The December Parish Council meeting was held on December 16 at the St. Matthew Church rectory. The council reviewed the draft financial report of the parish for the year ending August 31, 2021. The final report will be released to the parish via the bulletin in the near future. Irene Newman reported that religious education classes are continuing in Hastings and virtually in Ardsley. Alexandria Stroud reported that the Advent Retreat held earlier in the month was well attended; a Lenten Retreat is being planned for late winter. Bryan Healy reported that he is investigating the necessary equipment for installing A/V equipment in the basement of OLPH Church. Lee Kinnally reported that the parish St. Patrick's Day party has been tentatively scheduled for March 20, 2022. The next meeting of the Parish Council has been scheduled for January 20, 2022, at 7 p.m. at the St. Matthew Church rectory.