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

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