July Bishop's Committee

Bishop’s Committee Meeting via Zoom/Web
July 28, 2028
Tricia Seifert
Joni Marginot
Fr. Michael Wallens
Also present: Bob Fast, Treasurer; Robert Rice, Seminarian
The meeting commenced at 6:40 with opening prayer.
1. The minutes from the June 28, 2026 meeting were circulated via email. Fr. Mike moved
to approve, Joni seconded. All approved.
2. Treasurer’s Reports:
a. Bob F. circulated the reports in advance of the meeting. We have now arrived at
a net profit rather than a deficit. Points on our Amex account available for use.
b. A local architect has suggested a few other contractors who may be available to
assist with bathroom renovations. .
c. The water bill adjustment has been credited to our account; likewise, the
electricity payment we had made but had not acknowledged by the utility was
found and credited and the late fee removed. The BC thanked Bob for his
diligence in pursuing both items.
d. Tricia moved to accept the Treasurer’s report; Fr. Mike seconded. All approved.
Bob Fast exited the meeting.

3. President’s Report
a. School supply giveaway: Discussion ensued regarding increasing cost of items
and where to economize, and what amount budgeted for outreach should be the
maximum spent, in anticipation that much or all could be recouped through
designated donations. It was agreed to spend an amount equal about one fifth of
the outreach budget, which, based on last year, could be recovered through
donations. Fr Mike will provide the ice cream. Set up will be on August 14th and
announcements will be on Marfa Public Radio, in The Big Bend Sentinel, and in
flyers.
b. Bathroom renovation. The bid from Marginot Builders for the small bath was
reviewed. It was agreed that we will submit the bid to the Trustees on Aug 19th,
while seeking other competitive bids; if none are received we are prepared to go
forward with Marginot’s and ask that additional amount be added for
miscellaneous repairs that may arise in the course of the project, to be paid from
gift received this year for capital improvements. Fr Mike and Tricia approved
and Joni recused.

c. Joni contacted Dan Ashton in the cathedral regarding stained glass window
repair; they have worked with Willett before and are contracting with them now
to do a current job; Joni will contact Willett’s Texas representative.
d. Sunday is first Sunday and several offered to bring refreshments.
e. Thanksgiving: Tricia will ask for permission to use tables and chairs from the Jeff
Davis County Food Pantry. We will set up early in the week.

4. Vicar’s Report.
a. Pride weekend: Fr Mike is trying to pinpoint date from organizers.
b. Delegates to convention are Joni, Tricia and Bob Rice.
c. Gary Brewton is working through knee rehab, looking to return around
September. He is taking canonicals on the 26th of August.
d. Katie Jerrod will return Sept 6 to play the organ.
e. Rachel Harber will participate in the next Big Bend Churches meeting, at St James
in September, on Sept 19, from 10 to 2.
5. The next BC meeting will be Sunday, August 23 at 9 a.m.
6. The meeting concluded at approximately 8:20 p.m.
Approved: Aug ____ , 2026
/Tricia Seifert
Clerk