Saint Bernard Church - Womens Guild

Saint Bernard Church
Womens Guild 2007 – 2008

St. Bernard Women’s Guild was started in 1955 by request of the Bishop that every parish establish a woman’s organization. Our objectives as an organization are to serve as a medium through which the women of St. Bernard may speak and act as a unit in the interest of the parish community and to further spiritual and material undertakings recommended to us by the Pastor or the Bishop.

We welcome all St. Bernard women to attend our meetings and events. Meetings are held 6:30 p.m. in the church hall the first Tuesday of the month. (No meetings in January, July and August) Membership dues are $5.00 per year.

New and prospective members are welcome and invited to attend any one of our monthly meetings. Bring a friend or come alone and meet new friends. Social time and refreshments follow all our meetings. We look forward to your acquaintance!

Chaplain: Father Richard Ricard

President: Mary Blanchette Vice President: Diane Ballestas

Secretary: Diane Grodotzke Treasurer: Peg Sorensen

COMMITTEE CHAIRWOMEN

Membership: Diane Ballestas Phone: Carol Foss

Mass Cards: Peg Sorensen Sunshine: Elaine Johnston

Refreshments: Madeleine McLaughlin

AGENDA

Tuesday, Sept 4, 2007 Welcome Back Ladies!! - Please join us for our first meeting of the organizational year. We will commence with a Croissandwich and Salad Supper followed by an informative meeting. We invite prospective members are welcome to join us.

Tuesday, Oct 2, 2007 Meeting commences at 6:30 pm. A Guest Speaker shall be joining us at 7:00 pm. Details to follow in the church bulletin.

Saturday/Sunday Christmas Bazaar Raffle Ticket Sales – Raffle tickets shall be sold before and after each mass.

Oct 20 & 21, 2007 Drawing shall take place Saturday, November 10, 2007 at 1:30 p.m. in the church hall.

Saturday, Nov 3, 2007 Rosette Making – Join us in frying this light, delicious, delectable for our Christmas Bazaar bake

table. The frying fun begins 9:00 a.m. in the church hall. A light lunch shall be provided.

Christmas Bazaar

Clean Attic Treasure Drop-Off Dates and Times:

Saturday, November 3 - 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Tuesday, November 6 - 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Wednesday, November 7 - 9:00 a.m. to noon & 6:00 p.m – 8:30 p.m.

Due to set-up time, items cannot be taken after Wednesday evening.

Tuesday, Nov 6, 2007 Deck the Halls – Preparation, decoration and last minute stocking stuffers are planned for this evening. Join us for trimming the trees and festive goodies.

Friday/Saturday Annual Christmas Bazaar – Raffles, arts and crafts, attic treasures, knit items, jewelry, baked

Nov 9 & 10, 2007 goods, and home-cooked kitchen fare are just some of the items available. We invite you to stop in, browse

and have lunch at our small town church bazaar.

Tuesday, Dec 4, 2007 Annual Christmas Banquet – Guild members are invited to join us for an evening of food, fun, and Christmas

cheer at one of the area’s fine restaurants ~ 6:00 p.m.

January, 2008 Happy New Year! No meeting this month.

Tuesday, Feb 5, 2008 Meeting commences at 6:30 pm. A Guest Speaker shall be joining us at 7:00 p.m. Details to follow in the

church bulletin.

Tuesday, Mar 4, 2008 Meeting commences at 6:30 pm. A Guest Speaker shall be joining us at 7:00 p.m. Details to follow in the

church bulletin.

Saturday, Mar 8, 2008 Rosette Making – Join us in frying these light, delicious, delectable treats for our Easter Bake Sale. The

frying begins at 9:00 a.m. in the church hall.

Saturday, Mar 15, 2008 Rosette Powdering – The fun begins at 2:00 p.m. in the church hall.

Saturday/Sunday Easter Bake Sale – Crispy rosettes, home-baked breads, cakes, cookies, and candies will be available

Mar 15 & Mar 16, 2008 after each mass. Artisans will feature handcrafted jewelry, specialty sweatshirts and other craft items.

Thursday, Mar 27, 2008 Bloodmobile – Please donate this life saving gift if you can. Appointments are appreciated, however

walk-ins are welcome. Ì

Tuesday, April 1, 2008 Annual Layette Mass – Mass commences at 6:30 p.m. with a meeting and refreshments to follow in the

church hall. Your gifts of new layette items are donated to the Hockanum Valley Community Council in

Rockville. Officer nominations will also take place this month.

Tuesday, May 6, 2008 Installation Mass and Annual May Banquet – Installation Mass commences at 6:00 pm followed by May

Banquet. Guild members are invited to join us for an evening of food, friends, and lively

conversation.

Tuesday, June 3, 2008 June Picnic – Brief meeting followed by a Pot Luck Dinner, Friends and Fun!.

Many thanks to the Women's Guild members and St. Bernard’s Parish Community for your continued support. Your contributions and patronage have enabled us to serve the Lord and one another. Let us share our fruit from this past year.

Ø Purchased new carpeting for Parish Center waiting room and office areas

Ø Donated new layette items to Hockanum Valley Community Council

Ø Adopted Seminarian from Holy Apostles Seminary

Ø Adopted Senior Citizens for Christmas and showered them with gifts

Ø Delivered Poinsettia plants to the Guild’s Honorary Member and Shut-Ins

Ø Sponsored St. Bernard School Golf Tournament

Ø Sponsored Red Cross Blood Mobile

Ø Purchased and maintained plantings in front of the church and rectory

Ø Provided Lapel Pins to First Communion Children, Confirmation Candidates and Catechumens

Ø Sponsored various events and functions as recommended by the Pastor

Ø Made friends, socialized, worked in harmony, and had fun!