Minutes 2013/11

Divine Mercy Women’s Guild
Business Meeting
November 11, 2013

6:45pm  Opening prayer by Elaine G. (Mother Theresa’s daily prayer)

 Recording Secretary  Karen B. requested the minutes reflect she was absent at the October meeting. The minutes will be amended as follows: Karen B was absent and will present the budget report, for our review, at the next meeting.

It was moved and seconded to accept the minutes as amended, and the motion was passed.

Treasurer  Karen B. presented the proposed budget 7/1/2013 – 6/30/2014.  The members reviewed the budget. A change was made to remove $250 set aside for golf tournament donations.  It was moved and seconded to accept a budget of $5375, and the motion was passed.

It was suggested to add the prior year on the budget review to make it easier for members to follow any proposed change.

Helping Hands Joyce S. reported all was “blessingly quiet” this past month.

Old Business

Holiday Stroll
*Committee chairs passed around volunteer sign up sheets.
*Parking for the Stroll will be at Dr Hedstrom’s office (next to The Peterborough Historical Society), the Guernsey Building at 70 Main St and at 45 Main Street.
*Village Bell Ringers will play from 11am -12noon
*Set up will be on Friday, Nov. 22^nd, from 10am-4pm
*Crafts can be brought to the hall at 10:30am
*Beth M will be at the parish hall at 9:30am. Card tables (on loan for the fair) can be left upstairs outside the church and Beth will take them to Bass Hall or card tables can be brought directly to Bass Hall.
*Piano players are scheduled to play from 9am-11am and from 12pm – 2pm.
*Anyone baking cookies for the cookie trays should bring the 3-4 dozen cookies to the parish hall on Friday morning, no later than 8:30am. Sample cookie trays will be delivered to the other groups participating in the Holiday Stroll.

Linda C informed the guild that St. Patrick in Jaffrey will have a Breakfast/Boutique on Dec 8^th from 8am-12pm. She invited the craft group to sell items left from the Stroll at no charge for the table. It was moved and seconded to pay the $25 table fee, and the motion was passed. Connie L and Joan B volunteered to coordinate this event.

 The Knights of Columbus requested a small table and space at the Fair to sell license plate brackets. 

A request was made to update our email, phone and address list and provide this info to our members. Any member can request not to have their info available to Guild members.

 Community Supper

Helen L. will chair the supper scheduled in Hancock on Thursday, April 24, 2014.

 New Business:

Joyce S informed us a kitchen responsibility and procedure list was written. It was given to Fr. Gerry for review.

Jean shared some thoughts and ideas generated from the Activity Survey that were filled out at the last meeting. More surveys were passed out and all info will be compiled for review.

 Mystery Ride

Connie L and Rebecca M are the chairs of the March 10^th dinner. Snow date is scheduled for Tuesday, March 11, 2014. A sign up sheet was passed around to get an idea of how many members are planning to attend.

 Blood Drive

The DMWG will sponsor its annual blood drive this year on Dec 6^th at 12 noon. It will be held at the Congregational Church on Concord St.  Kathy S and Gail C are coordinating this event. A sign-up sheet was passed around for volunteers to help the Red Cross and for “finger foods” to be provided for the donors. Food can be dropped off before 11:00am to Kathy S at South Meadow School or to Gail C at the Church Rectory.

 Our annual Women’s Guild Christmas Party will be held on Monday, December 9, 2013 after 6pm Mass celebrated by Fr. Gerry. Yvonne M and Karen A are chairing this event. A food and attendance sign-up sheet was passed around.

Email rymurray37@myfairpoint.net for questions and/or contributions.

Sue K has aprons for those who requested them. Connie L will embroider a name on the apron if you provide the apron and your name (placed inside the pocket of the apron) to her.

Ecumenical Service

 Will take place on Dec 15^th at 6pm in St Peter Church. Lauren M explained the “Peace Light” is from the Grotto of the Nativity in Bethlehem. More information about this event will be in the Church bulletin. Lauren encouraged all members to attend.

 Jean F invited members to the Peterborough Garden Club meeting on Monday November 18^th from 10am – 12noon for seasonal wreath demonstrations.

 Thank You

Sue K., Joyce S., and Mary Ann B., for tonight’s refreshments.

Closing prayer by Elaine G.

8:12pm Meeting adjourned.

Respectfully submitted,

Janice McKenzie
Recording Secretary

Minutes 2013/10

Divine Mercy Women’s Guild
Business Meeting
October 14, 2013

 

6:39pm: Welcome given by Jean to new members

Stephanie A., Claire L., Beth D.

