The meeting was opened with a prayer

Sharon Piper(SP), Dympna Kitchin(DK), Seamus Garvey(SG) Fr. Gregory Tobin(GT), Peter Molloy (PMoll), Vicky Acklam (VA), Jon Higham (JonH), Anne Murray(AM)

In "Matters Arising" section 1 re. Corpus Christi procession the "Action" should read VA and MD

MR read out a message from VA re progress :

• VA has notified all parish groups in W.B. K & C about the procession
• VA will use the newsletter to request helpers for stewards and making refreshments Action VA
• We are using the same order of service & hymns as last year and the sheets from last year are still available
• VA will organise musicians Action VA
• Please contact VA if you have any further ideas/questions concerning the procession

JimH confirmed that he will organise altar servers to carry the cross and accompany the Blessed Sacrament. He also agreed to be the nominated person to make a decision about whether or not the procession goes ahead if the weather is wet. Action JimH

LB confirmed that she will co-ordinate stewards Action LB

BT confirmed that she will organise some of our young parishioners to carry the coloured banners Action BT

MD confirmed that she will liaise with VA re Dorothy Anderson’s band. Action MD

IM gave his apologies that AM and himself will be unable to attend the procession but agreed to contact SG Action IM

IM expressed thanks to VA for her efforts

The group discussed aspects of producing a P.P.P. and recognized the difficulty of the task. Should it be spirituality or practicality based ? Should ideas for its production come from the whole parish or should a small group come up with some skeleton ideas ? What do we anticipate happening as a result of the plan ? How do we ensure that it remains a "living" document ? What is a parish for ?

It was decided that the core group will put forward ideas about how to develop the P.P.P. at its meeting in 2 weeks time and present their ideas at the next P.P.C. meeting. Action Core Group

MD asked all PPC members to give consideration to what they think should be included in the plan. She also pointed out that the diocese has recently appointed someone to implement the Diocesan Pastoral Plan so some guidance may be given from this source in due time.

VL pointed out that the week of 15 May is Christian Aid week. She will be writing an article for the newsletter seeking

• volunteers to deliver & collect envelopes
• volunteers to join a group from "Churches together in West Bridgford" to collect in ASDA supermarket in W.B. on Sunday 22 May. Action VL

VL asks for your support and asks you to encourage other people to get involved.

The parish celebration will start after the Confirmation ceremony on 29 April – at approx 8.15pm or 8.30pm (Confirmation starts at 7pm).

CH reported on progress with the Social Centre refurbishments. The bar is unlikely to be stocked & fully open and we do not have a licence to sell alcohol at the moment. Apart from this it is hoped that the centre will be ready but there will be a temporary floor down. CH offered to check with the builders about the level of clean up that will be provided and will let LB know.Action CH

LB offered to co-ordinate the organisation of the function. She suggests that we provide some drinks but ask parishioners to provide food and wine for a shared table. She will produce some "fliers" to hand out at mass to this effect. Action LB

BT and AT offered to assist LB Action BT & AT

IM requested that PPC members are proactive in helping parishioners move round efficiently at Communion time, eg. pin back appropriate doors or direct people down particular routes to avoid queues criss crossing each other.

JimH raised a concern about a perceived lack of reverence for the Blessed Sacrament as it is being moved and suggests an acolyte precedes the ciborium to make sure no-one gets in the way. Action JimH

CC raised a concern about some people at Holy Communion not consuming the host before walking away. MJ pointed out the importance of Eucharistic Ministers intervening if this seems to be happening. JE suggested the issue is brought up at a Eucharistic Ministers meeting.

IM confirmed that he will be working with PMoll to develop the terms of reference of the PPC. They will then circulate their ideas and seek feedback from the PPC members. Action IM & PMoll

IM agreed to produce an article for the newsletter inviting nominations for the 3 elected parish reps. This will be published in the newsletter for 3 w/ends, starting on w/end of Sun 1 May 2005 Action IM

A discussion was held about how to guage parish support for this. JimH & CH agreed to consider how best to do this Action JimH & CH

JimH agreed to analyse the responses Action JimH

8pm Wednesday 11 May 2005 in the presbytery meting room

The meeting was closed with a prayer.