Minutes 2016/11

Divine Mercy Women's Guild 

November 14, 2016

Opening Prayer: Elaine Giacomo began the meeting with an opening prayer for Advent.

Sue Koziell welcomed new member:

Elizabeth LaCroix. 

Secretary’s Report: The October Report was accepted. Sue reminded members that minutes from the previous month would always be posted, (not read to save time) at the monthly meeting for those members who do not have computer access.  Guild Members approved this procedure at the October meeting.

Corresponding Secretary’s Report: Kathi Wasserloos received a Thank You card from Helen Limina, to Guild Members, for cards and prayers sent to her after her Father’s passing, and one from Violet Despres, for a Mass and prayers sent for her sister.

Treasurer’s Report: Beth McGurty gave a brief summary of the Guild’s budget.  The current balance is $5208.44 which included deposits of $744.09 ($375 from Funerals) and ($742.86 misc. expenses) Beth asked Guild Members if they wanted the money collected at the November Meeting for the 68 Hour/Food Pantry, to be given toward the Parish Thanksgiving Dinner; the Guild Members in attendance decided to give the money to the 68 Hour/Food Pantry collection.

Announcements: Sue explained to the Members that she had held a mini meeting on November 7^th for those in attendance at a Monday night craft meeting. She needed a vote and approval for newspaper advertising for our Fair; those in attendance voted to spend less than $200 for two ads placed on November 15^th and November 17^th. Karen Bannister and Cheryl Riley worked together to create the ad and also made sure a flyer was put into the November 13^th Sunday parish bulletin.  TY Karen and Cheryl.

Sue also explained to the ladies that no flowers should be placed in the church or on the altar before checking with Betty Morin who has a committee responsible for altar linens and flowers.

Old Business:

Holdiay Stroll: All Committee Chairs were in attendance and explained what they needed.

Sign up sheets for baked goods and help for individual groups were distributed. There was discussion for new signage and publicity necessary for our new locations in conjunction with the other churches participating in the Stroll.

Mini-Fair: It was agreed that after all Masses there would be a Mini-Fair, where items not sold on Saturday at the Fair, would be available after all three Masses.  Sign up sheets were dispersed along with requests for breakdown assistance after the last Mass on Sunday.

New Business

Blood Drive Friday, December 9^th:  Kathy Sullivan distributed sign-up sheets for needed food and help (registration and kitchen). For more info contact Kathy 924-9967

Christmas Party Monday December 12^th:  Jean Frechette and Denise Long are chairing the annual Christmas Potluck Dinner.  Members are invited to bring a guest/spouse to the dinner.  More information will follow regarding food and help needed for set-up, breakdown and decorations.

Holiday Trees in Peterborough:  Lauren Martin announced the annual Holiday Trees event held at the Peterborough Community Center.

The dates are: Friday, December 9^th 7pm-9pm $10

Saturday December 10^th 9am-4pm Free

Sunday December 11^th 11am-3pm Free.

Live entertainment, kids’crafts, baked goods, raffles & Santa!

Divine Mercy has won an award every year!

Beth made a request that the Guild allow a table at the Fair for Spiritus Dei, an online business owned by Elizabeth LaCroix, which offers unique religious articles; a motion was made and approved for the table addition.

Jean Frechette explained to the Guild that Liam Veverka, a member of Troop 2 was working on his Boy Scout Eagle project which entailed constructing the Stations of the Cross outside Divine Mercy Church. She explained his need for financial assistance to construct the project at an approximate cost of $2000 and asked if the Guild might contribute money toward the endeavor. Discussion among the members resulted in an offer of $200 now and possibly more after the results of the Fair. A motion was made and accepted.

Closing Prayer: Elaine said a prayer to St Theresa

Refreshments: Diane, Joyce, and Jean provided delicious refreshments for all.   Thank You Ladies.

68 Hours/Food Pantry Collection $213

Meeting Attendance: Thirty-Nine Members

Meeting ended at 8:36

Respectfully submitted by,

Gracie Hartman, Secretary

Minutes 2016/10

Divine Mercy Women's Guild 

October 9, 2016

A “Get to Know You” Activity from Lauren began our evening, Meet Your Match, a fun way to mingle and chat with the ladies.

