Queen of Martyrs CCW Meeting was opened by President Julia Marsh at 7:20.
lst Vice President Lorna Dunston led the members in the Prayer to Our Lady of Good Counsel and the Pledge of Allegiance.
Quorum was present.
Minutes of the previous meeting were accepted after the date of the Parish Spaghetti Dinner was corrected.
Julia informed the members that because of Easter this year, the board meeting will be held on April 10 and the CCW Regular Meeting will be on April 16, 2012.
2nd VP Marilyn Sugalski reported that Gino Dalessandro will speak about Saint Padre Pio at our February 13th meeting.
Treasurer Nancy Mondo: Report filed for audit.
Julia reported that our Fashion Show on January 7th was a success. We will be able to present more than $400 to the Gladys Fox Seminary Fund. She thanked the members for the pies, for being models, for bringing in their "vintage styles" and all who helped with decorating, food service and cleanup.
Correspondence Barbara Cronin: read notes from Father Joe and Father John Mark thanking the CCW members for their generous Christmas gifts. Barbara read the list of January birthdays and we sang Happy Birthday to those present.
Deanery Nancy Mondo: reported that on January 22 is the 39th Anniversary of Roe v Wade. There will be two Prayer Walks locally: Tuesday Jan 17, at St. Charles Borromeo Church, Port Charlotte and Sat. Jan 21 at St. Martha Church, Sarasota. Please pray for all who will be participating in the March for Life in Washington, DC on Jan 23, including our Bishop Dewane , our Diocesan Youth Director and young people from around the diocese.
The 4th Annual Diocese of Venice Women’s Conference is Saturday, March 10, 2012 in Ft. Myers. "Women of Faith…Women of Action" featuring three Catholic speakers.
Volunteer Hours: Angeline Graser reported Spirituality 4374.75, Service 2641.25, and Leadership 1017.5 for a total of 8033.5 volunteer hrs as of 1/9/12. She reminded all that January is the end of the year for volunteer hours so she will need the hours as soon as possible for February 2011 through the end of January 2012.
Angeline told us that we could practice our CCW mission by remembering our "at home" members that are not able to get out and come to meetings. We need to take the time to call, send cards and/or visit them.
Family: The children enjoyed the ornaments handed out after the Christmas Masses.
Julia asked for volunteers to solicit donations for the "Hugs for Homeless" after all masses on Feb. 4th & 5th.
CCW Members are scheduled to lead the Stations of the Cross on Friday, March 9 at 5:p.m.
Adjournment at 8:45. We prayed The Memorare. Next meeting will be Monday, Feb. 9 at 7:00.
All enjoyed a Mary Kay presentation by Lorna. Refreshments were served.
Secretary pro tem, Barbara Cronin
