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