 

6:41pm: Opening prayer by Yvonne M.

 

Treasurer: Karen B will present the budget report, for our review, at the next meeting.

 

Recording Secretary: Minutes were accepted as written. Janice proposed posting the minutes on the blog earlier than a few days before the next meeting. This would give the members the opportunity to use the minutes as a reference to dates and times of upcoming events. The guild members supported this proposal. Beth said she would post the minutes on the blog as soon as they were sent to her.

 

Corresponding Secretary: Please contact Yvonne at rymurray37@myfairpoint.net if any member would like a card sent from the Guild.

 

Old Business:

The Holiday Stroll is scheduled for Saturday, November 23, 2013 from 9am – 2pm at The Monadnock Center for History and Culture at the Peterborough Historical Society, formally known as Bass Hall.

The hall will be opened for set-up on Friday at 10am and on Saturday at 7:30am.

The Holiday Stroll flyer (that will be posted in the community) was sent around the room. It was suggested the name Bass Hall be included on the flyer since not all of us were aware of the new name change.

A motion was passed to have the Bell Ringers play from 11-12noon for a cost of $125.

At our next meeting, the committee chairs will pass around sign up sheets for members help during the fair. We will need an initial crew to set up at Bass Hall, piano players, card tables for the café, bake sale table helpers, cookie bakers for the cookie trays, craft sellers and a clean up crew. Karen B spoke with Leo Smith and asked for help from the Youth Ministry.  The guild members suggested the youth help with carrying boxes up and down the parish hall stairs.

Chair: Karen B

Crafts: Karen A

Café: Jackie C

Cashier: Jean F and Connie L

Bake sale: Janice M

Raffle: Cheryl L and Linda C

Set up: Beth M and Jean F

Music: Jean F

If any member is donating a craft to the Holiday Stroll, please contact Yvonne. The items need to be inventoried. We would appreciate a suggested sale price although it might be changed to be consistent with the sale price of similar items. The craft group meets the 1^st and 3^rd Monday of the month in the parish hall at 6:30pm.

 

The raffle committee is requesting donations for their Gift Card tree as well as canned items for a raffle basket. They can be brought to the next meeting. Any questions should be directed to Cheryl L at lastrina7@msn.com

 

Helping Hands

Joyce S reviewed how our Helping Hands ministry is used. Joyce is notified if there is a funeral (with an anticipated attendance of 75 or less), that a family would like help with the reception. Calls are then placed to members who have offered to help with set-up, cleanup and baking. Families often donate money to defray the cost although it isn’t always the case.

 

Community Supper

Helen L has volunteered to organize the community supper in Hancock. For 2 years this has been a successful community outreach effort from our Guild. Helen would like to plan the supper for April and will be looking for volunteers to help her.

 

New Business

Joyce spoke about the organization and cleanliness of our parish kitchen. The Guild is aware there are many groups who use the kitchen and often it has been left in a mess.  Idalina T and the DMWG members try to keep the kitchen clean and organized but this has not always been the case with other groups using the kitchen. It was recommended a “Kitchen Committee” be formed with representation from each group who use the kitchen. Beth M volunteered to bring the issue before the Pastoral Council.

 

An activity survey was given to the members to fill out. The survey was returned to Jean, it will be reviewed and reported on at another meeting. There will be a Mystery Ride this coming March. Connie and Rebecca are chairing this fun event.

 

Karen A reported the Sisters of Mercy appreciated all the support the Guild gave to them.  They raised over $13K .

 

Ladies Night will be held at St Patrick in Jaffrey on Saturday night (10/19) from 4-8. There will be multiple vendors. Please use the gym parking lot.

 

Connie has offered to embroider our names on our aprons.  If this is something you would like Connie to do for you please put your name on a piece of paper, put the paper in the pocket of the apron and give your apron to Connie.

 

Sue K will order 6 more aprons for purchase. They cost $10 each. The aprons are worn during the Holiday Stroll, Helping Hands, Parish picnic, Plant sale and, anytime we want the public to be aware of our mission.

 

Thank you to Cathy B and Kim G for providing delicious refreshments at the end of our meeting.

 

Next meeting will be at 6:30pm on November 11, 2013

 

Closing prayer: Elaine G.

