Sunday, January 9, 2011

Minutes-2010/11

Divine Mercy Women’s Guild

Business Meeting
November 8, 2010


6:23pm Opening prayer: led by Yvonne Murray


Recording Secretary: The October minutes were accepted as written and posted on the blog.
Corresponding Secretary: Simone Lagace sent appreciation cards to Fr Gerry and to Fr Goggin. Thank you cards were read by Margaret and Edna.
Treasurer’s Report: Cheryl Lastrina reported as of July 1st to date:
In $283 and Expense out $1327
Helping Hands: Joyce Schmidt reports all was quiet.
Parish Outreach: Gail Caron spoke about the Christmas for Kids and the Giving Tree programs. They provide gifts for children up to age 15.
Old Business:
The annual Blood Drive is scheduled for December 3, 2110. A sign up sheet for volunteers and bakers was passed around. Any questions? Call Kathy Sullivan.
The Holiday Stroll is scheduled for Saturday November 20, 2010. Volunteers are needed to make up 6 cookie platters. They will be distributed to the other churches involved with the Stroll. Bell Ringers will be at the Historical Society from 11-12pm
Call Vi Despres if you would like to order fudge.
Please remember to wrap and label all baked goods for the Bake sale table. A sign up sheet was passed around.
Don’t forget to bring your own coffee mug for free coffee provided by our Café.
Set up is on Friday 10am-4pm. The doors will be open for us on Saturday at 7:30am
There will be a mini fare after Church. Please call Helen Limina if you can help out.
The Knights of Columbus will have their calendar raffle and Christmas cards.
The Ledger-Transcript should have an article regarding the Holiday Stroll.
Cathy Buffum requested a table to be set aside for the Faith Formation Group.
New name tags will be available for all Guild members at the Fair.
Helen Limina will discuss the Guild sponsoring a Community Supper in Hancock at the January meeting.
New Business:
Jean Frechette will send out an email asking for help with the Thanksgiving Baskets.
Our annual Women’s Guild and Knights of Columbus Christmas Pot Luck dinner will be on December 6, 2010. Karen Ayers and Barbara Garland volunteered to co-chair this event. A sign up food sheet was passed around.
City Reach is scheduled for January 21, 2011. Please donate boots, blankets, knapsacks, sweaters etc… Men’s wear is greatly needed.
The November issue of the Parable featured an article about our Guild. Beth McGurty brought in her issue for all to see.
Lise Limeaux is requesting donations of rosary beads. They will be given to the Antrim Girls Shelter.
Thank You to Yvonne M. and Jane M. for hosting the meeting. You both did a beautiful job.
Closing prayer: led by Yvonne Murray.
Meeting adjourned at 7:29pm


Respectfully submitted,
Janice McKenzie
Recording Secretary

Next meeting January 10, 2011 @ 6:30pm