TREVORTON - The Patsies Senior Adult Ministry met Sept. 19 at St. Patrick Church hall. The meeting was opened with the Senior Adult Ministry Prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. There were 32 members present and birthday celebrants for the month of September were announced: Bernadette Berra and Irene Steinhart who are lifetime members, Celeste Blascovich, Anita Lagerman, Ann and Scottie Robson, Lavon Swank and William Webber. "Happy Birthday" was sung to celebrants present. Monetary donations this month were made by Ben and Celeste Blascovich, Joe Carabini, Kay McBride, Scottie Robson, Naomi Mielki and Von Swank. Cakes and goodies were furnished by Ann Robson, Catherine Reed and William Webber.
The secretary report was read by Edwina Savidge and was approved as read.
The treasurer report was presented by Mary Ellen Hoffman and was approved as read.
In the absence of Travel Committee members, a brief report was given from the secretary's report and any questions can be directed to Joyce Koppen at 797-3065 or Judie Urick at 648-0105. There are seats still available for the Christmas Show at Hunterdon Hills and Christian Life Assembly Church in Camp Hill.
Members who will attend the annual Mass/Banquet at Cardinal Keeler Center, Harrisburg, are from the Patsies, Carmelites, The Rainbow Club and The Rosarians. The bus leaves St. Patrick Church at 8:15 a.m., Weis Markets in Shamokin at 8:30 a.m., the gazebo in Atlas at 8:45 a.m. and the Mount Carmel Moose at 9 a.m. Attendees are reminded to bring their tickets to board the bus.
The Oct. 17 meeting is an Octoberfest/Halloween covered dish luncheon to be held at 1 p.m. at the church hall. Meat will be provided, and everyone is asked to provide a favorite dish and the recipes to be shared with others.
October members are reminded to bring a cake or donation for the ice cream fund.
The annual Christmas party will be held Dec. 19 and will be catered by Hannah's. The meal will include roast pork with all the trimmings and music will provided by Vic Boris. Cost is $12 and those planning to attend can sign up at the next meeting.
The Patsies welcome new member, Faye Herb, and remind others that new members are always welcome.
50/25/25 winners were Eleanor Long And James Blessing. The Over 50 song was sung and the meeting adjourned, after which members played cards and bingo.