Patsies Senior Adult Ministry
The Patsies Senior Adult Ministry met Monday at St. Patrick's Church hall.
The meeting was called to order by Rose Marie Kopyschanski, president, and the Over 50 Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance were recited. There were 22 members present and two new members, Catherine Reed and Barbara Leah, were welcomed. Other new members who could not attend Gladys Dorusah, Ernie Leah, Joan Miller, Netty Padrone, J. Wert and Linda Wert.
Birthday celebrants for the month of June are Steve Ardan, Helen Delorso, Edith Fisher, Helen Hollenbach, Kathryn Lebo, Kathryn McBride, Marlene Reck, Joe Savidge and Shirley Treon. Secretary and treasurer reports were read and approved. Joyce Koppen, travel committee representative, gave a report on upcoming trips. Anyone who would like to attend future trips should contact Joyce at 797-3695.
A sympathy card was sent to Eleanor Long for the loss of her husband, Russell Long.
A covered dish social and meeting will be held July 18 at the Shikellamy Marina. Lunch will be served at 11 a.m.
The August meeting has been moved to 1 p.m. Aug. 22. Members are asked to spread the word to friends and families.
The annual Senior Adult Ministry Mass and Banquet at the Cardinal Keeler Center with Bishop McFadden in Harrisburg will be held Oct. 9. The cost is $15 and a small fee for the bus. Please call Rose Marie at 648-3065 because tickets are limited.
The Octoberfest covered dish luncheon will be held Oct. 17 and the Christmas banquet with Vic Boris entertaining will be held on Dec. 19.
50/25/25 winners were Joyce Koppen and Mary Ryan. Door prize winners were Barbara Leah, Anita Gurski, Helen Delorso and Stanley Kalejta.
The meeting was closed with the Over 50 Song. Bingo and cards followed the meeting.