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Joan Carey
Maureen Carey
Pat Dorsey
Angela Fay
Judy Flanagan
Sally Gould
Mary Keyes
John Magilligan
Phyllis Mays
Don Pachuta
Marion Pitts
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


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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


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