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MARCH 3, 2020

    St. Mary The Immaculate Conception Parish
Council of Catholic Women
Minutes
 March 3, 2020

Present:  Pat Panarese, Dottie Izard, Melody Hernan, Donna Capps, Mary Chambliss, Mary Jo Adcock, and Pat Schafer.

The meeting was called to order at 5:30p.m. by President Pat Panarese.
Opening prayer was led by Mary Jo Adcock.
Refreshments were provided by Mary Jo Adcock and Donna Capps.

Reports
Secretary, Melody Hernan, read the minutes from the February 4, 2020 meeting.
The minutes were approved as read.
Treasurer, Caroline Zimmer, was not present and no report was read,

Committee Reports
Layettes:  Pat Panarese reported that we are doing well on the number of layettes.  She plans to add one new one every three months.  Pat found out that we are not the only church or group donating to this cause.
Sunshine:  Donna Capps reported that she sent out 25 cards in February.  She sent 2 get well cards and 2 sympathy cards.  All the rest were either encouragement or thinking of you cards.  She received positive feedback from the nursing homes who told her the residents loved their cards. 
Funerals:  Pat Schafer reported on the funeral luncheon for the family of Merceda Kreps.  It was held on February 7, 2020 and 50 people were served.

Old Business
 White elephant or Crafts: November Bazaar ideas were discussed.  Melody Hernan suggested a craft making day or evening when we get together to make a craft for the bazaar.  Pat Panarese suggested we get some old jeans from the Bargain Box and paint flowers on them with fabric paints.  It was also suggested that we all look for things to donate to the White Elephant sale. 

New Business
Easter Gifts:  Pat Panarese led a discussion on making Easter Gifts bags for nursing home residents.  We discussed what items to include in the bags.  Pat Panarese, Dottie Izard, and Mary Chambliss volunteered to work on this project.  Pat Panarese will get a tax letter from the office to use when shopping for the gift bag items.
Expenses:  Pat Panarese received a Thank You Note from the Newman Center thanking us for our donation.   Melody Hernan suggested that it was time to consider gifts for the new confirmation candidates.  Pat Schafer will ask Lindy Hudson about the candidates.  She will talk to Ronni Zawila about purchasing rosaries. 
September Appreciation Dinner:  A brief discussion was led by Pat Panarese.  We discussed possible ideas for a theme and entertainment.  It was suggested that we still need to sell the last 25-30 CCW Cookbooks and that we should sell them that evening.  So far, we have sold 303. 

Next Meeting:  Our next meeting will be April 7, 2020 at 5:30p.m.
Hostess for April:  Melody Hernan will be our hostess.

Pat Panarese adjourned the meeting at 6:30p.m.

                             St. Mary The Immaculate Conception Parish
                                        Council of Catholic Women
                                                          Minutes
                                                   February 4, 2020


Present: Pat Panarese, Melody Hernan, Pat Schafer, Rose Rankin, Donna Capps, and Mary Jo Adcock.

The meeting was called to order at 5:30p.m. by President Pat Panarese.
Opening prayer was led by Mary Jo Adcock.
Refreshments were provided by Pat Panarese.

Reports
Secretary, Melody Hernan, read the minutes from the January 7, 2020 meeting.
The minutes were approved as read.
Treasurer, Caroline Zimmer, was not present and there was no report given.

Committee Reports
Layettes:  Pat Panarese reported that she has purchased a car seat and has delivered it to Good Samaritan Hospital.  Pat said she asked them to keep the donation quiet, but it is there if it is needed.  The hospital still has enough Layettes.
Sunshine:  Donna Capps reported that she sent 20 cards in January.  16 were sent to nursing home residents to encourage them or to let them know we are thinking of them.   2 were sympathy cards.  1 Get Well card.  1 Baptism card.
Funeral Luncheons:  Pat Schafer reported that we had one funeral luncheon for the family of Donna Perjenski.  We received a thank you note and a donation to CCW from the family.  On Friday, February 7, 2020, there will be a luncheon for the family of Merceda Kreps.  Her daughter is Cindy Montgomery.

Old Business
Taste of St. Mary: Pat Panarese reported that Pat Yates is continuing to gather information about the event.  Discussion followed about contacts for beer and wine sales, and whether we would need to pay for the beer and wine in advance. 

