Divine Mercy Women’s Guild November 9, 2015
Elaine began the November meeting
with an opening prayer for Thanksgiving.
The meeting started at 6:30 with
Divine Mercy Bingo led by Lauren, an Icebreaker and fun game, which helped to
better acquaint us with our DM members. Denise Long was the top winner with the
most bingos.
Sue welcomed Donna Ellis, our newest DM Guild Member
Sue asked DM Guild Members if they
would agree, this one time only, to use our usual Food Panty collection for a
Thanksgiving Dinner given by DM Parish. A motion was made by Elaine and
seconded by Michele and accepted by all members. $175 was collected.
Corresponding Secretary
Yvonne read a letter and presented
a framed Kitchen Prayer sent to DM from United Congregational Church in
celebration of our new kitchen. All agreed that the framed prayer would be hung
in the kitchen; Yvonne will send a Thank You card for the gift.
Treasurer’s Report
Beth passed out a copy of the
current Check Register, which indicated entries through Oct. 31, 2015 and
explained various expenditures. She also informed us that an audit was
conducted. The new balance is $3,645.48
informed us that an audit was
conducted. The new balance is $3,645.48
Old Business
Monsignor’s Anniversary Party: Sue
thanked everyone who helped with the party, which was a huge success.
Constitution and By-Law Changes It was suggested that wording in Article VI be changed and
should read “ The Constitution and By-Laws may be amended at any business
meeting by a two-thirds vote of the membership present, provided one business meeting notice has been given to the
membership. A motion to change the wording was made by Denise; Karen B seconded
and the motion was accepted. With this addition, all the changes sent out to
the members last month, were voted on and accepted.
New Business
Kitchen Care and Maintenance: Joyce
addressed using the new kitchen and that we would all need to make sure it
stays nice. Each group using the kitchen will be responsible for cleanup. There
are supplies available for use but if special themed items are desired, then
that expense will be the responsibility of the group. She asked that any extra items purchased for
a particular event be taken home. There will be
instructions posted for appliance and equipment usage.
November 16th Program: Lauren announce that Fr. Chris
Alar, Director of the Association of Marian Helpers at the National Shrine of
Divine Mercy in Stockbridge, MA, will explain the promise of God's mercy and
the devotion of Divine Mercy at 7pm in the Parish Hall
Holiday Stroll:
Help is needed from
everyone especially for set-up and breakdown.
Karen Bannister spoke before the Guild concerning several issues
with regards to the Holiday Stroll. All details are listed in the November
Guild Agenda and are as follows:
Friday Hours 10am-4pm
Sat. 7:30am-4pm;
Karen took care of parking for Sat. Use Depot Square for Friday
Piano players are in place (throughout the day) & Bell
Ringers (11-12)
Balloons will be out front; Posters will be available
Card table requests were made at the meeting
Sign-up sheets for set-up and breakdown were available
Individual Areas
Crafts: Kathy Sullivan put
out sign-up sheets for the craft area; crafts completed at home should be
brought to Bass Hall on Friday morning to be priced and inventoried. There is a
need for help all day especially on Saturday evening after the fair to pack up
all items not sold; those items will be
immediately brought to DVM Parish Hall for the Mini Fair after Mass on Saturday and Sunday. For more info contact Kathy at 924-9967
Café: Beth put out a
sign-up sheet; she needs help all day with various positions within the Café.
She mentioned she would share her expertise with anyone interested in operating
the Café in the future and that this year she plans on having extra help with
all facets of the Café operation Bring a mug; free coffee is provided
throughout the day for working members. Contact Beth for info at 588-2076
Bake Table &
Cookie Trays: Janice announced that she would be in the Parish Hall Friday
morning and that cookies should be brought to the hall at 8:30am. Cookie trays
will be assembled from 9 –10am and immediately delivered to Bass Hall
afterwards. Cookies and baked items can also be brought anytime DVM office is
open and left in the kitchen with a note that they are for Janice. She will be
at Bass Hall later Friday morning with prepared trays and on Saturday morning
accepting baked goods. Janice will gladly pick up cookies and any donated baked
goods; she is requesting 3 – 4 dozen cookies, all recipes are welcomed, cookies
will be used for cookie trays. Additional small cookie plates are made and will
be given to each of the participating Holiday Stroll churches. Help is needed
both Friday morning at the church and at Bass Hall and all day Saturday. There
is a sign-up sheet with designated time slots. If you want to sign-up to help
or need more info, contact Janice 588-2356
Raffle Baskets: Linda Caracappa
needs help on Saturday selling raffle tickets for the various baskets she has
created. A sign-up sheet is available for participants. She also needs items to
fill some of her baskets; homemade goodies (jelly, jam, relish, applesauce
etc.) can be brought to the Parish kitchen closet; there’s a bin that says
tablecloths towards the left on the floor. Gift cards are needed and can also
be left in the bin. Raffle winners will
be chosen at the Mini Fair after Sunday Mass. For questions or more info contact Linda
924-3504
Blood Drive December 11th: Kathy Sullivan has
sign-up sheets to help with the annual blood drive held at United
Congregational Church. Help is needed with food donations and in the kitchen,
making sandwiches, serving soup and preparing various finger foods. Food should
be dropped off by 12:15pm at the church. Assistance is also needed helping with
the blood donors. Kathy is hoping that next Spring DM will have a blood drive
in our Parish Hall. If you can help in any way, Contact Kathy 924-9967
Christmas Party December 14th The DM December meeting is also our annual Christmas Party. Sue
will be the chairman; contact her if you can help or for any further
information. 525-4934
Holiday Trees in Peterborough December 11th & 12th Lauren spoke about this event, which is held at the Community
Center. She explained that Christmas trees are creatively decorated with a
variety of themes and designs. Last year DM’s tree was awarded a gold ribbon in
the “True Meaning Of Christmas” category, a beautiful tree encompassing the
Nativity. Lauren would like DM to participate again and is asking for ideas and
helpers to produce another spectacular creation. If you want to help contact
Lauren 924-9664
Aprons: Sue is inquiring about
obtaining more Guild aprons and the current cost. If you are interested in
purchasing an apron and didn’t sign-up, contact Sue 525-4934
Elaine closed the meeting with a
prayer and a beautiful, thoughtful sentiment, that of a grateful heart.
The meeting adjourned at 8:30 and
was followed by refreshments delightfully presented by Joyce, Janice and
Helen. Thank you ladies, everything was delicious.
Twenty-Eight Guild Members were in
attendance.
Respectfully submitted by,
Gracie Hartman, Secretary
Divine Mercy Women’s Guild November 9, 2015