Parish Council Meeting Summary

The Parish Council met via Zoom on March 18, 2021. Fr. Henry reported to the council that the 2021 Cardinal's Appeal has begun and that he has begun speaking at all Masses on the appeal. Fr. Henry also reported on two facility issues: the boiler in the rectory at St. Matthew Church has failed and will need to be replaced, and the organ at OLPH Church has stopped working. He is looking into obtaining a replacement from a closed church. Joe Muldoon reported that two estimates have been received for the roof work at the rectory at St. Matthew Church; waiting on a third. A plan is in place to begin working on the refinishing of the doors at St. Matthew Church as soon as feasible. Irene Newman reported that the 8th Grade Confirmation retreat was held via Zoom and that plans are in place to hold a Zoom event for Youth Day in the Archdiocese on May 1. Joe DiSalvo reported that the Peace & Social Justice Committee decided to split the Foodtown proceeds between the Hastings Food Pantry, Dobbs Ferry Food Pantry and the Midnight Run. Alexandria Stroud reported that the retreat run by the Liturgy Committee was very successful; a possible program for the future would be on the Year of St. Joseph. Bryan Healy reported that intermittent internet issues persist at OLPH and he is continuing to work on resolving them. Lee Kinnally reported that the St. Patrick's Day party was not able to be held due to the pandemic. A discussion took place regarding the need for more volunteers in the various parish ministries (lectors, ushers, Eucharistic Ministers); anyone interested in serving should contact Fr. Thomas via the parish office. The next meeting of the council has been scheduled for April 15th at 5 p.m. via Zoom.