July Minutes - July 18th 2006
Unable to Attend:
Community Development Team Leader Luba Johnson Secretary, Debra Dandeles, Lay Chairperson Ken Stevens
Meeting brought to order at 7:02 PM with O Heavenly King. Followed by Bible study related to Matt: 13 1-58
Minutes
Minutes for June were motioned for approval by Caye, 2nd Anthea pended requested change in Father Andrew’s report related to Archbishop Job. All approved.
Financial Secretary Philip Nezanov's and Treasurer Bob Zubenko's reports are not included in the online version of the council minutes.
Reports
Education Team Leader - Maria Kopulos
present, written report submitted
Church School - Lana Kokayeff
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1. Church School “Sunday Craft Days” will be August 20th and 27th following Divine Liturgy. Crafts will be constructed by age levels preschool-8th grade. High school age is more than welcome to assist. An announcement will follow in the bulletin.
2. Sunday School Registration will begin Aug. 27th, we hope in conjunction with the St. Luke’s picnic.
3. Classes will begin the Sunday after Labor day, Sept. 10th.
4. Sunday school teachers meeting will be scheduled before the start date.
Adult Education - Clark Wilson
Nothing new to report.
Christian Resource Center - Deacon Danial Doss
Nothing new to report
YO - Lauren Dandeles
Planning will begin for this group with the new Sunday School year, Sept. 10th. No news as of yet.
Movie Club - Ken Stevens
Nothing new to report.
Junior Olympics - Chuck Bern
Nothing new to report.
Bulletin Boards: - Tanya Andionidis
New Member to our Team!
Additions: Luke Kopulos and Anthea will be in charge of the Icon Ministry and Tanya Andronitis will be in charge of the bulletin boards.
Property Team Leader - Mike Bauml
present, written report submitted
Expected expenses this month: 3100.00 - cost of landscaping.
Kitchen Ministry
Room is available for storage in the old basement. Carla is to use this as she sees fit.
Maintenance Report
Nick finished painting the furnace and tool room and will begin the door trim to finish the old basement.
Pending Projects
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Plaster is coming off the wall on the way up the choir next to the window due to an old leak. We need to fix this.
Waterproofing stone above the front door. Waiting for information from George Evangelopoulos.
Finish repairing the Air Conditioning unit for the new basement. Nick got it running again but it needs a sensor to be replaced.
Missing baseboard in the fellowship hall needs to be replaced.
Broken window in classroom: Pending
New Building
Nothing new to report
Safety
Jim will be given the insurance tapes from Father Andrew and asked to develop a presentation.
Environmental
Now that all the construction is completed, Dennis will look into getting the ductwork in the old building cleaned. Following this, he will reactivate the air cleaning unit in the ductwork and clean the existing standing units in the building.
Cell Phone Towers
A letter was received stating that U.S. Cellular will be on premises adding new equipment to their facility.
Strategic Planning
Ken states that everything is on hold until we resolve the issues involving the Natural Parish Development Program.
Inventory
Nothing new to report
Consultant
Nothing new to report
Church Beautification
Discussion has begun concerning the stairways to the fellowship hall and what we will do about them.
Historian
Nothing new to report
Cemetery
No new lots are being sold at this time.
Supply
Nothing new to report
Team Projects
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Sacristy Carpet Repair: Completed
Lawn Repair: The portion of the work now slated to be completed is finished. The cost was 3100.00 At last tally we had collected over this amount.
We will continue to collect money towards the rest of the project and when we have collected enough we will complete it. Several individuals from the parish
have given their time one day a week to keep the lawn watered.
Choir Room: The natural brick wall still needs to be trimmed and the wall cleaned or painted. This is pending.
Broken water fountain: After some discussion the team members will try and find someone to fix this problem.
Parking lot; This issue was discussed at our meeting and in general the response to blocking off the parking lot was negative. The general feeling
was that the cure might be worse than the disease. Additional problems that were raised included the fact that the garbage service needs access to the parking
lot (no one wanted to move the dumpster to the front of the lot) and the fact that our contracts with the tower companies insures them 24 hour access to the tower
areas. Upon informing Father Andrew of this, he requested to speak at the next property meeting.
