Minutes 2012/11

Divine Mercy Parish Women’s Guild (29 in attendance)

11/5/2012 Business Meeting

Opening Prayer – Led by Prayer Advisor Yvonne M.

Jean and Cathy welcomed Alice W and Helen F who attended for the first time.

Recording Secretary, Beth Mc distributed hard copies as needed.  The motion to approve the minutes as presented was initiated by Michelle and seconded by Yvonne.

Corresponding Secretary- A thank you note was sent to Mary Lou Gomez for the craft materials she donated to the Guild.  Webb Laviolette sent the Guild a “Prayer of St Jude” prayer card to thank the DMPWG for their get well card.

Blood Drive – scheduled for 12/7 at the Congregational Church in Peterborough from 12-5.  Signups were available for food.  Kathy S said that egg, tuna and ham fillings were needed as well as: pumpkin bread, cookies cheese and crackers.  Kathy and Gail are the coordinators and they need help in the kitchen, registration, and donor escorts.  Posters were distributed and the ladies were asked to distribute the in their towns right after Thanksgiving.  An email will be sent out to fill in the slots still available.

Helping Hands – Joyce reported that there was one small funeral in October. Joyce would like some ladies to step forward to train in this very special ministry. 

Food for Friends – No food donations in November as we need to focus on our Thanksgiving Baskets.

Thanksgiving Baskets-Jean F reported that in 2011 we distributed 46 meal baskets to families and 24 fruit bags to the residents of Greenfield Commons.  Volunteers are needed on Monday 11/19 in the AM to pick up food in Market Basket and volunteers are also needed at St Peters Church to pack the food in the afternoon.  On Tuesday 11/20 @ 12:30, volunteers are needed to deliver the food.  If you are donating food, it needs to be at the church on the weekend of 11/10&11.

The Giving Tree – Linda C will need help packing and sorting the presents on 12/10 from 9 to 2.  This will all take place in the church hall.

Linda C sent information regarding an Italian Dinner at St Patrick School on 11/17 and a Community Breakfast on 12/2, also at St Patrick School in Jaffrey.

Christmas Pot Luck Dinner – Cathy informed the group that the celebration will take place on 12/10, starting with a 6PM Mass.  The group decided that we would participate more fully in the Mass by having Yvonne lector and Sue K, Lauren M & Ginny C serve as Eucharistic Ministers.

The poinsettia’s for Harborside will be delivered on 12/14 at 10 AM.  Vi, SueK, Marie A, Edna D and Yvonne volunteered to distribute the flowers.  Beth reported that the  price has remained the same for the past three years @ 4.25/ea and will pick them up.

Cathy reported that the Board is still working on revising the Constitution & By-laws.  They hope to have more info at the January meeting.

Beth reported that the results of the recent survey regarding the May Banquet results are:

·        Most ladies felt that between $20-$30 was a good amount to spend on the meal

·        All but two would attend if the banquet were held out of town

·        If the location was 1hr away, then Friday eve was the favorite with Sat noon and Sunday afternoon second and third, respectively.

·        Accessibility was an issue for three ladies

·        All but three ladies were willing to forgo the Mystery ride and use the funds towards the May Banquet

·        No one had a problem if the venue did not serve wine etc.

·        All but three thought that the idea of having the banquet on a large boat would be a good idea.

Joan, Joyce and Beth are looking into two other options and will report in January to the Guild.

Treasurer’s Report – Karen reported that for accounting reasons, the accounting period would and bank statements would be changed to the 31^st.  No expenses have been incurred in the changeover.  Karen distributed the proposed 2012/2013 budget and explained some minor changes.  Gail C made a motion to approve the budget and Yvonne seconded.

Holiday Stroll -

·        Posters for the stroll will be available at the back of the church for distribution on Thursday 11/8. (Please note that this info has changed and that the poster has been sent out as an email attachment)

·        Signup sheets for the bake table and for cookie bakers were available.  Janice M, told the ladies that all cookies for the trays need to be at the church early Friday AM.  Please use side door so as not to disturb AM Mass.

·        The Bass Hall will be open for us from 10-4 on Friday and 8:30AM on Saturday.  The Holiday Stroll starts at 9AM.

·        Kathy S asked the ladies who provided recipes for the 2012 cookbook to bring a sample of their appetizer to be served to the shoppers while they shop.

