Jan 13, 2013

<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0><tr> <td valign="top" colspan=2 height=100 BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" TEXT="#080000" bgproperties="fixed" background="01af8641egerdp.jpg"> <div> <B> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="743" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 100 ><NOBR><div> <B><IMG SRC="0147b640.jpg" border=0 width="123" height="100" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="20"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="100" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="20" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="600"><div> <B>St. James Parish Pastoral Council</B></div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></B></div> <bR> <div> <B> </B></div> <bR> <div> </div> </td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" width=123 BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" TEXT="#080000" bgproperties="fixed" background="0167b003.jpg"> <bR> <div> <A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Boston Chinese Catholic Community"><U>Home</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="brief_history.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Brief History"><U>Brief History</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="committee_members.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Committee Members"><U>Committee Members</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="church_activities.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Church Activities"><U>Church Activities</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="calendar.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Calendar"><U>Events Calendar</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="bible_sharing.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="May 12"><U>聖言分享</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="may_5.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Bulletin"><U>Bulletin</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="audio_recordings.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Audio Recordings"><U>Audio Recordings</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="gallery.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Photo Gallery"><U>Photo Gallery</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="links.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Links"><U>Links</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="contact_info.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Contact Info"><U>Contact Info</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="community_service.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Community Service"><U>Community Service</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="rcia.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="RCIA"><U>RCIA</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="religious_ed.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Regligious Education"><U>Religious Education</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="scholarship.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Deacon Francis Chao and Father John Hine"><U>Scholarship</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="naccrlc07.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="27th NACCRLC"><U>27th NACCRLC</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="ev08c.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="EV Concert 08c"><U>08 福傳音樂會</U></A></div> <div> <B>St. James Parish Pastoral Council</B></div> </td> <td valign="top" height=380 BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" TEXT="#080000" bgproperties="fixed" background="00f5b5b3.gif"> <div> <I><B>Jan 13, 2013</B></I></div> <div> <B>Meeting Minutes</B></div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="788" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 32 WIDTH="69"><div> <B>Agenda</B></div> <div> <B>Item</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="700"><div> <B>Topic & Discussion</B></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 49 ><NOBR><div> Attendees:</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="700"><div> Fr. Kevin O'Leary, Fr. Peter Shen, Mee Chan, Peter Chan, Laura Chan, May Chan, Millie Chan, Stanley Chu, Vincent Fung, Benny Ho, Simon Ho, Susan Ho, Lucy Shum, Francis Sung, May May SooHoo, Connie Tam, Mei Yuet Wong Tam, Agatha Tong, Albert Tse, Mary Young, Calvin Yum</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 49 ><NOBR><div> Absentees:</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="700"><div> Lydia Chan, Chris Chen, Shu-Ting Chen, Ann Lee, Annie Chin-Louie, Philip Chu, Synthia Chu, Thomas Ho, Nasi Huang, Carol Ip, Johnny Ip, Patrick Lam, Anna Leung, Judy Lew, Pauline Lieu, Thomas Louie, Albert Ma, Anita Sung, Paul Tong, Dr. John Wong</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 16 WIDTH="69"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="16" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="69" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="700"><div> The meeting started at 1:08 PM.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP ROWSPAN=2 HEIGHT= 16 WIDTH="69"><div> 1</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="700"><div> Opening Prayer</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="700"><div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800000000.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Mei Yuet Wong Tam </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP ROWSPAN=2 HEIGHT= 16 WIDTH="69"><div> 2</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="700"><div> Approval of Minutes from 11/18/2012</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="700"><div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800000000.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Peter Chan approved; Mary Young seconded.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP ROWSPAN=2 HEIGHT= 16 WIDTH="69"><div> 3</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="700"><div> Chairman's Remark</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="700"><div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800000000.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Mee Chan reported that Bishop Robert Deeley will preside for Chinese New Year Mass.  Attendance at Mass has been good, Appeals are going well, and weekly collections are good.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP ROWSPAN=3 HEIGHT= 16 WIDTH="69"><div> 4</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="700"><div> Annual Appeal</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="700"><div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800000000.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Mee Chan reported $63,194 was received, exceeding goal of $60,000.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800000000.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">According to Mee Chan, as of November 11, 2012, $55,794 has been collected for the Annual Appeal.</div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP ROWSPAN=2 HEIGHT= 16 WIDTH="69"><div> 5</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="700"><div> Christmas Appeal</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800000000.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Mee Chan reported $34,275 for the Christmas Appeal has been collected to date.</div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP ROWSPAN=2 HEIGHT= 16 WIDTH="69"><div> 6</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="700"><div> Repair of Church Glass Door</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="700"><div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800000000.