Minutes From St Anne’s Christian Women’s Meeting – 04/14/2026
St. Anne’s Christian Women met Tuesday, April 14, 2026 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. Fifteen members were present and four guests (totaling nineteen). Members brought their Place of Hope and Baby Jesus items.
Due to our December meeting being cancelled, there were no minutes for the December meeting which required approval.
The Treasurer’s report showed a balance of $7,689.92 in savings and $1,392.69 in checking for a total of $9,082.61. Motion was made to approve the Treasurer’s report, motion was seconded and passed.
A. OLD BUSINESS
- Thank you notes were passed around for all to see.
- Members were reminded of our commitment to serve a meal to our Faith Formation attendees on April 15th. As agreed at a previous meeting, our Treasurer will be sending a check of $200 to St. Mary’s HOC to help fund this meal and future meals.
- Karen reported on the Easter Card Project. Forty-three cards were sent prior to Easter. Each card included a blessed palm (shaped like a cross). Dan and Judy Walters personally delivered many of the cards. Smiles were on faces of people receiving a card. Great job ladies!
B. NEW BUSINESS
- It was announced that the West Central Deanery will be gathering on April 20th in Cold Spring. Discussion followed regarding this meeting.
- Karen received an email from our Faith Formation Director requesting volunteers to assist with the receptions for both First Communion and Confirmation. First Communion will be held at St. Mary’s HOC on April 19th and Confirmation will be held at St. Mary’s Cathedral on May 3rd. Members should be contacting Karen if they are able to volunteer for both or either one of these events.
- Discussion followed regarding the West Central Deanery Board meeting to be held at St. Wendelin’s Parish. Attendance is usually twenty ladies. We provide the beverage and dessert for their meeting. This board meeting will take place in the fall. More information will be forthcoming at a later date.
- Financial requests were then discussed. Motion was made for our quilters to receive $1,000 for materials. Motion was seconded and passed. Motion was made to give current or past St. Wendelin’s students attending either Extreme Faith Camp and Steubenville $100 each. Currently we have nine students signed up; however, if more sign up we will also fund them. Motion was seconded and passed. Motion was made to give our St. Wendelin’s school $4,000 for tuition assistance. Motion was seconded and passed.
- Our Christian Women’s group will be leading the rosary again this May. Lisa will be placing a sign up sheet in the back of church. All are encouraged to sign up for this ministry.
- A gentle reminder to our group….we will be in need of a President, Vice-President and Secretary as of our September meeting. More discussion will follow regarding this need at our May 2026 meeting.
- The subject of congratulatory cards being sent to parents of newly baptized children of God was discussed. It was unanimously agreed that all parents (whether they are parishioners or not) should receive a card.
C. COMMISSION REPORT
- Char Volkmuth announced that the Christian Women of St. Francis Xavier in Sartell will host a speaker from MCCL on Tuesday, April 21st at 6:30 pm addressing sanctity of life issues. This includes information on the recently learned fact that our St. Cloud Planned Parenthood has recently started giving out, on Tuesdays, the pill for chemical abortions. Information will also be shared regarding the current extreme abortion legislation in our state.
Also Friday, May 1st, 9 am to 2 pm is Adoration at the Capitol, at which our Bishop Neary and several other MN bishops will also be present. Members were encouraged to try to fill one or more cars; this will be the last Adoration at the Capitol session until next January when the Legislature reconvenes.
D. HALO
The halo this month was given to Dan and Judy Walters for their unending service to our Parish. May God continue to shed His blessings on them.
E. HANDOUT
A handout was given to those present entitled, “The Fifteen Promises of Mary Granted To Those Who Recite The Rosary.” Members were asked to read the fifteen promises and place the handout in a place where it will be reflected on throughout the day.
F. DOOR PRIZE
The door prize was awarded to Lisa Lichte. Congratulations, Lisa!
G. NEXT MEETING DATE: May 12, 2026 (6:30 PM)
H. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:55 pm. (Again, amazing, all of this was done in one hour!)
Respectfully Submitted,
Karen DesAutels, President