New Business
Newman Center:  The Newman Center sent us quilt raffle tickets.  We decided not to donate to this.  Donna Capps reported that Alpha and Omega roofing company did contact the Newman Center to offer help, but they already had a company for the work. 
Expenses:  Pat Panarese explained that Father Iffert sometimes asks CCW to provide items for the church.  We discussed it and decided that she should let us know about the requests at our CCW meetings.    Currently Pat is working to make baptismal robes for older children to wear during their baptism.  She will make 4 different sizes.  Pat has finished making the shrouds for the statues.
Dottie:  Our Vice President, Dottie Izard, is recovering at home. We received a thank you note from Dottie for the get-well cards.  It takes time to regain strength and we want her to take all the time she needs to get well. 

Bill from J. S. Paluch Co.:  We received a bill from this company.  Pat Panarese will check with Sue Kusmer to see what the bill is for.

Next Meeting:  Our next meeting will be March 3, 2020 at 5:30p.m.
Hostess for March:  Mary Jo Adcock will be our hostess.
Pat Panarese adjourned the meeting at 6:25p.m.
Closing Prayer was read by Mary Jo Adcock.

                               St. Mary the Immaculate Conception Parish
                                            Council of Catholic Women
                                                            Minutes
                                                      January 7, 2020

Present: Pat Panarese, Melody Hernan, Caroline Zimmer, Pat Schafer, Pat Yates, Donna Capps, Mary Jo Adcock, Rose Rankin, and Marty Simmons.
The meeting was called to order at 5:30p.m. by President Pat Panarese.
Opening prayer was led by Donna Capps.
Refreshments were provided by Pat Schafer.

Reports
Secretary, Melody Hernan, read the minutes from the December 3, 2019 meeting. The minutes were approved with some corrections to the Treasurer’s report and the addition of crafts were also to be sold at the Cookie Walk.
 
Treasurer, Caroline Zimmer, gave her report. 
November 2019 Balance $18,618.65
Expenses $5,642.45
Deposits $1,182.71
Current Balance January 1, 2020 $14,158.91

Committee Reports
Layettes: Pat Panarese reported we still have enough layettes at Good Samaritan Hospital.  Pat said she still needs to purchase the infant car seat.
Funeral Luncheons:  Pat Schafer reported that we had three funeral luncheons.  On December 7, 2019 we had the luncheon for the family of Don Farris.  Seventy people were served.  On December 10, 2019 we had the luncheon for the family of Kenneth Bell.  Fifty people were served.  On December 17, 2019 we had the luncheon for the family of Davina Overby.  One hundred fourteen people were served that day.
Sunshine:  Donna Capps reported that she sent out 5 cards.  There were four sympathy cards sent and one encouraging card for Dottie Izard.  Thank you, cards were received from Deacon Munie, Deacon Kabat, Theresa Doherty, Robin Adcock, and the family of Don Farris. Teresa Bell also sent a thank you card with a donation to CCW.   Donna requested CCW members should contact her with the names of parish members who are sick or might need a card sent to them.  Rose Rankin suggested we send a card to Mary Carlyle.

Old Business
Neuman Center:  Pat Panarese reported that A $30.00 donation has been sent to the Neuman Center.
Cookie Walk:  We made $1,000 last year and $700 this year.  The 12 casseroles were enough.  We had more fruit than we needed. 

New Business
Neuman Center:  We received a request for a donation towards a much-needed new roof.  After discussion it was decided that we send a $200 donation for the new roof.  Donna Capps suggested she could contact a roofing company she knows that might assist the Neuman Center in getting the roof.
Belleville Diocese Council of Catholic Women:  $30 dues for 2020 will be sent.
NCCW Dues:  It was decided not to send in the $100 dues.
Bazaar:  Marty Simmons reported that craft sales were down this year.  Only about 8 people donated items for the craft sale.  Marty suggested that we consider dropping the craft sale and replace it with a White Elephant sale.  We will discuss the November Bazaar again at the March meeting.
Dottie:  Pat Panarese reported that Dottie Izard is now recovering at home and is in good spirits.
Taste of St. Mary’s:  Pat Yates reported that the event would not be taking place due to the loss of the sponsor, Borowiak’s IGA.  This sponsor donated $5,000 to this event.  Pat suggested that CCW take over this event for the school and that we request help from the Knights of Columbus.  Pat has spoken to the chairperson, Janelle Haney, and will get further information about the event. 
Increasing Meeting Attendance:  Marty Simmons suggested we print out Council of Catholic Women instead of the letters CCW in the church bulletin notice of our monthly meeting as many women may not know what that stands for.  Marty also suggested we put notices inviting women of the parish to attend our meetings in the bulletin.  Marty said we should consider advertising on the Media/TV in the gathering space.  Pat Yates asked everyone to invite another parishioner to attend the next meeting.
Aprons:  Pat Schafer has received aprons from Laura White’s husband.  Pat Panarese is going to ask Zella to embroider them.
Next Meeting: The next CCW Meeting will be February 11, 2020 at 5:30p.m.
Hostess for February 11, 2020: Pat Panarese.
Pat Panarese ended the meeting at 7:32p.m.
Closing Prayer was led by Pat Yates.
 