·        Karen asked for 10 card tables and requested the ladies to bring them to Bass Hall between 10-12 on Friday, if possible.  They may also bring them early Sat AM before the start of the fair but should let Karen know.

·        Karen informed the ladies that parking is at 45 Main St (the upper parking lot next to People’s United Bank.  We also can park at Dr Hedstrom’s next door.

·        Karen said we are still looking for a piano player from 1-2PM.

·        The K of C will not be selling Christmas Cards this year.  Karen will ask Linda C.  if St Patrick’s School will be doing any fundraiser’s this year.  The Christian Life Center in Keene has not asked for a spot yet.

·        Beth will send out an email if baskets are needed this year for the shoppers to use.

Cathy B asked the ladies if they would find out who among us is not getting to the meetings due to a lack of transportation. 

Coats, Caps and Mittens can be dropped off at the Peterborough Fire Station by Friday 11/9 to be sent to the victims of hurricane Sandy.

The next business meeting will be January 14^th at 6:30PM

Jean F and Cathy B thanked Helen and Jackie and all the ladies who made their delicious appetizers for the meeting.

The meeting ended at 8:20 with a prayer provided by Gail Laviolette entitled “A Prayer Affirming Life”

Respectfully Submitted,

Beth McGurty, Recording Secretary

Business meeting 1152012

Minutes 2012/10

Divine Mercy Women’s Guild

10/1/2012 Business Meeting (24 in attendance)

Opening Prayer – Led by Prayer Advisor, Yvonne M

Recording Secretary, Beth Mc distributed hard copies as needed.  She noted that the minutes are on the BLOG for viewing.  The motion to approve the minutes as presented by Yvonne M was seconded by Marie A – minutes approved. 

There was a discussion about the distribution of addresses, emails and phone numbers of Guild members.  The members were unanimous with the practice of keeping information private. 

Corresponding Secretary, Simone L will send a thank you note to Mary Lou G. for the craft supplies she donated to the Guild.  She also read a thank you note from Sr. Cecile of St Patrick’s School regarding the Bibles and Lives of the Saints purchased with the proceeds from the plant sale.

Treasurer, Karen B reported that the fiscal year starts 7/1.  June - As of 6/30, our checkbook balance was 3150.00.  July - we had 225.00 in income and 90.42 in expenses.  The 7/31 checkbook balance was 3284.85.  August - we realized an income of .14 (interest) for a 8/31 checkbook balance of 3284.99.  September – we received 180.00 in dues, 124.00 crafts, 100.00 donation, 20.00 apron sales, 225.00 helping hands and .14 in interest income.  Expenses were for a CCD event at 27.88.  The September checkbook balance was 3712.10.  Sue K motioned to accept the treasurer’s report and Joyce seconded – report accepted.

Prayer Chain administrator, Beth Mc read an email from Roberta L saying how grateful she was for the prayers for her father.

The 2012-13 budget proposal will be deferred to the November meeting due to a printer malfunction.  Beth will email it as an attachment prior to the meeting so members can review.  Karen stated that the budget for crafts, the raffle and the May Banquet have some increases that have been discussed and recommended by the board.

The Holiday Stroll chair is Karen Bannister and she will be meeting on 10/11 with the other churches.  She did note that the bell ringers will be charging 120.00 this year.  The group did decide to do the gourmet cookie tray again this year and the craft ladies are still looking for some hors d’oeuvres recipes for the cookbook that they put together.  The Bass Hall will be available on Friday the 16^th from 10-4 and Gail C will be in charge of the setup.  The doors will open Sat at 7:30AM. The music schedule is: Pat C 10-11, Bell Ringers 11-12, Dorothy S 12-1.  Chris F and Diane C will be asked to hopefully cover the two open spots.

The date for the Blood Drive is 12/7 from 12-5.  There will be a signup at the next meeting for escorts, registrars, kitchen help and food.  Kathy and Gail will have posters for distribution.

Beth read an email from Linda C regarding Food for Friends. The collection will take place on the second weekend of the month.

The St Patrick’s School Ladies’ Night will take place on 10/12 at 7PM in the gym.  There will be 25+ vendors and also a gold specialist to weight and pay for gold.  Beth will send out a reminder on the Thursday prior.

