gavin Delaney, Chris Simpson, Ann Campion, Eamonn Kennedy, Kathleen Case

Apologies Emily Duffy, Chris Howes.

Opening Prayer The meeting started with a prayer led by Gavin.

Parish Facebook Page and Social Media Paul Boyfield had been invited to attend the meeting at the beginning by Fr Martin in order to inform us about having set up a Facebook account for the parish. Paul explained the various ways it could be used. The diocese has been informed and we discussed the guidelines set out by them for social media usage in parishes. Approval to continue and to inform us in more detail in the future was agreed. The page and procedures agreed are in line with the diocesan requirements. Details of the page will be published in the newsletter. Paul was thanked for leading this project which it is hoped will appeal to the youth of the parish.

Minutes of last meeting The minutes of the last meeting were reviewed and accepted.

MATTERS ARISING Parish Spirituality: Kathleen Case had taken advice from Marcel Perch and Eddie Drozdziak who had both attended life in the spirit seminars in the past. They both highly recommended the idea and explained in detail how to go about setting such a seminar up. In brief it usually lasts six weeks and entails one night per week attendance at church. There are usually inspiring speakers followed by breaking up into groups where witnessing takes place. Those attending are given short scripture readings to meditate upon at home each day prior to the church attendance. All sorts of practical advice was given about what types of organisation and support groups e.g. music ministry. Both felt that they personally knew of a lot of people outside our parish who would like to attend should our parish decide to go ahead. Finally it was recommended that a notice asking for prayers for success of the Life in the Spirit Seminars should be put in the Newsletter from now on.

Father Martin had spoken to the Diocese and they have a facility available to support parishes that wish to embark on such a seminar.

It was agreed that prior to taking on such a commitment further discussion would take place outside of the meeting and was delegated to Kathleen, Ann and Gavin.

Mozart Concert: This event proved to be an enormous success and pictures of the event were put on the website. Over £2,000 was raised for the Parish Hall Fund.

Advent Appeal: The parish community were most helpful in making suggestions as to which groups should receive financial support from us. Two additional collections had been imposed on us by the Diocese , Caritas Shrewsbury and an appeal by the nuns of the Servants of the Holy Spirit Nuns. In order to accommodate them all it was agreed that collections would be held on the Sundays of Advent as follows: 1st Servants of the Holy Spirit, 2nd Caritas Shrewsbury, 3rd AND 4th Cystic Fibrosis Research. Aid to the Church In Need were to be offered the First Sunday of Lent.

Carols by Candlelight: This is expected to be a popular event and consideration was given to crowd control and arranging for sufficient numbers of volunteers to help with the smooth running of the service. GD to liaise with Ian Provost on health and safety. Christmas Market:

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The stall with Catholic items suitable for Christmas available to purchase has been arranged with Ann Tipper.

Christmas Eve Mass for Children: This is to be held at the same time as last year 4-30pm. The liturgy team had met in the light of the large numbers attending and no gifts would be given out this year. GD to liaise with Ian Provost on health and safety.

Standing Orders to the Church: Kathleen confirmed that supplies of Standing Orders and Gift Aid Forms were available at the back of church for parishioners.

Cafod Representative: The new parish representative is Teresa Tarry. Many thanks to her for taking on this important role.

Office Privacy: This still need to be addressed by Father Martin and Office Staff

Young People’s Award: Unfortunately the deadline was missed this year.

Elections to the Parish Council: Six people who were nominated have agreed to stand. Their details and a short personal statement have been displayed at the back of Church. Gavin is to arrange a ballot to be done during the weekend of 18/19 November (Sunday Masses and Saturday Vigil Mass).

ANY OTHER BUSINESS: Additional Sunday Mass. A Sunday evening Mass is now being offered at 6pm, in addition to our usual three Masses. As the congregation grows it will become necessary to formalise rotas and so on but at the moment it was possible to manage without.

Father Humphrey A request for Father Humphrey to write a short biography to introduce himself to the parish had been made, It was felt that this would be useful.

Organist for 24th and 25th December: So far we have only one organist scheduled to play for the Christmas Masses. No pressure should be put on any one individual to do too much. Other options were to be explored.

Safeguarding: Father Martin recently attended a course on safeguarding and he discussed with the parish safeguarding representatives to ensure we were meeting all the criteria required. Gavin expressed concerns but was told that as long as risk assessments are carefully adhered to we are meeting all our responsibilities in this extremely important area of protection for the vulnerable.

Mini Vinnies: This has now launched in St Vincent's Primary School in conjunction with the SVP. It was asked to be noted that the SVP have our support and prayers in this important initiative. At least one of our parishioners has been made a Mini Vinnie, he is 7 years old (and very proud)

Data Protection: We are continuing to evaluate ways of improving and maintaining to the highest levels all the information held within the confines of the parish. This will become more important once the diocese return the database after Mission Together has finished.

Closing Prayer by Fr Martin.

Date of next meeting: 11th January 2018

Holy Angels Parish Council Meeting 14 September 2017 at 7pm

Present

Fr Martin Onuoha, Gavin Delaney, Emily Duffy, Kathleen Case, Ann Campion

Apologies

Chris Howes, Eammon Kennedy, Chris Simpson.

Opening Prayer

The meeting began with a prayer by Father Martin.

Gavin welcomed Kathleen Case to the meeting. He also informed the committee of the resignation of Jo Kinney and

Rob Tanti and thanked them for their service.

Minutes of Last Meeting

The minutes of the previous meeting were reviewed and accepted.

MATTERS ARISING

Parish Spirituality: It was decided to investigate ‘Life in the Spirit’ Seminar. Ann Campion and Kathleen Case to

make contact with people they know who are involved and Father Martin to also approach the Diocesan Team. All to

feed back at our next meeting with a view to holding this eight-week seminar between Easter and Pentecost 2018.

Garden Masses Presbytery Mass - 30th August (for volunteers in Father’s Garden): This proved to be a very

happy occasion with a large number of people attending. Congratulations go to Val and Jock Nicolson who were

presented with a Papal Blessing in recognition of all the work they have done and still continue to do for our Parish

Community.

Hale Barns Carnival: This event proved to be a spectacular event exceeding all expectations and raising

approximately £30,000. Huge thanks go to Max Eden, who master minded the whole event, the Parish Hall team and

the many volunteers who helped over the four days. A Mass of Thanksgiving was celebrated on 2 August and

refreshments were served at the Bull’s Head for all those who helped in any way.