 
 
 

                                 2019

                                    St. Mary the Immaculate Conception Parish
                                                     Council of Catholic Women
                                                                 Minutes
                                                           December 3, 2019

Present:  Pat Panarese, Melody Hernan, Caroline Zimmer, Pat Schafer, Pat Yates, Mary Jo Adcock, and Donna Capps.
The meeting was called to order at 5:30p.m. by Pat Panarese.
Opening prayer was led by Donna Capps.
Refreshments were provided by Pat Panarese.

Reports
Secretary, Melody Hernan, read the minutes from the November 5, 2019 meeting.  The date needed correcting and the addition of cookbooks will be sold at the Cookie Walk/Breakfast Brunch.  The minutes were approved with the corrections.
Treasurer, Caroline Zimmer, reported that the November 7, 2019 Bazaar/Luncheon had a total intake of $4,06.75.  The redeposit startup fund was $690.00.  The net profit deposited was $3,516.75.  She also listed a breakdown of the individual sales categories.  Caroline Zimmer was installed as Treasurer on October 1, 2019.  Caroline Zimmer received the checkbook today and she and Pat Panarese have visited the bank and their names are now on the account.   Caroline will review the checkbook and bank statements and will prepare the report for the January 7, 2020 meeting. 

Committee Reports     
Layettes: President, Pat Panarese, reported that Joanna Franscavitch has resigned.  Pat Panarese will take over the layettes.  We still have three layettes at the hospital.  Pat Panarese will take care of purchasing the car seat to be kept at the hospital for a needy family.  
Funeral Luncheons:  Pat Schafer reported that we had a luncheon on November 18, 2019 for the family of Floyd Brookman.  45 people were served.  On Saturday, December 7, 2019 there will be a Memorial Service for Don Farris, father of Suzie Schmidt.  A luncheon will follow the Memorial Service.
Sunshine:  President, Pat Panarese thanked Donna Capps for accepting this position.  Donna Capps reported that she sent out 27 cards in November.  She sent Thinking of You cards to those in nursing homes.  There is $31.05 available for stamps and she currently has a good supply of cards. 

Old Business
Newman Center:  A check for a donation of $30.00 will be written today and mailed to the Newman Center in Carbondale, Il.
November Bazaar:  Pat Panarese led a discussion on the Bazaar.  The possibility of changing to Saturday for this event was discussed.  We will bring the Bazaar and the idea of changing from Thursday to Saturday up again either in January or February.  We also discussed letting vendors sell candy or baked goods, increasing our presales, and the possibility of having both a Fall Bazaar and a Spring Bazaar.  The Spring Bazaar would require a different lunch menu.

New Business
Cookie Walk:  We have 12 people preparing breakfast egg bake casseroles.  The volunteers are Melody Hernan, Mary Chambliss, Pat Panarese, Pat Schafer, Mary Wayer, Mary Jo Adcock, Vicki York, Pat Butler Ronnie Zawilla, Karen Rozycki, Jeanne Baker and Sharon Costa.  We have 7 people bringing cut up fruit.  The volunteers are Kim Bridwell, Shirley Boldwyn, Ann Collier, Cindy Sloan, Mary Jo Pemberton, Dorris Klotz, and Donna Capps.  Pat Schafer and Vicki York will weigh and sell the cookies.  We will need two more volunteers to weigh and sell cookies.  Melody Hernan will sell the remaining cookbooks and pecans.  Kitchen workers include Pat Panarese, Caroline Zimmer, and Mary Chambliss.  We decided on serving coffee, milk, and hot chocolate.  We will need to set up tables on Saturday.  Pat Panarese will ask John Gleason to recruit some Knights to help set up the tables. 
Pecan Sales:  We did very well on our pecan sales before and after mass and at the Bazaar.  The last 10 bags will be for sale at the Cookie Walk/Breakfast.
Dottie Izard:  Pat Yates and Pat Panarese reported that Dottie is doing better and is recovering at Centralia Manor.  Donna Capps will send out another card to her.
Cookbook Typists:  Pate Yates led a discussion about the time-consuming work Robin Adcock and Pat Butler did in typing all our many recipes into the online publisher’s program.  We decided to send a Thank You card with a $100.00 gift card to each of these hard-working ladies.
Christmas Cards & Gift:  A Christmas card and a $100.00 gift will be given to Father John Iffert.  A Christmas card and a $50.00 gift will be given to each of our deacons, George Munie and Mark Kabat.
Funeral Tablecloths and Centerpiece:  Pat Yates brought up the idea of tablecloths and candle/floral centerpieces.  We decided on blue tablecloths with gold round placemats and candles for the centerpieces.  Pat Yates will shop for the items.
Election of Officers:  Pat Panarese would like to have nominations and an election of officers.  In September a notice will be placed in the church bulletin.

