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THE DIOCESE OF NEWARK
Present: The Rt. Rev. Mark Beckwith, President; Mr. Michael Francaviglia, Secretary; Mr. Richard Graham, Treasurer; Diane Sammons, Esq., Chancellor Elected by Districts: The Rev. Michael Allen, Ms. Edith Gallimore, The Rev. Mariano Gargiulo, Ms. Lois Gray, Mr. Robert Harwood, Mr. Bert Jones, The Rev. Victoria Geer (Vicki) McGrath, The Rev. Thomas Mathews, Jr., Ms. Terrie McColl, Mr. John Niles, Ms. Alice Palmer, Ms. Barbara Piccirillo, The Rev. Stuart Smith, The Rev. Eric Soldwedel, Ms. Mary Sunden, Ms. Patty Watts, The Rev. Fain Webb, The Rev. Canon Dr. Sandye A. Wilson. Bishop's Appointments: The Rev. Joseph Harmon. Absent: Ms. Gail Barkely, The Rev. Gregory Perez, The Rev. Lynne Bleich Weber. Staff: Canon R. Carter Echols; and Ms. Kitty Kawecki and Ms. Kai Alston. ECW: Ms. Doris Mardirosian, Ms. Anna Byrne Others: Mr. Jim Caputo, Ward J. Herbert Fund Board member; Ms. Joanne Glenn and Mr. Robert Cottingham, Epiphany, Orange The Bible study was held after dinner and was based on John 16:12-15. AGENDA The agenda was adopted as prepared. MINUTES Motion: It was moved and seconded to accept the minutes for the meeting of April 9, 2008 with a correction that the Inclusion Work Group members were not part of the Immigration Task Force, and that Ms. Doris Mardirosian was excused. The motion was adopted. EPISCOPAL COMMUNICATIONS Bishop Beckwith's comments included: o Announced that The Rev. Canon Gregory Jacobs, currently the Staff Officer for Urban Ministry Development in the Diocese of Massachusetts, will join the diocesan staff beginning on September 2 and will work on clergy deployment and congregational development along with Canon Carter Echols. o Ms. Kay Lark was hired recently as the bishop's executive assistant; Ms. Patty Leonard was assigned as administrative assistant to the canons; and the position held by Mr. Russ Worthington was eliminated (Russ was continuing his participation in diocesan life as the Technology Committee chair). o The Rev. Cooper Conway will leave St. John's, Union City for interim ministry; The Rev. Robert Rhodes will become rector of Grace Westwood; The Rev. Ken Near will retire at the end of June from St. Paul's, Englewood. o Cathedral search process was underway. The Rev. Canon Dr. Sandye Wilson, Ms. Edie Gallimore and Mr. Bert Jones were members of the search committee for a dean-in-charge. o At month's end, the bishop will co-consecrate the Rev. Prince Singh as the eighth bishop of Rochester. o Thanked the members of the Steering Committee for their work on setting the meeting agendas and their participation on the finance committee. o An audit committee was appointed as a financial advisory team for the bishop and the CFO. The members were Ms. Linda Curtiss, All Saints', Hoboken; Mr. Dall Forsythe, St. Luke's, Montclair; Mr. Steve Duggan, former national church treasurer and Mr. Paul Shackford, COM chair and former CFO of the American Stock Exchange. The group reviewed the work of the diocesan auditors. Motion: It was moved and seconded to ratify the Bishop's appointments to the audit committee. The motion was adopted. WORK GROUP REPORTS - DISCIPLESHIP: MAKING CHURCH A SAFE PLACE The Rev. Stuart Smith presented for a second reading the model policy, Making Church a Safe Place, for adoption. The General Convention 2003 adopted Resolution B008, "Protection of Children and Youth from Abuse." It required all dioceses to adopt and implement policies on child sexual abuse prevention. With the adoption of the policies by the Diocesan Council, the on-line version of Safeguarding God's Children, the training materials produced by the Church Pension Group, would be implemented within the Diocese of Newark. The on-line version was readily and easily available to all volunteers and staff members from computers located in their places of employment or homes and through a simple registration process. There were no costs associated with the training for either churches or individuals. The policies would bring the Diocese of Newark into compliance with actions of General Convention 2003. The following resolution was moved and seconded: Motion: RESOLVED, that the Diocesan Council adopts the