Parish Database: Once the ‘Mission Together’ has finished the final version of the database will be sent to us.

School Governors for St Vincent’s Primary: Both the Diocese and the Governing body were now fully aware of

the situation. It is hoped that they will give us notice of any vacancies in good time should they arise and facilitate us

playing a full part in the appointment of new Govenors.

Churches Together in Hale: The service held in our church on Sunday 13 August was a lovely occasion enjoyed

by all who attended it. Many thanks to Gaye Quirke who organised it and led the service,

Education Sunday 12 September 10.30 am Mass: Children starting school in September of this year were

invited to attend this Mass wearing their new school uniforms. Twenty-six children were presented with a Bible. The

Bibles were bought on a sale or return basis and we are grateful to the person who volunteered to sponsor this

event. Thanks, were extended to Emily Duffy for her work in organising this celebration

ADDITIONAL ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION:

Advent Appeal: It was agreed that we should approach the parish community asking for suggestions for our Advent

Appeal 2017. Ann Campion to send a note to the Newsletter.

Carols by Candlelight: This event is scheduled to take place on 10 December. There is a team of people

already preparing this service.

Christmas Market: This is to be held on the following Sunday. It was suggested that there should be a stall with

Catholic items suitable for the Christmas available to purchase. Gavin Delaney to arrange.

Christmas Eve Mass for Children: This will be held at the same time as last year, 4.30 pm. It was suggested

that children at all the Christmas Masses should receive a little gift, a chocolate bar. This was agreed.

Standing Orders to the Church: For parishioners wanting to give to church in this way the necessary forms should be

made readily available at the back of church. Also, envelopes for visiting parishioners who want to contribute should

also be available to be picked up at the rear of the church. Kathleen Case to look into this.

Parish Minutes: A plea for a hard copy of the minutes to be readily available in the office was made by Gavin

Delaney. Kathleen Case to look to maintaining this.

Bidding Prayers: An annual meeting to exchange views on this ministry was recommended with material available

for the members.

Parish Feast Day:It was agreed that we should move the Parish BBQ to Pentecost in view of the short time available

to organise. Gavin Delaney to visit ‘The Starving Man’ to explain this. To celebrate our feast day, it was agreed that

coffee/tea should be served after each Mass and that we should ask for contributions of cupcakes from our

parishioners. Ann Campion to put a notice in the Newsletter.

AOB: Thanks, were extended to Jo Kinney and Rosalie Carey for the work they have both done in preparing our

young people for Confirmation and First Sacraments. They are both now standing down from these roles. Ann

Campion to arrange for flowers to be sent to them both.

Cafod: A parish representative is needed to liaise with Cafod. Ann Campion to put a request in the

Newsletter.

Office Privacy: Due to the confidentiality of some of the files in the office there is a need to provide a

secure unit to house them. This needs to be urgently addressed by Father Martin and the Office staff.

Update on the Church Roof: The scaffolding for the work to be done on the main roof will be going up

imminently. The contractors have promised that everything will be off site by the end of November.

Mission Together: Father Martin reported that so far this has been accepted very well.

APA: A series of three talks have been organised for the three parishes in the APA, Holy Angels, St

Vincent’s and St Hugh’s and St John’s, these will be held at St Hugh’s and St John’s in their Parish Hall. The talks will

be given by Father Michael Cupitt on the subject of ‘Mission’.

The dates are as follows:

26 October 7.30 – 9.00 pm

2 November 8.00 – 9.30 pm

16 November 7.30 – 9.00 pm

The Alf Keeling Memorial Lecture will be held on 9 November at St Ambrose Prep.

Young Peoples Award: Information has been sent to us by the Diocese with regard to a Young Person’s Award.

Gavin Delaney and Ann Campion to investigate this further.

Elections to the Parish Committee: Vacancies have arisen on the committee, with elections to be held in

October, Gavin Delaney to draft a notice entailing what the commitment would be, asking for nominations and

explaining the procedure

Father Martin wanted to put it on record his grateful thanks to Kathleen Case for all the voluntary work she does in

supporting the Parish with her work in the Parish Office and as part of the Baptism Team. This was endorsed by the

rest of the committee.

Date of Next Meeting: 9 November 7pm

Closing Prayer: A prayer by Emily Duffy closed the meeting at 8.50 p

Actions to be taken:

Father Martin:

Make Contact with the Diocese re Life in the Spirit Seminars

Secure storage in the Parish Office

To thank (from the pulpit) the person who sponsored the purchase of the Bibles bought for Education

Sunday were in form that they were bought on a sale and return basis

Gavin Delaney

Investigate a suitable Christian stall at the Christmas Market

Visit ‘The Starving Man’ re change of date for BBQ

Draft letter re Parish Election

Look at the Young Person’s Award

Kathleen Case

Life in the Spirit information

Standing Order Forms and Envelopes for Visitors

Hard copies of the minutes to be kept in file in the office.

Secure Storage in the Parish Office

Ann Campion

Life in the Spirit information

Item in the Newsletter re Advent Appeal

Item in the Newsletter appealing for a representative for Cafod

Item in the Newsletter re APA talks and Alf Keeling Lecture

Item in the Newsletter re Parish Feast Day

Arrange flowers for Rosalie and Jo

Look at the Young Person’s Award

Holy Angels Parish Pastoral Committee Meeting

9 March 2017 at 7pm

Present Fr Martin Onuoha, Emily Duffy, Chris Simpson, Jo Kinney

Apologies Gavin Delaney, Ann Campion, Chris Howes, Maureen Williams, Rob Tanti,

Eamonn Kennedy

Opening Prayer The meeting began with a prayer by Emily Duffy.

Minutes of Last Meeting Confirmation - The candidates and their families all had a wonderful evening. They then met for an after Confirmation Party at Red House Farm. Many comments were made about how lovely the service was and thanks were given to Jo Kinney for her work. Helen Fidler has agreed to help with Confirmation next year.

Parish Database – continues to be discussed about the best way to get the information from parishioners. It was felt that the best way to do this was as a whole parish when Mission Together is launched by the Diocese.

RCIA – this programme is going well with 27 potential candidates. Confirmation will be spread across Easter and Pentecost so there is sufficient time to prepare all the candidates. Holy Angels was the best-represented parish for RCIA with the least number of catechists.

