Next meeting: TBA

Parish of St. Mary Magdalene 

Pastoral Council Agenda

Wednesday 5th February 2025 7pm

St. Paul’s House

Present: Father Philip, Liz Gronkowski, Jacqueline Crawford, Jane Miezitis, Sally McElroy.

Welcome and reflection: Mark 6:1-6 

Apologies: Craig Doidge, Tony Ward

1. Points following last meeting

Advent and Christmas services were well attended as was the ecumenical carol service.

2. Adult formation

a) Follow up from Parish gathering

· Due to a variety of circumstances, attendance was very poor at the rescheduled meeting for those who expressed an interest in House and Prayer Groups. We will raise the topic at the Volunteers’ Evening, clarifying the difference between the groups. 

· A meeting is being organised for those who expressed an interest in a Youth Group.

b) The Chosen

Series four of “The Chosen” will be shown from Wednesday 19th February until Wednesday 9th April. The revised format for follow-up discussions will be used again. Some participants have expressed an interest in having the sessions in the afternoon in Romero House.  Perhaps another group would be willing to organise the afternoon sessions, but for the moment we will continue to meet in St. Paul’s at 7pm. 

3. Holy Year

Several initiatives are planned for our deanery throughout the year:

· Hour of Prayer, Carmelite Convent Hot Pot Wynd, Dysart on the last Sunday of every month.

· Stage walking of the Fife Pilgrim Way.

· Pilgrimage to Inchcolm Island.

· Parish Outing. 

4. Volunteers’ evening

Mass, followed by refreshments, will take place for all those who help in any way in our parish community on Friday 28th February at 7pm. For catering purposes, parishioners will be asked to sign up. 

5. Lent and Easter

We will continue with Tuesday morning Study after Mass, focusing on the Nicene Creed as this is the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea where it was created.

The Passover Meal will take place on Friday 11th April.

Churches Together Walk of Witness will take place on Good Friday, 18th April.

A session will be organised for all musicians regarding music for Holy Week and Easter.

6. Report from the fabric and Finance Committee

St. Mary’s 

· The Clock Tower has had to have scaffolding erected to allow access. The investigations have revealed work estimated at around £30000, we will be liable for around £13000.This is a one-off payment. Fife council will be responsible for the cost of any clock repairs.

· There is also an issue with a leak at the enclosed staircase in Romero House. 

St. Paul’s

· Fife Council has given planning permission for the repair/painting of the external wall. 

· A Diocesan loan and the possibility of grants are being considered.

· Planning permission has been applied for to complete the necessary repairs in the parish house.

7. Glenrothes Churches Together

There were fewer people than usual at the Friendship Meal last month.

8. Update of next quarterly calendar

Dates to be sent to the office by weekend of March 15th/16th.

9. Safeguarding

No items

10. A.O.B.

· To improve communications regarding Chapel Royal, Fr. Philip and parish representatives will be meeting regularly with the National Trust.

· Outreach to care homes in Glenrothes will be discussed at the next Churches Together meeting.

11. Date of next meeting

Pastoral Council Retreat Sunday 16th March