Social Services Ministry Council Meeting Minutes
January 7, 2008

Opening Prayer:  Georgia Zeller

Members attending -

Georgia Zeller, Larry Hayden, Jennifer Hampton, Judy Quadrocky, Pat
Filley, Mary Hunter. New Member Amelia Ernstmann welcomed and introduced.

Pro-life report -

January 19th, March for Life pilgrims gather for Mass, 1 p.m. at St.
Regis with Bishop Finn. 4 buses will leave from O'Hara following Mass.
Discussion followed regarding St. Regis, coordinated by SSMC, contributing snack boxes for each bus. Georgia will call Adrienne to clarify needs of pilgrims and council members will be notified of decision, need for provisions, time and place to assemble.

January 22nd Kansas City March for Life events discussed.

1. Candlelight service at 23rd and Noland Rd in Independence, Life-Chain signs available through RTL office to be carried.

2. Prayer Rally at Federal Bldg.

3. Memorial Service for aborted fetuses scheduled in Blue Springs at Plaza Baptist Church 1600 and Clark Rd. More info will follow in bulletin

Pro-life Lobby Day in Jefferson City is March 11th. Carpooling or use
of diocesan transportation discussed for anyone interested in joining.

Western Region RTL attempting to schedule talk by Dr. Morrison at St.
Regis sometime in February. He will talk about the new breakthrough in stem cell research.


Caregivers report -

Bulletin note requested and will be submitted for coming weeks bulletin
to clarify and inform parishioners of this service. Generally, people seem
reluctant to use service, or are not aware of it. Of concern, with winter
weather and recent snow, needs existed for snow removal but unable at this time to provide, Suggested discussion included asking Boy Scouts, confirmation candidates, and recruiting at O'Hara for students in need of service hours.
Jennifer will speak with Scout couple, Mary Pat Storms already has been in
discussion regarding confirmation candidates and also putting notice on service bulletin at O'Hara.

Ministries report -

CAC/St. Regis pantries low on several items, 379 people served during the
month of December. Discussion regarding soliciting more items and also
manning CAC weekend collection boxes. Volunteers determined for weekend of January 19/20. Actual amount of money gathered at 3 rd weekend Masses is inconsistent, may need more emphasis over the pulpit and in final announcements.

Hickman Mills Ministerial Alliance, had Ecumenical Advent Service at St.
Luke's Methodist but was poorly attended, approx 100 people. Another
Ecumenical Service will be scheduled during Lent, no date or place has been determined. Bulletin notice will be made to encourage parishioners of St. Regis to attend.

St. James kitchen ministry on track, Theresa VanPelt has her schedule
filled with volunteers through March 2008. Container for apples from school
children in place and Georgia will speak with Mary Bachkora about note in
school letter to parents.

St. Regis parishioners response to Christmas gift tree phenomenal. More
than 300 gifts collected, gifting 6 families in our community, 16 residents
at Good Shepherd Home who each received 3 gifts, and 36 residents at Blue Ridge Nursing home each receiving 3 gifts. This was a very successful and appreciated outreach, our thanks to our St. Regis family.

Discussion was given to beginning a birthday ministry to residents at
Blue Ridge Nursing Home. Georgia will make further calls to determine
feasibility due to resident dietary restrictions.

Discussion also circulated regarding the foster children program at
Crittenton and whether St. Regis might want to direct future Christmas giving
ministry to Crittenton. No final decisions or actions necessary at this time.

Ita Maura

No report as Rick Jensen was not present.

Old Business -

Though SMMC has not published a newsletter for several months is still a goal. At present Georgia and Pat will attempt to pull information together for a letter, preferably, before Easter.

New Business -

All council meeting will be January 22nd. Items highlighted from past year were discussed and Judy Quadrocky will give report. Also, Georgia will
attempt to reach people who have voiced interest in joining SSMC and invite
them to January 22nd meeting. We will have short SSMC business meeting
following All council presentations and not be meeting during the month of February.

Action Items -

Hospitality Sunday is February 3, as that is also the end of Catholic Schools Week the school will host it. However, SSMC will make a bid to host it for one of the future months.

Food Collection Jan 19, 4:30 p.m. Jerry Schroeder/ Larry Hayden: Jan
20th 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Pat Filley/Judy Quadrocky.

Opening prayer for meeting on March 3rd, Jennifer Hampton.

Notes -

Jan 12/13 Parish Forum after all Masses
Jan 19/20 CAC Food Collection
Jan 19 March for Life Mass 1 p.m.
Jan 22 All Council Meeting and Dinner 6 p.m.
Jan 28 - Catholic Schools Week Kickoff
Feb 3 Hospitality Sunday
Feb 6 Ash Wednesday

Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.

Snacks and Beverages provided by: Judy Quadrocky and Georgia Zeller.

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