Pilgrimage to Medjugorie – the pilgrimage is ready to go with 20 attendees.

Churches Together in Hale – the new representative is Gabrielle Quirke although there should also be another representative.

Church Fabric It has been decided that Children’s Liturgy should no longer be held upstairs due to the safety concern around buckets on the stairs.

It is hoped that the work on the Church roof is going to begin in the spring. The Diocese, Board of Finance, has approved the repairs to the roof and tenders have been sent out. A date is to be confirmed soon.

Parish Hall Progress continues with fund raising. Donor forms have been given out so that donations, whether small or large, are encouraged.

A Hotpot Supper and Auction is taking place on 29th April. This is being advertised at the back of church.

There is also to be a collection of old £1 coins before they new £1 coin comes in.

The Festival, to be held in July is taking shape and there is a lot of exciting things, which are planned and happening. It was suggested that Father should speak to Max and the committee about making an address from the pulpit, perhaps every month, updating the congregation on the progress that is being made. All fundraising ideas are in the newsletter.

Bishop’s Pastoral Visit It was a success in which the Bishop was delighted with the efforts made by the Parish to celebrate the anniversary of his Ordination. The Bishop expressed what a happy Parish Holy Angels is.

Office Cover The office is to be open every morning. Cover is as follows; Monday is Judith, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday is Maureen and Tuesday and Thursday is Kathleen. The office is open from 9.30am-12.30pm. Kathleen is a volunteer and the Parish thanks her for her efforts.

Heating The heating for the Women’s Day of Prayer was only put on for a short period of time. There were comments about it being cold in church. In response to concern about using the heating, Chris Simpson or Ian Provost should be contacted to ensure it is put on properly for the duration of meetings.

One of the heaters is still not working and the company have been asked to come and either repair or replace it. It is still under warranty.

In future, where events are booked in during the colder months, it is necessary to make a note in the diary regarding heating being switched on in sufficient time and for sufficient duration.

Children’s Community Rob Tanti has suggested a Children’s Community Welcoming Service beginning with a Reception Mass for all children about to begin school in early September and doing First Sacraments that year. There is also the suggestion of a Mass for Year 6 in July when children are due to leave school and Year 7 before they start the Confirmation process. Masses will be on a Sunday.

To extend this to our parishioners who are going to university, a Mass could be held in early September. Our young people could be sent off to university with a Bible/Catechism to remind them they are part of the Church. Mass will be on a Wednesday.

Rob Tanti and Maura Casey to oversee this and to look for additional volunteers. Dates to be fixed at the next PCC on 11th May.

Easter Liturgies Evelyn Delaney is organising the children’s Easter services.

It was suggested that the service on Easter Sunday is focused more on the children and potentially do an Easter Egg hunt in the field opposite. The Altar Servers would hide the Easter Eggs after the 10.30am Mass and families would be asked to take their children to find them. Eamonn is to be asked to organise the Altar Servers.

There will be eggs available at the other Masses.

The Easter Vigil Mass to be organised with Prep School Hall to be booked for the gathering afterwards.

St Vincent’s are holding their Easter Service at Holy Angels on 11th April at 6.30pm. The APA is having their pastoral service at St Vincent’s on 10th April at 7.30pm.

Governors at St Vincent’s School Gavin is liaising with Diocese directly regarding the Governors at St Vincent’s School. Holy Angels is not represented on this Board.

APA Talks All of these meetings had been planned and booked by the time of the APA meeting. St Hugh’s Hall is well used and may not have been available but Holy Angels were not asked. It was felt that the three parishes should each hold a meeting in the future. Emily has asked that Chris and Ann explain the role of the APA in the next PPC Meeting.

Garden Masses Garden Mass – 31st May at 7pm Garden Mass – 21st June at 7pm Garden Mass – 28th July at 7pm Presbytery Mass - 30th August (for volunteers in Father’s Garden)

Mass for Seniors and Housebound This will be held once a month at Sunrise with lunch to be provided afterwards. Volunteers will be sought and mothers with preschool children and babies would be very welcome.

Date of Next Meeting 11th May at 7pm

Closing Prayer A prayer by Father Martin closed the meeting.

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HOLY ANGELS PARISH PASTORAL COMMITTEE

MINUTES OF THE MEETING 2 February 2017

PRESENT: Fr Martin Onuoha Gavin Delaney (Chair) Jo Kinney

Emily Duffy Ann Campion Eamonn Kennedy

Chris Simpson Chris Howes

APOLOGIES: Maureen Williams Rob Tanti

OPENING PRAYER The meeting began with a prayer led by Jo Kinney.

MINUTES - The minutes from the last meeting were approved, with thanks to Ann

Cmpion for producing them.

MATTERS ARISING

Action

YOUTH MASS – arrangements are in hand. For the Mass on 10 February 2017 and the

2nd Saturday of every month thereafter.

COMMITTEE MEMBERS – Chris Howes had received the most votes in the

recent election and had agreed to join the committee.

CONFIRMATION – Jo Kinney reported that 16 candidates are to be

confirmed. Dates are as follows: -Practise and Reconciliation 19 Feb 2017

Confirmation Mass 22 Feb 2017

Final Fun Day 26 Feb 2017.

Admin support would be a great help in future and Jo would like to seek a

new Lead Catechist for next year’s programme to allow her a sabbatical.

The program starts in September and comprises of approximately 9

sessions. Grateful thanks were noted to Jo for the successful and smooth

running the program over the last few years.

PARISH DATABASE – ongoing, item carried forward.

EVANGELISATION -

RCIA - there are 22 candidates in total. Some dedicated administrative support is

required next year, this will be taken into account at the planning stage.

PARISH PILGRIMAGE TO MEDJUGORIE – a week’s trip, led by Father Martin, is

arranged for 20 May 2017.

CHURCHES TOGETHER IN HALE – a temporary representative is in place.

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ADVENT and CHRISTMAS –

WREATH AND CHRISTMAS DECORATION MAKING – Jo Kinney and Emily Duffy

facilitated these successful events for the children. Thanks were noted.

CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT – Sunday 11 December. Thanks were noted to Emily

for facilitating this event which was again very successful and very well

attended. Feedback was discussed, mainly regarding the length and content of

the event, and this will be considered when planning the event next year,

musician collaboration and more help being required.

