Christmas Potluck 2010

Holiday Stroll & Christmas Pot Luck


Hi Ladies – we hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving.
 Once again, the Bass Hall was transformed! Many folks who came for the first time were amazed at what we get accomplished in so little time. Everything was wonderful from the raffles and holiday music to the bake table, crafts and our café. Thank you to all of you who made this happen. You are a wonderful group of dedicated women. I do also want to thank all the men that helped us also, whether it’s making the chowder or loading the tables, we appreciate you too.
 If you loaned us a card table and did not pick it up yet, it’s in the large closet downstairs. If anyone ended up with a plant support that was displaying a green wreath in the entryway, it’s mine bgurt@mcttelecom.com We will have a lost and found at the Christmas pot luck.
 If you plan to attend the Christmas pot luck on Monday December 6th at 6PM, please drop an email or call to one of the two hostesses, Karen Ayers dancecab@yahoo.com 532-7996, Barbara Garland bg@svwhale.com or message-taker, Beth 588-2076 . Please indicate what you can bring and if you are bringing a guest. Please do this as soon as possible so we can get an accurate count. Since we will not be having a Mass prior, it would be a good idea to bring your food warm. Please let Beth know if you or anyone you know is in need of a ride and we will gladly figure it out.

Please label you dishes with your name and what the casserole is. We have a member who is allergic to garlic, so if you dish does not have garlic could you please label it ‘garlic free’?

There will be a table set up to accept gifts and cards for your ‘Secret Angel’

Best Regards,
Denise and Beth

Holiday Stroll 2010 additional inf

Holiday Stroll 2010





Hi Ladies,


Well, Bass Hall looks fantastic and we’re ready to go tomorrow morning! Just a few reminders and information:


• Don’t forget your aprons. If you are working only in the AM and can loan your apron to someone who is working in the afternoon, that would be nice. We were not able to get the new ones in time for the fair and some new ladies may not have one yet.


• Remember to bring a mug. If you are working, you may help yourself to free coffee and refills with your mug.


• There is ample parking behind Dr Hedstom’s office and behind the Gurnsey Bldg. Please leave the few spaces behind the building clear for people to pull in to load and unload.


• For new ladies: If you have never worked at the fair, you’re in for a real treat! The room is filled with a festive air and it’s a great time to get to know the guild ladies better. Most of us wear comfortable clothes with some sort of red or green top. The Bass Hall is usually cool in the AM, but warms up fast, so layers work well. Please come to us if you have questions or concerns; we want to help you, but may not notice because we get very involved with our respective duties.
See you at the Holiday Stroll!

Holiday Stroll 2010

Holiday Stroll details 2010


Hi Ladies,
Here are the details so far for the fair. Please check back frequently as there will be more information added as it becomes available.


• If you are one of the ladies baking cookies that will be sent to the other churches, you need to have your cookies at the St. Peter's church hall on Thursday. The church is open for Mass in the AM. There is a meeting downstairs after, but you could place the cookies on the table at the foot of the stairs if people are down there. If you have trouble with stairs, leave the cookies at the back of the church and call or email Beth 588-2076 bgurt@mcttelecom.com , so I will be looking for them. Here are the cookie bakers: Pat C, Vi, Connie, Joyce S, Kelly, Sue K, Simone & Beth


• If you are one of the 12 ladies making candy, they need to be at the church hall by Friday. We will be assembling them at 9:30AM before we head to Bass Hall.


• Bass Hall will be opened for us at 10:30AM on Friday for setup and we need to be out by 4PM on Friday.


• Bass Hall will be opened on Saturday @7:30AM and we need to be cleaned up by 3:45PM. The hall will be opened to the public from 9:30AM to 2:00PM.


• Card table providers: Linda C, Jean F, Sue K, Kathy S, Joyce S, Raymonde R, Mary Ann B, Barbara G. We also have two at the church hall for a total of 10 Please include your name on the underside.


• If you have items for the bake table, you can drop them off at Bass Hall Friday from 12ish to about 3ish. You also can drop them off Saturday morning-the earlier, the better. Friday is the best day. PLEASE PUT YOUR NAME ON ANY CONTAINERS YOU NEED BACK. Janice is accepting all baked goods and also could use a few more pies. Also, please label what the baked item is, even if it's obvious to you.