Hostess Sign Up:  A hostess sign up sheet was passed.  The hostess provides refreshments for the monthly meeting.

Next meeting will be January 7, 2020
January Hostess will be: Pat Schafer
Closing Prayer was led by Donna Capps at 7:15p.m.
                                                
 

 St. Mary the Immaculate Conception Parish
Council of Catholic Women
 Minutes
November 5, 2019

Present: Pat Panarese, Melody Hernan, Pat Schafer, Caroline Zimmer and Mary Chambliss.
The meeting was called to order at 5:35p.m. by Pat Panarese.
Opening prayer was led by Caroline Zimmer. 
Refreshments were provided by Mary Chambliss.

Reports
Secretary, Melody Hernan, read the minutes from the October 1, 2019 meeting.  The minutes were approved as read.
Treasurer, Vicki York, was not present.  There was no report submitted.

Committee Reports
Layettes:  President, Pat Panarese, reported that at this time there are three layettes at Good Samaritan Hospital.  Pat said she will be checking on the layettes since she is volunteering at the hospital.   A discussion about the need for an infant car seat for mothers in need followed.  It was decided that CCW will purchase one car seat for this purpose.  Pat Panarese will make the purchase of the car seat.
Funeral Luncheons:  Pat Schafer reported that there was one funeral luncheon.  It was for Charles Barciszewski on November 4, 2019.  Forty people had been expected, but sixty-four people were served at the luncheon.
Sunshine:  President, Pat Panarese, led a discussion of who might fill the position of chairman.  The person will need to keep in touch with the office for information regarding baptisms, illnesses, and deaths.  Thank you notes would also need to be sent as the need arises.
 
Old Business
Newman Center:  The Newman Center sent us raffle tickets.  Since it was too late to participate it was decided that we would send a $30.00 donation.
Pat Panarese needs to be reimbursed for $25.00.
Pat Panarese also requested a copy of the February 5, 2019 minutes.  Pat and Caroline Zimmer need to go to the bank to have their names officially put on the CCW bank account.

New Business
Bazaar/ Luncheon:   Pat Schafer reported that the set up for tables and chairs will be completed on Wednesday afternoon.  Food preparation will also be finished by then.  We will have a total of four vendor tables. Pat Panarese reported that pecans will be sold for $10.00 a bag.  Cookbooks will also be available to purchase at $15.00 each.  The other tables will be for craft items, the baked goods, the quilt raffle, and the stained-glass window.  Please remember to bring pies for dessert.
Cookie Sale/ Breakfast:  This event will be December 8, 2019.  We will serve the breakfast casserole and fruit.  Pecans will also be for sale as well as the cookies.  Melody Hernan, Mary Chambliss, Pat Panarese, Pat Schafer, and Mary Wayer have volunteered to make a casserole.  We will need at least 12 casseroles and will also need volunteers to provide fruit. 
Pecan Sales:  Pecans will be sold before and after mass at $10.00 a bag.
New Hostess Sign Up Sheet:  Pat Panarese reported that she will have a sign up for volunteer hostesses for our monthly CCW meetings.  The hostess provides refreshments for the meeting.
Next Meeting:  December 3, 2019.  Pat Panarese will be the hostess.
Closing Prayer was led by Pat Panarese at 6:49p.m.
 