CHRISTMAS FAMILY MASS – Thanks were noted to Cathy Rawlings and everyone

who helped organise this Mass. Cathy joined the meeting to give a review.

This Mass was a resounding success with numbers attending exceeding

expectations; approximately 600 of which 250 were children. This required

some flexibility with proceedings and has given useful information which will

be fed in to next year’s planning; including stewarding.

ADVENT APPEAL – the SUDAN Baby Appeal run by the SVP was really well

supported by the Parish with approximately £3,500 being raised.

CHURCH FABRIC - The leaking and disrepair of the ceiling on the stairs leading up to

the choir room has been raised as a matter of urgency with the Diocese. We are

waiting for their plan of action.

PARISH HALL

CHRISTMAS MARKETS – sincere thanks were noted to all those involved in organising

this successful event where approximately £8,000 was raised. Planning is in hand for

a Summer Event.

Updates regarding this project will come through the Parish Hall Newsletters, contacts

for this project are on a notice board at the back of church.

AOB

BISHOP’S PASTORAL VISIT – the Bishop is visiting the weekend of 11/12 February. It

is the Bishop’s 33rd anniversary of his Ordination; Jo Kinney is making a celebration

cake. St Ambrose Prep Hall is booked for refreshments after 10:30am Mass.

OFFICE COVER – Father Martin expressed thanks to the volunteers who have helped

cover the office during Maureen’s absence and aims to continue operating the

existing Office Hours.

Corpus Christi- many thanks to Christine Simpson who has located the Baldachin

ahead of Corpus Christi.

The meeting closed with a prayer, led by Father Martin

NEXT MEETING 9 March 2017 at 7:00 pm in Father’s dining room.

(Meetings are the second Thursday of every other month.)

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HOLY ANGELS PARISH PASTORAL COMMITTEE

MINUTES OF THE MEETING 15 July 2016

PRESENT: Fr Martin Onuoha Gavin Delaney (Chair) Jo Kinney

Emily Duffy Maureen Williams Rob Tanti

Maureen Mahon Chris Simpson

APOLOGIES: Ann Campion and Eamonn Kennedy.

OPENING PRAYER The meeting began with a prayer led by Gavin Delaney.

MINUTES It was agreed that members of the committee would take turns in producing the minutes.

Chris Simpson volunteered for this meeting.

REVIEW OF CURRENT AGENDA ITEMS

Action

24 Hour Adoration – held the first Friday/Saturday of every month. This is well established and

supported. Eddie Drozdziak, from St Hugh and St John’s Timperley, is looking at incorporating an

‘Hour of Praise and Worship for Adults’, before or after the ‘Children’s Adoration’.

International Mass - As reported previously, a great event well supported by the parish.

Tidy the Church Day – Saturday 17 September 2016. Everyone will be invited to help clear out

rubbish from inside and outside the church, refreshments will be provided.

A poster, newsletter inserts and sign-up sheet required. CS/AC

Evangelisation -

RCIA - there are now 15 candidates and 5 young people.

Garden Masses – these have been a great success enabling parishioners and friends to worship and

socialise. Thanks to all who have hosted a Mass.

Welcomers Packs – Maureen Williams and Ann Campion to collate and put on notice board and

web-site.

AC/MW

Emily Duffy agreed to co-ordinate a meeting with everyone involved in ‘Youth Ministry’ at Holy

Angels. Zofia Kwiatkowska has offered her help.

Emily is also planning to support the work of Children’s Adoration.

ED

Altrincham Festival – thanks to Jo Kinney for winning the ‘Best Volunteer Entry’ again with the

theme ‘Internal Togetherness’. If we enter a float next year thought needs to be given to

encouraging more parishioners onto the float.

Jo Kinney and Chris Simpson to display photos at back of church.

JK/CS

Altrincham Pastora l Area (APA) – Holy Angels hosted this year’s Service for Peace. Many thanks

to all who helped with this event which was well supported by all three parishes; Holy Angels, St

Vincent’s and St Hugh and St John’s.

There is a summary of events organized and supported by Altrincham Pastoral Area over the past year

on a noticeboard at the back of church.

Churches Together in Hale - a Holy Angels’ representative is being sought. Ann Campion is to

approach a possible volunteer.

AC

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Rolling Diary – Gavin Delaney to update and circulate this document for the next meeting. GD

Parish Diaries – Maureen Williams to investigate where these come from. MW

Golf Club Park ing – Maureen Williams to contact the Golf Club to allow them to use the church car

park on Saturdays. The committee will review the situation at the next meeting.

MW

Confirm ation – Final sign-up date is 25 September 2016, at the Parish BBQ.

Mass of Enrolment 20 November 2016, Christ the King.

Confirmation Mass 22 February 2017.

F irst Com m union – Maureen Williams to get a list of dates from Rosalie Carey-Clarke.

Father Martin to find out if Rosalie would like a ‘shadow’.

Children’s Liturgy – Ann Campion hosted a team get-together where new helpers have been

identified. The team plan to encourage help from sixth-formers (16+) who may like to get involved in

this ministry. The team are also looking at using different resources; this will be progressed with Father

Martin.

MW

FM

Com m ittee Mem bers – sadly Maureen Mahon has resigned from the Parish Pastoral Committee.

Gavin Delaney thanked Maureen for her service and contribution to the team. An election for a new

committee will take place in September.

Photos - All leaders of parish groups to send in photos to parish office to be displayed at the back of

church to enable people to recognise faces and their roles.

ALL

PARISH HALL - Fundraising envelopes to be returned by 11 September 2016.

Gavin Delaney will update and co-ordinate FAQs.

GD

Areas of responsibility, with named facilitators, are developing;

FINANCE, FUNDRAISING BUILDING and INTERCESSION details will be published as soon as

possible. Momentum of updating the notice board, newsletter and website needs to be maintained.

PARISH BBQ – 25 Septem ber 2016

The prep hall needs to be booked.

The Starving Man needs to be contacted.

MW

CS

AOB

Promote the ‘Life of the Parish’ over the last year, September 2015 to September 2016, in time for

the Parish Feast Day/BBQ in September.

Lampedusa Cross – a discussion took place regarding the cross coming to Holy Angels the first

weekend in October. It was agreed that the cross can be displayed in any of the side chapels but

not on the main altar due to Adoration, and no fund-raising should take place, prayer and

reflection only.