Elaine Giacomo opened the meeting with a prayer to the Virgin Mary

Business Meeting

Sue Koziell welcomed all Members and introduced returning Member, Raymonde Richard and new Guild Member, Rachel Klaessig.

OLD BUSINESS

Sue distributed an updated 2016-2017 Calendar.

Secretary’s Report

Sue explained that the Women’s Guild blog address was listed on the calendar and that the minutes are posted on the blog shortly after every monthly meeting for those interested in reading them and suggested that they not be read at the meeting to save time and not be distributed to save paper, but she would post a copy before each meeting for those who do not go to the blog and mail copies to those who do not have computer access. The Members approved this plan.

Treasurer’s Report

Beth McGurty distributed copies of the budget for 2016-2017.  She announced that an audit of the Guild’s account had been completed and everything was in order. She proceeded to explain expenses for both years indicating any changes in money allotted and amount totals. Most business/event expenses remained the same with the exception of First Communion, which will slightly increase for the cost of rosaries to be given to First Communicants; the cost has yet been determined. Beth also added $50 for publicity for this year’s Fair due to a change in location. Beth also suggested giving $100 to Divine Mercy for use of the Hall for this year’s Fair. She increased the amounts given to Deacon Dennis and Msgr. Gerry from $50 to $100 each, for Birthdays and Christmas gifts.

Beth advised Guild Members that although she is still on the Guild Account, she would no longer be signing checks; either Sue and/or Msgr. Gerry depending on the amount will complete that task.

A motion was made and all changes were accepted and approved for the new budget.

Parish Picnic: Lauren Martin and Rachel Klaessig will be chairing the 2017 Parish Picnic.

Secret Angels: Kathy Sullivan spoke about Secret Angels, explaining to new members about the program and inviting anyone who still wanted to participate to meet with her. All Angels will be revealed at the September meeting thus allowing Angels to participate through the summer if they wish.

NEW BUSINESS

Holiday Stroll

Coordinator: Karen Bannister has met with the other Holiday Stroll participants and the Guild will receive a report at next month’s meeting.

Craft Table: Kathy Sullivan asked that those who are making crafts at home to please let her know beforehand what they are making and how many; this year we will have more room to display craft items so if you are making items that need special attention or if you know someone who is crafting for the Fair that doesn’t come to meetings, please tell Kathy; she needs to know ahead of time. Also all craft items will be priced the week of the Fair before the Nov. 19 date. If you need help getting your items to the Hall for pricing that week, let Kathy know; someone will pick up your craft items. It’s difficult to price and display items brought the day of the fair. This year we have a bigger space and want all our craft items to be beautifully displayed and properly priced. The specific pricing days and times will be given at next month’s meeting. ***Rhea Taylor desperately needs fresh white pine cones and fluted berry bowls. Contact Rhea 808-0130, if you have those items. Call Kathy 924-9967 if you need further information and/or can help that day and/or for the mini-fair

Bake Table: Janice McKenzie described the yearly Christmas plates that are assembled and as in years past, she is requesting 3 dozen cookies for those baking for this event. These cookie trays are beautifully created the morning of the Fair and combine the variety of home-baked cookies and are always a big hit at the Fair. Janice also welcomes any other baked goods, muffins, cakes, candy, jams, and breads. ***This year Simone Legace is donating, homemade 9” piecrusts for those wishing to bake pies. A sign-up pie sheet was distributed at the meeting. For further information and if you want to bake a pie call Janice 588-2356

Raffle Table: Cheryl Lastrina announced she still needs any homemade canned items for the baskets she and Linda Caracappa create each year; also needed are gift cards and new items for baskets. For more info, call Linda 924-3504

Café: Beth McGurty has everything she needs but did mention that she would train any Guild Member who might be interested in running the café in the future, could work with Beth this year; it’s simple and fun.

