Divine Mercy Women's Guild May
9th, 2016
OPENING PRAYER
Elaine
reminded all of us in her prayer, the month of May is dedicated to the Blessed
Mother.
OLD BUSINESS
Sue
emailed the May meeting agenda to all Guild members. The Secretary’s March minutes, which were
posted on the DMWG Blog, a motion was made to accept the minutes and then
seconded.
Corresponding Secretary:
Yvonne
read a lovely Thank You card from the Carerra Family for the funeral reception
that Helping Hands provided for Frank Carerra. Yvonne also received a card from
the Lessers, Thanking the Guild for the Christmas Poinsettias they received,
and one from Msgr Gerry indicating that he bought himself a fishing license
with his birthday gift from the Guild.
Treasurer’s Report
Beth
distributed a detailed report categorizing Guild expenses and income relating
to business, fair, donations, events and receptions, with specific indications
regarding money spent, remaining amounts, projected amounts and variances for
the 2015/16 budget. The current checkbook balance is $8752.32
Beth
announced that the Guild has $6000 that can be used at the Guild’s discretion
toward charities and/or toward Guild interests.
Three suggestions were offered to the Guild of ways to spend down the
$6000.
1.
$3000 to
build a composite roll-up enclosure for the kitchen Passthrough.
2.
Candlesticks
for the Tabernacle - $1500
3.
Matching
Chasubles for Msgr. Gerry and Deacon Dennis $3000
4.
Donation
toward a summer Jamaican Outreach Program (providing free health exams for
school children)
After
much discussion it was decided by the attending Guild members to allocate $3000
toward the Passthrough and give $1000 toward the Jamaican Outreach Program,
with the remaining balance to be set aside, with a possible portion designated
toward new Chasubles. A motion was made to approve and seconded to spend $4000
as discussed by the members.
NEW BUSINESS
Confirmation Reception:
Cheryl Riley distributed sign up sheets for set up, serving, clean up
and needed food/beverage items. Confirmation is Tuesday May 17th.
For further info call 547-8447
Plant Sale May 28th
Peterborough Community Center: Jean Frechette needs help; sign
up sheets were distributed; plants and pots are needed, there is help for
digging or transporting plants. Bring all plants to the church until the day of
the sale. Please label your plants. Any plants not sold will be offered
for sale after both Sunday Masses. Help is needed; contact Jean 924-4146
Graduation Event:
There was some discussion but no decision was made regarding a
Graduation Event; Sue will speak with Msgr. Gerry regarding a few ideas.
June 13th Year End
Banquet: Cynthia Ingram is providing this year’s
banquet, which will be held in Belanger Hall. Lauren presented the buffet menu,
which offers a wide variety of appetizing selections, including wine and
dessert. A sign up sheet was distributed, cost is $25 paid by June 5th.
Make checks payable to DMWG. For a final count and if you are planning to
attend and didn’t sign up at the meeting, contact Lauren 924-9664
Outreach Fair June 11th
and 12th: Lauren
explained that after all Masses there will be an exhibition of the various
Parish organizations, including DMWG. Each group will have a table explaining
their purpose within the Parish Community, welcoming new members. Any Guild
members who might like to participate should contact Lauren for more
information.
Parish Picnic September 11th
Information forthcoming
Helping Hands:
Joyce thanked everyone who has been helping with receptions. She
emphasized that there has always been help available when needed either in the
kitchen at the event or with providing food.
Holiday Stroll:
This year the Holiday Stroll will be in Belanger Hall. There was
discussion as to the committees and the addition and formation of new
committees, such as Decoration, Publicity and Set-up/Breakdown. Positions
filled:
Craft
Table – Kathy Sullivan
Bake
Table – Janice
Raffle
Table – Linda Caracappa & Cheryl Lastrina
Café –
Beth
Decoration-
Cheryl Riley & Kathi Wasserloos
There
are positions opened and lots of help and ideas are needed and welcomed for our
first Stroll in Belanger Hall.
The DMWG
Board Nominating Committee: Elaine, Rhea, Ginny
2016/17 DMWG Board
Board: President – Sue Koziell
Vice President –
Lauren Martin
Recording Secretary
– Gracie Hartman
Corresponding Secretary – Kathi Wasserloos
Treasurer – Beth
McGurty
The
Board Officers were nominated, a motion was made to approve and seconded.
Ballots for the Ethel Cavanaugh
Award were collected.
THANK YOU
Claire
& Janet for the Mystery Ride, a HUGH success, enjoyed by all.
Diane
& Barbara for First Communion Reception
Barbara,
Kathi, & Simone for the delicious appetizers and desserts at tonight’s
meeting
THANK YOU YVONNE MURRAY: CORRESPONDING SECRETARY TWO
YEARS
Closing Prayer – Elaine’s closing prayer asked for
strength and wisdom.
Twenty-Six
Members Attended
Meeting
ended at 8:35
$141 Food Pantry Collection
Respectfully
submitted by,
Gracie
Hartman, Secretary