Old Basement remodel: Everything is completed except the repair of the lighting [Scot has begun work on this} and the door trim and repair
[which Nick will take care of]. 8 individuals came on a Saturday and moved all of the storage items from the stairwells in to the storage area. New light plates
were purchased and installed as well as new shelves and cabinets. Greg will get a new vent cover for the ductwork and will install a counter top on the south
wall of the basement. Additionally Nick will install the wooden semicircle that used to be above the front door of the building on the wall. Also Greg will look
into purchasing a tool chest and some addition needed tools.
Painting of the old building: Nick will begin to get us estimates for painting the walls of the church for next years budget.
Evangelism Team Leader - Pearl Homiak
present, written report submitted
Blood Drive - Sharon Mochel
This Month: Sign up BD participants and volunteers. To facilitate a successful BD, after Liturgy, parishioners will be asked to sign up for BD.Two or 3 volunteers will also be requested since most of the tables and chairs in the Community Room need to be removed on Saturday, July 29th. Only 4-5 tables and about 10 chairs will be needed for the BD.
Next Month - Report will be submitted about blood drive to inform Parish Council of results.
The Evangelist - Diane Wilczak
This Month - Edit articles and prepare Summer issue of the Evangelist. Prepare Newsletter. Proofread articles for Evangelist, typeset newsletter, drop off at the printer, fold, staple, and stamp. Summer issue will be distributed.
Next Month - Nothing to Report.
Internet - Ron Wojcik (Mike Bauml)
This Month - Liturgy section has been reorganized into Liturgical Texts. The Prayer Section is being reorganized to provide up to date information and delete unneeded items. New items added to In the News, Liturgical Texts, Bible Study, The Faith, online store (Music and icons) Joe Bauml is refing the code and improving the appearance of many of the pages.
Next Month - Add more CDs to online store, more articles, and begin work on a virtual tour of the parish and grounds in order to imporve our web site.
Garden Center - Christine Bowen
This Month - Prayer service at Garden Center Monthly prayer visit to mentally disabled adults Fr. Andrew, Mary Kincaid, Jerry Kincaid, Alex Zimney, Caye Caswick, and Aristea Zekios, met with residents and held a short prayer service. This month we were celebrating the beginning of our ninth year going to the Garden Center. Thr clients enjoyed the celebration cake and visiting with Father and members of St. Luke's.
Next Month - Same type of visit.
Lost Sheep - Caye Caswick
This Month - Lapsed members invited to return to St. Luke. To regain old members and bolster membership. Two new couples attended.
Next Month - No report
Media - George Poulos
This Month - No report
Next Month - No report
Outreach - Lee Kopulos
This Month - 1) Spoke with Don and Marcia Thorpe about unhappy Episcopalians. 2) Evangelism Conference. Purpose: 1) To reach out to them hopefully soon. 2) To promote ideas and confidence in evangelism.
Next Month - Program is ongoing. Lee will be getting Outreach ministry members together to discuss possible programs for the rest of the year.
Patriot's Day - Caye Caswick
This Month - Preparation for Patriot's Day 2006. Purpose: Remembrance of 9/11 and current troop support. Sent out confirmation letters to Brig. Gen.Wm C. Kirkland, Archbishop Job, Mayor Bennett, and Eric McMahon (bagpipe player). Invitations to local clergy will go out next week.
Next Month - Prepare for Patriot's Day 2006. Logistics development Meet with Fr. Andrew re program and logistics for actual even. Get flyers printed, programs printed, assemble list of military casualties in Illinois for CAPS to read. Go through box of 9/11 materials.
Sanctity of Life - Mary Jo Werbiansky
This Month - No Report
Next Month - No report
Community Development Team Leader - Luba Johnson
absent, written report submitted
I have combined information from June and July in this report.