Agenda items for the next meeting;

Parish BBQ

Parish Hall

National Youth Sunday (November 2016)

Advent and Christmas;

Carols by Candlelight (December)

Christmas Family Mass changes – we all welcomed the plan for a Children’s Mass / Celebration by

5pm Christmas Eve. It was highlighted that any changes to our Christmas schedule would need to

be sent to Churches Together in Hale for publication.

Advent activities; charity, Wreath Making.

The meeting closed with a prayer, led by Father Martin.

JK

DATE OF NEXT MEETING – 8 September 2016, 7:30pm in Father’s dining room.

(Meetings are the second Thursday of every other month.)

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HOLY ANGELS PARISH PASTORAL COMMITTEE

MINUTES OF THE MEETING 1st October 2015

PRESENT: Ann Campion Janet Hollins Christine Simpson

Gavin Delaney (Chair) Jo Kinney Emily Duffy

Fr Jonathan Brandon Rob Tanti Maureen Williams

OPENING PRAYER

The meeting began with a prayer led by Chris Simpson.

MINUTES

The minutes were approved and actions reviewed.

MATTERS ARISING

CHURCH ROOF

The damage was shown to the trustees at a recent meeting.

CHURCH HALL

There is to be a pulpit address to update parishioners

CHRISTMASS MASS TIMES

St Stephens Day falls on a Saturday so there will be a morning Mass at 11.00am

JUBILEE WEEKEND

Thanks given to the organisers. A great day as weather and food were good . |It was felt the numbers were down

slightly

ADORATION.

All slots were filled and it was felt a decision to made if were are to hold this on a regular basis,if so how often?

Peoples personal experiences are very moving and it would be good if they were shared. Also it was felt that

literature to assist would be useful.

NATIONAL YOUTH MASS AND CONFIRMATION

Confirmation candidates to read the bidding prayers..It will be the vigil mass for Christ The King . Mary Nono to be

asked to assist with the organisation and the music , Their first meeting was on the .5th October Emily will

coordinate this event.

CAROL SERVICE

Emily will speak to Marie Dixon and put a schedule together. Rob And Emily will take responsibilityfor the service

exept the music . Maureen to check it does not clash with All Saints events.

CHRISTMAS CHARITY There wer requests from 5 charities this year . It was felt that Wood Street Mission in Manchester would be an ideal

choice as .apart from raising money the parish can donate toys and gifts . The children of the parish can be involved

by presenting their gifts diuring advent. The other charities will be given a donation either from parish funds or the

Lenten Alms.

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WELCOMING AND COMMUNICATION

A member of the committee will welcome all new and visiting people to the parish prior to the start of

mass and make themselves known at the end of Mass. They will also state who the mass is being said for

and the gospel reading and also any parish notices.

YOUTH AND EVENGALISATION

Guild of St Stephen

This is to be a new parish group for the youth of the parish.The altar servers are awarded medals and

there is also social interaction

Mini Vinnies St Vincents wish to set up a group of Minnie Vinnies and have asked the help of the parish

SVP

It needs to be clarified which age groups these groups fit into .Gavin felt that evangalisation was a huge

issue for us as a parish

A meeting of the group leaders in the parish will be held in the parish rooms on 2nd December 2015. with

cheese and wine to be served. Fr Jonathan to write script to be emailed to all leaders.

ACTIONS

1 Emily to organise Youth Mass and to speak with Mary Nono re music

2 Rob and Emily to organise the Carol Service

3 Maureen to check dates with All saints and let Emily know

4 Father Jonathan to writr script for email inviting group leadrers to Cheese and Wine

5 Gavin to clarify with Wood Street items required

PROPOSED AGENDA

Adoration

Youth Mass

Carol Service

Cheese and Wine

Evangalisation

NEXT MEETING DATE

Thursday 12th November 2015 at 6.30pm in Father’s Dining Room

(sic-2015?)

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HOLY ANGELS PARISH PASTORAL COMMITTEE

MINUTES OF THE MEETING 26th February 2015

PRESENT: Ann Campion (Chair) Fr Jonathan Brandon Christine Simpson

Jo Kinney Emily Duffy Gavin Delaney

Eamonn Kennedy Maureen Williams Janet Hollins

APOLOGIES: Rob Tanti

OPENING PRAYER The meeting began with a prayer led by Ann Campion.

MINUTES The minutes of previous meeting were approved and actions reviewed.

MATTERS ARISING

Baby Changing Facilities It was felt that there was insufficient room in the washroom to accommodate this . It was decided to look into a

collapsible unit . Gavin has obtained a price for a unit that will fit sideways to the wall

Statue The Catenians were to water blast the statue and benches . This has been done .

Church Roof

The contractors have been to carry out a survey and we are awaiting their report. Health Checks

Vinnay Chopray from Hale Barns pharmacy is to carry out health checks on 15 th March 2015 after the 10.30am Mass

Parish Hall An update is to be obtained from Peter Fogg.

Year Book Ann Campion and Maureen Fitzgibbon are in consultation and a photo book has been suggested. Help is to be

obtained from St Vincents who have already published one once all our data has been collated.

Constitution This was reviewed by all present and it was reiterated that this should form the basis for guiding the committee's

work. Jubilee Celebrations..

It was felt that there should be a record of the issues raised at the meeting in September 2014.

Quarterly Family Social This was in hand and would be reported on at the next meeting.

Missals

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A selection of Missals and Mass Booklets would be available to order from the back of the Church in the coming weeks.

Parish Committee

We are to review the selection of new members on a rolling basis. The process for nominations will be finalised at the next meeting with new members being selected on the evening of the feast of the Epiphany at a Parish Meeting.

Palm Sunday Walk There will be a walk between the three parishes of the APA with refreshments being served at each parish. St

Ambrose hall has been booked.

Altrincham Festival 4th July 2015 The parish is to enter a float in this years festival. Jo Kinney will organise and we will make an appeal early in May

for assistance .

