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Suggestion Box: September 2007

 

Note: All suggestions are transcribed exactly as written.  Some revisions <in red> have been made to ease confusion or to protect the identity of parishioners.  The responses/deliberations of the Parish Council are in Blue.  

 

Affirmations:

 

1. “This person did a really great job”

2. “So Kool!”

3. “You did really good!”

            The Council assumed that comments 1-3 were made regarding the Suggestion Box. 

4. “Ecumenical attitude of priest/parish is a very positive thing.  Have heard non-Cath. speak respectfully of St. John’s attitude in community.  Way to go!  God’s good”  The Council was pleased to read of the positive reputation that St. John’s has in the greater community.

 

Liturgical:

 

1. “Could Father Michael speak about church ettoquette (spelling?).  I’d like to know whether I’m: receiving communion properly? Saying Confession properly? Etc. Etc.  Not to condemn others but for my own correction.  I feel poorly catechized!  Maybe a separate Info talk or part of a sermon.  Thanks”

            Fr. Michael will consider possible ways to address this concern.  Information regarding church etiquette is widely available on the internet.  Perhaps Father will utilize the “God Housekeeping” section of the bulletin rather than devote homily to the issues.

2. “Give bulletins out after mass so people will not be reading them during mass.”

            Bulletins will still be available before Mass; however Fr. Michael will cover appropriate times to read the bulletin in upcoming church etiquette catechesis.  Reading the bulletin anytime during Mass is not appropriate.

3. “Why is the microphone not used more.  Or is it not set loud enough?  Sure hate to miss those good homilies.”

            The microphones are used.  Fr. Michael will check on the volume and speakers.

4. “How about a Dress code?  No shorts for both men and women.  Low cut &/or very short dresses for women.  Eucharistic Ministers dress respectfully.  Signed – A Sinner.”

            Appropriate dress for Mass has been mentioned previously in the God Housekeeping portion of the bulletin.  These friendly reminders will continue.   However, it is up to the individual (and parents) to exercise sound judgment when dressing for Mass.  Mass ministers were reminded of appropriate dress in the September meetings.

5.  “Somewhere in the bulletin tell where new members register.  I, crdle Cath<cradle Catholic (someone who has been Catholic since birth)> know at back of church is forms.  But, Non-Catholic wishing to register, who joined RCIA did not know.”
            Registration forms are available in the back of the church on the stand with the prayer intentions.  Forms are also available in the RCIA classroom when catechumens decide to register as parishioners. 

 

Safe Environment:

 

NONE

 

Maintenance:

 

1. “There is a need for a continuous air freshener in the church restroom.  Something similar to those in the Parish Hall or Parish center restrooms should do the job.”

            An air freshener will be placed in the church restroom.

 

Programs:

 

NONE