SEPTEMBER 2006 MINUTES

MEETING MINUTES

Genesis Vicariate Pastoral Council Meeting

7 p.m. ~ September 18, 2006

MEETING HIGHLIGHTS

At the meeting, it was decided to have an election for First and Second Chairperson. This will take place at the next meeting.

Each member should have a copy of the bylaws. These will be mailed to each member and discussed at the next meeting.

TRACKING COMMITTEE UPDATE

Discussion continued regarding the merging and clustering of parishes. Our Lady Help of Christians Parish is in the process of being sold. This parish has been merged with Transfiguration Parish.

St. Louise and St. Cletus are sharing some common programs.

St. Leonard, Ascension and St. Dorothy Parishes are drawing closer together.

St. Raymond, Our Lady of Good Counsel and Queen of Heaven Parishes have already submitted a written request and plan for a merger.

A Tracking Committee of the Archdiocese of Detroit will be working closely with all of the parishes to ensure that they are continuing to work on their pastoral plans.

OPEN FORUM

The old convent building at St. Cletus has been extensively remodeled and will be used as a day care center (among other services) for senior citizens who reside in Macomb County. This program will be run by Catholic Social Services of Macomb. This will be a great help to many who are caring for aging adults. For further information, please contact Macomb County Catholic Social Services.

The next meeting will be held at St. Ladislaus Parish in October.