St. Andrew’s Vestry Meeting
Peabody Room
Present: Jeanne Cassin, Dick Dabrowski, John Ferrillo,
Rev. Cynthia Hubbard, Dwight Harshbarger, Sue Hildreth, Linda Kaferle, Mark
Louttit, Fr. Alan MacKillop, Mary Medeiros, Louise Rogers, Carolyn Smith, Don
Ulsch, Marianne Welton
Absent: Yvette Nasworthy
I.
Opening
Devotions and Prayer
II.
III.
Treasurer’s
Report (Sue Hildreth)
A.
We are in
the black due to fewer expenses this past month
B.
Pledges came
in during the summer to a larger degree than normal during the summer months
(possibly due to the envelopes sent by the wardens)
C.
Motion
approved to accept Treasurer’s Report as presented
IV.
Welcome Rev.
Cynthia Hubbard
A.
Interested in
hearing our opinions about Search
1.
Everyone in
attendance was given a chance to answer:
a.
What is the
best thing for St. Andrew’s regarding Search
b.
What needs
to happen in order to be able to enter the Search Process
B.
After
listening to the discussion, Rev. Cynthia summarized the following points:
1.
Any parish
can afford to do a Search
a.
You must
decide if you will look for ¼ time, ½ time or full time
i.
There are
good part-time priests out there
2.
We should
not be governed by a timeline
3.
The process
could be streamlined by using Affirmative Inquiry to make a 1-page Profile
4.
Members are
on board with the process
5.
She believes
we are ready to go into Search
6.
Recommends that Fr. Alan stay on as PIR and
have the authority of PIR on everything but Search where he would act as an
Interim
C.
Motion made
and unanimously passed to move into Search, effective immediately, and form a
Search Committee
D.
Informational
Parish Meeting this Sunday (
1.
Points to be
covered by Mark
a.
The Vestry
has decided to go into Search, recognizing that Fr. Alan’s tenure here is
coming to an end
b.
Father Alan
has given June 2010 as his outside date
c.
During that
time, he will function as Priest-in-Residence in all matters but Search (where
he will function as an Interim)
d.
Keep mindful
that Search is really a period of discernment and reflection, prayer and most
importantly guidance from the Holy Spirit
e.
Profiles are
done differently than those done in the past
i.
Will be done
with Carol Kingston’s help (Search facilitator) through Appreciative Inquiry
f.
Most
important thing throughout this process is to Communicate, Communicate,
Communicate
E.
Vestry
Extended its Thanks to Rev. Cynthia
V.
Priest-in-Residence
Report (shortened due to the time)
A.
Fr. Alan
asked if the Vestry would be willing to start a purse for Michael Smith as a
going-away gift which could then be added to by parishioners
1.
$50
contribution from each Vestry member was suggested rather than taking money out
of church funds
a.
Agreed by
members
VI.
Old Business
A.
Concert
tickets still available for John Ferrillo’s concert on September 21st
VII.
New Business
A.
Carolyn
Smith (& Dick) invited all Vestry members and their significant others to
their house this Sunday at
1.
Mark wanted
to acknowledge Dwight’s service to the Parish (applause)
a.
Mary
suggested that be done at the Parish Meeting this Sunday
VIII.
Next Meeting
– Sunday, September 14th ,
IX.
Closing
Prayer
X.
Adjourn
Meeting –
Respectfully
submitted,
Linda Kaferle