Tuesday, April 30, 2013

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.
75th Anniversary Banquet – May 13th 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.

Thursday, April 11, 2013

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 1st Sunday of the month and return it to church with food items on the 2nd 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 75th 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 21st. 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.

75th 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, 8th. Linda C. is the coordinator. She passed out a sign-up sheet for food and help with set-up and clean-up.

1st Communion will be on May 5th. 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.