• We will be recycling all cardboard. If you need help breaking it down see Beth or Denise.


• Music schedule: Pat C 9:30-11 / Bell Ringers 11-12 / Chris F 12-1 / Dorothy 1-2


• We still need a few ladies to help out after the 9:30 and 11AM Masses on Sunday with the "after the Christmas Fair" sale. Helen is the "go to" person for this.


• Please check back on the blog - new information will be added later as it becomes available. If you need a ride please call Beth to set up. Also, please keep those informed who do not have email: Cindy, Joan C, Estelle C, Helen F, Edna, Robin, Gail L, Rose-Anna, Dorothy, Idalina, Dolores and Norma


Thanks

Minutes-2010/09

Divine Mercy Women’s Guild

Business Meeting
October 4, 2010

6:38pm Opening prayer: led by Yvonne Murray

• Installation of Corresponding Secretary: Co-Chair Beth McGurty installed Simone Lagace as the new Corresponding Secretary. Congratulations Simone!

• Treasurer’s Report: Cheryl Lastrina presented the proposed budget for 2010-2011. A motion was carried and the budget was approved and accepted as written.

• Helping Hands: Jean Frechette reported that the use of email to request help from the Guild members works very well. There was a recent need for meals. The family was very grateful to the Guild. Please call Jean (924-4126) if you know of someone who needs meals. Edna Drasbo reported telephoning the members for funeral support works well.

• Parish Outreach: Linda Caracappa spoke about the holiday needs in our parish and community. The Giving Tree and the Christmas for Kids program will be starting up soon. Teens especially need our support. Also, helping with the Thanksgiving baskets will be just around the corner.

Old Business:

• The prayer chain has been well received. Please call Rose-Anna McDermott (924-6466) or Beth McGurty (588-2076) if you know if someone who needs prayers.

• Helen Limina asked the Guild for support in sponsoring a community supper in Hancock. The Guild would provide food, coffee and cold drinks. Thursday, January 27th is the date Hancock has open for us to fill.

• Holiday Stroll: Saturday November 20th. As Co-Chair of the event Helen Limina is looking for anyone who is interested in shadowing her to learn the ins and outs of setting up the Fair. Call Helen (924-5088) as this is a great opportunity. Bass Hall will be available on Friday for us to set up. We will make up cookie trays on Friday to distribute to the other participants in the Holiday Stroll. Anyone interested in organizing the cookie trays please call Beth McGurty. Helen will check to see if the Children’s Choir is available to sing at Bass Hall.

• An article and photo of the Divine Mercy Women’s Guild will be in the upcoming November issue of the Parable.

• The Blood Drive is scheduled for December 3, 2010. A sign-up sheet will be at the next meeting for help with the drive.

Misc:

• Parishioner Kathy Chapman is getting married on Dec 4th and would like help with her reception. If anyone is interested please call Kathy to see what you can do to help.

• For members who have paid their annual dues, membership cards were distributed. Your card, when added to JoAnn Fabric online requirement for registration can equal 10% off on purchased items. Please see Karen Bannister if you have questions.

• St Patrick’s school is collecting Box Tops for education. They are found on General Mills products. Bring them to our meetings and we will collect them to give to the school. Also, there is dumpster at the school for recycled paper. Let’s support the school in any way we can.

• Chris Falcone extended an invitation to the Guild members from the Peterborough Garden Club . “Balsam and Bling” will be held on November 8th in Bass Hall at 10am. There will be instructions in floral arrangement design, a raffle, etc.

• Edna Drasbo is collecting the front side of old cards. Birthday, get well, holiday etc. Edna sends them to St Jude’s home where they are put to good use.

• Guest Speaker: Melody Actouka from the American Red Cross presented: How to be prepared at home in case of a disaster. Handouts were distributed.

Thank you to Cheryl Lastrina and Janice McKenzie for hosting the meeting.

Closing Prayer: led by Yvonne Murray

Meeting adjourned at 8:48pm

Respectfully submitted,
Janice McKenzie

Recording Secretary

Next meeting November 8th @ 6:30pm

Almond Cake

Almond Cake

Janice McKenzie

Spray pan with Pam cooking spray (8 ½ x 4 ½ loaf pan or *fluted torte pan)

Beat well:     1 ¼ cup sugar

                   1 egg

                   2 tsp almond extract (imitation works well)

                   2/3 cup milk

Add:            1 ¼ cup flour

                   ½ tsp baking powder

Add:            1 stick melted margarine

Mix well.