International Mass 24th May 2015 There will be an appeal from the pulpit and people will be asked to confirm interest with the parish office

End of Jubilee Year Mass Research Parish registers for who were married here 50 Years ago

Liturgy of the Mass

Emily felt that extra copies of Order of Service should be provided

ACTIONS

Fr Jonathan to speak to Peter Fogg re church roof and Hall

Chris Simpson, Fr. Jonathan, Ann Campion and Maureen Fitzgibbon to collate the

photo book

Gavin to type up bullet points from September meeting

NEXT MEETING DATES

Thursday April 23rd 6.30 p.m. in Father’s Dining Room

PROPOSED AGENDA

1. Opening Prayer 2. Apologies

3. Review Actions 4. Focus on Youth

5. Meeting dates

6. A O B

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HOLY ANGELS PARISH PASTORAL COMMITTEE

MINUTES OF THE MEETING 2 September 2014

PRESENT: Ann Campion (Chair) Janet Hollins Christine Simpson

Gavin Delaney Jo Kinney Emily Duffy

APOLOGIES: Fr Jonathan Brandon Rob Tanti Maureen Williams

OPENING PRAYER

The meeting began with a prayer led by Ann Campion.

Ann welcomed the new members of the Parish Pastoral Committee and invited them to share their aims for the

Parish.

MINUTES

The minutes of 27 May 2014 were approved and actions reviewed.

These will be re-reviewed at the next meeting when all members are able available.

MATTERS ARISING

Holy Angels 50th Anniversary

There was a review of the current planned events.

Friday 26 September – Mary Nono has this evening well organised. The service has been planned (starting at 7

p.m.), music chosen. Singers, readers, musicians and dancers are being sought, rehearsals have been planned. The

service will last approximately an hour and a quarter. Service books are being printed. Refreshments will be served

in St Ambrose Prep Hall afterwards. Invitations to clergy and other faith groups will be sent out this week. All

parishioners are invited.

Saturday 27 September - John Penny has planned a route; a copy of this is on the notice board at the back of

Church. The walk starts (at 11 a.m.) and finishes at the Axe & Cleaver pub in Dunham; it is approximately 4 miles

long. Ann Campion has contacted the pub to confirm that cars can be parked in their car park and to advise them

that some of the walkers will be taking refreshments in the pub afterwards. All parishioners are invited.

Sunday 28 September – Mary Nono, Marie Dixon and Ted Thompson will liaise with Father Jonathan to plan the

10:30 a.m. Mass. The Parish BBQ will start at 12 noon in St. Ambrose Prep Hall. The Starving Man has kindly

agreed to run the BBQ, an ice-cream van will be booked and a bouncy castle hired, this will need to be supervised.

Emily Duffy volunteered to organise a ‘bouncy castle supervision rota’. Ann Campion and Chris Simpson will contact

people from the ‘BBQ sign-up sheet’ to arrange support for the day. The event will probably run until approximately

3 p.m., depending on the weather.

Monday 29 September – Feast of the Archangels – 7:30 p.m. Mass as usual

Other Jubilee Events

Jubilee Prayer and Prayer Cards - Sue Brown, Mary Nono and Cecilia Whelan have these well in hand.

Holy Angels Ladies Foundation – are planning a Ladies Luncheon for Wednesday 8 October 2014, at Ringway Golf

Club.

Altrincham Festival Float – Jo Kinney has this in hand.

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AOB

1. Emily Duffy put forward the idea of occasional all-night Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.

2. Emily Duffy also proposed having a quarterly social event for families with young children.

Actions

1. Father Jonathan to progress having a baby changing facility installed in the disabled toilet.

NEXT MEETING DATES

Wednesday 24 September 2014 8 p.m. in the Church Meeting Room

PROPOSED AGENDA

1. Opening Prayer

2. Apologies

3. Review Golden Jubilee Celebration Plans

4. All night Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.

5. Quarterly social for families with young children

6. Review future meeting dates

7. AOB

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HOLY ANGELS PARISH PASTORAL COMMITTEE

MINUTES OF THE MEETING 27 May 2014

PRESENT: Ann Campion (Chair) Fr Jonathan Brandon Cathy Rawlings

Rob Tanti Janet Hollins Christine Simpson Anthony Harrison

APOLOGIES: John Byrne OPENING PRAYER The meeting began with a prayer led by Ann Campion. MINUTES The minutes of 12 March 2014 were approved. The actions were reviewed. MATTERS ARISING General Parish Meeting – 12 May 2014 There was a pleasing number of parishioners at this event with a good spread of ages. The new Constitution was approved. The main common themes that came from the discussion groups were: -

Need for a Parish Hall Improvement required to Welcoming, Inclusion and Communication in the Parish.

Ann Campion and Chris Simpson will summarise the views from the flipchart sheets at the back of Church and completed Comment Sheets, for use by the newly elected Parish Pastoral Committee. 4 – 5 new members are required for the Parish Pastoral Committee. 4 people have been nominated so far. Profiles will be requested and displayed at the back of Church. The plan is: - Nominations by 21/22 June 2014 Voting over the weekends 28/29 June and 5/6 July Holy Angels 50th Anniversary – 29 September 2014 Suggestions for how to celebrate this were discussed. The Committee was grateful fro the suggestions sent through from Parishioners. A suggested plan for Celebrating is: - Friday 26 September – An Evening Reflection lead by invited person Saturday 27 September - morning Walk (possibly around the Parish Boundary), followed by Pub Luch

- Quiz Night with a fish & chip supper Sunday 28 Septemeber - Parish BBQ Former clergy and Canon Robbie to be invited.

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Parishioners will be invited to a Planning Meeting on Wednesday 11 June to seek organisers, helpers etc. Meeting at 8pm. AOB

1. No update yet on from the Altrincham Pastoral Area looking into the feasibility of employing a part-time Youth Worker to be shared to work with and across the 3 parishes.

2. Chris Simpson will look into the cost of JCS Cleaning coming weekly to clean the toilet and Church floor. 3. The boundary fence is in disrepair and a concern was raised about overgrown trees. Father Jonathan is

looking at these matters with Ian Provost. 4. Parish Hall – plans are being drawn up by the Diocese. A separate committee will be formed if this project

goes ahead.

Actions

1. Cathy Rawlings to select a picture for the new meeting room. 2. Father Jonathan to progress having a baby changing facility installed in the disabled toilet. 3. Palm Sunday is World Youth Day. The Diocese are organising an event for year 11+ at St Chad’s School,

Runcorn to celebrate the day. Father will publicise it and Cathy Rawlings will contact age appropriate past Confirmation candidates where possible.