1. The Quad-Parish Picnic
The Quad Parish Picnic was held on June 4th at Crooked Creek Grove 2 in Palos Hills. It was attended by approximately 150 people from the four parishes. Bishop Job did comment on the attendance and hopes it will pick up next year. The food was catered from Polonia Caterers and the picnic committee agreed to order from them again next year. St. Luke received approximately $30.00 from the Liturgical collection and approximately $200 from profits from the picnic. Everyone in attendance had a great time. The date for next year's picnic is June 3, 2007.
2. Women's Ministry
No report
3. Prayer Ministry
Approximately 51 persons prayed for not including military (7 persons) and pregnancy (8 woment). Two persons got back to me with prayers answered (good news). Put more prayer cards in the candle stand and will soon have to order more "In Loving Memory" cards. Some good feed-back on the short prayer service after vespers. Hopefully more persons will attend. Respectfully, Mary Kincaid
4. Sunshine Ministry
Birthday cards and Anniversary cards continue to be sent out by Svetlana Lynch
5. Golf Outing
Spoke to Matthew Andionidis on July 17th regarding his plans for the golf outing. He indicated that the only date he will be able to do the golf outing is August 13th. Is this date acceptable? If not then the next date would have to be in September.
The Community Ministry along with the Education Leadership will sponsor the St. Luke Picnic on August 27th after Liturgy. This will also be a kick-off for Church School Registration. Catering of the food is now in the planning stages. Most likely parishioners will be asked to bring a dish for the table and the committee will provide the meats. The cost will be $5.00 for persons ages 14+. All children will be free. I have not been able to confirm that George Poulos will do the lamb roast, since he is out of town.
On a personal note, I want to thank everyone for their prayers for my surgery and recovery. I strongly feel that my recovery (which is really moving along) is due to all those that have been praying for me.
Diocesan/All-American Delegate - Anthea Lukoshonak
present
No Report
Assisant Layperson Report - Caye Caswick
absent, written report submitted
Stewardship
Nothing new to report.
Charities - Karen Verderber
Karen submitted the following list of charities for our approval for the upcoming collections.
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"OCF – Real Break" request for support for Guatemala trip on March 11 from Juliana Khouri to serve Hogan Rafael Ayan Orphanage
"Ilaasi, Friends of St. Herman's Seminary" Kodiak Alaska Fundraising 2006
"OCA Mission Appeal 2006"
"OCMC 2006 Mission Appeal" [MARCH, 2006]
"Teybeh Housing for needy Christians in Israel" [YO Charity, APRIL 2006]
"Project Mexico." [JUNE, 2006]
"IOCC" [MAY, 2006/Banquet]
Popescu [proposed JULY 2006]
Special Projects:
I am scanning documents for our website, recipes, articles, old publications, bible study documents, etc. I've been assisting Philip in his transition to the Financial Secretary position.
Lay Chairperson Report - Ken Stevens
present, written report submitted
Attendance at Liturgy:
A graph will be developed moving forward to start tracking church attendance once again at St. Luke. While we need to see a period of at least six months to start noticing any substantial trending upward or downward, here attendance figures since last meeting.
St. Luke church Attendance: Sunday Divine Liturgy
Date Adults Children Total
June 25th, 2006 70 17 87
July 2nd, 2006 72 10 82
July 9th, 2006 73 20 93
July 16th, 2006 76 13 89
Plan for Forest Preserve Parking Dilemma
Mr. Mellis, from the Forest Preserve commission ,will return from vacation, and we will make one more attempt to elicit his help on the parking issue. Before he left, he recommended that we encourage administrative personnel involved with nature walks with the Nature Center, and on-site visits with Moraine Valley College teaching personnel and students for environmental education, etc. to come to support us/efforts for opening the Forest Preserve side parking and having it asphalted.
