Minutes From St Anne’s Christian Women’s Meeting – 05/12/2026
St. Anne’s Christian Women met Tuesday, May 12, 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. All agreed to dispense with the reading of the previous meeting’s minutes as they were published in the newsletter. There were no amendments to the published minutes. Minutes were approved as reviewed.
The Treasurer’s report showed a balance of $1,690.66 in savings and $1,307.69 in checking for a total of $2,998.35. Motion was made to approve the Treasurer’s report, motion was seconded and passed.
A. OLD BUSINESS
1. Thank you notes were received from the quilters and Elevate. Thank you notes were passed around for all to see.
2. The leading of the May rosary is being done. Thank you to those volunteering to lead and appreciation to those coming early to pray the rosary.
3. Volunteering at Place of Hope was discussed. The group decided to assist again with the meal preparation and suggested we volunteer for a luncheon time slot. More details will be shared at the September meeting. Members brought in bath towels to be given to the Place of Hope. Four large bags have been given to them and, tearfully, they asked that the members be thanked for their generosity.
B. NEW BUSINESS
1. Food, Fun and Fund Days will be held on June 18th in Rice. A sign up sheet was passed around.
2. Members were informed of an upcoming DCCW Annual Fall Conference (September 19th).
3. A fifty-year member celebration was not had. Simply, our group had no fifty-year members this year.
4. Karen reminded those present that our St. Anne’s Chrisian Women’s By-Laws are up for review. This agenda item was tabled until September.
5. 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.
6. Hildegard Rohe thanked our group for their continued financial support for quilting supplies.
7. Carol Wurst shared with the rank and file the upcoming “Fiber Fair” to be held on June 6th. All were invited to attend this event.
8. Karen asked for nominations for President, Vice-President and Secretary. At this time, there were no nominations for these positions. Karen volunteered to conduct the September meeting.
C. COMMISSION REPORT
Spirituality:
Char reported that due to the strong possibility that the abortion pill is now being given out on Tuesdays at our local Planned Parenthood, 40 Days for Life is requesting peaceful walkers in front of Planned Parenthood in East St. Cloud on Tuesdays, 8:00 am to about 5:00 pm. Sidewalk counselors will also be there soon; training is scheduled for May 19th at St. Augustine’s Church in St. Cloud, 6:30 pm-8:30 pm. Situation is very fluid; PRAYER is needed!
D. HALO
Karen passed out halos to all the members present for their continued dedication and active participation in our Christian Women’s group. The halo thanked them for engaging in so many of our ministries and the positive difference we have made in our parish family.
F. DOOR PRIZE
The door prize was awarded to Marggie Albrecht. Marggie is already planning a rhubarb dessert!
G. NEXT MEETING DATE: September 8, 2026 (6:30 PM)
H. ADJOURNMENT
Respectfully Submitted,
Jean Schabel, Vice-President