Making Church A Safe Place For All God's Children: Policies for the Protection of Children and Youth from Abuse which were adapted from the Model Policies developed by The Church Pension Group in partnership with the Nathan Network, and that implementation of this policy is meant to encourage and assist congregations and other entities within the diocese to participate in the On-Line Training version of Safeguarding God's Children. During the discussion, a question was raised regarding liability and exposure to the diocese if the policy was not enforced. The chancellor noted that while there was often a risk of liability the result of the training will be protection for all people, an outcome that should be first priority. It was also noted the implementation of the policy would reinforce and emphasize that church was a safe place. This effect was important because there were some un-churched parents who viewed houses of worship as places not safe for their children. The policy would provide common language and a sound education for all participants. The church has been and should be a venue for education on this issue. The resolution was adopted without objection. WORK GROUP REPORT - CONGREGATIONAL VITALITY: JERSEY CITY FUNDS The Rev. Canon Dr. Sandye A. Wilson presented on behalf of the Congregational Vitality Work Group recommendations for Jersey City Funds grants to St. Paul's Church summer program and Church of the Incarnation congregational development efforts and clerical ministry support. The following resolutions were moved and seconded. Motion: Resolved, that Diocesan Council approves the expenditure of $13,500 from the Jersey City Funds for the year 2008 to support the summer camp program at St. Paul's. The motion was adopted with one abstention. Motion: Resolved, that the Diocesan Council approves the expenditure of $56,000 from the Jersey City Funds for the year 2008 to support continued efforts in congregational development and clerical ministry support at Church of the Incarnation. The motion was adopted with one abstention. The Rev. Fain Webb reported that a proposal from the Jersey City Area Ministry would be presented at the June meeting. The grant proposal was to support training of local clergy and lay leaders of the three Jersey City Episcopal churches in the Metro Industrial Areas Foundation. TREASURER'S REPORT Mr. Richard Graham presented the report for the period ending April 30, 2008. The report reflected expenses incurred, not paid. For instance, the pledge to the national church reflected $172,419 in expenses for 2008; the actual payment was $20,000. Currently $180,000 under budget for the year. The amount did not reflect the complete operating position. The current surplus resulted from expenses being shown as under budget because of amounts due but unpaid. For example, Outreach Grant funds were not yet approved or disbursed. Projected pledge income was below budget for 2008. Almost half of the outstanding pledges at the end of 2007 remain unpaid. Over 40% of 2007 pledge reconciliation forms remained outstanding. Council received $503,000 in income so far; this was against an anticipated income of nearly $952,000. This income deficit was $448,000, over 45% under the projected income for year to date. Most departments were on budget or showing a surplus. Continued to review ways in which to reduce expenses where possible. Credit card system was nearing completion and would be web based for collection of registration fees and other income. Motion: It was moved and seconded to accept the report, subject to audit. The motion was adopted. Payment Policy: Payables-Requests for Payment and Receivables-Billing Requests Mr. Richard Graham reported on the changes in processing requests for payment and billing. The goal was to provide more complete and transparent information to the Council, to better capture expense and receivable information, to ensure that all bills and receivables were disbursed, and to reduce the workload of volunteers. The new payment policy meant that lump-sum payments would no longer be made to departments, committees and other entities that received funds through the council budget. All requests for payments and billings would be handled