 

7:53pm Meeting adjourned

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

Janice McKenzie

Recording Secretary

 

Minutes 2013/9

Divine Mercy Women’s Guild
Pot Luck Business Meeting

 

September 9, 2013
6:00pm   Mass celebrated by Msgr Gerry Belanger

After Mass Treasurer Karen B collected the annual dues.
6:47pm   Welcome given by President Jean F.

We have a new microphone but are in need of an amplifier. If any member has one we can borrow for the year please contact Janice M by email (jmckenzie588@gmail.com)  or call (588-2356).

 All members played a game of Getting to Know You Bingo.

Cheryl L installed Elaine Giacomo as our new Prayer Advisor.

7:04pm Opening prayer by Elaine G.

All were invited to feast at a wonderful potluck dinner provided by the Women’s Guild members.

7:53pm   Sign up forms for “Secret Angels” were passed out. Jean explained to the group what it meant to be a secret angel.

Jean introduced the Officers and Board.

               Jean F.  -  President

               Michele U.  -  Vice-President

               Karen B.  -  Treasurer

               Janice M.  -  Recording Secretary

               Yvonne M  - Corresponding Secretary

               Sue K.  -  Director

               Cathy B.  –  Director

               Cheryl L.  -  Advisor

Please remember to pay your $5 annual dues to Karen B.

Contact Yvonne M (rymurray37@myfairpoint.net) if any member would like a card sent to someone from the Guild.

Notify Jean (frechette7@myfairpoint.net) if you would like to be on an up-coming agenda.

A big thank you to Sue K for all her help with the Parish Picnic.

November 23^rd is our annual Holiday Stroll and the craft group is looking for member donations. Yvonne M asked if there are any members who would like to contribute to the Fair realizing many of you have great skills but are not able to attend our craft meetings. Please contact Yvonne with your contributions.

Jean discussed the possibility of sponsoring another Community Supper.  Fourteen members agreed the Community Supper was a good idea. Helen L will coordinate this project unless someone else volunteers.

Generations Together, an activity for grandchildren and their grandparents to make Advent wreaths, will be held after the Saturday night Mass on Nov 30^th.  Beth M requested funding for this project. The Guild passed the motion to fund up to $150.

Prayer Chain requests are sent out by Beth M by email.  Please notify Beth (dmprayerchain@gmail.com) if you would like to add a name to the prayer chair or if you would like to request a paper copy.

Linda C. spoke about the Sisters of Mercy fundraiser. Raffle tickets and breakfast tickets were sold at the meeting. The Women’s Guild sponsored a $100 movie night theme basket designed by Linda. Six themed baskets will be raffled off on Columbus Day weekend. The Sisters are hoping to raise $10K.

Thank you to Denise L. and Cheryl L. who were the coordinators of the potluck dinner.

Thank you to all who contributed the many wonderful culinary delights we had for dinner. It was suggested we match this effort at our annual Christmas dinner!

Secret Angels were revealed and new names were selected.

 Denise read a “Right – Left” story and the wining prize was the beautiful flower centerpiece at each table.

 Next meeting will be at 6:30pm on October 14, 2013

 8:49pm   Meeting adjourned

 Respectfully submitted,

 Janice McKenzie

Recording Secretary

 

Meeting Minutes 2013/04

Divine Mercy Parish

Women’s Guild Business Meeting 4/15/2013
The meeting started at 6:30 with delicious refreshments served by Cathy B and Simone L.

Opening Prayer – Lead by Yvonne M and remembering those that dies earlier in the day at the Boston Marathon.

