Sacred Heart Altar Society September Meeting Report
The Sacred Heart Altar Society members met on Monday, Sept. 12, in the Msgr. Harry Mazurkiewicz Parish Center. The meeting was opened with a prayer followed by the standard reports by the secretary and treasurer. Seventeen ladies attended the meeting. Five thank you notes were read for remembrances received during the previous month. Under the Spirituality Commission, a report was presented on the Feast of the Holy Name of Mary. The Church Preparation Co-Chair ladies had nothing new to report at this time. They continue to carry out the duties of the altar as needed. The flower committee chairperson, Judy Langhamer reported that flowers continue to be donated by members of the Society, however, there is a need for more participants for flower donations since members are being lost by death, illness, etc. Replacement membership has not grown enough to replace the need of lost members. A discussion followed and it was decided to invite all parishioners to donate flowers for weekend Masses. A notice will be placed in the bulletin to announce this change and invite parishioners to participate. A need also exists to maintain the flowers on a regular basis while on the altar. Karen volunteered to assist for now with Marian Tajchman volunteering to be the replacement in the future. Peggy Sulik continues to care for the vestments and altar cloths. Under the Service Commission, Nina Blaha gave her report on the donations to the Clerical Endowment Fund during the previous month. She also reported that six charity and sick cards had been sent since the last meeting. Barbara Schellberg reported on CEF Enrollments that had been made during the months of May thru August for over 90 birthday celebrations and in memory of deceased members and family members. Visitation to the sick and home bound has not yet resumed. Judy Langhamer reported that one funeral lunch had been served with the family providing catering services. Ladies of the funeral lunch committee prepared coffee so there were no expenses for this service. Anna Boyd reported that the volunteer work at Second Chance continues to move at a rapid pace and encouraged anyone to volunteer whenever possible. Sacred Heart will volunteer again in early October.