by the finance department. The policy included the methods by which documentation should be prepared and submitted. For instance, original receipts, bills and completed contracts would be accepted; not estimates or non-itemized charge slips. Payments will be made to vendors and not to individuals (except for expense reimbursements). Forms for check requests and billing requests were designed and were expected to be used. The policy and forms will be available on the diocesan website. STEERING COMMITTEE ACTS/VIM BOARD RECOMMENDATIONS Ms. Mary Sunden, member of the Steering Committee, presented the recommendations from the ACTS/VIM Board. It was moved and seconded to adopt the recommendations and refer them to the June meeting for ratification. The motion was adopted. AV-08-01 Newark, North Porch in Clifton requested amount: $6,500 Motion to fund: 12 yes. Motion to fund $4,500: 12 yes. AV-08-02 Hoboken, All Saints' Episcopal Church - Jubilee Children's Pgm $10,000* Motion to fund: 11 yes, 1 abstention. Motion to fund $6,000: 11 yes, 1 abstention. AV-08-03 Hope, St. Luke's - Haven of Hope - Retreat & network support $10,000* Motion to fund: 12 yes. Motion to fund $5,000: 12 yes. AV-08-04 Clifton, St. Peter's Haven - ESL Program $10,000* Motion to fund: 12 yes. Motion to fund $5,000: 12 yes. AV-08-05 Paterson, St. Paul's Church - City Serve Summer Pgm $10,000* Motion to fund: 11 yes, 1 abstention. Motion to fund $7,000: 11 yes, 1 abstention. AV-08-06 Fort Lee, Gd Shepherd - Bereavement/Elder Care Support Groups $3,300 Motion to fund: 12 yes. Motion to fund $2,800: 12 yes. AV-08-07 Union City, St. John's Episcopal Church - Activism and Art w/drawn AV-08-08 Chester, Church of the Messiah - Senior Resource Center $10,000 Motion to fund: 12 yes. Motion to fund $6,000: 12 yes. AV-08-09 Belleville, Christ Episcopal Church - The Care Closet $10,000* Motion to fund: 12 yes. Motion to fund $4,000: 12 yes. AV-08-10 Newark, Trinity & St. Philip's Cathedral - Youth Arts $10,000* Motion to fund: 12 yes. Motion to fund $6,000: 12 yes. AV-08-11 Union City, Grace Episcopal Church - Youth Outreach $4,625 Motion to fund: 12 yes. Motion to fund $3,500: 12 yes. AV-08-12 Hasbrouck Hghts, Church of St. John - Care on the Corner $10,000* Motion to fund: 10 yes, 2 abstentions. Motion to fund $7,000: 10 yes, 2 abstentions. AV-08-13 Newark, Newark School of Theology $10,000* Motion to fund: 12 yes. Motion to fund $4,500: 12 yes. AV-08-14 Newark, The Apostles' House - Feed the Solution $5,000 Motion to fund: 12 yes. Motion to fund $3,000: 12 yes. AV-08-15 Nutley, Prison Ministry Committee - Prison Ministry Camping Pgm $6,000 Motion to fund: 12 yes. Motion to fund $4,200: 12 yes. AV-08-16 Jersey City, Grace Church Van Vorst - Building Bridges $7,200 Motion to fund: 12 yes. Motion to fund $4,000: 12 yes. AV-08-17 Orange, Church of the Epiphany - Youth Outreach $10,820 Motion to fund: 12 yes. Motion to fund $5,500: 12 yes. AV-08-18 Hackensack, Christ Episcopal Church - Next Step Initiative $10,000* Motion to fund: 11 yes, 1 abstention. Motion to fund $7,000: 11 yes, 1 abstention. AV-08-19 Budd Lake, Christ Church - All God's Children Worship Service $5,000 Motion to fund: 12 yes. Motion to fund $5,000: 12 yes. Total Recommendation to Diocesan Council: $90,000 WARD J. HERBERT FUND BOARD RECOMMENDATIONS Ms. Mary Sunden, member of the Steering Committee, presented the recommendations. It was moved and seconded to adopt the recommendations and refer them to the June meeting for ratification. The motion was adopted. WJH 08 01 Midland Park, Good Shepherd requested: $16,488 Rectory Damage Motion to fund: 12 yes. Motion to fund $7,000: 12 yes. WJH 08 02 Fort Lee, Good Shepherd - boiler repair $7,190 Motion to fund: 12 yes. Motion to fund $7,190: 12 yes. WJH 08 03 Orange, Epiphany - rectory renovations $31,000 Motion to fund: 12 yes. Motion to fund $8,000: 12 yes. WJH 08 04 Hackettstown, St. James' Church - church roof $8,243 Motion to fund: 12 yes. Motion to fund $8,243: 12 yes. WJH 08 05 Maywood, St. Martin's - Church & rectory repairs Motion to fund the oil tank removal, but excluding the boiler & church doors: 12 yes. Motion to fund $3,000: 12 yes. WJH 08 06 Washington, St. Peter's $3,850 Rectory boiler Motion: It was