                                    St. Mary the Immaculate Conception Parish
                                                 Council of Catholic Women
                                                                 Minutes
                                                             May 7, 2019
 Present: Pat Panarese, Dottie Izard, Melody Hernan, Mary Jo Adcock, Caroline Zimmer, Pat Manne, Pat Schafer, and Pat Yates.
The meeting was called to order at 5:45p.m. by Pat Panarese.
Opening prayer was led by Pat Panarese.
Refreshments were provided by Pat Manne.

Reports
President, Pat Panarese, reported that Vicki York’s sister had a stroke and wouldn’t be here today.  Pat also reported that Jim Rozycki has completed a stained-glass project that he is donating to CCW for our bazaar.  A photo was passed around.
Secretary, Melody Hernan, read the minutes from April 12, 2019.  The minutes were approved.
Treasurer, Vicki York, was not present.  She submitted a report to Pat Panarese, and it was read aloud.  The report was approved.
Beginning Balance as of April 3, 2019:  $15,155.39
Expenses:      $682.07
Revenue:       $87.88
Ending Balance as of May 7, 2019:  $14,561.20

Committee Reports
Layettes: No Report.  Pat Panarese will call Joanna Franscavitch for an update.  There was a discussion of infant car seats for needy mothers giving birth at Good Samaritan hospital. 
Cookbook:  Pat Yates reported that the books have been ordered.  Mary Jo Adcock read the order aloud.  339 books will be sent to us.  The cost was $2,691.60.  We have paid this bill in full.  A discussion followed and it was decided that the books would be sold for $15.00 each.  Our expected profit will be          $2, 393.40.
Funeral Luncheons:  Pat Schafer that there were 2 luncheons.  April 6, 2019 for Joe Mauro.  It was held at the Episcopal Church.  46 people were served.  On April 17, 2019 a luncheon for Bill Jones was held at St. Mary the Immaculate Conception Church.  125 people were served.
Sunshine:  No report

Old Business
Delivery of gifts to nursing homes and shut ins:  Pat Panarese reported that the gifts were purchased, gift bagged and delivered.  Pat Panarese, Dottie Izard, and Pat Yates made the deliveries.  The gift included deodorant, lotion, small notebook, pen, candy and socks.
Rosaries given to RCIA recipients:  Two rosaries were given May 4, 2019 and the rest will be given on May 19, 2019.
Still in need of treasurer position replacement:  Caroline Zimmer expressed an interest in the position.  After a brief discussion she said she would like to do this. Vicki York will be contacted to share information and provide training for the position.
Rose color vestment for Father John Iffert:  Pat Schafer spoke to Father John and he will check on what he would like and the cost.
Purchase of new tables and chairs for the Fellowship room:  Pat Schafer told Reid Sipes that CCW would like to help pay for the tables and chairs.  Reid Sipes is checking into ordering the tables and chairs.  After some discussion CCW thought the color gray would be an appropriate color choice.  Tablecloths and runners were also discussed as possible future purchases for the funeral luncheons.  It was suggested that the Knights of Columbus be invited to help with the cost of the tables and chairs.
 
New Business
Bills to be submitted to Vicki York:  $175.57 for the 40 gifts for nursing home/shut- ins.  $382.11 for the materials for the 6 banners and alter cloths made by Pat Panarese.
Pat Panarese reported that Father John Iffert has requested shrouds for the statues and the crucifix be made before next Easter. 
Pat Yates reported that the Young at Heart monthly lunches are not currently being well attended.  She suggested that they be moved to the 3^rd Sunday of the month following mass.  Discussion followed.
Also, discussion followed about remembering to sign up for Kroger reward cards for a percentage to be donated to St. Mary’s school. 
CCW will not meet in June and July.  Our next meeting will be August 6, 2019.  Our hostess will be Pat Yates.
The Closing Prayer was led by Dottie Izard.
Meeting ended at 7:28p.m.
 
 
 

                                      St. Mary the Immaculate Conception Parish
                                                      Council of Catholic Women
                                                                     Minutes
                                                                April 2, 2019

Present: Pat Panarese, Dottie Izard, Vicki York, Melody Hernan, Caroline Zimmer, Jeanne Baker, Mary Jo Adcock, Pat Schafer, and Pat Manne.

The meeting was called to order at 5:30p.m. by Pat Panarese.

Opening prayer was led by Dottie Izard.

Refreshments were provided by Mary Jo Adcock.

