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.
- 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