moved and seconded to defer the application until the next cycle and an invitation be extended to the Rev. Robert Criste-Troutman, project director, to attend the June 30 meeting for a hearing on the grant request.: 12 yes. WJH 08 07 Boonton, St. John's - church furnace $10,950 Motion to fund: 12 yes. Motion to fund $10,950: 12 yes. WJH 08 08 Teaneck, Christ Church - hall roof repairs $8,750 Motiontofund:12yes. Motion to fund $7,400: 12 yes. Total recommendation to Diocesan Council: $51,783 WARD J. HERBERT FUND APPEAL - EPIPHANY, ORANGE Ms. Joanne Glenn, and Mr. Robert Cottingham, members of Epiphany, Orange presented an appeal to the grant decision by the WJH Board requesting that the board reconsider its decision and increase the funding to a higher amount than the $8,000 granted. Mr. Jim Caputo, diocesan property manager and member of the WJH board, spoke on behalf of the WJH Board, and explained the reasoning for the board's decision. The recommended award funded half of the cost of the replacement roof and the cost of the repairs to the boilers. Much of the repair and renovation work on the rectory, such as flooring, painting, replacement of sheetrock, was not covered under the priorities of the Ward J. Herbert Fund. The suggestion was made that the application be re-reviewed in the next cycle Motion: It was moved and seconded to ask the board to reconsider the application noting that this was not meant to deleteriously effect the current grant recommendation. The motion was adopted with three abstentions. OUTREACH GRANT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS Ms. Mary Sunden, chair of the Outreach Grant Committee, presented the recommendations. It was moved and seconded to adopt the recommendations and refer them to the June meeting for ratification. The motion was adopted. There were $19,300 available for international outreach grants and $83,600 for domestic outreach grants. Members of this year's committee were: Ms. Edie Gallimore, Mr. Richard Graham, Mr. Robert Harwood, Ms. Doris Mardrosian, The Rev'd Thomas Matthews, Ms. Terrie McColl, The Rev'd Stuart Smith, Ms. Mary Sunden (chair), Ms. Patty Watts. DOMESTIC GRANTS Granted Requested Organization Purpose OGD-08-01 $ 3,500 $ 7,000 Hoboken, All Saints CSDC Jubilee Meal Project, to provide meals for low-income African american and Latino young people between the ages of 5-12 living in Hoboken's public housing. OGD-08-02 $ 5,000 $ 7,500 Newark, Apostles' House General operating support for diocesan CDC. OGD-08-03 $ 5,500 $ 10,000 Orange, Arts Unbound Support of in-gallery and online retail arm of organization that enables artists with disabilities OGD-08-04 $ 3,000 $ 4,000 Boonton, Cedar Hill CDC General operating support for parish-based CDC; summer camp scholarship aid. OGD-08-05 $ 5,000 $ 10,000 Hackensack, Christ Church CDC General operating support for parish-based CDC. OGD-08-06 $ 5,000 $ 10,000 Paterson, CityServe Operating and program support for program providing enrichment experiences for Paterson youth. OGD-08-07 $ 5,500 $ 5,000 Orange, Epiphany Food Pantry Program support to provide supplemental and / or emergency food to Orange households. OGD-08-08 $ 5,000 $ 5,000 Fort Lee, Friends for Life General operating support for parish-based CDC OGD-08-09 $ 5,000 $ 7,500 Jersey City, Grace Van Vorst Community Services General operating support for parish-based CDC OGD-08-10 $ 5,000 $ 15,000 Hope, Haven of Hope for Kids General operating support for parish-based CDC OGD-08-11 $ 5,500 $ 15,000 Jersey City, Jersey City Episcopal CDC General operating support for diocesan CDC, focusing on Hudson CASA program addressing long-term needs of Hudson County homeless. OGD-08-12 $ 2,000 $ 2,000 Lafayette, Lafayette 4-H club Program support to provide activities for youth at risk and strengthen family relationships. OGD-08-13 $ 5,000 $ 12,000 Diocese, Prison Ministry Program support to provide activities and services for children of offenders. OGD-08-14 $ 6,000 $ 10,000 Pompton Lakes, Shepherds Haven Adult Day Care Center Program support for senior day care ministry OGD-08-15 $ 4,000 $ 6,000 Newton, Sussex County IHN General support for organization serving homeless families. OGD-08-16 $ - $ 5,000 Hoboken, IAF-Hudson