NEXT MEETING DATES

Tuesday 8 July 2014 7:30 pm

PROPOSED AGENDA

1. Opening Prayer 2. Apologies 3. Review General Parish Meeting feedback 4. Nominations 5. 50th Anniversary Celebration 6. Review future meeting dates 7. AOB

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HOLY ANGELS PARISH PASTORAL COMMITTEE

MINUTES OF THE MEETING 12 March 2014

PRESENT: Ann Campion (Chair) Fr Jonathan Brandon Cathy Rawlings

Rob Tanti Janet Hollins Christine Simpson

APOLOGIES: Anthony Harrison John Byrne OPENING PRAYER The meeting began with a prayer led by Ann Campion. MINUTES The minutes of 20 November 2013 were approved. The actions were reviewed. Cathy Rawlings will take over looking for a picture for the meeting room at the back of Church. MATTERS ARISING Stained Glass Window – this project is being put on hold. HOUSEKEEPING/REAR OF CHURCH Church Radiators – this project is being put on hold. ADVENT APPEAL Having set an ambitious target of £4,000 Ann Campion was delighted to report that, due to the generosity and commitment of the parishioners a grand total of £4,688.30 is being sent to the Sudan Babies Charity. £1,640 was raised from Sponsorship Forms, £2,505.61 from collections after Mass, £125 from the Whiskey raffle, £212.69 donation from the Romulus Concert collection and £205 from Cake Sales. PARISH AUDIT/DATABASE An up to date list of parishioners and their contact details is required. This project will start after Easter. YOUNG PEOPLES MASS Palm Sunday is World Youth Day. The Diocese are organising an event for year 11+ at St Chad’s School, Runcorn to celebrate the day. Father will publicise it and Cathy Rawlings will contact age appropriate past Confirmation candidates where possible. The parish will pay for transport if required. HOLY ANGELS 50th ANNIVERSARY Father Jonathan wants to discuss further how we may mark this event. A proposed date of celebration is around the Feast of the Holy Angels, 29th September 2014. PARISH MEETING It was agreed that there will be a General Parish Meeting on Monday 12 May, in St Ambrose Prep Hall. The suggestion format is: -

Opening/Welcome General Introduction outlining purpose of meeting Reconstitution of the Parish Pastoral Committee

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Suggestions for celebrating 50 years of the parish Split into smaller discussion groups Feedback session

There will be a planning meeting on 20 March 2014 at 7pm in Father’s dining room. AOB

1. No update yet on from the Altrincham Pastoral Area looking into the feasibility of employing a part-time Youth Worker to be shared to work with and across the 3 parishes.

2. Chris Simpson will look into the cost of JCS Cleaning coming weekly to clean the toilet and Church floor. 3. The boundary fence is in disrepair and a concern was raised about overgrown trees. Father Jonathan is

looking at these matters with Ian Provost. 4. Parish Hall – plans are being drawn up by the Diocese. A separate committee will be formed if this project

goes ahead.

Actions

1. Cathy Rawlings to select a picture for the new meeting room. 2. Father Jonathan to progress having a baby changing facility installed in the disabled toilet. 3. Palm Sunday is World Youth Day. The Diocese are organising an event for year 11+ at St Chad’s School,

Runcorn to celebrate the day. Father will publicise it and Cathy Rawlings will contact age appropriate past Confirmation candidates where possible.

NEXT MEETING DATES

Wednesday 20 March 2014 7 pm in the Presbytery

PROPOSED AGENDA

1. Opening Prayer 2. Apologies 3. General Parish Meeting Planning 4. Review future meeting dates 5. AOB

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HOLY ANGELS PARISH PASTORAL COMMITTEE

MINUTES OF THE MEETING 20 November 2013

PRESENT: Ann Campion (Chair) Fr Jonathan Brandon John Byrne

Rob Tanti Janet Hollins Christine Simpson Catherine Farfan

APOLOGIES: Cathy Rawlings Anthony Harrison Catherine Farfan

OPENING PRAYER The meeting began with a prayer led by Ann Campion. MINUTES The minutes of 10 October were approved. The actions were reviewed MATTERS ARISING Stained Glass Window – A letter has been received from a parishioner regarding designs for the windows. It is intended that any design will be in keeping with the architecture of the church and parishioners will be consulted in the choosing of a design. HOUSEKEEPING/REAR OF CHURCH Rear of Church The shelving units are now complete. A ‘de-clutter’ of the area is required and an announcement requesting parishioners to help keep the area tidy by putting hymn books and mass sheets back etc. A quote of £18,000 has been received to replace the church radiators. Father Jonathan and Rob Tanti will review the report. ADVENT APPEAL Sudan Baby Appeal – Father Jonathan will announce the Appeal at the end of the weekend Masses. Cathy Rawlings will make the totaliser. A ‘Collectors Rota’ was drawn up. The Peter’s Pence collection will be moved from the first week in Advent to 6th January 2014. Ann Campion will provide the ‘Collection Boxes’. AOB

1. The following items will be put on the agenda for the next meeting: - Parish Database Audit Young People

2. It was reported that the Altrincham Pastoral Area are looking into the feasibility of employing a part-time Youth Worker to be shared to work with and across the 3 parishes.

3. A date for a Parish Gathering was proposed for 6th Feb 7:30 – 9pm with a focus on a reconstitution of the Parish Pastoral Committee and the life of the parish.

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4. A request was made to have a baby changing foldaway installed in the toilet. 5. Trafford Council have sent through a Faith Survey. This will be completed and returned. 6. Catherine Farfan is leaving the parish to take a new job in Oxford. Catherine was thanked for all her

welcome contribution to the parish and Parish Pastoral Committee. She will be missed.

Actions

1. Rob Tanti to select a picture for the new meeting room 2. Father Jonathan to contact the apparitors at the 10:30 Mass re the Offertory collection is paused until after

the Children’s Liturgy ‘prayer from the pulpit’ has being read. 3. Chris Simpson and Ann Campion to look at the constitution for the committee. 4. A ‘de-clutter’ of the area is required and an announcement requesting parishioners to help keep the area

tidy by putting hymn books and mass sheets back etc. 5. A quote of £18,000 has been received to replace the church radiators. Father Jonathan and Rob Tanti will

review the report. 6. Father Jonathan will announce the Appeal at the end of the weekend Masses. Cathy Rawlings will make the

totaliser.