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Simon Ho reported that main glass door is in disrepair and he is currently looking at estimates for a solid oak door that will save on heat & resist wind, ideally a type of door where parishioners can push out and it would lock upon entering.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP ROWSPAN=2 HEIGHT= 16 WIDTH="69"><div> 7</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="700"><div> APC Report</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="700"><div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800000000.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Mary Young reported that the Archdiocese has plans for the Year of Faith.  A series of live classes will be offered every Monday from 7-8 PM through April, 2013, and participants may attend in person at the Pastoral Center or via the Internet.  Other activity ideas include: </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a73007700c800000000.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Encounter: (a) promote Eucharistic Adoration after Mass.  Fr. Shen suggested a start date on the 4th Sunday of every month beginning this month.  Fifteen minutes of quiet Adoration will begin immediately following the 4th Sunday Mass, (b) form Bible sharing groups, (c) year-round Sacrament of Reconciliation, (d) offer pilgrimages in April & September; Mary will coordinate with the Immaculate Heart of Mary group, (e) honor the Blessed Virgin, which we have been doing.  </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a73007700c800000000.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Growth in Faith: (a) participate in Why Catholic? series, (b) baptismal preparation, (c) encourage corporate acts of mercy by training volunteers on how to greet the sick, the elderly & homebound; Fr. Shen to coordinate, (d) encourage vocations; Fr. O'Leary suggested teenage Youth Group members attend the St. Andrew Dinner (held at St. John's Seminary) to gain exposure to seminary life and the priesthood.  </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a73007700c800000000.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Witness: (a) offer Service Day in June to beautify the parish; Laura Chan can coordinate, (b) host parish retreat, which we have been doing, (c) give witness to faith; Mary suggested rounding up a few people to do witness & call on Ramon's help with videography.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP ROWSPAN=2 HEIGHT= 16 WIDTH="69"><div> 8</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="700"><div> Election</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="700"><div> Peter Chan reported that of the 15 current elected council members, 5 have terms that will expire March 31st.  It was suggested not to have an election this year.  Mee will ask the 5 out-going SJCCP members if they wish to continue serving or not.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP ROWSPAN=7 HEIGHT= 16 WIDTH="69"><div> 9</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="700"><div> Commission Committee Reports</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="700"><div> Spiritual Development:</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800000000.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Connie Tam reported</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a73007700c800000000.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Adoration of the Eucharist will be held every 2nd Saturday at 9:30AM</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a73007700c800000000.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">There will be 15 minutes of Adoration every 4th Sunday</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a73007700c800000000.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Deacon Robin Cheung will facilitate 1-day Lenten retreat on March 23rd</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a73007700c800000000.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Marian Procession is planned for May 19th</div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="700"><div> Welcoming Commission:</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="700"><div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800000000.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Agatha Tong passed out a calendar to Fr. O'Leary for the Cathedral.  St. James is featured for February. </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800000000.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Directory of names: Agatha to work with Vincent Fung to update changes of address.  Fr. Shen suggested adding parishioners' pictures along with address information to match name to the face in the directory.  It should be optional and not a requirement.  Concerns regarding privacy and security were brought up.  Will be looked into.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="700"><div> Social Life:</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="700"><div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800000000.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">May May SooHoo shared her Chinese New Year program which will be held on February 10th. </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a73007700c800000000.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Lion Dance demonstration</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a73007700c800000000.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Chinese New Year greetings by SJPPC members</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a73007700c800000000.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Chinese folk dance performance</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a73007700c800000000.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Tai Chi demonstration</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a73007700c800000000.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Religious Ed student to do a performance on the violin</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a73007700c800000000.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Buffet lunch</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800000000.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Fr. Shen suggested keeping program under 30 minutes, though 45 minutes is more likely.  Because the Lion Dance demonstration tends to be long, May May will ask the troupe to cut down on the time.  </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP ROWSPAN=2 HEIGHT= 16 WIDTH="69"><div> 10</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="700"><div> Next PPC meeting date</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="700"><div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800000000.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">March 24, 2013</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP ROWSPAN=2 HEIGHT= 16 WIDTH="69"><div> 11</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="700"><div> Closing Prayer</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="700"><div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800000000.gif" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">May May SooHoo</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 16 WIDTH="69"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="16" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="69" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="700"><div> The meeting adjourned at  2:48 PM.</div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>