County Start-up funds for Industrial Areas Foundation program Note: Start-up projects not currently funded by Outreach Grant process. OGD-08-17 $ 2,000 $ 2,000 Union City, Camp Unity Program support for summer camp. OGD-08-18 $ - $ 15,000 Morristown, Morristown Memorial Health Foundation Operating support for hospital Outreach Worker. Note: withdrawn. OGD-08-19 $ 5,500 $ 10,000 Hoboken, Hoboken Shelter Program support for non-profit housing corporation food and shelter program. OGD-08-21 $ - $ 6,378 Plainfield, Plainfield Grassroots CDC Program support for AGAPE summer day camp. Note: unable to attend hearings. OGD-08-22 $ 2,000 $ 3,200 Kearney, Tri-County English Language Education Project Program support for ESL training. OGD-08-23 $ 4,100 $ 6,000 Belleville, Care Closet Program support. subtotal $ 83,600 $ 173,578 INTERNATIONAL GRANTS OGI-08-01 $ - $ 1,050 Liberia, Episcopal Church of Liberia Cathedral Altar Guild scholarship support. Note: individual scholarships not currently funded by Outreach Grant process. OGI-08-02 $ 8,500 $ 10,000 Zambia, Mapanza Mission Station, Zambia Capital program support. OGI-08-03 $ 5,000 $ 4,200 Uganda, Kakaasi Parish Support for third phase of ongoing milling project. OGI-08-04 $ 5,300 $ 6,000 India, Kothapallimitta/St. Alban's/St. Peter's Companionship To provide laptops to ongoing education project. OGI-08-05 $ 500 $ 3,000 Worldwide, Anglican Women's Empowerment (AWE) Educational project support. subtotal $ 19,300 $ 24,250 total $102,900 $ 197,828 Ms. Sunden reported the Outreach Work Group will review the Outreach Grant process, with input from members of this year's Grant Committee, and will be reporting and making suggestions to the full Council for future action. RECONCILIATION 2007 PLEDGE FORMS OUTSTANDING The Rev. Stuart Smith presented an update on the congregations for which their 2007 Reconciliation Pledge forms were outstanding. Since last month, members had contacted the church leadership in their districts. A list of congregations to be thanked and to be reminded of submitting their outstanding forms was distributed to the representatives. The congregations with outstanding reconciliation forms were: St. Luke's, Hope; St. Mark's, Mendham; St. Peter's, Washington; The Saviour, Denville; St. David's, Kinnelon; St. Gabriel's, Milton/Oak Ridge; St. John's, Dover; St. Paul's, Chatham; House of Prayer, Newark; St. Andrew's, Newark; St. Barnabas', Newark; Trinity & St. Philip's, Newark; Christ Church, Short Hills; St. Andrew & Holy Communion, South Orange; Christ Church, Bloomfield/Glen Ridge; Christ Church, East Orange; St. Agnes & St. Paul's, East Orange; St. Agnes', Little Falls; St. Luke's, Montclair; St. James', Upper Montclair; Trinity, Bayonne; All Saints', Hoboken; St. Paul's, Jersey City; Our Saviour, Secaucus; St. John's, Union City; St. John's, Hasbrouck Heights; St. Martin's, Maywood; St. Paul's, North Arlington; St. John's, Passaic; Resurrection & St. Paul's, Wood-Ridge; Good Shepherd, Fort Lee; Christ Church, Hackensack; St. Anthony's, Hackensack; St. Cyprian's, Hackensack; St. Mark's, Teaneck; All Saints', Bergenfield; St. Paul's, Englewood; St. Bartholomew's, Ho-Ho-Kus; Holy Communion, Paterson. The Steering Committee will follow up with congregations that do not respond to the requests for compliance from the representatives. PAST DUE PLEDGES The Rev. Stuart Smith reported on the effect that past due pledges from congregations had on the cash flow of the diocese and the difficulties created in budgeting and bill paying. Nineteen congregations were behind in their payments. The Steering Committee will work with the finance office. PAROCHIAL REPORTS OUTSTANDING The Rev. Stuart Smith reported on the outstanding 2007 parochial reports. The forms were due at the beginning of March. Members were asked to follow up with the church leadership in their districts. The churches with outstanding reports were: Panther Valley, Hackettstown; St. Luke's, Hope; St. Dunstan's, Succasunna; St. Peter's, Washington; St. Gabriel's, Milton/Oak Ridge; All Saints', Millington; Holy Innocents, West Orange; St. Andrew & Holy Communion, South Orange; Calvary, Bayonne; All Saints', Hoboken; Our