Cathy talked about coverage needed for a CCD event on 11/4 after the 8AM Mass.  Simone L and Edna D offered to coordinate.  Cookies: Yvonne, Marie, Claire Kathy and Idalina. Bread: ? and Beth. Cider: Joyce and Cathy B.

Cathy asked if the Guild still wanted to participate in the Secret Angels activity.  She had only two sign up at the September Membership Dinner.  The activity will continue – enough ladies signed up at the meeting.

The Pastoral Council asked for a donation from the WG for a speaker to come in February.  His name is Paulk Koleske and the subject is “Igniting the Light of Christ” He will be at DMP from 2/10-12.  Karen B made a motion to approve 100.00, Marie A seconded – motion passed.  It was suggested that the Guild attend as a group.

Cathy informed the group that the board is working on revising the By-Laws.  She stated that when the revisions are complete, they will be presented at a meeting and voted on at the following meeting.  The By-Laws were adopted in 2000with a slight revision in 2008.

Joan, Joyce and Beth distributed surveys regarding the May Banquet.  The results will be compiled and there will be discussion as to how the ladies feel about the ideas presented.  Beth will send the survey out as an attachment so they can get input from those not able to attend the October meeting.

The meeting adjourned at 7:42PM with a closing prayer led by Yvonne M and the ladies enjoyed delicious refreshments provided by Sue K, Gerry R and Rhea T.

Respectfully Submitted,

Beth McGurty, Recording Secretary

Minutes 2012/9

DMWG Membership Banquet

September 10, 2012
The 75^th year of the Divine Mercy Parish Women’s Guild began at 6:00 with a Mass celebrated by Fr. Gerry.  The ladies went downstairs after for a pot luck hosted by Denise Long and Cheryl Lastrina.  Yvonne started the dinner with a prayer.

Denise led the 42 women with her traditional ice breaker, enjoyed by all.  While the ladies were enjoying their desserts, especially the fresh apple crisp, provided by Cheryl, our co-presidents: Cathy Buffum and Jean Frechette presided at a short business meeting.

Because this is our 75^th year as a Guild, we recognized 15 ladies who have been with the Guild for many years.  Three of the ladies: Joan Carne, Cindy Delisle and Robin Kellner were honored posthumously.  Rose-Anna McDermott, who could not attend was recognized as being the member who has been in the Guild the longest, seventy two years.  Each lady received a rose.  Three of the roses were arranged in a vase and placed beside the statue of Mary upstairs at the altar.

·        Rhea Taylor (2^nd) and Joyce Schmidt (3^rd) received their respective medals for the Peter Michael Abbott 5k that they participated in on 9/8.  The DMWG participated as a group in this event.

·        Secret Angels were revealed and new ones were picked. 

·        Karen Bannister explained the dues ($5) and registration process. 

·        Karen also invited all the women to attend the craft meetings on the 1^st and 3^rd Monday evenings at 6:30.  She gave a special invitation to the craft ladies that no longer meet in the AM.

·        Joyce invited the ladies to take yarn home from the large bin in the back closet to use for projects that we can sell at the Holiday Stroll in November.

·        Names for the raffle were draw.  Connie LeBell and Rebecca Marcella will enjoy a free meal to be used at either the Mystery Ride or the May Banquet.

·        Cathy Buffum installed Jean Frechette as co-president and Beth McGurty as Recording Secretary.

·        Discussion involving a trip to a shrine was deferred to the October meeting, pending more information.

·        Helping Hands Chair, Joyce said that July and August were not busy and that Ruth and Edna will remain as her “team two” for helping with funerals.

·        Sue Koziell made available our DMPWG aprons for $10.  We wear these at events we work at and for the Holiday Stroll.

Denise read a “left/right” poem and we passed the mum plant centerpiece around until the poem ended.  The last lady brought the mum home to enjoy.

Yvonne, our Prayer Advisor concluded the evening with a prayer.  The evening ended at 8:38PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Beth McGurty
Recording Secretary

Membership Dinner 2012

Cheryl prepares her acorns!

Denise practicing her 'right/left' speech...and trying to keep a straight face!

Rose-Anna, a 72-year member of the Divine Mercy Women's Guild!

Jackie's back!!

Kathy Sullivan, a thirty-year memmber of the DMPWG.

Our wonderful group of ladies!

One of our DMPWG roses, Delores.

Vi, a sixty-year member of the DMPWG is tasked with delivering roses!

Sue, we found you!

