Minutes From St Anne’s Christian Women’s Meeting – 05/13/2025
St. Anne’s Christian Women met Tuesday, May 13, 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. Seventeen members were present.
Minutes from the April 8, 2025 meeting were read, motion was made to approve the minutes, motion was seconded and passed; also read was the Treasurer’s report showing a balance of $3,600.83 in savings and $1,863.67 in checking for a total of $5,464.50. A motion was made to approve the Treasurer’s report, motion was seconded and passed. April minutes were adjusted later to include an additional Steubenville participant, which made our donation to $400 in lieu of $300.
A. OLD BUSINESS
1. Rosary at May Masses (as per our by-laws)
Thank you to Sharon and Millie for leading the rosary so far this month.
2. Easter Card Writing Ministry
Volunteers wrote out and sent 32 cards to those in need. These cards were warmly treasured by so many.
3. West Central Deanery General Meeting Update
Our desserts and centerpieces were well received. Forty ladies attended representing various areas of our deanery. The Deanery is still in search of officers for several positions, if interested contact Karen.
4. Faith Formation Meal Donations
Our donation of time and monies was greatly appreciated and it was recommended to do again next year.
B. NEW BUSINESS
1. Fifty Year Members’ Celebration…LaVerne Reinert, Jane Stang
Our new Fifty Year members were honored in a ceremony where prayer, cake, and refreshments were enjoyed by all. Fifty Year certificates were presented with multiple rounds of congratulatory applause.
2. Fun, Food, and Fund Days (Thursday, June 26, St. James Parish, Randall MN)
A sign up sheet was sent around to the attendees. Our SACW group will be doing a strawberry theme basket for the silent auction. This day is always filled with fun and laughter. Carpooling will be arranged.
3. DCCW Annual Fall Conference (September 20, 2025)
Watch the bulletins this summer for information regarding this conference.
4. SEEK 2025 Salt Lake City Utah by Maria Volkmuth
Maria Volkmuth, Char Volkmuth’s granddaughter, shared a beautifully written article about her faith-filled experience, with a sound recommendation to attend SEEK. A special thank you to Maria for taking the time to write this article which gave our group a better understanding of SEEK and how it benefits those who attend.
5. Graduates’ Mass Update
Kelly Knier gave an update – 3 graduates will be honored. SACW will be giving a card of inspiration to each graduate.
6. Market Place Donation
A request was received for either a monetary donation or a basket donation. Karen contacted the requester and asked if they could use scrapbooking items to make up a basket. They welcomed this idea.
7. Thank You Notes
Thank you notes were read and acknowledged from St Wendelin’s School and Tom Dockendorf. After these minutes were developed additional thank you’s came in from Poor Clare’s, St. Scholastica, Quiet Oaks and one of the Steubenville participants.
8. Table Linens
Stacey Watrin requested a donation of black table linens for St. Wendelin’s School. It was suggested to investigate further the type of fabric. This item was tabled for now, no pun intended😊.
C. COMMISSION REPORT
MCCL states “Action 4 Liberty” is a libertarian group to watch out for, it is not in line with MCCL’s antiabortion policies and beliefs. Also, Linda Kaiser brought up a proposed MN state budget cut that will kill Private school support for needs such as bussing, curriculum textbooks, nursing needs, etc. She urges all to contact State Senator Aric Putnam at 651.296.6455 or 320.266.4032
D. NEXT MEETING DATE: September 9, 2025
Meeting location change was suggested to school library or Mary Hall entry way to make it easier for hearing, as the acoustics in Mary Hall are extremely poor. Ginia Meyer shared there is some discussion going on how to address this matter, as it has been noted at various events. Meeting location will be announced prior to September 9, 2025.
E. Closing Prayer and Prayer Exchange
Prayer Partner exchange took place along with a special prayer for All Things New. Members were encouraged to go to the website published in our bulletin regarding All Things New.
F. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 8:10 pm.
Respectfully Submitted,
Cyntia Lommel, Secretary