Savious, Secaucus; St. Peter's, Clifton; St. Anthony's, Hackensack; St. Paul's, Englewood; St. Andrew's, Harrington Park; St. Matthew's, Paramus; Holy Communion, Paterson; St. Elizabeth's, Ridgewood; Good Shepherd, Ringwood. MEETING LOCATION SURVEY The Rev. Joseph Harmon reported the survey forms were collected and being reviewed by the Steering Committee. A report would be made to the council at next month's meeting. DIOCESAN COUNCIL RETREAT REGISTRATION (SEPTEMBER 12 & 13, 2008) The Rev. Joseph Harmon reminded the members about the September retreat. Registration forms were included in the packet for the meeting. A return of the form by June 20 was requested. Members were asked to participate in the cost of the event with a payment of $50 per person. Scholarships were available for those unable to pay and the request for assistance would be confidential. It was moved and seconded to temporarily adjourn the meeting of Council. SENIOR HOUSING CORPORATIONS The President called to order the Annual Meeting of the Hillsdale Senior Housing Corporation. HILLSDALE SENIOR HOUSING CORPORATION Motion: The Rev. Fain Webb, Congregational Vitality Work Group convener, moved that the following nominees be elected to the Board of Trustees for the term noted. The motion was seconded and adopted. Hillsdale Trustees (Terms expire May 12, 2009): Mrs. Nancy DeNoble, Mrs. Joan DeRosa, Mr. Joseph Keenan, Ms. Collette Killian, Ms. Chessie Kouba, Mr. Philip Krey, and Ms. Angela Williamson. Diocesan Trustees: Ms. Dorothy Fowlkes and Mrs. Emily Rennie. Motion: It was moved and seconded to adjourn the Annual Meeting of the Hillsdale Episcopal Senior Housing Corporation. The motion was adopted. The President called to order the Annual Meeting of the Nutley Episcopal Senior Housing Corporation. NUTLEY EPISCOPAL SENIOR HOUSING CORPORATION Motion: The Rev. Fain Webb, Congregational Vitality Work Group convener, moved that the following nominees be elected to the Board of Trustees in the categories and for the terms noted. The motion was seconded and adopted. Diocesan Representative Trustees: Class of 2011: Mr. William Heick, The Rev. Audrey Hasselbrook. Nutley Trustees (Terms expire May 12, 2009): Mr. John Agostini, The Rev. Pamela Bakal, Mr. James Blanda, Ms. Sandra Carella, Mr. Jerry Deltufo, Ms. Sally Goodson, Ms. Lorraine Kucinski, Mr. Thomas Sposato, Ms. Anna Mae Thibault. Motion: It was moved and seconded to adjourn the Annual Meeting of the Nutley Episcopal Senior Housing Corporation. The motion was adopted. The President called to order the Annual Meeting of the Rutherford Senior Housing Corporation. RUTHERFORD SENIOR HOUSING CORPORATION Motion: The Rev. Fain Webb, Congregational Vitality Work Group convener, moved that the following nominees be elected to the Board of Trustees in the categories and for the terms noted. The motion was seconded and adopted. Diocesan Representative Trustees (Term expires May 2011): Ms. Barbara (Bobbie) Christenberry, The Rev. Jacob David. Rutherford Trustees (Terms expire May 12, 2009): Ms. Joanne Bartlett, Ms. Annette DiTomaso, Ms. Constance Keeler, Ms. Mary Ann Murray, Ms. Peggy Quinn, Ms. Barbara Russell and Ms. Susan Staples. Motion: It was moved and seconded to adjourn the Annual Meeting of the Rutherford Senior Housing Corporation. The motion was adopted. The President reconvened the meeting of the Diocesan Council. RESOLUTION OF THANKSGIVING A Certificate of Appreciation was presented to Ms. Doris Mardirosian, president of the Episcopal Church Women, for her faithful service and commitment to the Diocesan Council. Ms. Mardirosian had represented the ECW on the council for many years and her time as president of ECW had concluded. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND MEETING EVALUATION Mr. Bert Jones announced the third annual banquet hosted by the Newark Chapter of the Union of Black Episcopalians was scheduled for Friday, June 6 at the Essex House, West Orange. People were invited to the dinner and to sponsor the event through an advertisement in the dinner journal. The meeting was closed with prayer by Bishop Beckwith. The meeting was adjourned at 9:25 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Michael Francaviglia Secretary  --Return to Diocese of Newark Home PageReturn to Top of Page |