MaryAnn and her rose!

Jean caught Karen to give her a rose.

Gerry, a longtime member of the St Paterick G and now a member of the DMPWG!

Joyce gets her medal from Jean for the Peter Michael Abbott 5K...third place!

Joyce accepts her medal from Jean for Rhea Taylor, second place recipient for the 5K!

Cathy installs Jean as her co-president and Beth as the recording secretary.

Peter Michael Abbott 5K

                                        Happy and healthy until the end! 

Membership Dinner 2012

Hi Ladies,
 
Here is some information that we are trying to incorporate into one email.  This will also be posted on the BLOG at http://dmwomensguild.blogspot.com
 
The Peter Michael Abbott 5k is this Saturday.  You can still register on race day at a cost of $25.00.  Peter was a member of DMP and is mother, Ethel Abbott is a Guild member.  The proceeds of this race benefit ConVal students attending college and EMT, Paramedic and Fire & Rescue training.  For more info call 446-3745 or go to the website www.sites.google.com/site/pmabbottmemorial   Race packets are available from 7:30AM to *:30 and the race starts at 9AM. 
 
The DMP Picnic is this Sunday starting after the 11AM Mass.  Sue K. reports that she has had a great response from you ladies, but she still needs a helper from 12:30- 1:30 and another from 1:30-2:30.  She also could use some help setting up.  If you can bake brownies and you are not able to attend the picnic, kindly leave them down stairs From Sat evening on.  We will find them and appreciate your help.  Please label "nuts" or "no nuts" on the outside.  Any leftover brownies will be used as dessert for the following evening at our Membership Banquet"   If you are attending the picnic, just stop by the table to drop off your brownies.  Sue can be reached at 525-4934 or skoziell@comcast.net
 
Denise and Cheryl are busy preparing for the Membership Potluck this Monday 9/10 at 6PM, starting with a Mass.  Please call or email Denise or Cheryl with your intentions to attend, what you will be bringing and let them know if you will be bringing a friend.  Please remember to label your food "garlic" if it contains it as we have a member who is allergic.  Here is the contact info: Denise 878-4247 dereeek@yahoo.com or Cheryl 924-7603  lastrina7@msn.com  If you need a ride or any assistance to negotiate the stairs, please let us know and we will make arrangements.
 
Anyone who brings in a friend will be entered into a special raffle.  You and you friend will be entered and both of you have a chance to win a free meal at either our Mystery Ride our our Spring Banquet.
 
This year is a big anniversary for the Guild and we want to recognize our long term members.  If you have been in the Guild for 30+ years (this also includes St Patrick's) you will be recognized at the Membership Dinner.  If you can recall how many years, that would be helpful, but if not please have an approximate number for us to record.  We appreciate you and your contributions and we want to thank you for it!
 
We look forward to the new year!
Cathy & Jean

Minutes 2012/4

Divine Mercy Parish Women’s Guild

Monday, April 9, 2012

6:30 PM

1.     Opening Prayer: Yvonne Murray

2.     Recording Secretary: Kim Graham, please check the blog for February’s minutes as Kim did not have minutes ready for this meeting. We will revisit them at the May Banquet

3.     Corresponding Secretary: Simone Legace, Thank you card from Edna regarding her daughter’s health and our thoughts, cards and prayers.

4.     Treasurer’s Report: Karen Bannister , opening balance 2/1/12 was $6243.81 ending balance 2/29/12 was $5999.37. Simone made a request for a book of stamps. Motion to accept the Yvonne, second by Joyce S.

5.     Helping Hands Report: Joyce Schmidt, There were no funerals since the last meeting.

6.     Parish Outreach Report: City Reach, Helen Limina Linda, brown bag Sunday met again and the new name is Food For Friends designed by a CCD student. Beth reported that 45 Easter baskets were distributed to those in need in the area, 24 fruit bags to Greenfield Commons 2 adults and 6 youth helped with those baskets.

7.     Ethel Cavanaugh Award Nomination: Jean Frechette This award started 22 years ago to honor a member of the Guild who gives outstanding service to the Church and inspiration through the Guild. She inspires other women to give. She was the founder of the Women’s Guild as we know in this Parish in 1939. It is given to the woman who has given outstanding service to the community. The membership nominates someone and gives their reasons. Past recipients here tonight choose the winner.