Reports
Secretary:  Copies of the March 5, 2019 Minutes were distributed.  A motion was made to accept the minutes and second the motion.  The minutes were approved.
Treasurer:  Vicki York gave her report.  All revenue came from Hughey Funeral home or the Funeral Luncheon costs.

Beginning Balance    $15, 056.21
Expenses                  $      121.10
Revenue                   $      220.28
Ending Balance        $15, 155.39

Pat Schafer suggested we purchase a Rose Vestment for Father Iffert.  A motion was made and second the motion.  The motion was approved.  The treasurer’s report was approved.

Committee Reports
Layettes:  No Report.  Pat Panarese will call Joanna Franscavitch for an update.  Vicki York explained that there was a need for infant car seats for needy Mom’s at Good Samaritan Hospital.  A previous program that provided car seats was eliminated.  We will investigate the cost of infant car seats.
Funeral luncheons: Pat Schafer gave her report.  There were 83 people served at the funeral luncheon for Mary Ruble on March 9^th.
Sunshine:  No Report.

Old Business
Cookbook:  Mary Jo Adcock gave the report.  667 total recipes have been submitted and typed.  Mary Jo passed a page written by Father Iffert for us to read.  Pat Manne passed the prayer before meals.  There were two formats and we voted on one to be included in the cook book.  Mary Jo gave us information on ordering the cook books.  The final number and the cost are still to be determined.  Mary Jo will give the ordering information to Pat Yates to complete our order.

New Business
Gifts for Shut Ins/ Nursing Home Residents:  Pat Panarese led a discussion of the types of items to include in the gift.  We will need a list of parishioners who would be receiving these gifts.  Pat Panarese will ask Janice Gahagan for the list.
Rosary for RCIA:  Three rosaries are needed. Pat Schafer will call Ronnie Zawilla about ordering the rosaries.
 
Pat Schafer reported that the Knights of Columbus purchased a new fryer for $2,500.  The Knights would like CCW to contribute $500.  A motion was made, it was seconded, and passed.
Our next meeting is May 6^th. 
The hostess will be Pat Manne.
Closing prayer was said at 6:50p.m.
 
 
 

                                  St. Mary the Immaculate Conception Parish
                                                Council of Catholic Women
                                                            Minutes
                                                         March 5, 2019

Present: Pat Panarese, Pat Schafer, Mary Jo Adcock, Pat Yates, Janice Gahagan, Dottie Izard, Pat Manne, and Melody Hernan

The meeting was called to order at 5:45p.m. by Pat Panarese.

Opening prayer was led by Janice Gahagan.

Reports
Secretary:  Melody Hernan read the February 5, 2019 minutes.
Treasurer:  The treasurer was not present, but her submitted report was given to Pat Panarese.
Previous Balance $15, 442.92
Expenses $652.87
Revenue $266.96
Ending Balance $15, 056.21

Committee Reports
Layettes: No Report
Funeral Luncheons:  Pat Schafer gave the report.  February 4^th for Robert Aydt (51 people were served), February 6^th for Barbara Lawrence (36 people were served), February 12^th for Clyde David Capps ( 65 people were served), February 16^th for Frank Kramer we brought food to Pleasant Hill Baptist Church and helped serve, February 26^th for Connie Sterner, and March 2^nd for William Zinzilieta we brought food over to Logan Street Baptist Church.  Debbie Shields Funeral Mass held in Alabama and Adeline Ambolo was cremated and the Memorial Mass will be held on a later date.
Sunshine: Janice Gahagan gave the report.  Items left from funeral lunches that were not picked up will be donated to a charity thrift shop by March 17^th.    CCW might like to keep the crock pot if it isn’t claimed.  There is not enough space to store the items.    Dorris Klotz has pneumonia and a get-well card will be sent to her.  Janice said she needs help with the bereavement booklets.  We will be signing a card for Ruth Jones during our next meeting.
Melody Hernan read thank you cards from Donna Capps, Elizabeth Moore, and Logan Street Baptist Church.  We received a donation for funeral lunches from Elizabeth Moore.

