The Parish Forum

Background

Following on from the Diocesan Assembly in June 2003, there was a Pastoral letter from Bishop John, in which he asked that each parish establish a structure by which parishioners have the opportunity to collaborate with the Parish Priest in addressing parish issues.

The Parish Forum is our response and it is also a way in which all parishioners can contribute towards the running of the parish.


Forum Meetings

Meetings are held approximately every 3 months and usually last around and hour and a half.

They are either held in St Ann's or St Mary's Church and the venue alternates


If you have not attended one of these meetings yet, why not make an effort to come to to the next one, and find out about the issues affecting our parish ?


The next meeting will be on TBC - all welcome.


Future Dates for 2015 meetings :-

  • TBC

Notes from Meeting held on 16th March 2015

Parish Forum Notes (16/3)

Notes from Meeting held on 20th October 2014

Parish Forum Notes (20/10)

Notes from Meeting held on 30th June 2014

Parish Forum Notes (30/06)

Notes from Meeting held on 13th March 2014

Parish Forum Notes (13/03)

Notes from Meeting held on 17th October 2013

Parish Forum Notes (17/10)

Notes from Meeting held on 18th July 2013

Parish Forum Notes (18/07)

Notes from Meeting held on 25th April 2013

Parish Forum Notes (25/04)

Notes from Meeting held on 31st January 2013

Parish Forum Notes (31/01)

Notes from Meeting held on 11th October 2012

Parish Forum Notes (11/10)

Notes from the Special Meeting held on 17th May 2012

Parish Forum Notes (17/05)

Notes from Meeting held on 8th March 2012

Parish Forum Notes (08/03)

Notes from Meeting held on 29th September 2011

Parish Forum Notes (29/09)

Minutes from Last Meeting held on 24th March 2011

Parish Forum Minutes (24/03)

Minutes from Last Meeting held on 16th September 2010

Parish Forum Minutes (16/09)

At the June meeting there was discussion about the Pope's visit,Parish Liturgy,repairs and refurbishments and parish groups.

Parish Forum Minutes (24/06)

At the March meeting there was a discussion about Deanery Sub groups and further refurbishments to St Ann's church.

Parish Forum Minutes (25/03)

At the December meeting there was a discussion and vote on whether to replace the benches at St Ann's with chairs or reduce the benches and add some chairs.

Parish Forum Minutes (03/12)

At the September meeting there was a review of the anniversary celebrations and final arrangements confirmed for the parish day of reflection.

Parish Forum Minutes (17/9)

At The June meeting the there was a short presentation from Lisa Markham about CRB checks and discussion about final preparations for the main anniversary events.

Parish Forum Minutes (18/6)

At The March meeting the main discussion once again centred around commemorations of the 150th Anniversary.

Parish Forum Minutes (19/3)


At the December meeting the main discussion centred around possible improvements to the church to commemorate the 150th Anniversary.

Parish Forum Minutes (4/12)

At the September meeting new members of the Core Group were elected the newly appointed Head of St Ann's school Mary Barry was welcomed to the parish.

Parish Forum Minutes (18/9)

The main agenda item at the June meeting was once again was planning for the 150th Anniversary of St Ann's Church next year. Several Meetings of the five planning groups have now taken place and a draft calendar of events and activities is beginning to take shape.

Parish Forum Minutes (19/6)

The main agenda item for the March meeting was preparation for the 150th Anniversary of St Ann's Church which is in August next year. Five groups were set up and meetings arranged to progress each of the areas identified (History, Social, Spiritual, Vision for the Future and a Special Project).

Parish Forum Minutes (6/3)

The December meeting focussed on the six areas represented by various deanery groups : Mission, Faith Formation, Youth, Pastoral Care, Liturgy and Finance/Premises, and ensuring that there are representatives from both parishes in each of these areas.

Parish Forum Minutes (5/12)

At the September meeting there was an update on fundraising for WYD2008 and a presentation from Marianne Down following her visit to meet Pope Benedict in Lorretto, along with 500,000 other young people, mostly Italian.

It was agreed that fair trade product from Traidcraft would be promoted in both churches for the purchase of Christmas gifts and cards.

Parish Forum Minutes (11/9)

At the June meeting there was discussion on many of the topics raised at the Deanery Day earlier in the year, such as Building Community, being a Welcoming Parish, Faith Education and Mission.

Parish Forum Minutes (14/6)

At the March meeting there was an update on fundraising for WYD2008, including a presentation and video from Marianne Down about World Youth Day 2008.

There was also feedback from the successful Deanery Day held recently, from parish representatives who attended.

Parish Forum Minutes (8/3)

At the December meeting there was also discussion about whether to support the initiative to employ a youth leader for the Sheffield North Deanery. This is an issue that affects everyone as the post will need to be funded by the nine parishes in our Deanery. You can read the working document on this issue using the link below.


Youth Worker Working Document  
Parish Forum Minutes (7/12)