Minutes for
ACPM ANNUAL MEETING AND LUNCHEON
MARCH 17, 2005

I. Call to order
Greeting by Mary Jo Wilt provided an overview of ACPM and parting words as our outgoing President

II. Reports

A. Treasury/ Membership

• Lucille had no written report, but stated that we have approximately $800 in the account.
• Membership fees cover days of prayer, events, and expenses for the newsletter, postage, etc. There is a need for new membership. She is requesting that members get the word out to others.
• She is handling the money for NPCD dues and the Convocation. There is a reduced group rate for five or more registrations.

B. Scholarships

• Kathy Kelley reported that ACPM scholarships may be applied to diocesan certification or higher learning.
• She presented the application criteria for scholarships.

C. Minutes were not discussed or approved from the February meeting.

III. Prayer service
“Celebrate St. Patrick” provided by Mary Jo and led by Margaret McDermott

IV. Introduction of and presentation by Coadjutor Archbishop Daniel N. DiNardo
“Catechists are Handing on the Faith”

• Hebrews 4 “Two Edge Sword”
• Shared a little bit about his history as a priest and coadjutor bishop
• Enjoying his visits and evaluations of the parishes in the archdiocese
• He sees his priorities as Vocations to the Priesthood, Catechesis and Catholic Charities
• Encourages parish priests to be involved in the catechesis in their parishes. How many candidates for Confirmation? What grades are they in? What textbooks are being used? Who are the catechists for Sacraments of Initiation?
• What have I learned about catechesis? It is comprehensive, coherent, synthesized. It involves the whole person.
• There are approximately 2000 catechumens in the archdiocese
• What does the word “sacrament” mean to you? How does this make you a better person? It makes us more like Jesus. A singular dimension that can’t happen any other way. It is beyond signs and symbols. How does this make us distinct from people of other faith persuasions? What beyond the sacrament? Social outreach – why do you do this?
• Forming catechists is essential. Provide days of prayer and Scripture for them.
• There is very good Youth Ministry in this archdiocese
• There is a need for Young Adult ministries
• Questions and Answers

V. Presentation by John Boyles, Youth Director, St. Theresa for Basilian Free Trade Organic Coffee

• Can be used for fundraising with 10% of each sale going to the organization.
• It is $12 per pound.
• Can come out to your parish for the 1st presentation

VI. Lunch and Table Talk

VII. Business Meeting
Discernment process led by Margaret McDermott
Election of Vicariate Representatives and Officers
Northern - Laura Hinton (new)
Western – Gretchen Tickle (new)
Vice President – Kathy Kelley approved through discernment
President – (consideration letter read by Margaret) Nannette Coons approved

Door prizes were provided by the Coordinating Committee. Names were drawn throughout the day.

NEXT MEETING: APRIL 27, 2005, 10:00 A.M., ST. DOMINIC, ROOM 230/232