Bake at 350 for 45-55mins. Edges must be golden brown. Cool in pan before removing. Cake will break if removed too soon. Do not under bake. Check with toothpick that center comes out clean.

Sprinkle with confectionary sugar before slicing.

*  www.dreamproductsoutlet.com has a fluted torte pan which makes a nice presentation for this cake.

Pot Luck

Hello Ladies,


We hope that you all had a great summer. We are ready to go and this letter has most of the information you will need to get started on what we are sure will be a prayerful, productive and enjoyable year for us all.

The first item we need to mention is that regretfully, Joan Buck will not be able to resume her responsibilities as corresponding secretary. If you are interested in filling this spot, please let Kathy Sullivan know ksullivan@conval.edu or 924-9967.

The next item is that again this year, we will be serving our ice cream/brownie sundaes at the annual Church Picnic. We need brownies (please indicate nuts or no nuts) and ladies to work at our table. The setup is already covered, but we need 3 ladies to be at the table in 30 to 60 minute shifts, starting at 12PM so everyone can enjoy lunch with their families. If you can help out, please email Beth bgurt@mcttelecom.com or call 588-2076. Whatever brownies are left, we will freeze for our pot luck supper on the 20th.

Sadly, our next item involves the closing of St. Denis Church. September 19th at 9 o’clock, is the date chosen to decommission the church. We would like to be there to serve refreshments and offer our support. I will have more details as they become known to me, but it mostly involves having 5-6 WG members there to serve refreshments after Mass. If you think you could do this, talk to or email Beth.

Next is the pot luck on Monday Sept. 20th. Remember to TiVo, tape or dvr Dancing with the Stars, but don’t miss the annual pot luck! Please email Helen hlimina@ems.com or call 924-5088 to let her know what you will bring (desserts are already covered) and if you will bring a guest. Mass is at 6PM with dinner to follow. Please mark your casserole as “garlic free” if you are certain it is. We have a member who is allergic to garlic and don’t want her to miss the pot luck. We want to continue the raffle we had last year with an addition. If you bring a guest to the pot luck both you and your guest will be entered into a raffle for a free dinner which could be redeemed at either our Mystery Ride or our Spring Banquet. If you are over 80 and care to admit it, you membership is free. Also, we will reveal Secret Angels and pick out new ones.

I am sure I forgot something, but this is enough for now. This letter can be found on the DMWG Blog http://dmwomensguild.blogspot.com/

Blessings to all,
Denise and Beth

Spring Banquet

Spring Banquet Menu May 10, 2010 Malarkey's

Malarkey's


May 10, 2010 @ 6:15 seating in the Bronze room

Fresh salad with our house dressing
Dinner roll with butter
Coffee and water service

Entrée choices :
Baked Stuffed Haddock
Fresh fillet of haddock topped with crab & spinach stuffing finished with a creamy dill white wine sauce.

Beef Medallions
Tender beef medallions wrapped in smoked bacon, grilled and topped with peppercorn brandy sauce.

Buttermilk Fried Chicken
Fresh chicken breast marinated in creamy buttermilk lightly breaded, fried until golden brown and topped with traditional chicken gravy.

Hot Fudge brownie sundae
$20.00 per person, tax and gratuity included.

Call Denise @878-4247 or Beth @588-2076 and tell us if you want Fish, Beef or Chicken.

Minutes - 2010/4

Minutes for Divine Mercy Women’s Guild


April 12, 2020

Meeting opened at 6:30pm with a prayer led by Vi Despres.

Recording Secretary – minutes were approved.

Corresponding Secretary – Joan Buck reported that birthday cards were being sent to Fr. Gerry and Fr. Gogin with $50 for each.

Treasurer – Cheryl Lastrina reported that we took in $835.  Five hundred was a donantion from Helen's sister for us to purchase a new freezer and $335 for Helping Hands.  We had $142 for misc expenses.