Recording Secretary – Beth M presented meeting minutes from March and thanked Janice M for filling in.  Minutes were accepted. Copies are on the BLOG and upstairs in WG booklet
Corresponding Secretary – Simone L reported sending 2 cards to Fr Goggin, on to :  Joanne J, Marie A. & Webb L.
Treasurer – Karen B handed out an updated spreadsheet which was approved by Yvonne and seconded by Sue K.
Helping Hands – funeral reception provided on 4/13.  No receptions prior since November.
Food for Friends – Cindy Cahoon and Pat Parks are new coordinators for Food for Friends.  All are welcome to their meetings.  Watch for announcements in bulletin.  Envelope passed around to benefit the Monadnock Area Food Bank.  One hundred in cash and 20.00 in checks were collected.
Confirmation/1st Communion – Linda reported that the reception for confirmation went well. The First Communion is 5/5 and there will be 17 children.  12:30 is set up time and a cake has been ordered.
Community Dinner - Denise L and Connie L reported 35 people attended the dinner in Bennington and it was very easy to do.  There was some discussion about possibly sponsoring 2 community dinners next year.  Hancock approached the Guild to fill a June date, but the Guild decided that their June calendars were just too full to commit.
Ethel Cavanaugh Award – Nomination forms were presented to all attending.  Criteria for nomination was discussed by Jean.  Past recipients planned to meet after the regular business meeting to make final decision to be presented at the spring banquet.
75^th Anniversary Banquet – May 13^th date set.  Beth M and Joyce S are selling tickets 25.00 for chicken or salmon 30.00 for beef.  Carpooling will be available from St Patrick’s and St Peter’s at 5:30 to arrive at LaBelle winery for 6:15 with dinner to follow at 7PM.  Bring a light sweater or jacket to possible tour wine cellar or to enjoy a drink on the patio. 
Celebration for Msgr Gerry-The Parish Council and WG will join efforts in putting together a celebration after the 8AM Mass to honor Msgr Gerry’s appointment to Monsignor.  Cathy B, Simone L, Yvonne & Jean will coordinate.  Beth will send out an email for bakers.
Plant Sale – The date has been set for 5/25 at the Peterborough Comm. Center (former armory) Helen and Denise are able to dig plants.  Jean passed around a sign up sheet and will have more details at the Spring Banquet.
Commencement Activity – 6/2 after the 10:30 Mass-need to clear date with Gail C before proceeding.
Chairs for Holiday Fair
·        Coordinator – Karen B
·        Craft Table – evening craft group
·        Bake Table – Janice M
·        Raffle Table – Cheryl & Linda
·        Café – Beth will consult with Jackie
Committee Chairs for 2013/14
·        Hostess coordinator – Janice M
·        Parish Picnic – Sue K
·        Membership Dinner – Denise L & Cheryl L
·        Blood Drive – Kathy S (Kathy will ask Gail )
·        Christmas Potluck – Yvonne & Karen B
·        Mystery Ride – Rebecca & Connie
·        May Banquet – Exec Board
·        Receptions for Sacraments – Cheryl & Linda
·        Commencement Reception 2014 – Denise L & Linda
·        Plant Sale 2014 –
Report of Nominating Committee- Kathy S, Joyce and Janice reported the following:
President - Jean F
Vice President – Michelle U
Treasurer – Karen B
Recording Secretary – Janice M
Corresponding Secretary – Yvonne M
Prayer Advisor – will be appointed by President

Motion to accept nominating committee recommendations by Linda C and second Joan B – all were in favor no opposing.  Discussion followed on building a committee to revise the bylaw’s followed.  All outgoing officers were thanked for their service to the Guild.

Disburse Funds
Karen B reported that the Guild could disburse around three thousand dollars.  After some discussion regarding options such as making available pictures of The Divine Mercy, a motion was made to put 3000.00 into the existing CD (now worth 6148.46) that has been set aside for the new church. A second motion to present Msgr with a visa card for $100.00 was amended to $250.00 and will be presented to him along with a card honoring his installation to Msgr. At the Spring Banquet.  A card will be passed around that evening for the ladies to sign.

The meeting ended with a closing prayer lead by Yvonne Murray.

Meeting Minutes 2013/3

Divine Mercy Women’s Guild

Business Meeting

March 11, 2013

6:38pm Opening prayer:  Yvonne M. led us in an Irish prayer.

Recording Secretary:  Beth reported that the February meeting was held in the Church as it was the first evening of the parish mission. “Igniting the Light of Christ” was led by Paul Kolesk. The minutes were approved as written.

Corresponding Secretary:  Four greeting cards were passed around for signature. Birthday cards for Fr. Goggins and for Fr. Gerry, a get well card for Marie A. and a sympathy card for Karen B. for the loss of her mother-in-law.

Treasurer’s Report: None at this time

Helping Hands:  Joyce S. reports there were no reception requests the past month.

Food For Friends: Reminder to pick up the red food bag on the 1^st Sunday of the month and return it to church with food items on the 2^nd Sunday. New parishioners are working this program and will inform us if there will be a “Christmas in July” collection for the Food Pantry. An envelope was passed around to the members to collect money for the Food Pantry.

Old Business

Nominating Committee: The committee members are Kathy S., Joyce S., and Janice M. They informed us that the Recording Secretary and Vice President positions are vacant and encouraged us to consider filling these positions. If any member is interested in these two positions or any Board position please speak with a member of the Nominating Committee. A letter from the committee will be sent in the next few days to all members of the Guild to identify our needs. The installation of our officers will take place during our 75^th anniversary celebration.

