SAVE ST BRIGID’S                                                         

BULLETIN #12

July 19^th,  2006

1. Sister Essie opened the meeting with a prayer and blessing for the Archbishop, and the parishioners who are suffering, and asked the Lord’s guidance. 
2. The chair discussed the briefly, the items from the Emergency meeting”  and the letter fax from the Vicar General.  
3. New Business

The Chair reported the Notice of Application to Divisional Court for Judicial Review had been file successfully, on Monday July 17^th.  The Archdiocese had been advised that it was coming as a courtesy.  The Affidavit accompanying it outlined our concerns for a hearing, consultation, and transparency in the decisions for the reassignment of Father Arana, and the closure and selling of the church.  Questioned as to whether the Civil Court could help in this Matter, Jason Dutrizac explained that the Archdiocese is a Corporation and as such civil laws apply. The date for the hearing has not been established but it is anticipated that it could be in the week of October 16^th.  The lawyers are cognizant that the move of the two priests is intended to take place prior to that date.  The lawyers will hold a meeting with The Citizen newspaper to release information, and will include and interview with Marilyn Donoghue.

The approval for the $25,000 grant (1:1) has been received and signed by the Lt. Governor of Ontario as the Head of Ontario Heritage Trust. There is a period of one year that this grant can be used. It must be used for the replacement of the roof.  Discussion will have to take place between St. Brigid’s and the diocese.  Expenditures above $10,000 require the Finance approval at the Archdiocese.  We also must develop plans and specifications for tender following the actual approval from the Ontario Heritage Trust.  The decision must be made by the parishioners if they will release the Restoration in Trust monies, and the Restoration monies.  Please give some consideration to this dilemma, as if we don’t stay at St. Brigid’s, there is little purpose in proceeding with the roof.  Let your views be known.

A follow up to the preparation of the one pager to the priests will be undertaken by Ann Young to be sent out to all get it out to all the various parish priests.  The Communications group is to look after circulation.

The postcard was circulated and discussed.  The Prevost from the University of Ottawa, has provided the French text, and it will be redone on coverstock.  There was mixed feelings regarding the distribution of same, as the exact meaning was not clear.  To be discussed further.

       4.  Previous Business

The St. Brigid’s picnic held July 16^th was a great success, and a special thank you were given to Theresa Carty and Bobbi-Dee Cody and respective families, The total revenue for the picnic was close to $800 and the final fund raising amount was $300.  Michaelena McLaughlin was also thanked for her ever present contribution to the cashiers roll. 

       5.  Events

Plans for the Commemorative Mass are proceeding well.  It was also considered that we should hold a music event the night before August 12 in the parking lot and on the lawn with Celtic music.  The chalk event was also discussed and it was felt we should not be contributors to ‘graffiti’, and a flip chart or the like should be considered instead. 

6.                The meeting closed with a prayer from Sister Essie.

THE NEXT MEETING WILL BE HELD  WEDNESDAY JULY 26^TH, AT 7:30 PM IN THE HALL.