St. Brigid's Episcopal Church Mission Committee Minutes November 2, 2008, Held at Drury Residence Present:  Warden, Owen Drury; Treasurer, Chandra Drury; Worship Chair, Carol Dugger; Members-at-Large, Araminta Blackwelder, and Pat Akers, Debbie McNamara, Kevin McNamara; Deacons; Susan Reeve, and Derek Jones (The Clerk position is open) Childcare was provided by Thelma Martin. Opening Prayer "Auto Clerk" started Minutes Read by Owen Approved as read Officers Reports Warden Report No shelf clips yet. Treasurer Report Contributions $9495.25 YTD No month under $1000 except that Sept was down ~25% Oct just over $500 Susan Added that it is hard to compare to last year since we weren't meeting weekly until mid March 2008. Changed some CD's in order to get to a rotating schedule. Some still need to have Chandra's name added. Lighthouse has not cashed the June check #2271 for $300 - Susan has confirmed with Pastor Preston that we should void it and issue another. Susan will check into this. Audit Committee Guy and Kevin were volunteered by their wives but have not met to perform the audit.  Derek suggested giving the material to Guy and letting him follow up with Kevin. Both Lee and Father David Cavanaugh still need to be reimbursed. There was a discussion seeking pledges from the congregation. Attendance has recently declined.  As of 6/15/08 we had 16 households = 23 adults + 2 children.  Our average attendance for Eucharist on Saturday at 5 p.m. was 12 persons. Worship and Music Committee (Donna Harris was not present.)  Susan said that we can use Lighthouse on Christmas Eve.   Lee will be available afternoon not evening. Hospitality Committee/Altar Guild (Carol Dugger) We need another Team. Chandra and Owen will be another team. Current Teams are Guy and Donna, Thelma and Pat, Debbie and Kevin. Deacons are also available to help with set-up. Discussion of re-starting regular Pot-Luck dinners. Suggestions:  St. Brigid's Feast Day Feb 1st, fall, and spring. Susan noted that we are exactly four years old based on Bishop Lamb's letter assigning us to Grace Fairfield.. Clerk Roz and Jim sent a letter letting us know they are looking for another church. We need to find a Clerk. Members at Large Araminta asked about the details of clergy selection.  Susan explained that it is the prerogative of Rev. Debra Warwick-Sabino to sign-up the priests.  That process was delegated to Susan.  Susan talked to the Bishop and subsequently Debra and Ann Hallisey drew up a list of people.  Donna McNiel was suggested by Canon Olson to be the long-term supply clergy for St. Brigid's. Deacons' Reports: Derek Christmas 94571 has been taken over by Rio Vista Ministry.  They are now in the old Chamber of Commerce Building.  Christmas 94571 is being coordinated with CARE. (The Auto Clerk conked out here and we rely on notes made by Owen and Susan) Susan Rite I services need to be discussed with Donna to find a time when it would be appropriate. (e.g. Advent and Lent) Susan has been active in the Kairos Prison Ministry. Sunday Services and School Assembly of God/Resurrection Life Church may have space available.  Susan and Derek will contact James Witt.  Susan has checked with Pastor Arlon Preston and we are welcome to continue at Lighthouse in the current manner. Outreach Projects Trilogy craft sale table - shoot for spring. Children's clothing exchange at the Youth Center.  Chandra will take this on. Ageing-to-Sageing:  It does not look like there is enough interest to do this again.  Helen and Don Tiernan of Grace Church, Fairfield did a session at Trilogy without the sponsorship of St Brigid's, due to Tr4ilogy regulations. St. Brigid's tee shirts - need to buy more if not everyone has one. United Thank Offering - Susan will introduce this project at a time when we are having a potluck. Annual Meeting Consolidate Offices - Officers? Go with status quo. Annual meeting date set for Jan 24th. Closing Prayer by Susan.