Needham Parish Voice Education - Outreach Working Group |
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Members: Joan Carey Maureen Carey Pat Dorsey Angela Fay Judy Flanagan Sally Gould Mary Keyes John Magilligan Phyllis Mays Don Pachuta Marion Pitts |
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Feb 20, 2003 Education Group minutes: Mary Keyes called Priory to get Hugh Burn's number-as a possibility for a speaker on "Why I am a Catholic" or something along that line in May. This would be an evening to follow the April 29th program on the victims of abuse. Mary K. will follow up on contacting Hugh B. before the next meeting. We all felt he was a dynamic speaker and that it was necessary to get a talented speaker to make the evening successful. Noreen had spoken to Fr Scott about setting this May date up but he preferred to wait for Father Lawlor's arrival. Then we decided to wait til Fall to have the topic on the Laity's role in the 21st C. Pat D will call Jane Regan at BC again then or any other speakers we hear about. Membership was discussed--need to have outreach--difficult to stay energized with the waiting, moratorium etc. Thought that these programs would help increase membership and suggested that we each try to bring a friend to the next meeting ************************************************************ Meeting Minutes, Feb. 6, 2003 Discussion focused on possible speakers and topics for a lecture event in the spring. The discussion was wide-ranging, from topics such as: 1. The Role of the Laity, 2. Refresher Course on Fundamentals of the Catholic Faith, and 3. Why Should I Stay a Catholic. Speakers suggested included professors from BC or Holy Cross, Fr. Hugh Burns, and others. The consensus was that a lecture on Why I Should Stay a Catholic (just a working title) would have the most impact as a follow-up to the April talk by a victim/survivor. Several members volunteered to contact possible speakers on such a topic. We will target September for a talk on Role of the Laity. Issues: We do not have a budget, so bringing in a top-notch speaker may be a challenge. Possible focus for next meeting: Brainstorm membership ideas, non-lecture ideas for education/enrichment |