Old Business

1. Cookbook Update:  Pat Yates reported that recipes are continuing to come in and will be accepted until March 15^th.  A photo of St. Mary Immaculate Conception Church and a photo of St. Barbara’s Church will be included in the cook book.  St. Barbara contributed recipes for the cook book.  Mary Jo Adcock will check if we are short on recipes for any of the categories.  Pat Manne reported that she talked with Father Iffert about advertisements in the cook book.  He said there cannot be any advertising in the cook book.  Mary Jo Adcock said half the total cost must be paid when we order the cook books.  Pat Manne passed some samples of possible ideas for the extra cook book pages. We looked at them and chose the prayer before meals. 
2. CCW Aprons:  Pat Schafer called Laura White’s husband.  She said he hasn’t called back yet.  Discussion followed about getting more aprons.  Pat Panarese said she may be able to make some aprons after she finishes the Easter Banners.  Pat thought that Zella might be able to do the lettering.

1.  Gift for residents in nursing homes and shut ins:  Easter is April 21^st.  Janice Gahagan said Extraordinary Ministers of Communion won’t be able to deliver the gifts so CCW will need to deliver the gifts. Committee Chairman will be Dottie Izard.  Committee members will be Pat Panarese and Melody Hernan.  There was a short discussion of possible items to include in the gift bags.
2. Diocesan Convention:  We received a letter from the North Central Vicariate.  The Convention will be in October.  It will be at St. Anthony Church in Breckmeyer, Illinois.  We are encouraged to attend and help with an aspect of the program.  We discussed it and thought we would bring breakfast items.  We will readdress this at our next meeting and find out the exact date of the convention.
3. Time We Serve Refreshments:  Pat Panarese asked if at our future meetings we would like to eat first and then have the meeting.  Discussion followed and it was decided that we would prefer to eat first which would be easier for the hostess.  A hostess sign-up sheet was passed.
4. Our next meeting will be April 2, 2019.
5. Our hostess will be Mary Jo Adcock.

Closing prayer was led by Janice Gahagan.
 
 
 

                                            St. Mary the Immaculate Conception Parish
                                                     Council of Catholic Women
                                                                    Minutes
                                                              February 5, 2019

Present:  Pat Schafer, Dottie Izard, Vickie York, Melody Hernan, Pat Panarese, Janice Gahagan, Jeanne Baker, Pat Manne, Mary Jo Adcock, Pat Yates, and Mary Chambliss.
The meeting was called to order at 5:35p.m. by Pat Schafer.
Opening prayer was led by Janice Gahagan.

Reports
Secretary: Melody Hernan read the January 8, 2019 minutes.
Treasurer: Vickie York submitted her financial report to Pat Schafer. 
Ending Balance as of 1-8-2019 was $15, 442.92
Beginning Balance as of 1-9-2019 is $15, 442.92
Ending Balance as of 2-4-2019 is $15, 442.92

Committee Reports
Layettes:  No Report
Funeral Luncheons:  Pat Schafer reported that there were 51 people served at the luncheon for Robert Aydt on February 4, 2019.  Janice Gahagan is his cousin. 
Sunshine:  Janice Gahagan sent sympathy cards to the family of Robert Aydt.  Congratulations card on the birth of Mackenzie Anne Foulks, daughter of Teresa and Michael Foulks.  Sympathy card to Sue Kusmer and family whose mother, Fran Crabtree, passed away.  A thinking of you card will be sent to Pete Smalley. Sympathy card to Father John Iffert whose Aunt, Ruth Beard, passed away. Also, a get-well card will be sent to Ken Bell.  Janice will buy additional cards and stamps.
 
 
Unfinished Business

1.  Cookbook Update:  Pat Yates reported that Robin Adcock and Pat Butler are typing the recipes.  Mary Jo Adcock reported that our cookbook will include a page written by Father John Iffert.  Mary Jo also reported that a wonderful photo of St. Mary the Immaculate Conception Church was found and that it would be used for the cover.  The typists are using the website from Morris Press who we will use to publish the cookbook.  St. Barbara’s Church has been invited to contribute recipes by the end of February.  Also, Pat Yates would like to include some recipes from St. Mary’s school students.  Local businesses will be invited to advertise in the cookbook.  It is $100.00 for a full-page advertisement.  Pat Manne had some ideas for the cover and sections of the cookbook.  Pat Manne also asked if we had considered a local publisher for the cookbook.  There followed a discussion that we had already chosen our publisher, Morris Press.  Once we know the correct number of pages, we can get a clearer idea of how many cookbooks we will order.
2. Taste of St. Mary January 19, 2019:  Pat Schafer reported that our booth was set up on Friday January 18^th.  Pat Schafer and Pat Panarese worked the booth during the Taste.  They sold 45 desserts that night.  Attendance was down due to the inclement weather.  The dessert, Cherries on Snow, received many compliments.  Though we did not win, Cherries on Snow was a hit and our decorations were beautiful.
3. CCW Aprons:  Pat Schafer will contact the family of Laura White to see if they can locate the aprons.