City Reach:  There are no plans to participate this year.

Community Dinner:  Helen L. will send an email if the Guild will be sponsoring a Community dinner this year.

Craft Fair:  The Educated Craft Fair has been rescheduled. It will be held at the Community Center on Sunday, April 21^st. The Craft group plans to sell items they have from previous Holiday Stroll fairs.  Set up is at 11am.  Karen B., Joyce S., and Connie L., are coordinating this event. Please call one of them if you can offer some help or have any questions.

75^th Anniversary and May Banquet: Beth M. and Joyce S. are coordinating this spectacular celebration and set up a beautiful poster presentation. Pictures and the menu were on display of the winery. The banquet will be held at the LaBelle Winery on May 13, 2013.  Food choices are: Chicken ($25), fish ($25) and beef ($30).  Tickets will be sold beforehand and must be pre-paid before the event. Tickets will be available at our next meeting and also by calling Beth or Joyce.  Fr. Gerry plans to attend. And all women of the parish are invited to attend. Joyce has acquired some information of the history of our Guild. Sue K. and Rhea T. have offered to create a poster of the St. Patrick’s Women’s Guild of Bennington.

New Business

Activity Chairs:  Sign-ups will take place at our April meeting. Bring your calendar!

Confirmation:  Confirmation will be held Monday, at 7pm on April, 8^th. Linda C. is the coordinator. She passed out a sign-up sheet for food and help with set-up and clean-up.

1^st Communion will be on May 5^th. Please call Linda is you can offer help with this event.

Aprons:   Sue K. has 3 Women’s Guild aprons left. They are $10 each and worn at various WG events. Contact Sue if you would like to purchase one.

Sue K. asked if any member had old Christmas cards that she could use to make note cards for next year’s Giving Tree.

At was brought to our attention that a member might need a ride to Keene for a medical appointment. If you can help… please call Linda C.

We collected $90 for the Food Pantry at tonight’s meeting!

Thank You

To:  Beth M for filling in as our President, Janice M for filling in as our Recording Secretary, and to Yvonne M, Ramonde R., and the Nominating Committee for providing tonight’s refreshments.

Closing Prayer:   Yvonne M.

Meeting Adjourned at 7:41pm with 20 members in attendance.

Spring Banquet 2013

Minutes 2013/02

Divine Mercy Women’s Guild

February 11, 2013 Meeting Minutes
The Divine Mercy Women’s Guild attended the first evening of the parish mission “Igniting the Light of Christ” with Paul Koleske.  The evening started at 7PM and finished a little before 9PM.  The Women’s Guild chose to attend this mission instead of having the regular monthly business meeting. 
The next business meeting will be March 11, at 6:30PM in the church hall.

Respectfully Submitted,

Beth McGurty
Recording Secretary

Minutes 2013/01

DIVINE MERCY PARISH WOMEN’S GUILD

BUSINESS MEETING JANUARY 14, 2013 (18 in attendance)

 Opening Prayer – The meeting started at 6:40 with an opening prayer by Yvonne M

Recording Secretary – The meeting minutes from the Christmas potluck will be posted on the BLOG along with the January meeting minutes.

Corresponding Secretary-Various thank you notes were read from: Scott Farrar for poinsettias, Fr Gerry and Patti Wheeler, a relative of a patient at Harborside who received a poinsettia.

Treasurer’s Report-Karen B reported that the checkbook balance at the end of December minus Holiday Stroll expenses was $6177.55.  Our CD earmarked for the new church that is due to mature in June of 2012 with a starting balance of $6000.00 is now worth $6127.42.  Karen distributed an excel spreadsheet regarding the financial information of the last seven years of the Holiday Stroll for the ladies review.  Jan expenses included a Mass for Helen Brazil and one for David Riley (4/27 @ 5PM).  The WG place an add in the church Calendar and the amount of $100 which will bring us up to date.

Helping Hands-Joyce S reported that there have been no funerals for the past two months.

Outreach/Food for Friends-The Christmas for Kids program helped 51 families (118 children).  The Giving Tree provided gifts to 33 families (79 adults and children) with gifts for Christmas.

