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.
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