Helping Hands Report – Joyce Schmidt reported that the kitchen has been thoroughly cleaned. It took volunteers two days. There were no funerals this past month. Joyce requested that people using the kitchen check cabinets before bringing more food. We are ending up with too many duplicate items. Don’t buy until you check the cabinets and use whatever is there.

Outreach Report – Helen Limina reported that the Hunger Banquet was a success. “Nice crowd, very appreciative.” It was humbling for those who participated and was very meaningful. Gail noted that Prayer Shawls meet 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month. We have sent some to Scott Farrar Home and will be sending some to Pheasant Wood Nursing Home. They have been greatly appreciated by recipients.

New Business

First Communion is May 2 after 1PM Mass. We will have 16 children and their families. People signed up to bring cheese, cracker, veggies and white juice (out of concern for the children’s white clothing). Kathy Sullivan and Helen Limina will take care of a sheet cake, preferably with the children’s names on it.

Plant Sale is May 15, 7AM – 1PM at St. Peter’s parking lot. Set=up will start at 6AM. Remains will be sold off the back of a truck after Mass rather than leaving plants out with a sign for donations. People are asked to donate hostas, peonies, bleeding hearts, any flowering plants. Please label the plants.  Call Beth or Denise if you need help digging up plants.

Fr. Gerry’s 35th anniversary celebration will take place May 16th after the 11AM Mass. People were asked to sign up for finger food. We expect 100-150 people in the church hall for the reception.  The Women's Guild will be be serving the food provided by the members of the parish.

Commencement Breakfast will be June 13. Brunch will take place after the 11AM Mass.

DMWG May Banquet will take place again at Malarkey’s in Bennington by popular vote. The date is May 10, 6:15PM. Cost is $20. We with start with cocktails (available for purchase in the tavern). Members will be asked to choose from one of 3 menus in advance.

Holiday Fair – last year we made $4300

Coordinators this year will be Helen Limina and Gail L

Craft Table will be same as last year Norma W

Café will be run by Jackie Colaneri

Bake Table will be run by Janice McKenzie

Raffle will be run by Linda Caracappa and Cheryl L

Disbursement of Funds

City Reach in the fall – Guild will buy new socks and underwear for the needy

Juarez Mexico orphanage - $100 donation was approved to help support the students going down there as volunteers for a week.  If the trip does not take place then the funds will be donated to the orphanage.

NH Catholic Charities - $250 donation was approved.

St. Patrick’s School in Jaffrey - $100/Sponsor a hole donation was approved. Tournament is June 6 at Crotched Golf Course.

Altar Linens – Betty Morin bought them so we would have them in time for Easter and Confirmation. Cost us DMWG –up to $1000.

Projector Light Bulb - $150 was approved to purchase a spare.

Fr. Gerry’s 35th Anniversary – it was approved that we would contribute $350 towards a gift to be selected.

New Church - $1000 put aside for the future new church.

Nominations for Officers:

Co-Presidents: Denise Long and Beth McGurty

Treasurer – Cheryl Lastrina

Recording Secretary – Janice McKenzie

Corresponding Secretary – Joan Buck

Ethel Cavanaugh Award – members submitted their nominations.

Closing Prayer – led by Vi Despres who asked for a volunteer to take over her duties as Prayer Advisor when we start back up in the fall.

Meeting adjourned at 8PM

Minutes respectfully submitted by Maribeth Sullivan

Minutes - 2010/2

Divine Mercy Women’s Guild

Business Meeting
February 8, 2010

6:30pm: Opening prayer lead by Vi Despres

Lenten Small Christian Community Program: Chris Falcone spoke to the members about the weekly spiritual group gatherings that take place during Lent. They are held during the day or at night and are either at the church or hosted in a home. If you are interested in hosting or joining a group a sign up sheet was passed around. Please call Chris with any questions you may have.

Recording Secretary: The minutes were accepted as written. The minutes are posted on our blog. http://dmwomensguild.blogspot.com/

Letters of appreciation were sent from Fr. Goggin (Christmas gift) and the Union Congregational Church (cookie tray). Gail Laviolette acknowledged a $100 donation to the Women’s Guild from the Drury family.

Treasurer’s Report: Cheryl Lastrina reported $112 was spent last month on Helping Hands and the calendar ad.