Old Business

1.     Mystery Ride: Yvonne Murray, general feedback was that the food was very good and the restaurant was very accommodating. 23 people were in attendance. Thank you to Yvonne for coordinating.

New Business

1.     Aprons: Sue Kozell wanted to know if we should order more Guild aprons. Joyce asked to have a few extra in the kitchen. Jean made a motion to have 6 aprons made to have on hand. Seconded by Beth. Approved.

2.     Confirmation 4/19. Linda is all set with helpers and bakers. She will send a reminder email to all who will help.

3.     First Communion 5/6. A sign up sheet will be passed around during the meeting. We still need lots of helpers.

4.     May Banquet 5/14 Chairs, Joyce Schmidt, Joan Buck & Beth McGurty: The caterer will be the same as last year, Carol Cleary and the menu will be the same as well. It will be $20 a person including drinks. Further information will be available on the Blog and in the bulletin. A sign up sheet was passed around for menu choices.

5.     Plant Sale: Helen Limina has chaired it in the past but she was absent so we could not ask her at this meeting if she would be interested in chairing again this year.

6.     Holiday Fair: The Monday craft group will discuss who will be the coordinator and the craft table

a.      Holiday Fair Coordinator

b.     Craft table

c.      Bake table: Janice McKenzie

d.     Café: Denise and Beth

e.      Raffle table: Linda & Cheryl

7.     Committee Chairs for 2012-2013

a.      Hostess coordinator: Janice McKenzie. (she encourages members who haven’t yet brought food to please do so. Also if you can help set up that would be great too.) Ladies volunteered at the meeting so the list is set.

b.     Parish picnic: Sue Kozell the date is tentatively Sept. 9

c.      Membership dinner: Denise and Cheryl. There was discussion on the date. The date will be Sept. 10 motion by Linda to have the dinner on the second Monday in September (even though it is the day after the Church Picnic). Seconded by Michelle. Approved.

d.     Blood Drive: Kathy Sullivan and Gail Carron

e.      Christmas potluck: Karen Ayers (will she do it again?)

f.       Mystery ride: Yvonne Murray

g.      May banquet: Joyce, Joan Buck and Beth

h.     Receptions for Sacraments: Linda C. & Cheryl

i.       Commencement Reception 2013: Linda C. and Denise

j.       Plant sale 2013

8.     Report from Nominating Committee

a.      Co-President: Karen Ayers

b.     Co-President: Cathy Buffum

c.      Treasurer: Karen Bannister

d.     Recording Secretary: Jean Frechette

e.      Corresponding Secretary: Simone Legace

f.       Prayer Advisor: Yvonne Murray

9.     Parish Outreach Fair:

a.      June 2& 3

10.  The board will send out an email in August to set the meeting date for October as the second Monday falls on Columbus Day.

11.  There was some discussion for this year’s commencement ceremony. Jean will talk to the Knights to see if they would like to coordinate it this year. We can help where they need it. We can also donate the funds allotted in our budget ($150) for the ceremony. Jean will also talk to the Knights about the yard sale and see if they want our plant sale at the same time.   

12.  The total amount for the Food Pantry collected tonight was $65

13.  Disburse Funds:

a.      Karen Bannister asked Cheryl how much we allot for the new church. Cheryl said, over the course of 4 years we have saved $6000 for the new church. Yvonne says that since we are having service in this church, we should put our money towards this. If we save for a new church, the new church may take a while to attain. We have allotted to a lot of different things in the past. These are things that that Guild decided upon.

b.      Jean updated us on the new processional crucifix. She spoke with Fr. Gerry and told him that the Guild is uncertain of this purchase because of the price. Jean suggests that we give a portion of the cost.  She reminds us that it is in the mission that the Guild supports the Parish Priest on items wanted or needed.

c.      Simone would like to see the guild purchase a papal flag for the alter. Denise said that we may have to check with Fr. Gerry to make sure that it is what he wants. Simone will check with Fr. if he would like one. We cannot have an American Flag until we have a Papal flag. Beth suggests that we take the time to get some pricing and offer it after the fair itself.

d.     Sue Kozell: if we have made approx $1000 for the church, why don’t we decide to donate that much.

e.      Linda Caracappa: Sr. Cecile would like to purchase new Bibles for the students to use. They stay at the school. K-9 90 students x $10. Or she could do grades 4-8. Beth suggests proceeds from the plant sale go towards the purchase of these Bibles. 

