Minutes From St Anne’s Christian Women’s Meeting – 09/09/2025
St. Anne’s Christian Women met Tuesday, September 9, 2025 in Mary Hall beginning with fellowship at 6:30 pm. President Karen DesAutels called the business meeting to order at 6:45 pm with opening prayer and pledge of allegiance. Twelve members and one guest were present.
With the absence of the Secretary, the rank and file agreed that the Minutes from the May 13, 2025 meeting be summarized instead of being read in complete form. The President reviewed the minutes. Motion was made to approve the minutes, motion was seconded and passed; also read was the Treasurer’s report showing a balance of $3,603.87 in savings and $1,564.41 in checking for a total of $5,168.28. Motion was made to approve the Treasurer’s report, motion was seconded and passed.
A. OLD BUSINESS
1. Vice President Jean shared thank you notes received since our last meeting.
2. An update was given on the success of the Graduates’ Mass held on May 18, 2025. The Mass was well attended and very appreciated by the graduating students.
3. Food, Fun and Fund Day was, again this year, described as a great time. Fun entertainment, delicious food and wonderful fellowship shared.
4. The ACC Harvest Mass was held on August 26, 2025 with approximately sixty attendees. A lingered, outdoor reception followed the Mass which was enjoyed by all.
5. An update was given of the West Central Deanery meeting recently held. President Karen volunteered our group to make up take home bags for the DCCW September 20th meeting. She passed around a sample of the take home bags which included a Pilgrims of Hope bookmark, hand lotion and small tissue package. Our deanery is still in need of members to fill several officers and to be commission reporters.
B. NEW BUSINESS
1. Our guest, Cyndi Walls, gave an excellent presentation on the Faith Formation meals which are prepared and served during the Faith Formation year. She shared that approximately 100 people are served on any given night. Donations and volunteers are to assist in the kitchen are needed. President Karen reminded those present that we donated $200 and volunteered to help with one meal last year. Our group will be discussing how we will be helping out in this ministry at our next meeting. Cyndi enjoyed coming to our meeting and we, certainly, enjoyed having her.
2. President Karen informed the members that October 12, 2025 is DCCW Sunday. Fr. Eric will be praying a special blessing over our members at our 10:00 am Mass. Please make note to attend Mass for this blessing.
3. An informational article was distributed. This article was in the DCCW Catholic Newsletter explaining the history of the Our Lady of Perpetual Help picture which is hanging in our parish above the small votive candles on Mary’s side. The article details the special meaning behind how the picture was painted. After reading the article, one has a different way in looking at the picture.
4. Sharing Tree was tabled until next month.
5. It was announced that the October Rosary Sign Up will be in the back of church. Members from our group will be leading the rosary prior to our Sunday Masses. Thank you for helping with this devotion to Mary.
6. The November Breakfast to be held on November 23, 2025 will be discussed in detail at our October meeting.
7. Catholic Friday Feed was discussed. It is an online diocesan information site. Ginia will ask Shelly to put the site information in the bulletin.
8. We will be hosting a reception after the Remembrance Mass on November 23, 2025. This item will be on the October agenda.
9. Hildegard Rohe requested a donation for quilting supplies. Motion was made and seconded to give Hildegard $400. She was given a huge thank you from those present for giving so much to so many!
10. A well-deserved halo was given to our quilters for sharing their time and their “needle and thread” talent to our community.
11. The door prize was given to Cyndi Walls in appreciation for all that she does for our ACC Faith Formation program.
C. COMMISSION REPORT
Members were reminded of the September 24, 2025 Opening Rally for 40 Days for Life. Be sure to read about the details of this event in our bulletin and consider attending the rally.
D. NEXT MEETING DATE: October 14, 2025
E. Closing Prayer and Prayer Exchange
Members exchanged names for Prayer Partners. Please pray daily for your new prayer partner and for religious vocations!!!
F. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 7:40 pm
Respectfully Submitted,
Jean Schabel, Vice-President