Minutes 2016/5

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 17^th. For further info call 547-8447

Plant Sale May 28^th 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 13^th 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 5^th. 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 11^th and 12^th: 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 11^th 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

Minutes 2016/3

Divine Mercy Women's Guild March 14, 2016

Old BUSINESS

Elaine began the meeting with prayer reminding us of the Lenten season.

A motion to accept January minutes was made by Claire and accepted by Yvonne.

Sue distributed copies of Membership Rosters. Please contact Sue regarding any corrections or additions.

THANK YOU

From Sue to all those who helped with the first funeral held at Divine Mercy Parish Hall.

From Helen to all who helped and contributed to the Hancock Community Dinner. This year’s attendance was down from the past, but those who attended enjoyed a delicious dinner and all leftovers were packed up for guests to take home.  Helen stated the date change from April to February would remain permanent.

MYSTERY RIDE: Event date is Thursday, April 10^th. This year transportation is included and everyone attending will meet in Divine Mercy parking lot at 5:30 pm. The bus will leave at 5:45pm the $25 is all-inclusive and paid to DMWG; checks can be left in the office. For any questions regarding this event and to give entrée choice and if you wish dessert, please contact Claire (623-628-4839) or Janet (801-4997)

The Mystery Ride Dinner replaces our April monthly meeting.

NEW BUSINESS

Sue requested that a nominating committee be formed to choose Guild Officers for the next term. Ginny, Elaine and Rhea all volunteered. The Officers will be voted on at the May meeting.

Sign-ups for Spring Events were distributed.  Volunteers needed for First Communion Reception on May 1^st and Confirmation Reception on May 7^th.

Reminder: Our annual Plant Sale will be held May 28^th Jean will once again be managing this event but would like to share information for anyone interested in working with her.

Basket Bingo sponsored by the Peterborough Women’s Club will be held on April 10^th Contact Lauren for more information.

Closing Prayer: Elaine’s prayer was one of gratitude and thankfulness for our gathering together.

The meeting ended at 7:05 followed by a Lenten Program. Lauren introduced Joy Davis who presented the Lenten Program entitled “ Answering Jesus Call to Mercy”.  Joy is the Director of Faith Formation at the Parish of the Holy Spirit, Keene. Her presentation included questions and answers from the ladies and excerpts from the writings of Pope Frances.

Refreshments provided by Yvonne, Cheryl R and Gracie followed the presentation and were enjoyed by all. Twenty-four Guild members were in attendance.

Respectfully submitted by,

Gracie Hartman, Secretary

Minutes 2016/1

Divine Mercy Women's Guild January 11, 2016

Before the meeting began and in preparation for Lent, Lauren presented the Guild Members with all the supplies we needed to create a Blessing Jar that we could fill with remembrances and special favors bestowed on us from God, a special jar we could fill not only during Lent but everyday.

BUSINESS MEETING

Elaine began the meeting with a prayer concerning trust and confirming that there is no limit to the generosity we share.

CORRESPONDING SECRETARY: Yvonne read several Thank You cards to the Guild; two from Msgr. Gerry, for his Anniversary Celebration and Christmas gifts that he said were most generous. He wanted the Guild to know that he purchased a new iPad. Deacon Dennis also sent a TY as did several Poinsettia recipients and the Peterborough Food Pantry who wanted us to know that our monetary donations helped purchase food for several families throughout the holiday season.

TREASURER'S REPORT: Beth presented a DMWG Trial Balance as of January 31,2016 which hasn't been finalized but reflects expenses and credits through the end of January 2016. An audit has been completed and a more precise balance will be available at the next meeting.

OLD BUSINESS

Sue extended a THANK YOU to Jean and everyone who helped with the Christmas Potluck and to all who worked on the Holiday Stroll and the Blood Drive and Linda Caracappa THANKS all who contributed Cuisinart Stamps which are being used to acquire items for the Parish kitchen.

Holiday Stroll: Beth distributed the 2015 Holiday Stroll Report, which included gross receipt amounts for both the Fair and Mini Fair with expense estimates and a breakdown amount total for each table (bake, cafe, crafts, raffle). This year's Stroll total was $7186. Beth indicated that she is still receiving expense receipts but we were given a comparison of income totals from 2006 through 2015 and this year's income is the highest by almost $2000. She will have a more accurate total number at the next meeting.

Blood Drive: Kathy said the drive was a big success; 60 pints of blood was collected which was greatly appreciated as was all the food and help by so many Guild members. She is hoping that the December Blood Drive can be held in the Divine Mercy Parish Hall; she will keep us updated.

New Aprons are available for $12; if interested contact Sue 525-4934

NEW BUSINESS

A BIG THANK YOU from Sue for supplying her with so many of your Old Christmas Cards

Craft Group: Helen Limina extended an open invitation to join the DMWG craft group, which usually meets twice a month in the Parish Hall on Mondays at 6:30. We work on craft projects for the Holiday Stroll all year; it's an informal group of ladies who enjoy being creative together. Helen also wanted ladies to know that all projects and ideas are welcomed and meeting attendance is not obligatory; if you have projects you work on at home and can't attend meetings, they also can be contributed to the Stroll.  The next craft meeting is January 25th at 6:30 in DM Hall.

Hancock Community Supper: Helen announced that a request was made by the Town of Hancock to permanently move the Supper date from April to February beginning this year.  Jean made a motion to change the date and it was seconded and passed. This year's Supper will be February 25th; contact Helen if you can help or need more info 924-5088

The Mystery Ride this year is in April. Janet and Claire will have more information at our March meeting.

Holiday Stroll Location: Sue asked Guild Members to discuss voting on the possibility of changing the location for this year's Holiday Stroll from Bass Hall to Divine Mercy Hall. It was suggested that a pro and con list be made with consideration to both locations; many members contributed their ideas, which involved cost, foot traffic, parking, community involvement, transporting of fair items, and space. After numerous heartfelt and positive exchanges among members, a ballot vote was taken (including three absentee votes) and the vote result: Divine Mercy Hall 18 Bass Hall 13.

Closing Prayer: Elaine's prayer asked for wisdom and guidance as we move forward with our new plans for Divine Mercy.

The meeting adjourned at 8:45. An assortment of treats were provided by Linda C, Lauren, and Cheryl L, the hot chocolate was delicious.

THANK YOU LADIES.

Our next meeting is March 14th; there is no February meeting.

Respectfully submitted by, 

Gracie Hartman, Secretary