Fr Gregory Tobin(GT), Jim Harrington(JH)(Chair), Liz Bonner(LB)(Dep Chair),

Maura Roche(MR)(Secretary), Veronica Lawrence(VL), Peter Walsh(PeterW),

Phil Withers(PhilW), Joyce Madden(JM), Mary Elliott-Smith(MES),

Maria Gascoigne(MG), Marina Johnson(MJ), Cathy Clark(CC), Mary Crosby(MC),

Fr Peter Vellacott(PV), Ian Murray(IM), Maria Simister(MS), Brian Smith(BS), Paul Lyons(PL), Anne Turner-Harrod(ATH),

Accepted as a true record.

3. MATTERS ARISING FROM THE DECEMBER 2007 MINUTES

Shelving is now in place – thanks to Chris & Dominic Hoban.

MR will make arrangements for the return of books from storage & JH will receive them & recruit help to catalogue them Action MR & JH

JH thanked VL for her help with this project and for her invaluable work for the PPC over the last few years. Best wishes were expressed for Veronica’s new job and move to London.

MC will give further thought to the best storage site for Traidcraft stock and hopes to set up in time for Traidcraft fortnight (25 Feb-9 Mar). Action MC

c) Prayer intentions

Further discussion was held and MJ offered to set up a prayer board at the back of church. Parishioners will be able to write out petitions on cards, which can then be displayed on the prayer board. Action MJ

d) Large print hymn books

JH reported that Maria Dabrowska has offered to liaise with the 6.30pm music group to identify & enlarge copies of forthcoming hymns for visually impaired parishioners. The success of this trial will be reviewed. We still need volunteers to do the same for 9am & 10.30am Mass. LB reminded us of the importance of "enabling" people rather than letting them "make do."

JH thanked everyone for their efforts but noted that quite a lot of envelope packets were left undelivered – particularly in the Gamston, Compton Acres and Trent Bridge areas. We will review whether and how to carry on with the Operation before next Christmas. GT was very pleased with the organisation of the Christmas Masses and thanked everyone for their efforts.

Events during the last year have included talks to those involved in sacramental preparation, discussions within the fellowship groups, RCIA programme, Lenten programme, Parish retreat at Rearsby, Parish weekend at The Briars, UCM retreat with GT, advertising Newman Association talks at the Cathedral and events within the area. MES will explore options with the fellowship groups. Action MES

The purchase of catechisms has been encouraged and copies are available on the CTS stand. Ownership of a bible is encouraged in the First Holy Communion classes and Becket pupils are encouraged to buy

"The Good News" bible. The "Walk with Me" programme booklets were commended and they encourage the reading of bible passages. Further opportunities were explored. JM offered to identify the readings for the weekend Masses a week in advance in the newsletter. Action JM

PhilW & CC will explore the possibility of the Gideon Society supplying New Testaments within the parish. Action PhilW & CC

In hand !

Children’s Lit. Gp. - material has been reviewed in the past & GT receives feedback from parents and passes it on to the leaders.

First Holy Comm. – a review takes place with GT and the leaders at the end of each year.

Baptism – a review takes place with GT and the leaders each year and new material is being sourced.

Marriage – is led independently by "Marriage Care" but GT believes the material is reviewed regularly.

RCIA – is due to be reviewed. MJ suggested that her husband, who has recently been on the programme, would be very happy to give feedback.

Confirmation - the programme has recently been reviewed for Jan 2008. CC suggested the candidates be asked to review the new programme when they finish.

JH asked the group to give consideration to whether sufficient "aftercare" is given after these programmes, particularly for RCIA and Confirmation.

Recruitment process for a Youth Worker continues.

The only opportunity to bid farewell to Father Peter is after Mass on Sunday 27 January. LB offered to co-ordinate the event with the help of others. Tea, coffee, wine and nibbles will be offered. A collection for Father Peter will be held after he’s left. Action LB

This will be held in Cotgrave church at 7.30pm on Wednesday 13 February 2008.

a) Inter faith photographic exhibition

VL will pass on info. in due course.

This is a CTWB venture and VL has booked the Social Centre for Tuesday evenings in Lent (7.30pm – 9.30pm). The meetings will use "Pathways to Prayer", material from CTBI (Churches together in Britain & Ireland.) People are needed to facilitate small group discussion, to take responsibility for opening and locking the Social Centre and for greeting people.

GT emphasised the importance of someone taking responsibility for these events before they can go ahead. MES will liaise with VL. Action MES & VL

c) CTWB

PeterW sought a recruit to take VL’s place on CTWB. They meet approx 4 times a year. JM will liaise with PeterW on this. Action PeterW & JM

d) Passion Play

JM gave info about a touring company from the SVP group in Clydach church near Swansea who perform a "Passion Play." JL will liaise with MJ about the feasibility of a visit to us. Action JM & MJ

The meeting was closed with a prayer.

NEXT MEETING:

7.30pm at Our Lady of Grace, Cotgrave – joint meeting with Cotgrave PPC