The St. Thomas More Society Scranton, Pennsylvania

2301 N. Washington Avenue

Scranton, Pennsylvania 18509

Trustees Meeting

August 21, 2005

Present: Eric L. Bergman, Jerry McGreevy, Jim Reese and Don Sanderson.

Absent:  Paul Coviello, Bill Harris, and Dave Kimble

Guest:    Bernice Facciani and Judy Sanderson

Meeting began with Prayer at 3:00 PM

Minutes of meeting held on July 14, 2005, were approved.

Financial report through July 31st was accepted:

Fr. Al Kimel (Former Episcopal Priest), asked for assistance to help buy books for his two college age children. A grant of $ 1,000.00 was approved

Coming Home Network Conference is set for Nov 4th through Nov 6th. Fr. Eric will attend as part of his continuing education. Registration is $ 174 plus hotel and travel costs. Any member of STMS is welcomed to travel with Fr. Eric.

Fr. Eric’s travel to Rome: The Anglican Use members will travel to Rome sometime between Epiphany (Jan 6th) and Ash Wednesday (date not set yet by the Vatican) to discuss with Cardinal Law (or his successor) and the Holy Father, the Anglican Use in the USA. Fr. Eric will represent the STMS. Fr. Eric is to look for inexpensive airplane tickets as soon as the date is locked in. The Trustees authorized expenses associated with the trip.

Pastoral concerns

Preparing for Anglican Use Mass:

The Bishop with some minor changes has approved the Missalette. Fr. Eric to work with C. David Burt (Editor) to get Missalette into the accepted version. Jerry McGreevy to work on getting estimates for printing.

Altar Boys – Kyle Hull (Bob Hull’s son) has offered to train the Altar Boys.

A Thank You card has been received from Joe and Lori Edsall.

Confirmation Date: Fr. Eric continues to work with Fr. Connor and Bishop Dougherty to set a date for Confirmation. No date has been set yet. A reception is being planned following the Confirmation

Evangelism: If you know anyone that shows an interest in being confirmed next Easter, have them contact Fr. Eric. Catechism class will begin in October.

Bill and Charlotte Harris convalidation to scheduled for Monday, August 23rd. Mike and Linda Parry will be on Sept 12th.

Society concerns:

Gospel of Life classes - Since we do not know our Confirmation date, Fr. Eric has decided to begin the course (6 weeks) sooner than later. A reminder, this bible study is for everyone, but is required training for those that want to participate in the Pastoral Care Committee.

Bishop Martino has decided that STMS will have oral exams as part of the Confirmation process. As soon as the dates are set, everyone will be notified

Bishop Martino has assigned Fr. Connor to be mentor for Fr. Eric during his ordination process.

All at the First Annual STMS Picnic held on August 13th had a great time. Social events continue to allow time for fellowship and a bonding of STMS. A picnic will be planned for 2006.

Meeting closed in prayer at 4:25PM

Respectfully submitted
Jerry McGreevy
Acting Secretary