SAINT JOHN VIANNEY CATHOLIC CHURCH

MEN’S CLUB

            Joe Garcia, President          Steve Pedone, Vice President                Maurice Erly, Treasurer            Bill Scharpf, Secretary
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MEETING HIGHLIGHTS
March 1, 2010

1.  Opening Prayer:  The opening prayer was given by Larry Donnelly.

2. Welcome:  The president welcomed everyone and briefly covered the agenda for the evening.  There were 21 members present for the meeting.

3. Secretary’s Report: Bill Scharpf reported that the February meeting highlights were distributed by e mail to all members.  As there were no corrections or additions, they were accepted and will be posted by Jack McFadden on the club address on the Church website. 

The President recognized the following members who helped with the repair and renovation to Len Elter’s fire damaged business.  The shop is up and running at 100%. 

Dickie Hayes

Joe Garcia

Skip Ford

Dave Hogenson

Pete Abresch

Joe Allman

Steve Fitzmyer

Larry Smialek

Bill Stanton

Claire McFarland

Bill Prochownick

Joe Oliver

Rod Haigwood

Daniel Ardt

Bo Wilbanks

Joe, Jared and Daniel Scanlan

TP Voegtli

Mathew Clark

Michael McFarland

George Sullivan

Chris Abresch

Joe Pikington

4. Treasurers Report:  Maurice Erly reported Strove Tuesday was successful with 137 in attendance.  We had an income of $834, expenses of $377, thus a balance of $466 for the event.  According to the Church account our total credits to date are $2,231.00 and our total debits have been 2,086.99.  The monthly meeting refreshment fund is also in the black.

5. Pastor’s Report: 

· Father thanked all who helped with the Len Elter project.

· Father attended a meeting at the diocesan about housing near our church.  Father wants to fix up one of the ECHO houses for a retired priest.  He will need help from the Men’s club with fixing up. 

· Father reminded us about Stations of the Cross every Friday during Lent.    

· Father told us about Larry’s project to provide education to 12 women in Nicaragua.  6 will graduate in May. 

· Father Bayardo from our sister church in Nicaragua will be visiting us in August. 

· Jim Reardon will begin a conversation with Habitat of Humanity.  We are considering joining with 12 other churches to consider a building project within the county.

· The demolition of the old ECHO building will be complete when the final grading and seeding the property is completed 

· We are in the process of selling the property behind the church for $75,000 to the Chestnut land trust.  

· Father indicated that the Men’s Club will be asked to assist moving the equipment in the Vianney Room when the construction begins. 

6 Activity Reports: Old Business:

• Awards Committee:  Jackets:  Jack Yatsko reported that there are a few jackets are left to distribute.  43 jackets have been sold so far and 3 more are on order.  Interested members should make checks out to the church for 38 dollars.  Jack is also securing a sample short sleeve shirt that he will present at the next meeting.

            Men’s retreat:  Maury Mattingly reported that 42 men from 4 different parishes attended        and enjoyed the fellowship and camaraderie of the weekend.  By popular demand, the    same retreat master Father Kruc has been selected for next year. He also informed us that   the Washington Retreat house is having few problems due to the snow.  For example:           fallen trees and problems with the roof leaking.  The men took up a collection of $100   and the President will forward it to Sister Mary Harper at the Washington Retreat House,             4000 Harewood Road, NE, Washington, DC 20017

• Valentine Day’s social:  Valentines Day social run by the youth group was cancelled due to the snow.

7. Activities Reports: New Business

• Safe Nights: St. John Vianney will participate with Safe Nights, currently schedule for Holy Week, March 28^th to April 4^th.  See the Bulletin for more details and to volunteer for assignments Dickie Hayes and Joe Garcia will coordinate the Morning Breakfasts.
• St Patrick Day’s social:  The Men’s club will replace the Valentine Social with a St Patrick’s Social.  Now scheduled for March 13^.   Chuck Knapper and Joe Garcia will coordinate.  Contact them for time and what to bring.  There is a signup sheet on the front table.
• Kitchen Cleanup: Larry Donnelly announced that the cleanup is scheduled for 9:00AM at the family life center on March 10^th.Volunteers should sigh up on the sheet on the front table
• Other upcoming events:
• June 5^th Boat Cruise, 6 to 9 PM, $17.50 per person, leaving from the Calvert Museum.  See Jack Yatsko for payment and other details. We must pay for the date ahead of time so please give Jack a check ASAP if you are going.  Sign up sheet is on the front table.
• Fishing Trip, See Pete Albresch or Jack Yatsko.  Scheduled for May 12^th.  $130 per person.
• May 9^th Mothers Day Breakfast is our next big event.  Members should signup on the sheet on the front table.
• Church Picnic, Scheduled for Aug 8^th.Signup sheet on the front table.  As usual, we will be performing the cooking function to support the covered dishes provided by parishioners. 
• Golf Trip TBD
• The empty bowl supper is scheduled for March 27^th.  All are encouraged to attend and support the shelter.
• Easter Play:  Several Men’s Club members will be performing in the Easter Play on March 26, 27, and 28^th.  John Thorp, Carlos Victoria, Cuck Knapper, Larry Smialek, Don Mueller, George Sullivan, Joe Pilkington, Larry Donnelly, Joe Garcia and Charles Smallwood.  The play follows the Friday soup dinner, the Empty Bowl Supper and a Sunday Luncheon.  All are encouraged to participate in the meals and attend the play “Journey’s Road”. 

8. Prayers for the Sick and others:

Jean Prochownik

Paul Helm

Father Regeris

Norma Garcia

John and Jean Doran

Skip Ford

Walt & Ethel Sands

Cindy Brown

Larry and Ellen Donnelly

Father Daly

7. Closing Prayer:  At the request of the President, Father Daly provided the closing prayer.

All members remained after the meeting for fellowship and to share in the Pizza and beverages.

March 31, 2010