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The Ladies Guild

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Church of St. Bernadette

 Mission Statement: The purpose of the Ladies' Guild is to "Support the Church of St. Bernadette through spiritual, financial, and social services and to support the parish community through outreach programs." 

President:  Madeleine Forssell

Vice President:  Daniela Rivera                                 Secretary:   Barbara Ebert

Corresponding Secretary:  Mary Trickel                   Treasurer:   Nancy Santi

Check the Weekly Bulletin for current activities.

 

Spiritual “Working” Committees:
Baby Hats Ministry:  Mary Buckman (732-539-5823)
Prayer Chain:  Marguerite Morrow (570-595-3436)
Prayer Shawl:   Andrea Battern (570-595-3465)
Rosary Making:  Daniela Rivera (718-415-3160)
Shepherd’s Maternity House:   Mary Trickel (570-595-7386)
Spiritual Trips:  Nancy Santi (570-595-5063)
Stations of the Cross:   Madeleine Forssell (570-595-6491)

 Future Spiritual Committees:
Adorations * Altar Rosary *  Bible Study  *  Healing Mass  *Holy Land Presentation   *   Teaching Mass   *   Retreats


Social “Working” Committees:
Baby (hankie) Hat Workshop:  Barbara Ebert (570-676-5523)
Book Discussions:   Benjie LaBar (570-595-9767)
Boy Scout Troop # 89:  Molly Bender (570-595-2426)
Bus Trip to the King Tut Exhibit:   Nancy Santi   (570-595-5063)
C.A.M.E. Food Pantry:   Jackie Stirr (570-595-6379)
Cardmaking Workshop:   Lisa Flanagan (570-595-9138)        
Chili Dinner:  Charlene Barry (570-595-2269), 
and Diane Edwards (570-595-3471)
Daisy Troop # 705:   Stephanie Thompson (570-595-7347)
Ladies Guild Bulletin Board:  Lisa Flanagan (570-595-9138),
and Joanne Whelan (570-595-7672)
Meals on Wheels:   Cindy DeLuca (570-595-2427)
Pot Luck Dinners:  Usually all Ladies Guild meetings (3rd Tues.)
Red Cross Blood Drive:  Madeleine Forssell (570-595-6491)
Senior Savings /Services:  Brette Fulton (570-595-3736)
Sheep Shed:  Kathie Collopy (570-595-0350)
Sunshine Club: Mary Trickel (570-595-7386)
Tea Party: Jackie Stirr (570-595-6379)
The Parish Military Network:  Linda Byrne (570-595-9086),
and Maggie Hardy (570-972- 9262)
 
Future Social / Ecumenical Committee:
   *   Free Clothing Outreach     *

Working Fundraising Committees: 
Bingo:  Beverly O’Lear (570-676-9741)
Christmas Cookie Sale:  Nancy Santi (570-595-5063)
Gifts in a Jar Sale:  Lissette Ballesteros (570-595-0936), Jean Mazza (570-595-7576)
Heavenly Delights Cookbooks:  Mary Trickel (570-595-7386)
Heavenly Geese Quilt:  Barbara Ebert (570-676-5523)
Monsignor McHugh Craft Fair / Spaghetti Dinner:  LaLena Stirr  (570-595-2321)
Note Cards / Greeting Cards:  Madeleine Forssell (570-595-6491)
Soup / Bread Sale: Daniela Rivera (718-415-3160)
Tastefully Simple:  Daniela Rivera (718-415-3160)
Vera Bradley Catalog Sale:  Madeleine Forssell (570-595-6491)
 
Future Fundraising Committees:
      *    Knitting Wool Hats / Scarves 		  
PICTURE GALLERY
  • All Pictures
  • Tea Party This annual social event, held on October 4, 2009, was hosted by Mrs. Jackie Stirr of Canadensis. It was a lovely afternoon and many new friendships were forged. This event would have made Queen Elizabeth herself proud.
  • Craft Fair The Ladies Guild participated at the annual Craft Fair at Mons. McHugh on November 22, 2009. The “Heavenly Desserts Cookbooks” and the new Christmas “Gifts in a Jar” were the featured specials. The Prayer Shawl was on display and raffle tickets were sold for the Heavenly Geese hand-made quilt.
  • Honoring Our Veterans
  • Christmas Party
  • Blood Drive Maloney Hall turned into Maloney Hospital Ward on February 8, 2010 as 42 pints of donated blood were collected. The Red Cross stated this was the most successful blood drive ever in Barrett Township. (126 people will benefit from this drive.)
  • Chili Dinner This special Ladies Guild Annual “social event” was a hot success as a full course meal was served for only $5 on February 21, 2010. The delicious chili was gone by 2p.m. Maloney Hall looked like a mini Tijuana!
  • Card Making Maloney Hall was a bee hive of activity on April 27, 2010 for young and old. The Ladies Guild with Daisy Troop #705, parishioners and other members from our Barrett community moved from station to station creating their own special and personalized greeting cards.
  • NYC King Tut Bus Trip On June 21st the Ladies Guild coordinated a bus trip from St. Bernadette's into New York City to see the King Tut exhibit at the Discovery Times Square Exposition. Everyone in the Parish and the local community was invited.

    • CALENDAR OF EVENTS
    September
    (Saturday / Sunday) (Labor Day Weekend)  September 4 and 5 ---Bake Sale
    (Friday) September 10 ---Ladies Guild Eucharistic Adoration and Benediction 10a.m.
    (Friday) September 10 ---Community Prayer Vigil remembering and honoring 9-11, 7p.m in the Church
    (Sunday) September 19 ---Tea Party at Jackie Stirr's
    (Tuesday) September 21 --- Monthly meeting (bring your favorite family photo!)
    (Thursday) September 30 ---Rosary Making (? to be confirmed)
     
    October
    (Friday) October 8 ---Ladies Guild Eucaharistic Adoration and Benediction 10a.m.
    (Tuesday) October 19 ---Monthly meeting and Outside Rosary with the CCD class
    (Tuesday) October 26 ---Cardmaking workshop for children and adults. Christmas cards and one other. Must register with Lisa Flanagan by Oct. 12, 2010.
     
    November
    Soup Sale:  (Saturday / Sunday) November 6 / 7
    (Friday) November 12 ---Eucharistic Adoration and Benediction with Pro Life  7p.m.
    (Tuesday) November 16 ---Monthly meeting with "Gifts in a Jar"  Assembly
    (Saturday / Sunday) November 20 / 21 ---Annual Craft Fair and Spaghetti Dinner
     
    December
    (Tuesday) December  7 ---Assembly of Cookie Trays / Mass / Christmas Party
    (Friday) December 10 ---Ladies Guild Eucharistic Adoration and Benediction  10a.m.
    Cookie Sale: (Saturday / Sunday) December  11 / 12
    		 
    The Ladies Guild would like to take this opportunity to invite all the ladies of the parish to become involved. There is no membership fee and meetings are NOT mandatory. Our meetings are the 3rd Tuesday of every month in Maloney Hall. See our bulletin board or read the Church Bulletin for details. We have something for everyone. We welcome your ideas and accept your constructive criticism.

    Ladies Guild
    Quilt Raffle

    The quilt raffle drawing was held after the 11:00 Mass on Mother's Day, May 9th, 2010.  The lucky winner was Rose Marie Milazzo.  Father Ed is pictured here drawing the winning ticket

    Madeleine’s mantra for the Ladies Guild can be found in the Bible:

    “Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are varieties of ministries, but the same Lord; and there are varieties of workings, but the same God, who works all things in all.”           . . . 1 Corinthians 12, 4 - 6