Decorations: Cheryl Riley and Kathi Wasserloos are working together decorating the Hall this year. If any Members have lit garlands and battery window candles, Cheryl needs to borrow them to decorate our beautiful windows. If you want to help or have other holiday items that could be used, please call Cheryl 831-9834 or Kathi 588-2253

Farewell Reception for Monsignor Gerry: The Reception Ministry will be hosting a reception for Msgr. Gerry on October 23^rd from 4-5pm. A motion was made and accepted to give a card and a gift card of $100 to Monsignor from the Women’s Guild.

Closing Prayer: Elaine led the Guild Members in the Lord’s Prayer. The Meeting ended at 8pm

Thirty Members Attended

50/50 Collection: $159 (Food Pantry/68 Hours)

Refreshments: Mary Ann Beard and Donna Ellis,  provided festive Fall refreshments.  THANK YOU LADIES, everything was delicious.

Respectfully submitted by,

Gracie Hartman, Secretary

Minutes 2016/9

Divine Mercy Women's Guild September 12, 2016

Our annual Potluck dinner began with Mass celebrated by Msgr. Gerry; after Mass everyone proceeded to the parish hall; all current and new Guild Members paid dues and registered.

President Sue Koziell welcomed all in attendance, and after an opening prayer, she invited all ladies to participate in our annual Potluck Dinner.

BUSINESS MEETING 

Sue began the short business meeting by introducing new Guild Members: Bianca LaCroix, Renee Rabideau, Anita Miller and Marjorie Hobbs. She also welcomed returning members: Debbie King and Kim Graham and special guest for the evening: Estelle Cashion. Sue then gave a special THANK YOU to Lauren Martin for helping her by coordinating the Guild’s participation for the Parish picnic, and all the necessary paperwork needed for the September Guild meeting.

Sue then introduced the Guild Officers and Board Members and proceeded to distribute both the evening’s agenda and the yearly calendar.  

Correspondance

Sue read a lovely Thank You note from Stephanie Armstrong to the Women’s Guild for help with the funeral reception for her mother Kathleen Kereazis.

Treasurer’s Report

Beth will present a formal budget report at the October meeting.

  

NEW BUSINESS

Calendar dates were discussed, Sue noted the snow date option for either January or February.  Sign up sheets were distributed for monthly hostess refreshments.

There was discussion regarding the Holiday Stroll regarding publicity.  Karen Bannister will be meeting with all the Fair Groups and address our concerns due to our location change. She will report back to the Guild with additional and necessary information.

Secret Angels

Kathy Sullivan gathered all Secret Angel Forms.  She explained she was hoping for a large participation and that this year Secret Angels will not be revealed until the September 2017 meeting. For those who missed the meeting, they will be able to choose angels at next month’s

meeting.

Announcements

Linda Caracappa will once again be creating raffle baskets and asked for home-made goods (jelly, jam, relish,veggies), gift cards, and any new items that might be put into a basket.  For more questions or more info contact Linda 924-3504

There was discussion regarding our monthly food pantry donation collections and a suggestion was presented to the Guild that money collected each month might be divided between the Food Pantry and the End 68 Hours of Hunger, a non-profit organization that feeds school age children K-12 from Friday after school until Monday morning. Beth motioned that monthly collections could be divided between both organizations, the motion was passed unanimously.

Kim Graham announced a bake sale that her children were having at their home for Louisiana flood victims.

Monday evening, September 19^th, at 7 pm in Divine Mercy Hall, Marc Guillemette, Direction of the Office of Catholic Identity will discuss the Diocese of Manchester’s Three Beliefs, a Guide for NH Catholics on End of Life Decisions. There will be a review of the Church’s teaching regarding care and medical treatment at the end of life. Directives forms will be distributed and a Notary will be present for those interested in complete the forms.

The Monadnock Rotary Club’s 11^th annual Monadnock Wellness Festival will be held Sept. 24 from 9am to 3pm at the Peterborough Community Center.

 THANK YOU  Ginny Chevalier, Joan Buck, Beth McGurty and Joyce Schmidt for all your work organizing a beautiful potluck dinner; it was a HUGH success and enjoyed by everyone and THANK YOU to all the ladies that helped clean-up afterwards; your assistance was greatly appreciated.

Thirty-Six Members Attended

Meeting ended at 8:35

Respectfully submitted by,

Gracie Hartman, Secretary