January 6, 2008

Monthly Meeting of Council of Catholic Women, Church of the Good Shepherd

The Monthly meeting of GSCCW was called to order by President Theresa Weiner, following opening prayers and Pledge of Allegiance.  The Following members were present:

                        Barbara Peterson                               Pat Jones

                        Dorothy Necessary                           Susy Lucot

                        Alice Wood                                       Theresa Weiner

                        Claire Konz                                        Sharyn Peterson

                                    Father Bob Hofstetter was in attendance   

First Call to membership:  Sharyn Peterson called the attention of the members to a December article in the East Tennessee Catholic, regarding the upcoming trip to the Right to Life March in Washington  , D.C. by a group of students from Knoxville Catholic High School.  Sharyn suggested sending a monetary donation to the school from our CCW funds, since these young people were representing all Catholics in East Tennessee.  The members agreed to send a donation  , to be determined at the end of the meeting.

Secretary Report:  Co-Secretary Sharyn Peterson read the minutes of the December meeting.  Motion made and seconded to approve the minutes as read.

The following “Thank You” cards for prayer shawls were acknowledged and read:

                        Dorothy Rusch                                  Buster Woody

A “Thank You” card from Ralph Williams for CCW sympathy/Mass card received on the recent passing of his wife, Catherine.        

Treasurer Report:  Co-Treasurer Alice Wood gave the following report:

            End of November Balance                                                    1,477.56

            December Activities:

            Lois Hamilton (school Project)                                          -  200.00

            Theresa Weiner (Heifer International Gift)                       -  120.00

            Susy Lucot                                                                             -    76.86

            NCCW Dues/check sent                                                       -    75.00

            Madonna Plan/Water for Life                                              +   16.45

            Anonymous Donations                                                         +1200.00

                                                                                                   +  200.00

            Balance December 31, 2007                                               $2422.15

Co-Treasurer Alice also reported that, per President Theresa   , the Annual dues for members have been suspended for this year.

Water for Life Collection—Monies collected given to Alice Wood.

OLD BUSINESS

1.      Angel Tree—Claire Konz reported that the Life Outreach Center received all the gifts donated to the Angel Tree.  She added that the gifts were received with much gratitude to those who donated to this ministry.  Claire has received additional donations and has volunteered to take these to the center.

2.      Parish Directory—The parishioner photos, taken recently by Nancy Soesbee, will be turned over to Vann Turner for printing new inserts to add to the current directory.

3.      E- Calling Circle—Again President Theresa requested someone to take over the e- circle.

4.      Prayer Shawl Ministry—Susy Lucot reports she has about 232 names for shawls requests.  Everyone has been very appreciative.  Four shawls have been sent to West Virginia, and two to Mississippi.  Susy also shared an idea for a knotted prayer blanket, made where each knot is tied by someone and a prayer said for the recipient when the knot is tied. Susy also shared that her husband, Ray, will be undergoing knee replacement surgery, and asked for prayers from the group.  Susy composed an informative, added page to the weekly bulletin, on the prayer shawl ministry.  There was an article in the current East Tennessee Catholic regarding the Prayer Shawl Ministry at Good Shepherd Church.

5.      Pink Ribbon Campaign—President Theresa reported that shopping and “clicking” at this website has funded 7,151, mammograms for women who would otherwise not be able to pay for them.

6.      Coats for the Cold—coat drive continues, with donations of cold weather items.  An informative poster is in the narthex and the donation box is downstairs in the social hall.  A flyer will soon go out with general information for the parish.

7.      “House of Decernment’:-- President Theresa will be attending the next Deanery Meeting in Knoxville. She will take a check in the amount of $200.00, from GSCCW to Fr. Michael Cummins, to help equip the group living center serving those who aspire to the priesthood.  She will find out specifically what types of donations are needed—if linens are needed, a call will go out to Good Shepherd parishioners, who night want to help.

8.      Next CCW Meeting February 3, 2008

9.      CCW Feast Day will be celebrated on 4/27/08. President Theresa suggested a parish breakfast put on by the ladies of CCW.  Members were in agreement and ideas for the menu were discussed.

 

President Theresa called on Father BOB for any closing comments. Father BOB thanked Theresa Weiner  , for all that she does for the CCW and the parish.  He updated the group on the organization of the downstairs storage areas, and called our attention to the new rolling chair racks and the shelves that were assembled and put up in the downstairs storage room.

 

The Monthly gift bag drawing was won by Pat Jones.  President Theresa stated that the monthly winners names will be saved for a drawing at the last meeting before the summer months. She has a special framed picture that will be the prize for the drawing winner.

 

Meeting Adjouned following final prayer and blessing by Father BOB

 

Minutes respectfully submitted by Sharyn Peterson