In order to overcome the safety issue relative to closing off our parking during the week, Father has proposed a fence or just a chain that would be inside the present entrance so that one can still drive in but we have small area for weekly parking. This would deter busses for the school district and Moraine Valley College from entering and will force them to contact the Preserve office to open the area there should not be a safety issue and we can put a sign explaining why the parking lot is closed during the week.
Men’s Support Group: Unassigned Ministry
I spoke with Deacon Andrew before he left for a California vacation, and he is willing to assume leadership of a St. Luke Men’s Study Group, starting in September 2006. This group will meet o discuss men’s specific concerns around Christian living and principles.
We will be eliciting help from Clark Wilson and make it a collaborative effort. One area too explore is Promise Keepers International or Purpose Driven life materials tailored form men.
At the next Parish council Meeting, we will have amore definitive outline of the study group goals and content.
Other Parish Reporting Issues:
Parish complaints:
None to report
Parishioner suggestions:
None to report
Pastoral Report - Father Andrew Harrison
present, written report submitted
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Meetings – 2
Counseling sessions – 2
Services – 15 (Liturgies, Vespers, Matins)
Participated in Consecration of St Peter & Paul
House Visits/blessings/Shut-ins 1
Baptism – 1 Zoe Claiborne
Adoption – Alex Zimny
Morning prayers – 6
Garden School – 1 visit – 25 attending
Purpose Driven class - 2
A gift of a hand made Cross from St. Luke was presented to Fr. Byron for his retirement
Attended the summer Institute at St. Vladimir’s for Continuing Education
I leave for my Vacation on Friday July 21 to Aug 5th Fr. Howard will serve and Fr. Myron will be available for emergencies. Deacon Danial
will cover Vespers services.
Car Mileage, Total miles = 1,577. – Business miles = 1,433. Personal miles = 144. Odometer reading, June 1stt – 58,714 June 30 – 60,291
Proto Deacon Andrew – I have been on Vacation from July 10 to 21st, Deacon Danial will cover for me. I am still working with Cheryl Pituck for the
St. Luke Narthex Icon. The Board will be mailed to Cheryl for sizing.
Altar servers, John Verderber – The Altar Server lunch brought in 480.00 toward the new robs for the servers. A special thank you to all the
servers parents and friends that helped put this together. We are planning to have an Altar Server and Handmaiden outing hopefully in August. We are trying to
come up with a date.
Handmaidens, Lynn Betsanes –. We are planning an evening of bowling for the girls and boys. I will be giving a demonstration on bell ringing on
August 5th before Vespers to members of the Psalm National Conference.
Readers, Jim Lewindowski – Nothing new to report
Choir, Maria Vrame - We need to get as many as we can of our choir members to attend the Psalm National Conference from August 2 to 5. This is a
great opportunity since it is being held in Chicago.
Vestments, Helen Partoll – Nothing new to report.
Bob made a motion to accept the reports as presented. Philip2nd. All agreed..
Old Business
Charities Approval
It was decided to have the August collection for Plows Council on Aging. The Motion was made by Anthea Bob 2nd all approved.
Natural Parish Development - Pearl
Pearl handed out a short survey for the council members to fill out.
At this point there was a discussion about a bill for 360.00 that Father Andrew had for the 20 new Hour of Orthodoxy Radio programs for the internet. Pearl stated that she would not approve them to be paid for by the evangelism budget. Father Andrew pointed out that the bill was owed and that support for this endeavor began before Pearl was in charge of the Evangelism team. Pearl stated that then it should have been in the budget- but it was not. Mike stated that the funds for Orthodoxy Radio could be allocated from property. Father Andrew will take care of this expense from his funds in the future.
Landscaping
Already covered in the property report - should be removed from old business in the future.
Loading the CPU- Maria
Father has the disks needed, but has not yet completed installation.
Decorating the conference room- Maria
nothing to report
Forest Preserve
Nothing new to report
New Business
None.
CLOSING PRAYER
Bob made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Phil2nd. All Agreed. The meeting was adjourned at 8:21 P.M. with the singing of Hymn to the Theotokos.
Submitted by Debra Dandeles, Council Secretary