Linda reported that that Joanne F will be stepping back as coordinator and that they are looking for a new coordinator.  The program works where on the first weekend of the month, the people of DMP take home red bags and return them the following week with non perishables.  Envelopes are always available for cash donations.  The guild passed around an envelope earmarked for the MAFP and collected $101.  Beth M reported that in 2012, DMP donated 2060 pounds of food to the MAFP.  MAFP, located on Concord St. processed 3357 requests in 2012 that involved 10376 people of which 3849 were children in Peterborough and 18 surrounding towns.  Beth pointed out that DMP is the second biggest donor.

Fair Recap- Karen B will continue as chair for 2013.  Winners of the raffle were given by Cheryl and the list of winners will be sent out to Guild members.  Craft meetings will resume on 1/21 at 6:30.  Beth will send reminder.  Karen will send an invitation to ladies of the parish to Gail for publication in the bulletin.

Thanksgiving Baskets- Jean F, Linda O and Brenda W were thanked.  51 baskets sent out to familes and 24 fruit bags to Greenfield Commons.

Blood Drive-Everyone was thanked for there part in making this a success.

Mass/Christmas Party-approx. 40 attended.  There were $55.00 in expenses.  Cathy and Jean thanked those involved. 

Ecumenical Service-Jean reported that 125 attended, a good number considering the weather.  No baking was required as we had plenty of baked goods.  This service of receiving the Peace Light was considered a success and we will be doing this again next year.

Poinsettia’s – 51 poinsettia’s were distributed to Harborside,(one per room), 35 to Catholics at Summerhill & Scott Farrar and members of DMP that are visited by Eucharistic ministers. 

Parish Lenten Mission – Our 2/11 meeting coincide (second night) of the parish Lenten mission.  The plan is to attend the the 7PM mission instead of having a business meeting.  We will try to sit together and more information will be sent out to the Guild.

Mystery Dinner-We will not be having the Mystery Dinner on 3/11.  We will have a business meeting instead.  Raymond Richard will be hostess and Yvonne offered to help also.

Community Dinner-Helen would like to have the Community Dinner in March and will get more details to us.

Nominating Committee-Joyce S and Kathy S need one more lady to help.  Janice M offered to help.

City Reach-Denise L reported that the date has been moved to possibly 3/15&16 this year.  Men’s underwear, socks and toiletries are always needed. Watch the bulletin for announcements.

May Banquet-Beth & Joyce report that LaBelle Winery in Amherst provided the Guild with an excellent value to celebrate our 75^th anniversary.  There will be three main course offerings, an excellent sound system, a beautiful room with a patio for us to enjoy prior to the meal and total accessibility to all of our members.  The cost will be figured out by the next meeting, but the range is $20 – 30 with a $5 up charge for beef.  The date will be Monday May 13^th (NOTE DATE CHANGE) and we will carpool.

Speaker Series-Beth announced that Peter Gosselin from MCH will be speaking and there will be refreshments after.  She asked that if any of the ladies were planning to attend, that if they could bring a baked good.

House of Prayer-Bev invited the ladies to check out the House of Prayer in New Ipswich.  She informd us that Mass is at 8AM Mon-Fri and 9AM on Sat.  She invited anyone who had questions to call her at 878-4006.

Voluntereer-Cathy announced that Marie A was named NH Healthcare Volunteer for 2012 at Harborside

Craft Event-Connie reported that there is a flea mkt/craft fair at the armory in Peterborough on 2/10 from 12-4 (setup 11-break down 5).  The cost is 15.00 a table.  Connie thought it might be a good way for the Guild to sell crafts.

 Thank you to Hostesses Marie and Vi for the delicious presentation!

The next business meeting is March 11, 2013

Yvonne closed the meeting at 7:59PM with a prayer.

 Respectfully Submitted,

Beth McGurty, Recording Secretary

Minutes 2012/12

 

Divine Mercy Parish Women’s Guild

12/10/12 Christmas Pot Luck

 

The evening started with a Mass, followed by a potluck supper attended by 40.  Co Presidents Cathy and Jean introduced themselves.  Fr Gerry blessed the food and we all enjoyed a delicious meal.
Announcements: There is an ecumenical Service on 12/16 at 6PM.  Light refreshments are needed and a signup sheet was passed around

 

As our Feb meeting coincides with the Parish Mission, we will attend the mission instead of having a business meeting.  It would be nice to sit together.

 

Door prizes were distributed during dessert and Yvonne provided the closing prayer.

 

Thank you to Cathy B and Jean F for making this a great evening!
Next business meeting 1/14/2013

 

Respectfully Submitted,

Beth McGurty, Recording Secretary