1. Set date for Ladies Appreciation Dinner, Bazaar and Cookie Walk:

2. Gift for residents in nursing homes and shut-ins:  Easter is April 21^st and we discussed gathering and preparing small gift bags.  Janice Gahagan said we have a list of 50-55 people that would receive the gifts.  We discussed possible items such as lotion, prayer card, and candy.
3. Jeanne Baker reported that the Knights of Columbus Widows Dinner is February 9, 2019.  Also, that the CCW Women’s Conference is March 9, 2019 in St. Louis, MO.  The cost is $45.00 and needs to be turned in to the office by the end of February.  Discussion followed about the possibility of taking the church bus to this event.  Jeanne will investigate this further.  It was suggested that Rose Satterfield might be approached.  Also, Jeanne reported than on March 3^rd there will be a Retreat led by Kim Diaz.  It will be after Mass instead of the 1^st Sunday of the month pot luck.  It is scheduled from 12:00-5:00p.m.  The Knights of Columbus will provide salad and pizza.  The Knights asked CCW ladies to provide dessert.  It was agreed that we would make desserts for this event. 
4. Pat Panarese showed us one of the beautiful Easter banners she is making.
5. Nominations and Installation of President and Vice President:  Dottie Izard was nominated for Vice President.  Pat Panarese was nominated for President.  They both accepted the nomination.  Mary Jo Adcock did the installation of our new officers.  Dottie Izard and Pat Panarese recited the pledge.

6. Next meeting will be March 5, 2019 at 5:30p.m.
7. Hostess will be Pat Panarese.

 
Closing Prayer was led by Janice Gahagan at 7:08p.m.
 

1. What does our Parish do well?

• We are a welcoming Parish.
• Our Church is very clean.
• We are warm and friendly to each other.
• We have great Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion who go to area hospitals and nursing homes.
• Wonderful RCIA team.
• Great Chilldren’s Faith Formation Classes.
• Parish Small Groups for Journey and Living the Eucharist.
• There are many talented and gifted people in our Parish.
• Our choir and bell choir.
• Awesome CCW ladies! 

2. In addition to the poor what groups need our support? 

• People who no longer attend mass.
• People in prison.  (A trainee is needed who will go to the prison.  Also, the prisoners need clothing donated so they have something to wear home when they leave prison.)
• College Students.
• Single Mothers need support.
• We need to keep in contact with the elderly and the home bound.
• Divorced or Single.
• Widows and Widowers. 

3. What do we need to do better or differently to reach disconnected or hurting people? 

• Choose your words carefully.
• A visiting committee could visit bringing a hospitality gift such as The Word Among Us and a home baked item.  They can ask if they could pray with or for them.
• Recruit people to go visit shut ins/nursing home parish members.  This would be in addition to the Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion.
• Have a suggestion box for names of people who need us to reach out to them.
• Initiate get togethers for single mothers.
• Reach out to those with memory problems or dementia.

1.  Cookbook Update:  Pat Yates set the cut off for turning in recipes for January 31, 2019. 
2. Taste of St. Mary January 19, 2019:  We had a taste of three possible desserts to choose from for this event.  They were Snowballs made by Pat Schafer, Cherries on Snow made by Pat Yates, and Lightning Bars made by Melody Hernan.  Cherries on Snow was the winner!  Volunteers were recruited to decorate, prepare Cherries on Snow, and work at the table.  Cherries on Snow will need to be at Church by 4:30p.m. on January 19, 2019.

3. Update on Cooky Walk and Brunch:  Our profit was $691.00.
4. Update on Christmas Raffle:  Our profit was $284.00.
5. CCW Apron:  This was passed to examine the embroidery.

1.  Belleville Diocesan Council of Catholic Women:  Jeanne Baker described the day’s events for the March 9, 2019 conference. 
2. Next meeting will be February 5, 2019.
3. Our hostess will be Melody Hernan.

1. Pat Panarese is currently working on banners for Easter.
2. Pat Manne suggested a new fundraiser idea for selling coffee cakes.  Our cost would be $8.87 per cake and we can set our own price.
3. Janice Gahagan said we have 5 or 6 upcoming baptisms and asked us to pray for Courtney Kabat who is in Spain.