Central East Mission Area

Central East Mission Area Council

Council Chair: Brian Sisak (New Life, Uniontown)
Vice Chair: The Rev. Dr. Barbara Bond (St. Paul's, Canton)
Dean: The Rev. Kip Colegrove
Representative to Diocesan Council: Brian Sisak (New Life, Uniontown)
ECW President: Susan Little
Secretary: Joseph Rusznak (Trinity, New Philadelphia)
Financial Officer: Bill Miller (New Life, Uniontown)

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CeMAC Minutes: 3.13.12

Central East Mission Area Council
Summary of March 13, 2012 Meeting

Here are highlights of the meeting and actions approved

CeMac Intern – Parishes were asked to continue to seek candidates for interns in the MAC to work with youth activities: St. Timothy’s VBS June 18-22 assisting Stephanie Liotti, Trinity – Alliance’s Food and Fun nights on Mondays, New Life (open to all MAC parishes) overnight camping experience and a Service Day overnight to Trinity Cathedral, and youth work developed by the MAC deacon.

The session appointed the Rev. Pat Hanen as coordinator of the Intern and the planning sessions.

A CeMac picnic on Sunday, June 24 at Tuscora Park in New Philadelphia.  At present, the plan is to have worship service with choirs participating followed by picnic foods.  The site is family friendly with plenty to do for youngsters and all invited guests.  The MAC will cover the facility rental costs along with payment for hotdogs, hamburgers and buns.  Other foods are potluck offerings.  The Rev. Henry Harris of St. Tim’s will coordinate the worship service and the music.  All parishes are able to offer lectors, chalice bearers, etc.  Forward info, including expected number of attendees, to Rev. Hank by June 10. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.   This can be a fun day, so you can invite family and friends to attend.  Worship will be at 11 a.m. followed by food, fun and fellowship.  MORE details after Easter.

An Even Song Choir Fest at St. Paul's - Canton at 4 pm Sunday October21, 2012 with a reception following.  The several music pros, led by William Kendrick of St. Paul’s will work out the music details, so all choirs can participate. Additionally, acolytes of each parish will process and serve using banners, flags and crosses.  The Rev, Vincent Black will be asked to provide the homily or a peer ministry presentation.

Central East Mission Area Council Minutes February 7, 2012

Here are highlights of the meeting and actions approved:

1 - Authorized an Honorarium in the amount of $150 for Margaret Folger of Trinity Church, New Philadelphia who has been selected ECW Outstanding Woman of the Diocese of Ohio. As part of the ECW Triennial Year, Margaret will be honored at the ECW Triennial session this July in Indianapolis.

2 - The four proposed goals for 2012 (attached) were approved.

3 - Approved requesting funds for an intern for this year with emphasis on youth activities.

Brian at e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

4 - Per a request from Diocesan Council, each Mission Area is asked to determine how many potential confirmands would be available for a Central East combined Confirmation Service. Date and Placed to be determined. Of course, some parishes may take advantage of the bishop's visit to their parish this year to hold Confirmation. CeMac would like a count by the next meeting, March 13. Thanks for any and all input.

5 - CeMac re-elected all its officers: Brian Sisak - New Life, chair; The Rev. Dr. Barbara Bond - St. Paul's, vice chair; Joe Rusznak - Trinity-New Philadelphia, secretary, and William Miller - New Life, treasurer.

6 - Addressing the 2012 Goal concerning Food Ministries, several parishes reminded all that MONEY contributions are more effective that product and foodstuff contributions. The money will purchase more foodstuff from the major area foodbank.

7 - Two major collaborative events were approved:

First - A CeMac picnic on Sunday, June 24 at Tusc. Park in New Philadelphia. The project grew from St. Timothy"s - Massillon asking Trinity - New Philadelphia to join for a picnic. At present, the plan is to have worship service with choirs participating followed by picnic foods. More details later. The site is family friendly with plenty to do for youngsters and all invited guests. Thanks to Rev, Hank Harris for getting this event going.

Second - An Even Song Choir Fest at St. Paul's - Canton at 4 pm Sunday October21, 2012 with a reception following. The several music pros in the parishes will work out the music details, so all choirs can participate.

8 - Next meeting will be Tuesday, March 13, 7 pm at Trinity Church - Alliance.

9 - Meeting began at 7:05 and concluded at 8:13 pm. A great meeting!!!

Central Area Mission Area Council Goals for 2012

Food and Feeding Ministries - Develop ways to educate our parishes and communities about hunger in our area; collect best practices for hunger outreach programs in our parishes, and encourage parishes to help one another develop and implement programs that address hunger.

Vacation Youth Activities - Develop youth programs for the MAC including a camping experience and a cathedral hostel/service day. An intern can be involved with these activities

What, Why and How Reports – Parishes present a brief written report on an event, program or activity which is unique to the parish outlining What it is, Why it serves and How it is conducted.

Utilize Resources for Events/Programs/Ideas – Develop a "Mutual Aid" attitude for parish activities calling on ceMac Deacon, special intern or staff of the diocese.

Minutes of the Central East Mission Area Council

June 15, 2010 

President Brian Sisak announced there was quorum and called the meeting to order at 7:30pm.

The meeting started with a Prayer offered by The Rev. Kip Colgrove.  The minutes of the 4/13/2010 were approved.

Meeting Reports:

• Rev. Barbara presented St. Paul’s calendar as a template for other Vestries to use should they want. It will lend validity to an event or item.
• There is co-operation with the University of the South (4yrs) with one year at a time. The cost is $350/year.
• A new supply priest starts at St. Mark’s on 6/20/2010
• Trinity (NP) is developing a Worship and Eucharistic Leaders training course based on Diocesan guidelines.
• Trinity (Alliance) will have a presence at the “Carnation Parade; a vacation bible school is scheduled for 6/21 to 6/21.
• St. Mark’s has scheduled its vacation bible school for w/o 7/5 and has a book discussion group.
• New Life has set up two educational sexual prevention sessions: one will be for children and one for adults. The Children’s recognition session is for ages 9-11 and is based on the program provided by the Diocese. The adult session/training is from the program offered by the National Church. A light lunch will be served on July 17, 2010

 

Brian gave a briefing on the Diocesan Council Meeting for May. This is known as the “who” leadership meeting (offices to be filled). Copies of the minutes were distributed to MAC members. Brian welcomed the Church of our Savior of Salem, Ohio as a MAC member. The letter from the Presiding Bishop was discussed (published in Church Life) and used as talking points to give us some understanding of where the National Church is coming from. A possible bus trip to Perrysburg is being explored to attend the Winter Convocation on 2/11 and 2/12/2010. The Presiding Bishop is scheduled to attend. We need to get a count of possible bus riders; the use of a bus will obviate the need for individuals to drive. Brian will get costs of a bus and email us the results. The diocesan ECW meeting was held at St Paul’s and it was very productive.

 

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