Women of Sacred Heart met on Jan. 19, 2012
The meeting was opened by president, Jaynane Hardie, with a prayer at 6:40 p.m. after a delicious supper of soup, cheese, crackers, and fruit.
8 members were present and one guest, Grace Bengtson.
Kylie and Ellie Bengtson, filling in for Gloria Hoeger who was ill, gave the program. They reported on the National Catholic Youth Conference in Indianapolis, IN which they attended. 11 youth and 2 chaperones attended from Sacred Heart. 3 or 4 buses went from the DesMoines Diocese. There were several speakers on different subjects. They were mostly impressed with the Mass and the fact that all 23,000 attending were of the same Catholic faith. They each had to pay $100 on their own and the rest of the $450 cost for each came from fundraisers and donations.
Minutes were read and approved.
Money added to treasury was $30 from cookie sale. Expenses $10 to Ben Franklin, $44 for stamps.
Total balance reported by Treasurer $ 2563.70 (included in this is $ 395 held for “Family fund”.)
Old business
1. Vice president, Alice Herring, read thank you notes that were received from several people for the fruit & cookie plates we delivered. We delivered 26 plates to homebound parishioners. Money and fruits were donated by the parish.
2. We assisted 3 residents at Manor Mass and also Communion service at Northridge on Jan. 4th
3. Cookie exchange and bake sale went well due in part we feel since it was combined with the Guadeloupe celebration. Suggest we combine it with something else again next year. We made $30 on the bake sale. Suggestions were made that next year we ask for recipes also.
4. Still searching for someone to be secretary. Diane Beatty volunteered. Her nomination was accepted.
Reports: Interchurch Council representative, Sandy Schmitt, reported a special showing of the movie, Courageous, to be shown Sunday Jan. 22. A “must see” for fathers and young men, but great for all.
A prayer service for Christian Unity will be Jan 24th at the First Lutheran Church at 7 PM. Kwanis will serve a light meal at 5:30 PM
Sacred Heart will host the Interchurch Council meeting the first Tuesday in March. We’ll talk about this in Feb.
Parish council representative, Pat Thompson, reported that discussion was underway for a St. Patrick’s feast.
New business
Celebrate letters went home with Religious Ed students. We will pay ½ of the cost to participate. Last year 27 participated.
Dues for 2012 membership to Women of Sacred Heart are now due. They are $5. New parishioners to town receive free membership the first year.
Gloria Lee will organize a day for cleaning in the Parish Center.
May 20th is graduation. We’ll discuss more later. A letter will be sent to the families of the junior class to see about help and food.
New officers for Secretary and Treasurer, Diane Beatty and Sandy Schmitt, respectively, were sworn in by Gloria Lee.
Jaynane thanked Evelyn Pollard for helping her do our light meal.
Next meeting will be Feb. 16th. Pat Thompson and Alice Herring will provide refreshments.
Gloria Lee moved we adjourn, Seconded by Evelyn. The meeting was closed with the Hail Mary.
Respectfully submitted by Sandy Schmitt for Secretary, Barb Kauffman