Helping Hands: Supported 2 funeral requests this past month. Joyce Schmidt is very thankful to have Edna Drasbo and Ruth Bohn on board.

Parish Outreach: Linda Caracappa spoke to the Guild about the positive feedback she received from the Giving Tree program.

New Business:
The Mystery Ride dinner will take place on March 8, 2010. A sample menu was given to each member. Please call Denise Long or Beth McGurty to RSVP your choice of entre and dessert. Peterborough area members will meet at 6:15pm in the church parking lot and Bennington area members meet at 6pm in the St. Patrick parking lot for a ride to the mystery restaurant.

A request to purchase a freezer from the Women’s Guild funds was discussed. The 15 cubic foot freezer would be placed in the kitchen of St Peter’s Church. The Guild approved the approximate $500 purchase.

Gail Carron passed around a booklet displaying the alter linens purchased for St. Peter’s Church. The old linens needed to be replaced. A short discussion took place on how our funds should be used to support purchases within the church. Email any ideas you may have to Denise Long or Beth McGurty. A discussion will take place at our next business meeting on April 12, 2010.
Hunger Banquet: Joan Faucher, a St Peter’s parishioner and member of MATS, was our guest speaker this month. The Monadnock Area Transitional Shelter’s (MATS) mission is to provide transitional housing, support and referral services to people who are homeless; to educate our community on issues of homelessness; and to advocate for solutions. Our Parish Outreach program contributes to MATS and this year St. Peter’s is supporting the hunger banquet. It will take place at the Union Congregational Church on March 27th from 6-8pm. Admission is one food item for the food bank. Participants will be divided into 3 groups: given full meals to minimal food of beans and rice representing the needs of the homeless. Jean asked for volunteers to help with the banquet and many members stepped up to help out. Preparations begin at 4:30pm. If interested to help/clean up please call Denise Long or Beth McGurty.

Outreach to the Community: Helen Limina shared her recent confirmation class outreach activity. With help from Linda Caracappa the confirmation class sponsored a community supper in Hancock. Chicken Divine was enjoyed by the participants. Helen suggested the Women’s Guild possibly sponsor a community dinner next February.

Thank You to Vi Despres for the Prayer booklet she gave to all Guild members present at the meeting .

The cookie swap will take place at the end of the meeting.


Closing prayer: led by Vi Despres
7:31pm: Meeting adjourned

Respectfully submitted,

Janice McKenzie
Recording Secretary


March 8, 2010 Mystery Ride Dinner
April 12, 2010 Next Business Meeting

Mystery Ride Information 2010

Hi Ladies,

Here is the information on the annual "Mystery Ride" scheduled for March 8th.  Please call Denise @878-4247 or Beth @ 588-2076 to make your reservation before March 3rd.  When you call, please let us know if you want the beef, chicken or fish and which of the two desserts you would like.  Look to the link on the right side of this page and click Mystery Ride Menu 2010 to view the choices.  Please note that the beef dish is priced at $23 and the chicken and fish @ $20.  You can pay Cheryl on the 8th and if you would like to write a check, it should be made out to "Divine Mercy Women's Guild".
We will be carpooling, so if you live closer to Bennington, be at the St Patrick's parking lot by 6PM and if you live closer to Peterborough, be at the St Peter's parking lot by 6:15PM.  The facility is on the first floor and has a handicap assessible restroom.  Wine etc will be available (seperate charge) when we arrive and some basic pricing is available on the menu, just posted.  Dinner will be served at 7PM...and we put in a special order for good weather this year!!  See you there.

Mystery Ride Menu 2010

Divine Mercy Women's Guild


March 8, 2010
Prices include entrée, salad, dessert and beverage

ENTREES
6-oz SIRLOIN with cognac mushroom cream sauce, mashed potatoes
$23.00

BISTRO CHICKEN Mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, artichoke hearts, feta cheese, white wine and rice
$20.00

BAKED HADDOCK Topped with buttered bread crumbs and lemon juice. Served with rice.
$20.00

All meals includes side green salad, vegetable and homemade bread

Dressing Choices:  Sesame Ginger, low-fat Raspberry Vinaigrette, Russian

BEVERAGES: Mocha Joe’s Organic Coffee, Selection of Herbal Teas, Iced Tea or Iced Coffee

DESSERTS
Ice Cream Crunch Ball Vanilla, Ice Cream
rolled in coconut, walnuts, crunchy cereal topping
with choice of Chocolate, Raspberry, Butterscotch or Caramel Sauce
or
Coconut~Almond Cream Pie topped with whipped cream and coconut-almond sprinkles

FULL LIQUOR LICENSE
Our house wine is PACIFICO SUR from Chile. The Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc are 6.75/glass. The Pinot Noir is 7.95. We have a white Merlot and a white Zinfandel for $6./glass.

