ST. VINCENT de PAUL WOMEN’S ALTAR ROSARY GUILD

ATTENDANCE:

Betty Blanchette Monitta Bottomlee Pat Hesse Ann Schumacher Kathi Ryan

DJ Andrus Lucille Hoffman Sally Purcell Dottie Pfeffer Joyce Fowler

Mary Speeney Lori Hall Margo Hagan Carmen Amodio Shannon Robinson

Jo Anne Burch Sue Serafin Becky Mitek Nancy McDermott Anita Galletto

Janet Weakland Marsha Rauscher Mary Stumm Marylou Bishop Kathi Ryan

Marguerite Avery.

New Member: JoAnne Hintze

Visitor: Kay Cable

The Aug. 18, 2008 meeting began with the praying of the rosary @ 6:30 pm, followed by the meeting and meal.

Since the minutes of the previous meeting were e-mailed to all members, none were read.

Our new president, Mary Stumm began by giving a over-view of the function of the Guild: Through fund-raisers, we support the church community by providing funeral luncheons for families of deceased church members, assisting in the purchase of items needed by the church, hosting receptions for First Communion, Confirmation, RCIA, Ordinations, etc., and providing sponsorship of our youths to retreats. Mary also thanked our previous officers for their dedication, and Carmen Amodio for instituting the praying of the Rosary as part of our monthly meeting. She also thanked Margo Hagan for her efforts at last year’s Christmas Boutique & the yard sale, and for chairing this year’s Christmas Market.

We each introduced ourselves, giving a brief bio. and sharing what we liked most about being a part of St. Vincent de Paul.

Our new treasurer, Kathi Ryan, reported on the current balances of our checking and savings accounts, along with expenses paid. She also reviewed with everyone the procedure for getting reimbursed by the Guild for approved purchases.

Marylou Bishop, our new vice-president, spoke about the AACCW Convention, which will be held Sept. 5^th - 7^th, 2008. There will be daily masses, seminars, workshops, as well as individual deanery meetings. Also, by-laws governing the Council of Catholic Women will be discussed. She and Jo Anne Burch will go as our representatives, and their expenses will be paid by the Guild. Marylou also asked if anyone could donate infant layette items, or adult under-garments & socks, or cash for the seminarians, which will be part of the donations from the entire AACCW group. The Guild will host the NW Deanery meeting on February 21, 2009, from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm. More info. will be available at future meetings.

There are sign-up sheets in the Narthex for upcoming events. They are: Paulding Meadows the week-end of Sept. 6^th & 7^th, and the Arbor Day Parish Clean-Up on Sept. 13^th . Volunteers are needed for all events.

The Fall Festival will be Sept. 28, 2008, after the 10:30 am mass. The Guild will again provide cakes, pies, and breads for the Cake Walk. A sign-up sheet was circulated for bakers and workers. E-mail reminders will be sent.

Time & Talent will also be the week-end of Sept. 27^th & 28^th, after all masses, except the 6:00 pm mass. Members volunteered to carry the Women’s Altar Rosary Guild Ministry Cross for each of the masses. E-mail reminders will be sent.

A sign-up sheet for volunteers was circulated for Confirmation, which will be Sunday, October 19, 2008, at the 5:00 pm Mass. We will discuss again at the next meeting. E-mail reminders will be sent.

Mary Stumm suggested that the Guild attend mass as a group, on a designated week-end. Hopefully, this will bring attention to our organization, and inspire new parishioners to join. She will request Oct. 25^th & 26^th, and a week-end in May.

As the church’s representative to Ignatius House, Nancy McDermott asked the Guild to consider going there for a retreat. December 12^th - 14^th, 2008 has already been set aside for members of St. Vincent de Paul Church, and it would be a good time to take advantage of this.

DJ Andrus informed us that the St. Vincent de Paul Society will be raffling a quilt for the UPLIFT Project. The Society is asking each ministry to sponsor a square of the quilt for $50.00. We voted to sponsor a square.

Margo Hagan reported that the next craft meeting will be Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2008, at 1:00 pm. She will send an e-mail reminder.

Mary Speeney asked if Guild members could donate toiletries to our Food Pantry. This would include regular-size toothpaste, deodorant, bar soap, shampoo & conditioner, lotion, etc. Please bring whatever you can to the next meeting.

Mary Stumm asked Guild members to continue to assist anyone who wants to make a purchase from Angel’s Closet, before or after masses. Mary Speeney also reminded us of the procedure to follow when making a purchase, and the envelopes and lock-box on top of the cabinet that displays the items.

Mary Stumm distributed raffle tickets for Guild members to sell, benefitting Our Lady Of Perpetual Help Cancer Home. Most members bought tickets during the meeting. Margo Hagan will help sell tickets after the 4:00 pm mass on Sept. 13^th, and Mary Stumm will sell them after the 10:30 am mass on Sept. 14^th. Money and stubs can be left in the Guild mailbox, in a sealed envelop. All money & stubs need to be returned to Mary by Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008.

Marylou announced that a group of ladies have been meeting for Tea at various tea houses. Anyone interested in meeting for tea should contact DJ Andrus. The next tea date is Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008, in Powder Springs.

Lori Hall thanked all of the Guild members who volunteer for Sacristan Duty.

Carmen Amodio will send a THINKING-OF-YOU card to Cyndi Babecka, from the Guild.

The Guild received several THANK-YOU cards: Carmen Amodio & Sandy Krzyzanski (out-going officer appreciation gifts), Nancy Chisholm & Family (funeral luncheon), Loggiodice Family (Omar’s ordination reception), Julie Pleus (Hydrangea plant).

A sign-up sheet for Guild meeting refreshments was circulated. Thanks to all who signed up. The sheet is full!!

The September meeting has been changed from Sept. 15^th to Monday, Sept. 22, 2008.

The meeting was adjourned at 9:15 pm.

Respectfully submitted: Marguerite R. Avery