NEXT MEETING DATES

Wednesday 18 December 2013 8:00 pm Presbytery

PROPOSED AGENDA

1. Opening Prayer 2. Apologies 3. Minutes 4. Matters arising 5. Housekeeping 6. Parish Database

Audit Young People

7. Reconstitution of the Parish Pastoral Committee and the life of the parish. 8. Feast of the Holy Angels 9. Review future meeting dates 10. AOB

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HOLY ANGELS PARISH PASTORAL COMMITTEE

MINUTES OF THE MEETING 10 October 2013

PRESENT: Ann Campion (Chair) Fr Jonathan Brandon John Byrne

Rob Tanti Janet Hollins

APOLOGIES: Cathy Rawlings Christine Simpson Anthony Harrison Catherine Farfan

OPENING PRAYER The meeting began with a prayer led by Ann Campion. MINUTES The minutes of 25 September were approved with one alteration: Only the appropriateness of radiator covers/new radiators are being costed not the lights over the notice boards. The actions were reviewed MATTERS ARISING Stained Glass Window - Cheshire Stained Glass Windows and Lightworks Stained Glass Works are to be chased for progress. HOUSEKEEPING/REAR OF CHURCH Rear of Church Shelving units are now installed, some minor alterations might need to be made. The appropriateness of radiator covers/new radiators is being investigated. ADVENT APPEAL It was decided after some consultation with the SVP to adopt the Sudan Baby Appeal as the charity to focus on this Advent. It was reported that they are struggling for money and are in danger of having to close some of their feeding stations. MASS SUPPLEMENTS FOR THE LAUDATE HYMN BOOKS It has been agreed to purchase these. CONFIRMATION GROUP The first meeting had been held, there were 12 young people in the group who had committed to preparation for this sacrament. General satisfaction was felt as to the appropriateness of the new material being used. It was suggested that after these young people have been confirmed we should look to involve them into parish life by inviting them to join various ministries. COME HOME FOR CHRISTMAS At the suggestion of one of our parishioners the committee discussed this project. Lots of ideas were shared as a result of this discussion:

To create a data base of our parishioners Audit our awareness of newcomers to our parish Young people’s Mass once a month

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Whilst it was felt that it was not possible to commit to the project ‘Come Home for Christmas’ this year we felt that the discussion had highlighted areas that we could develop to enrich our parish life in the coming months. AOB

1. A suggestion was made that young adults should be invited and encouraged to take part in the liturgies of the major feasts in the Church’s year. It was agreed that this would be done and that we could liaise with the catechists of the Confirmation group in order to do this.

Actions

1. Rob Tanti to select a picture for the new meeting room 2. Father Jonathan to contact the apparitors at the 10:30 Mass re the Offertory collection is paused until after

the Children’s Liturgy ‘prayer from the pulpit’ has being read. 3. To supplement the monthly Monday cleaning done by some of the mothers from St. Ambrose Prep, Janet

Hollins is planning to re-establish Friday morning cleaning. This will be advertised in the near future and help invited.

4. Chris Simpson and Ann Campion to look at the constitution for the committee.

NEXT MEETING DATES Wednesday 20 November 2013 8:00 pm Parish Room Wednesday 18 December 2013 8:00 pm Presbytery

PROPOSED AGENDA

1. Opening Prayer 2. Apologies 3. Minutes 4. Matters arising 5. Housekeeping 6. Advent Appeal 7. Review future meeting dates 8. AOB

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HOLY ANGELS PARISH PASTORAL COMMITTEE

MINUTES OF THE MEETING 25 September 2013

PRESENT: Ann Campion (Chair) Fr Jonathan Brandon John Byrne Cathy Rawlings Christine Simpson Rob Tanti

Janet Hollins

APOLOGIES: William Protheroe Tim Sandhu Anthony Harrison Catherine Farfan

OPENING PRAYER The meeting began with a prayer led by Ann Campion.

MINUTES The minutes of 19 June were approved and actions reviewed. It was noted that Janet Hollins was at the meeting on 19 June.

MATTERS ARISING None

YEAR OF FAITH Nothing to report.

Stained Glass Window - Cheshire Stained Glass Windows and Lightworks Stained Glass Works are to be chased for progress.

HOUSEKEEPING/REAR OF CHURCH Rear of Church The electrician has been contacted regarding a new plug socket. Shelving units are being constructed and should be completed in approximately two weeks. The appropriateness of radiator covers/new radiators is being investigated and the installation of lights above notice boards is being costed.

PARISH PASTORAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS This item is suspended until the New Year when works on the Presbytery and Church are complete. Thanks were noted to William Protheroe and Tim Sandhu for their valuable contributions over the past couple of years. New youth members will be sought in the New Year.

AOB 1. Advent Appeal – the following charities are being considered for a Parish Advent Appeal;

Better Life Aid and Tours, CAFOD, SUDAN Babies, Cornerstone, Coming Home for Christmas. All please consider these charities before the next meeting.

2. Choir – Mass supplements for the Laudate are being ordered.

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3. Confirmation – the ‘year 8’ programme will start very soon. The Confirmation Mass will be celebrated by the Bishop January/February 2014.

4. A request has been received that at the 10:30 Mass Offertory, the collection is paused until after the Children’s Liturgy ‘prayer from the pulpit’ is being read.

5. Father Jonathan reiterated that the presbytery and Sacristy are undergoing planned, much needed refurbishment. The work, due to complete on 16 December, is ahead of schedule. The work is not associated with Bishop Mark and he is not coming to reside in Holy Angels.

6. To supplement the monthly Monday cleaning done by some of the mothers from St. Ambrose Prep, Janet Hollins is planning to re-establish Friday morning cleaning. This will be advertised in the near future and help invited.

Actions

Father Jonathan to choose a picture for the refurbished Church room. All - consider which Charity to support for our Advent appeal.

NEXT MEETING DATES

Thursday 10 October 2013 7:30 pm Church Meeting Room Wednesday 20 November 2013 8:00 pm Parish Room Wednesday 18 December 2013 8:00 pm Presbytery

PROPOSED AGENDA

1. Opening Prayer 2. Apologies 3. Minutes 4. Matters arising 5. Year of Faith 6. Housekeeping 7. Advent Appeal 8. Review future meeting dates 9. AOB