Guild Meeting 2010/02 Cookie Swap

Cookie and Recipe Swap

Anyone who would like to participate in our Feb Cookie and Recipe Swap, here's how it will work. (This is completely voluntary!)

Bring in 2 dozen cookies to our meeting on Monday Feb 8th. We'll put them on a table, along with a copy of the recipes (send them to Helen hlimina@ems.com and she will be sure copies are made and available for the meeting).

After the meeting, those that baked cookies will be welcome to take a sampling from the table to take home, along with a recipe, to enjoy.

It's that simple!

Guild Meeting 2010/02

Hello Ladies,

Just a freindly reminder that if you plan to participate in the cookie swap for the February meeting, please email your recipe to Helen before the weekend so she can compile the recipes.  Her email is hlimina@ems.com . There will be more information posted on this site later this week in regards to the Februsry meeting.  Have a great day!  Denise & Beth

Minutes - 2010/01

Divine Mercy Women’s Guild

Business Meeting
January 11, 2010

6:33pm: Opening prayer lead by Vi Despres

Presentation:

• A power point presentation was given by Patty Wheeler from All Saint’s Church. She discussed a recent trip to Juarez, Mexico to help a needy community. Their project was to build a wall around a home that cared for abandoned children. A question and answer period took place after the presentation.

Recording Secretary:

• A correction was made to the November 9, 2009 minutes. The Women’s Guild blog web site should read: http://dmwomensguild.blogspot.com/
• The correction was noted and the minutes were accepted as written.
• We received a thank you card for the cookie tray sent out by the Guild to a participating Holiday Stroll church.

Treasurer’s Report:

•  Cheryl Lastrina reported a profit of $4125 from the recent Holiday Stroll Fair. Thank you to all who participated.

Helping Hands:

• Edna Drasco and Ruth Bohn supported one funeral request this month. A sympathy card will be sent to Guild member Helen Fisher on the recent death of her husband.

Parish Outreach:

•  52 poinsettia plants were delivered to the residents of Pheasant Wood Nursing home during the Christmas holiday season.
• $8000 was collected for Christmas for Kids project and 69 people donated to the Giving Tree project.

Old Business:

• Helen Limina and Gail Laviolette commented on the success of the Holiday Stroll Fair. All agreed the new lay-out worked and helpful suggestions from last year also worked well. It was suggested for next years Fair more space is given to the piano players.
• Kathy Sullivan thanked all who helped with the Blood Drive. Many positive comments were shared by the donors who were thankful for the delicious food, soup and attention given to them. 74 pints of blood were collected!

New Business:

• Kathy Sullivan and Karen Bannister agreed to chair the Women’s Guild Nominating Committee. Positions open are for: Chair, Treasurer, and Recording Secretary. Please consider holding a position of office in the Guild. A nominating committee member just might be calling you!
• Cookie swap: If you are interested in a cookie swap at the next meeting please bring 2 dozen cookies. You can either send your recipe to Helen Limina, who volunteered to collate them, or bring your recipe to the meeting.
• Next year we will look into the possibility of a Women’s Guild Bake Sale or Chocolate Fair to be held right before Valentine’s Day. Janice McKenzie agreed to Chair this project.
• Gail Laviolette spoke on the January Right to Life activities that are posted in the Church bulletin. This is a Knights of Columbus sponsored event.

Misc:
The Women’s Guild has a list of member’s names, addresses, email address and phone number that is approved by each member to publish. Please review your name and update or delete any information you wish to have on the list. The list was passed around to the members at the meeting. If you were not at the meeting you can call Beth McGurty if you are unsure of what is listed under you name.

