SAVE ST BRIGID’S                                   BULLETIN #16

                                                                      August 16th ,  2006

1. Sister Essie opened the meeting with  prayers, particularly for the Archbishop and the parishioners in their struggle to save St. Brigid’s.      
2. The chair discussed briefly, the letter received from Archbishop Brenhan from St. Johns’s Newfoundland.  Matt Wuhr had written to him as an mediator, but he declined on the basis he cannot interfere in another diocese, but closing with a prayer for the parishioners of St. Brigid’s.  A draft letter from Jasmine Williams to the Pope was received in the form of a partition.  There were some errors to be corrected and then it would be ready for signature for those who wished to sign.     
3. The members who had signed as a group were requested by the lawyers to sign as individuals and this was accomplished and ready for processing.  The Assumption Church had its 75^th Anniversary on Tuesday with the Archbishop presiding, along with Father Amyot, and Father Arana.  It went very well.  The Archbishop formally announced that the Chinese community would be leaving and be reassigned to the Diocesan Centre.  The coverage in the media was discussed and the initial thrust will be done by the lawyers. A follow up for the Commemorative mass should also be done.  It was noted that many Judges are retiring, and it is difficult to schedule hearings.
4. Business

The Commemorative mass was held on Sunday August 13^th with a full church.  It was a beautiful day and the reception that followed gave everyone the opportunity to speak to persons that many had not seen for years, and an opportunity to meet and greet long standing acquaintances who had been to St. Brigid’s in years past.  The collection for the weekend was $2,593.00.  The Irish ceilgh the night before and the reception netted $1,481.48.  Everyone had a wonderful time, and thanks goes to the Hospitality Ministry and the Liturgy groups and Music for such an eventful weekend.  A program was printed which was distributed during the 10 00 mass. 

New masses have been announced at the Basilica – 4:15 on Saturday and 7:30 pm on Sunday. 

The postcards were discussed.  They were considering putting them on windshields, but  it was determined that the back of parishes would be better. Steve Rose would do the phoning to the various parishes and then they would be distributed.  Betty Ann and others will distribute.

The letter to the parishes is ready and will be distributed next week by fax.  Michael volunteered to provide the fax in his offices.

Tina stated that the Filipinos have to follow Father.  They have no choice. 

         5.  New Business

The Chair had a meeting with Father Amyot and he is looking forward to coming to the church.  All the masses will remain in place, and it will be determined later as to whether any should be reduced.  Ads were placed in the newspapers to advise persons that the Church will continue with the various masses into the foreseeable future.  He is also anxious to meet with us, and blend in so as to get to know us.  A meeting will be arranged next week with the Liturgy committee. 

The  mass for Father Arana will be held on August 20^th.  We will have a special mass at the 10:00 on Sunday to be followed by a small reception. 

With Father leaving it becomes apparent that security will be a prime issue.  Steve Rose will do a security plan as he had some experience in this matter, and will put forward some recommendations.  The locks on the church and rectory will also be changed

6. The meeting closed with a prayer from Sister Essie with thanks for a successful and prayers for our parishioners..

THE NEXT MEETING WILL BE HELD WEDNESDAY AUGUST 23^rd  - 7:30 PM  IN THE HALL.