f.       Linda Caracappa mentioned that Barb Martin always asks for a sponsorship for the St. Pat’s Golf Tournament, which is $100. It is already in the budget.

g.      Beth made a motion that the proceeds of the plant sale go towards the purchase of new Bibles for St. Pat’s. second by Vye. Approved.

h.     Sue Kozell makes a motion to donate $1500 towards the purchase of a new crucifix. Karen B. says that if you are going to donate that much, why not just pay for the whole thing.  Sue Kozell revised her motion so that she moves as we will purchase the processional crucifix up to a amount $2000. Seconded by Beth. Approved.

i.       Beth doesn’t have an amount in mind but she would like to suggest a donation to Catholic Charities. The year before last we gave $250. Beth made a motion that we disbursed $200 to Catholic Charities. Seconded by Karen Bannister. Approved.

14.  Other business

a.      Thank you to our hosts for this meeting, Long Denise and Beth

b.     The next meeting will be the May banquet 5/14

c.      Linda suggested we created a Chick Flick night for the Food Bank when we show a girls movie. We all agreed that it would be a great event.

15.  Closing prayer: Yvonne Murray

Minutes 2012/2

Divine Mercy Parish Women’s Guild

Monday February 13, 2012

6:30 PM

Minutes

1.     Opening Prayer led by Yvonne Murray

2.     Recording Secretary – Kim Graham. No questions were asked on the previous minutes. Minutes were approved.

3.     Corresponding Secretary – Simone Lagace: Jean Frechette read thank you notes. Alice McKenna, Helen Breselle and Pheasant Wood for the Poinsettas, Fr. Goggin for Christmas gift and the United Methodist Church for the plate of cookies for the Holiday Stroll.

4.     Treasurer’s Report – Karen Bannister. Balance as of 1/1/12 was $7029.66. Income was $148.59, expenses were $934.44. Balance as of 1/31/12 was $6,243.81

5.     Helping Hands Report – Joyce Schmidt: There were three funeral receptions the first part of January. She is looking for an electric kettle. The question was raised and discussed if we would purchased one. Yvonne made a motion to approve the purchase of an electric kettle. Seconded by Jane M. Approved.

6.     Parish Outreach Report – Helen Limina: City Reach was a big success! Helen said it was sad not to see some of the usual people they see but it great that they were able to help some new kids. 13 kids helped with this event. She will ask Gail to put a notice in the bulletin for new white socks and underwear. Thank you to Denise for helping with this event.  The Community Supper in Bennington was postponed from January and held on February 9. It served approximately 60 people. There were elders and families with young children in attendance.

7.     Blessed Virgin Statue: Jean Frechette: We had previously voted to split the cost of the storage of this statue with the Knight. The total was $790 so that means we will pay $395

8.     New Crucifix- There was discussion on the purchase of a new crucifix since the current one is very heavy. The price range of a new Crucifix is between $1000-$3000. We will table the discussion of this purchase until the April meeting.

9.     Parish Visitors: There was a discussion of how we can visit members of Summerhill the Meadows I and II. The questions asked were: what is the difference between the two?, what can we do during our visits? How can we incorporate those who are living at home into these visits?

10.  Mystery Ride: Yvonne is organizing the event. It will take place on Tuesday, March 13. It will cost $22 a person. We will meet at the church at 6 in order carpool and be there at 6:30.

11.  Fr. Gerry and Fr. Goggin’s birthdays are both in April and we will be giving them a monetary gift. It is already in the budget. Cathy Buffman will take care of sending the cards

12.  Confirmation will take place on Thursday April 19. There are 24 candidates. Linda will have a sign up sheet for the items needed as we will have a reception afterwards. Set up will begin at 5.

13. Helen Limina encourages all to attend a fundraiser with her at the Merrimack High School. It is the Empty Bowl Project on April 4. Please contact her for information.

14. Food Pantry: Linda Caracappa is working with CCD students to come up with a new name and logo for Brown Bag Sunday. They are trying to figure out how to make this form of giving more successful. She will keep up posted.

15. Chris Falcone talked at length about the opportunities for our own spiritual growth during Lent.

16. Thank you to our hosts Helen, Linda and Jean and thank you to Connie for the desserts.

17. Closing Prayer - Yvonne Murray