Thank you to Denise and Beth for the refreshments.
Closing prayer: led by Vi Despres
7:44pm: Meeting adjourned

Respectfully submitted,
Janice McKenzie
Recording Secretary

Next Meeting is February 8th @ 6:30pm

Guild Meeting 2010/01

Hi Ladies,

Happy New Year and just a friendly reminder that our next business meeting is Monday January 11th at 6:30 PM.  We have the pleasure of welcoming Patty Wheeler who organizes the trips to Juarez Mexico.  As you remember, last year we helped to sponsor some of our youth for this worthy organization. 

We also have all the fair information complete and we are ready to report the results. Below this note are the November meeting minutes for your review

See you Monday!

Denise  & Beth

Minutes - 2009/11

Divine Mercy Women’s Guild
Business Meeting
November 9, 2009
6:37pm: Opening prayer lead by Vi Despres

• Recording Secretary: Minutes from the October 5th business meeting were accepted as read.
• Corresponding Secretary: Joan Buck read thank you cards sent to the Guild.
• Treasurers Report: Cheryl Lastrina reported the past fiscal year (as of July 1st) expenses of $1223.00 included the cost of a projector, donation to the food bank and propane. The treasures report was accepted as written.
• Helping Hands: Joyce Schmidt reported the Guild helped with 2 funerals in the past month. Also, a second team was set up to help support Joan and Joyce. Team 2 leaders are Edna Drasbo and Ruth Bohn.
• Parish Outreach: There are many opportunities to give to those in need this holiday season. Linda Caracappa described how we could help with the Giving Tree program that provides gift certificates to children for Christmas.
• Comfort Food: Jean Frechette said, “We’re willing!” No needs were requested in the past month.
• Food for the Thanksgiving basket is due by the 22nd of this month.

Old Business:

• Denise Long thanked all those involved with helping out on Priest Appreciation Sunday. It was a much appreciated event.
• Jim from Plants alive will be once again showing us how to make wreaths, rope and kissing balls. Cost is $15 for the class to be held on November 10th at 6:30pm.
• The Prayer Shawl Ministry continues and will be held at the Rectory on November 10th.
• Blood Drive: Kathy Sullivan passed around a sign-up sheet for help at the annual Guild supported blood drive. It is set for Friday Dec 4th, 11:30am at the Congregational Church. There are 4 areas of need: Volunteers at the front table (trained by the Red Cross), Kitchen help to make tuna and egg salad sandwiches, serve soup (donated by 12 Pines), Donor escort who work directly with the donor and contained units of blood, and Baked Goods to include cheese and crackers, cookies and sweet treats.
  You can drop off your baked items early (by 11am) to Kathy at SMS or Gail at the Rectory.
• Aprons: There are still 2 available at $10 each. Please see Sue Koziell if you are interested in owning an embroidered Women’s Guild apron.
• Update on the Women’s Guild Blog. An instruction sheet was passed out on how to access the site. http://dmwomensguil.blogspot.com/ Maribeth Sullivan has set up the Blog for us. Please see her if you have any questions.
• City Outreach: Denise and Beth applauded the generosity of the Guild in their support of this program. “They never received donations as large from one group as they did from our Women’s Guild”. Thank you to all who helped in any way to this worthy cause.
• Holiday Stroll final details: Gail passed around a volunteer sign-up sheet. Bell Ringers are scheduled from 11am – 12pm. Piano Players will be Pat Cloutier, Dorothy Smith and Chris Falcone. Kathy Sullivan will pick up the balloons. Extra card tables are still needed. Please bring your bar cookies (those made by members for the platters) to the parish hall by 8:30am on Friday morning. Set up at Bass Hall will start at 10am on Friday morning and the Hall will be open by 7:30am on Saturday. There will be a mini fair set up after Mass on Saturday and Sunday.
  

New Business:

• Tuesday December 8th will be our Christmas pot-luck dinner shared with members of the Knights of Columbus. Dinner will start after 5:30pm Mass. A sign-up sheet was passed around. Call Beth at 588-2076 for any questions or if you need a ride.
  

Closing prayer: led by Vi Despres


7:58pm: Meeting adjourned
Respectfully submitted,
Janice McKenzie
Recording Secretary


Next Meeting is January 11, 2010 at 6:30pm